Which age category will my child box in for 2026?
Rule- England
- England Boxing
- Schools boxing
- Junior boxing
- Minors
- Ages 10-16
- Skills bouts
- 2026
- Parents
England Boxing categories go by year of birth, not date of birth. The exception is Minors, where the boxer's actual age counts.
| Category | 2026 year of birth |
|---|---|
| Minors | From the 10th birthday to the end of the year of the 11th birthday (born 2015, or aged 10) |
| Schools | 2012–2014 |
| Junior | 2010–2011 |
| Youth | 2008–2009 |
| Senior | 1986–2007 |
The bands move up by a year each calendar year.
Added 21 Oct 2026