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.
By creating a supportive and inclusive environment for athletes of all ages, Athletics Victoria helps foster a lifelong love of sport and fitness.
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2023 XCR & 2023/24 AVSL Age Groups
| Age Group | Year of Birth |
| U14 | 2010, 2011 & 2012 |
| U15 (if held) | 2009 |
| U16 | 2008, 2009 |
| U17 (if held) | 2007 |
| U18 | 2006, 2007 |
| U20 | 2004, 2005 |
| Open | 2003 and older (athletes born 2007 and before can compete in the open age group) |
| Masters | XCR – 1st of April 2023 AVSL – 31st of December 2023 |
2024 Championship Age Groups
| Age Group | Year of Birth |
| U14 | 2011 & 2012 |
| U15 (if event held) | 2010 |
| U16 | 2009, 2010 |
| U17 (if event held) | 2008 |
| U18 | 2007, 2008 |
| U20 | 2005, 2006 |
| Open | 2004 and older (athletes born 2008 and before can compete in the open age group) |
| Masters | Age Group is taken as of competition start date |