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Age Groups

We cater for children as young as 3 through to 17 years of age.

An athlete’s Age Group is determined by their age on the 31st of December.

Tiny Tots* (Born between 1 January 2019 and 31 December 2020 )
Under 6 (Born between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2018)
Under 7 (Born between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2017)
Under 8 (Born between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2016)
Under 9 (Born between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2015)
Under 10 (Born between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2014)
Under 11 (Born between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2013)
Under 12 (Born between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2012)
Under 13 (Born between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2011)
Under 14 (Born between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2010)
Under 15 (Born between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2009)
Under 17 (Born between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2008)


Tiny Tots
Tiny Tots participate in playtraining events.
They are taught gross motor skills with an emphasis on fun and learning basic athletics skills.
* Children who are two years of age and have not yet turned three are not permitted to join Little Athletics until their third birthday.

Under 6 To Under 17
These Age Groups are put into gender based groups with an Age Manager.
They follow a program of events including throws, jumps, sprints, hurdles, middle and long distance.
Children are grouped strictly according to their date of birth – there is no flexibility to change Age Group.