Age categories

Question 1

Open

Answer 1

From the day he reaches 14 years and upwards (no category restrictions need apply).

Question 2

Sub-junior

Answer 2

From the day he reaches 14 years and throughout the full calendar year in which he reaches
18 years

Question 3

Junior

Answer 3

From 1 January in the calendar year he reaches 19 years and throughout the full calendar
year in which he reaches 23 years.

Question 4

Masters I

Answer 4

From 1 January in the calendar year he reaches 40 years and throughout the full calendar
year in which he reaches 49 years.

Question 5

Masters II

Answer 5

From 1 January in the calendar year he reaches 50 years and throughout the full calendar
year in which he reaches 59 years.

Question 6

Masters III

Answer 6

From 1 January in the calendar year he reaches 60 years and throughout the full calendar
year in which he reaches 69 years.

Question 7

Masters IV

Answer 7

From 1 January in the calendar year he reaches 70 years and upwards.

Question 8

Youth

Answer 8

1. From the day he reaches 8 years to the day before he reaches 10years
2. From the day he reaches 10 years to the day before he reaches 12years
3. From the day he reaches 12 years to the day before he reaches 14years

Question 9

Teenage

Answer 9

1. From the day he reaches 14 years to the day before he reaches 16years
2. From the day he reaches 16 years to the day before he reaches 18years
3. From the day he reaches 18 years to the day before he reaches 20years
   Note: Eligible High School National lifters cannot turn 19 prior to 1 September of
   the academic school year