From the age of 7 (Under 8) juniors can begin to compete in intra-club, inter-club, branch and state competition. To ensure that all junior members who wish to compete have the required ability, strength, and fitness to compete, they must be able to complete the Junior Activities Competition Evaluation for their age group. Please refer to the table below:
| AGE GROUP | COMPETITION EVALUATION |
|---|---|
| U6 | Nil |
| U7 | Nil |
| U8 | Nil (no water competition, except for wade which takes place in waist-deep water) |
| U9 | Minimum 150m open water swim (any recognised stroke) |
| U10 | Minimum 150m open water swim (any recognised stroke) |
| U11 | Minimum 200m open water swim (any recognised stroke) |
| U12 | Minimum 200m open water swim (any recognised stroke) |
| U13 | Minimum 200m open water swim (any recognised stroke) |
| U14 | Minimum 200m open water swim (any recognised stroke) |
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