Which year group does a player belong to, and how old must they be?
Rule- Western Australia
- WA Football
- Junior football
- Years 3-6
- Modified competitions
- PlayHQ
- 2026
- Club registrars
WA junior football is aligned to school years. 2026 birth date ranges:
| Year | Born |
|---|---|
| Pre-Primary | 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 (Auskick / Superkick) |
| Year 1 | 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 (Auskick / Superkick) |
| Year 2 | 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 (Auskick / Superkick) |
| Year 3 | 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 |
| Year 4 | 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 |
| Year 5 | 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 |
| Year 6 | 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 |
- Auskick and Superkick aged players are not permitted to play in junior competitions.
- Years 3 to 6 are Modified competitions; Years 7 to 12 are Youth.
- Where mixed year group competitions are played, the lower year group's rules apply.
- Single-sex competitions are preferred where possible, and female players may play with males up to and including Year 9.
- The League's gender diversity approach uses the AFL Gender Diversity Policy when a trans, non-binary or other gender identity matter is raised.
Added 22 Oct 2026