Para Athlete Talent Transfer
Talent transfer is the process of identifying athletes with experience in one sport and transitioning them into another sport where their physical abilities, skills, and performance characteristics may create new athletic pathways.
What are the Paralympic Games?
The Paralympic Games are the pinnacle global sporting event for athletes with disabilities, showcasing the highest level of performance in Para sport. Held every two years, the Games bring together a diverse group of athletes competing under optimal conditions, and attract millions of spectators and billions of viewers worldwide.
The Paralympic Games are open to athletes with eligible physical, vision and intellectual impairments.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for Paralympic sport, athletes must have a permanent impairment that affects their ability to participate in sport. Some athletes are born with their impairment (congenital), while others may acquire it later in life due to injury, illness or medical conditions (acquired). Impairments must be permanent in nature and cannot be cured through surgery or recovery.
Examples of Potential Eligibility
- Amputees and athletes with limb differences
- Spinal cord impairments (paralysis, spina bifida)
- Brachial plexus injuries (permanent) and Erb's palsy
- Coordination impairments (Stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury)
- Degenerative eye conditions
- Permanent nerve damage
- Balance and coordination health conditions
Step 1: Eligibility
Connect Today, opens in a new tabConfirm your eligibility for Paralympic sport with the Paralympic Pathway team by completing the athlete questionnaire.
Step 2: Identify Sports
Explore sports that you are most interested and eligible for within the Paralympic Movement. If you're unsure, the Paralympic Pathways team can share additional information on the sports that you may be eligible for within the Paralympic landscape.
Step 3: Get Classified
Be classified in the sport and begin your journey on the Paralympic pathway
Step 4: Train and Compete
Begin training and identify a competition to attend and compete. Athletes should strive to achieve the sport's standards based on your classification.