What hurdle races and heights apply to each youth age group?
Rule- South Africa
- Athletics South Africa
- ASA Rules 2024 onwards
- World Athletics rules
- Youth athletics
- U16-U20
- 2026/27
- Coaches
From the ASA championship programme table (ASA Rule 23.5):
| Age group | Boys/men | Girls/women |
|---|---|---|
| U16 | 100mH (83.8cm), 300mH (83.8cm) | 90mH (83.8cm as printed), 300mH (76.2cm) |
| U18 | 110mH (91.4cm), 400mH (84.0cm) | 100mH (76.2cm), 400mH (76.2cm) |
| U20 | 110mH (99.1cm), 400mH (91.4cm) | 100mH (83.8cm), 400mH (76.2cm) |
| Senior | 110mH (106.7cm), 400mH (91.4cm) | 100mH (83.8cm), 400mH (76.2cm) |
World Athletics TR 22 spacings for U18, U20 and senior:
- 110mH: 13.72m to the first hurdle, 9.14m between, 14.02m to finish, 10 hurdles.
- 100mH: 13.00m, 8.50m, 10.50m, 10 hurdles.
- 400mH: 45.00m, 35.00m, 40.00m, 10 hurdles.
- 300mH: 50.00m, 35.00m, 40.00m, 7 hurdles.
World Athletics lists U18 men's 400mH at 0.838m; ASA's table prints 84.0cm. The ASA table doesn't give spacings for the U16 hurdle races.
Added 22 Oct 2026