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AUSTRALIAN TEAM SELECTION PROCESSES FOR THE MILANO CORTINA 2026 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES 

In preparation for Australian Team Selection for Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will develop information on the Nomination & Selection Process and details of the Nomination Criteria for Milano Cortina 2026. This information is now available, and can be found further down on this page. 

 

SELECTION TO THE AUSTRALIA PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES TEAM

Selection to the Australian Paralympic Winter Games Team will be outlined in the following steps:

Step 1 - Long List

Step 2 - Qualification System

Step 3 - Nomination to PA Selection Committee

Step 4 - Selection to the Australian Paralympic Team

 

STEP 1 - LONG LIST

Athletes are chosen to the National Federation "LONG LIST" for the respective discipline/ sport. This may involve meeting a minimum performance standard and completing the following steps.

 

STEP 2 - QUALIFICATION SYSTEM

Qualification is achieved through meeting the minimum IPC standards as outlined below. Athletes who are on the National Federation Long List and meet the minimum qualification standards are eligible to be considered by the Snow Australia Nomination criteria.

MILANO CORTINA 2026 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES QUALIFICATION REGULATIONS

 

STEP 3 - NOMINATION TO PA SELECTION COMMITTEE

Nomination is achieved through meeting the criteria outlined by the Snow Australia Nomination Criteria. Athletes who meet this criteria are nominated to Paralympics Australia (PA) for selection.

PARA ALPINE NOMINATION CRITERIA - MILANO CORTINA

PARA SNOWBOARD NOMINATION CRITERIA - MILANO CORTINA

 

STEP 4 - SELECTION BY PARALYMPICS AUSTRALIA (PA)

The PA Selection Committee (PA) will then select nominated athletes according to the Selection Criteria. This process may also include the following requirements;

  • Compliance with PA By-Laws, Policies and Standards of Behaviour
  • Signed Team Membership Agreement and Disclosure
  • Signed Entry and Eligibility Form