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Age Groups

At Athletics Victoria, age groups play a crucial role in providing athletes with a safe and supportive environment to grow and develop their skills.

Age-appropriate competitions and training programs allow athletes to progress at their own pace, challenge themselves, and reach their full potential. With different age groups, Athletics Victoria helps to ensure fair competition allowing athletes to compete against others of a similar skill level.

2025 XCR, 2025/26 AVSL & 2025 Championship Age Groups

Age GroupYear of Birth
U13 (if held)2013, 2014
– Age Determined as of 31st December 2025
U142012, 2013 & 2014
– Age Determined as of 31st December 2025
U15 (if held)2011
– Age Determined as of 31st December 2025
U162010, 2011
– Age Determined as of 31st December 2025
U17 (if held)2009
– Age Determined as of 31st December 2025
U182008, 2009
– Age Determined as of 31st December 2025
U202006, 2007
– Age Determined as of 31st December 2025
Open 2005 and older
(athletes born 2009 and before can compete in the open age group)
– Age Determined as of 31st December 2025
40+ (Overage)XCR – Age determined as of 1st of April 2025
AVSL – Age determined as of 31st of December 2025
Track Relays & Individual T&F Championships – Age Determined as of First day of Competition

2026 Championship Age Groups

Age GroupYear of Birth
U13 (if event held)2014
– Age Determined as of 31st December 2026
U142013 & 2014
– Age Determined as of 31st December 2026
U15 (if event held)2012
– Age Determined as of 31st December 2026
U162011, 2012
– Age Determined as of 31st December 2026
U17 (if event held)2010
– Age Determined as of 31st December 2026
U182009, 2010
– Age Determined as of 31st December 2026
U202007, 2008
– Age Determined as of 31st December 2026
Open2006 and older
(athletes born 2010 and before can compete in the open age group)
– Age Determined as of 31st December 2026
40+ (Overage)Age determined as first day of competition
*Athletes may compete up one junior age group (or two single junior age groups) at Victorian Championships (and in only one junior age group per event)

Next Athletics

12 years old or younger? Next Athletics is a new and exciting games-based athletics program for children aged between 3 and 12 years of age brought to you by Athletics Australia.

Next Athletics offers a fun and engaging opportunity for preschool and school-aged children to gain and build essential athletics and life skills that will support participation in athletics and any sport, as well as embed healthy activity habits for life.