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.
2026 XCR & 2026/27 AVSL (Participation Events)
| Age Group | Year of Birth |
| U14 | 2013, 2014 & 2015 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2026 |
| U15 (if held) | 2012 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2026 |
| U16 | 2011, 2012 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2026 |
| U17 (if held) | 2010 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2026 |
| U18 | 2009, 2010 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2026 |
| U20 | 2007, 2008 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2026 |
| Open | 2006 and older (athletes born 2010 and before can compete in the open age group) – Age Determined as of 31st December 2026 |
| 40+ (Overage) | XCR – Age determined as of 1st of April 2026 AVSL – Age determined as of 31st of December 2026 |
2026 Championship Age Groups
| Age Group | Year of Birth |
| U14 | 2013 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2026 |
| U15 (if event held) | 2012 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2026 |
| U16 | 2011, 2012 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2026 |
| U17 (if event held) | 2010 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2026 |
| U18 | 2009, 2010 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2026 |
| U20 | 2007, 2008 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2026 |
| Open | 2006 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 (Track Relays & Individual Championships) |
** Any published Technical Regulations for a specific event will override the above listed age group eligibility
2027 Championship Age Groups
| Age Group | Year of Birth |
| U14 | 2014 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2027 |
| U15 (if event held) | 2013 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2027 |
| U16 | 2012, 2013 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2027 |
| U17 (if event held) | 2011 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2027 |
| U18 | 2010, 2011 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2027 |
| U20 | 2008, 2009 – Age Determined as of 31st December 2027 |
| Open | 2007 and older (athletes born 2011 and before can compete in the open age group) – Age Determined as of 31st December 2027 |
| 40+ (Overage) | Age determined as first day of competition (Track Relays & Individual Championships) |
** Any published Technical Regulations for a specific event will override the above listed age group eligibility
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.