Effective 1 January, 2026
(until 31 December, 2026):
** If you were born in 2015 or later, your class (ARCHERY SA State Target Championships only) is Under 12
** If you were born in 2013 or later, your class is Under 14
** If you were born in 2011 or 2012, your class is Under 16
** If you were born in 2009 or 2010, your class is Under 18
** If you were born in 2006, 2007 or 2008, your class is Under 21
** If you were born in any of the years from 1977 to 2005, your class is Open Age
** If you were born in any of the years from 1967 to 1976, your class is 50+
** If you were born in any of the years from 1957 to 1966, your class is 60+
** If you were born in 1956, or earlier, your class is 70+
| Effective 1 January, 2027 | Age Class | |
|---|---|---|
| ** If you were born in 2016 or later, (ARCHERY SA State Target Championships only) | Under 12 | YOUTH / JUNIOR / MINOR |
| ** If you were born in 2014 or later | Under 14 | YOUTH / JUNIOR / MINOR |
| ** If you were born in 2012 or 2013 | Under 16 | YOUTH / JUNIOR / MINOR |
| ** If you were born in 2010 or 2011 | Under 18 | YOUTH / JUNIOR / MINOR |
| ** If you were born in any of the years from 1978 to 2006 | Under 21 | ADULT |
| ** If you were born in any of the years from 1968 to 1977 | Open | ADULT |
| ** If you were born in any of the years from 1958 to 1967 | 50+ | ADULT |
| ** If you were born in any of the years from 1968 to 1977 | 60+ | ADULT |
| ** If you were born in 1957 | 70+ | ADULT |
The Classes are defined as follows
Under 14 CLASS
Athletes may participate in the Under 14 Class in tournaments when the competition takes place up to and in the year of their 13th birthday. Alternatively, an Under 14 athlete is entitled to participate in the Under 16, Under 18, Under 21 or Open Age Class.
Under 16 CLASS
Athletes may participate in the Under 16 Class in tournaments when the competition takes place up to and in the year of their 15th birthday. Alternatively, an Intermediate athlete is entitled to participate in the Under 18, Under 21 or Open Age Class.
Under 18 CLASS
Athletes may participate in the Cadet Class in tournaments when the competition takes place up to and in the year of their 17th birthday. Alternatively, an Under 18 athlete is entitled to participate in the Under 21 or Open Age Class.
Under 21 CLASS
Athletes may participate in the Under 21 Class in tournaments when the competition takes place up to and in the year of their 20th birthday. Alternatively, an Under 21 athlete is entitled to participate in the Open Age Class.
50+ CLASS
Athletes may participate in the 50+ Class in tournaments when the competition takes place in the year of his or her 50th birthday and up to the year of their 60th birthday. Alternatively, a 50+ athlete is entitled to participate in the Open Age Class.
60+ CLASS
Athletes may participate in the 60+ Class in tournaments when the competition takes place in the year of their 60th birthday and up to the year of his or her 70th birthday. Alternatively, a 60+ athlete is entitled to participate in the 50+ or Open Age Class.
70+ CLASS
Athletes may participate in the 70+ Class in tournaments when the competition takes place in the year of their 70th birthday and over. Alternatively, a 70+ athlete is entitled to participate in the 60+, 50+ or Open Age Class.
Note:
An archer in….
- a Youth age class may choose to shoot in an older age class (other than 50+, 60+ or 70+)
- a 50+, 60+ or 70+ class may choose to shoot in a younger age class (other than the Youth classes)
- any age class may choose to shoot in the Open Age class
provided the age class in which the archer intends to participate is clearly indicated on the tournament entry.
(These age groupings apply in every Archery Australia affiliated Club.)
