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Minimum Competition Ages

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Read below to find out the age limits at which young people can compete.

For each category the age specified is the age of the swimmer at midnight on the day of the event or the final day of a series of events forming part of one competition, whichever is later.

The age of a swimmer at midnight on 31 December in the year of competition is no longer used in the determination of a swimmer’s age with reference to the minimum ages of competition for any swimming competition.

Age limits for competition

411.5.1 Events restricted to members of one club. No minimum age
411.5.2 Inter-club events limited to not more than eight clubs which do not form part of a series of events as in a league. 8 years
411.5.3 Open events, other than in Regional and National Competitions 9 years
411.5.4 Relay events in Regional Competitions 10 years
411.5.5 Individual events in Regional Competitions 11 years
411.5.6 Relay events in National Competitions 12 years
411.5.7 Individual events in National Competitions 13 years


 

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Swimming.org is home to everything you need to know about swimming. If you are a parent, a non swimmer or just want to improve your technique this is the section for you.

In British Swimming you will find information about the world of high performance sport, including the disciplines of Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming, Water Polo and Disability Swimming.

The ASA is the governing body for the sport in England. In this section you will find all you need to know about joining a club or competing in England and becoming a swimming teacher or coach.

The IoS delivers the ASA’s courses and is a member organisation. Whether you are a teacher, coach, employer or club you will find everything you need to know about qualifications or educating your workforce.

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