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FAQ
GAMES REGISTRATION
Yes. Follow these instructions:
- Select ‘Click here to Register’
- Select ‘Entry Type’
2.1 ‘Full Entry’ – select one
2.2 If only attending the Opening / Closing ceremonies, select these.
- Read ‘Terms & Conditions” then ‘tick’ “I have read and agree with the above terms and conditions.
- Select ‘Next’
- Provide your personal information including an email address and password.
- Events (Sports) – Select ‘Add Event’
6.1 Select ‘Event Category’ (for example ‘Tennis’)
6.2 Select ‘Event’ (for example ‘Men’s singles’)
6.3 After you have selected sport, ‘Sport Fee’ will be detailed
6.4 If you want to play another sport, select ‘Add Event’ again
6.5 When completed, select ‘next’
- Events (Sport Spectator) – Select ‘Add Event’
7.1 Select ‘Event Category’ – “Spectator”
7.2 Select ‘Event’ – “Spectator”
7.3 After you have selected “Spectator” will show no fee.
7.4 When completed, select ‘next’
- Registration Cart shows the total cost of your registration (for example ‘Adult Early Bird’ and Sport – Tennis or ‘Adult Early Bird Concession and Spectator)
8.1. Select ‘Event’ to see the total ‘Sport Fee’
- Select ‘Pay Now’
9.1 To pay by Credit Card, type in your ‘Card Number’, ‘Expiration Date’ and ‘CVV’ (find this number on back of card)
9.2 If you want to save your payment details, select ‘Yes please’.
9.3 If you want to use ‘PayPal’, select the ‘PayPal’ button
9.4. When completed payment details, select ‘Submit’
- Registration completed. A note that you will receive a receipt with full information in an email sent to you.
Yes. You can email or post your completed registration details to Deaf Sports Australia. Please find details of how to do this on the Australian Deaf Games website.
Yes you can email or post your completed registration details to Deaf Sports Australia and make your cheque payable to ‘Deaf Sports Australia’. Or -send a money order Or cash
This may depend on your NDIS plan. Does it include ‘personal and social development through sport activities’ ?
To learn more about how to apply for access to sports when using NDIS, please select the NDIS Sports Participation link below.
https://deafsports.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/DSA_NDIS-Sports-Participation-Guide.pdf
Yes – you need to do this by 30th April 2026 – a $22 administrative fee will be deducted from the refund. Please note refunds are actioned on a case by case basis.
Refunds – please refer to the registration terms and conditions that you signed off when you paid your fees – refunds will be made less a $22.00 administration fee up to 31 May 2026 – no refunds will be made after this date unless there are extenuating circumstances that need to be provided in writing.
ADG Online Registration Guide
ADG 2026 Terms & Conditions
SPORT REGISTRATION
No – you must pay the Games Registration Fee first before you register for the sports events.
Yes. You must register for team sports before 30 April 2026 and individual sports before 31 May 2026
SPORT FEES
The sports fee is based on the information from the previous ADG sport fee price; costs to organise the sport event such as ground / court hire fee, umpires, insurance, signage, medals, etc; and discussion with the National Deaf Sport Organisation (eg; Deaf Netball Australia).
Yes – you will need to register and pay for each sport you wish to participate in.
SPORT INJURY INSURANCE
Please read the registration terms and conditions; there is a basic insurance coverage that is included in your sport fee but it is your responsibility to ensure that you are adequately covered – the insurance policy can be found on the ADG website – www.austdeafgames.org.au
SPORT PARTICIPATION
Deaf Sports Australia started using a new hearing loss eligibility level at the 2012 ADG. After feedback from participants and members, this eligibility level remains and has been used at all recent ADGs
The hearing loss level is 40dB (decibel) or greater in the better ear, which is the same as having a moderate, severe or profound hearing loss.
All sport participants must declare that they have a hearing loss of 40dB or greater in their better ear when they register for a sports event and agree to the terms and conditions.
If you have any concerns about this rule, please contact the DSA.
You are welcome to send Deaf Sports Australia an audiogram to prove that you have a hearing loss of 40bB or more. This information will be confidential and not shared with anyone unless required for sport participation assessment.
The International Sports Committee of the Deaf have a rule that any sports participants at Deaflympics and World Championships must have at least 55dB or greater in their better ear.
Each Sport Convenor will inform you of the rules about the use of hearing aids during a sport event. Please contact the State Team Manager or Sports Convenor for more information or check the Australian Deaf Games website.
Yes – you can you but you will need to inform your State / Territory and also check the sport program. Team Manager to check that there is no clash between the sports you wish to participate in.
You need to contact your State Territory Deaf Sport Organisation. See the link for the contact list. https://austdeafgames.org.au/state-territory-team-representation/
SPORT VENUE LOCATIONS
See the link on the Games website – www.austdeafgames.org.au/sports-locations – the sports are located throughout the Sunshine Coast Queensland
ACCOMMODATION
No – it is the responsibility of the individual or the team manager or the State manager to organize the accommodation. The Games website provides links to the two cities tourism sites – www.austdeafgames.org.au.
TRANSPORT
There will be a Games Community bus that will move from venue to venue at regular times. Please check the Games website https://www.austdeafgames.org.au for more details later this year.
GAMES HUB
The Games Hub location is at the Caloundra RSL – http://www.austdeafgames.org.au for more information
CEREMONIES AND SOCIAL PROGRAM
The Caloundra Indoor Stadium
Kings Beach Amphitheatre
Yes – an extensive program will be finalised by early 2025 – please see the Games website – www.austdeafgames.org.au
WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Contact info@deafsports.org.au
For more information, please check the ADG website.
