(a) Members may be eligible to contest the U17 age category in individual events after attaining the age of 15 years (as at 30 September – refer Section 2.3.2) provided they meet the membership requirements detailed in Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.2.
(b) U17 age competitors are eligible to compete in only two team event ages i.e. U17, U19, U21, U23 and Open/Senior in each event discipline conducted at a competition.
Note 1: For U17 age members the relevant award is the SLSA Bronze Medallion.
Note 2: U15 age members who turn 15 years of age during the season and obtain the SLSA Bronze Medallion are eligible to participate in U17 team events (with the exception of not being permitted to compete on a ski or double ski).
Note 3: For participation in IRB and First Aid Competition refer to Section 3. No member is permitted to compete in double surf ski and ski legs in Ironman/Woman competition until they are in the U17 age category (i.e. upon reaching 15 years of age as at 30th September in a competition year) and compete in surf boat events until reaching the age of 15 years – refer Sections 5, 6 and 8 respectively. For participation in March Past events refer Section 10.