The age limits for ESAA Cross Country Championships, Track & Field Championships, and Combined Events Championships are:
Junior | 13 years and under 15 years of age on 31st August at the end of the current school year |
Intermediate | 15 years and under 17 years of age on 31st August at the end of the current school year |
Senior | 17 years and under 19 years of age on 31st August at the end of the current school year |
The age limits for ESAA Schools Cup competitions are:
Junior | 12 years and under 14 years of age on 31st August at the end of the current school year |
Intermediate | 14 years and under 16 years of age on 31st August at the end of the current school year |
Although the Combined Events Final is held in September it is considered to be in the same school year as the previous regional rounds which lead up to the final, thus age limits are those which apply at the time of the regional round.
Athletes may only compete in the age group corresponding to their age. In particular this means: