Who counts as a Masters competitor, and what are the individual age groups?

You can contest Over 30 (Masters) events once you have turned 30 as at midnight on 30 September, and have met the membership requirements and the patrol requirements for your membership category. Age is calculated as at midnight on 30 September each year, and that age sets your category for the whole competition season.

The Masters individual age groups are: 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75 plus years.

Competition organisers may run all or only some of these age categories depending on competitor numbers, and advise the age groupings in the entry circular. The relevant award for Masters members is the SLSA Bronze Medallion.