What age groups are used, and how is my child's age worked out?
Rule- South Africa
- Swimming South Africa
- Age group swimming
- 16&U
- World Aquatics rules
- 2025/26
- Parents
A swimmer's age is their age on the first day of the competition.
| Level | Individual age groups |
|---|---|
| Level 0 (district) | 7&U, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Level 1 (provincial) | 9&U, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15-19 |
| Level 2 (regional) | 10&U, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 |
| Level 3 (regional) | 11&U, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 |
| SA National Junior | 12&U, 13, 14, 15, 16 |
The oldest age group at SSA age group championships is 16. Para swimmers at Level 3 swim in multi-class events with two age groups: 14&U and 15 and over.
Added 21 Oct 2026