What steeplechase distances and barrier heights apply to youth athletes?
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 | Distance | Boys/men barrier | Girls/women barrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| U16 | 1500m | 76.2cm | 76.2cm |
| U18 | 2000m | 91.4cm | 76.2cm |
| U20 | 3000m | 91.4cm | 76.2cm |
| Senior | 3000m | 91.4cm | 76.2cm |
Note on U18 boys: World Athletics TR 23 (2026 edition) specifies 0.838m steeplechase barriers for U18 men, which differs from the 91.4cm printed in ASA's 2024 table.
Updated 22 Oct 2026