Minimum age for contestants—non-registrable events—Act, s 66 (a)
19 Minimum age for contestants—non-registrable events—Act, s 66 (a)
The minimum age for contestants to compete in a non-registrable event is 14 years old.
However, subsection (1) does not apply to a non-registrable event if—
for an event conducted or approved in writing by a national sporting organisation—the event is conducted in accordance with the organisation’s rules; or
for an event conducted or approved in writing by an authorised controlled sports body other than a national sporting organisation—the Minister has approved a lower minimum age for the event.
In deciding whether to approve a lower minimum age for a non‑registrable event under subsection (2) (b), the Minister must consider—
the rules of each controlled sport to be contested at the event and how the rules relate to children; and
the procedures used by the authorised controlled sports body to ensure children may safely compete in the event; and
Examples
1 using protective clothing or equipment
2 holding shorter contests
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