What junior age divisions are used, and how is my child's age worked out?
Rule- South Africa
- Surfing South Africa
- Junior surfing
- U8-U18
- SSA Rulebook 2025
- 2025
- Parents
Under the SSA Rulebook 2025, junior divisions are based on the age your child turns during the calendar year:
| Division | Eligible if your child... |
|---|---|
| U8 | does not turn 9 in 2025 |
| U10 | does not turn 11 in 2025 |
| U12 | does not turn 13 in 2025 |
| U14 | does not turn 15 in 2025 |
| U16 | does not turn 17 in 2025 |
| U18 | does not turn 19 in 2025 |
So a child's birthday later in the year doesn't change their division during that year. The Open men's and women's divisions are open to any age.
Updated 22 Oct 2026