Age Categories

 A competitor’s birth year determines who they compete against and what competitions they can attend. As climbers get older, they can compete at higher levels of competition which includes Provincials, Regionals, Nationals and beyond.

The OCF’s competitive series has Male and Female categories within each age category. In accordance with our Inclusion Policy, athletes should register in the gender category with which they identify.

The age categories for the 2023-2024 season are as follows:

  • Youth E

    Born 2015-2016

    May compete in OCF Qualifier events.

  • Youth D

    Born 2013-2014

    May compete up to OCF Provincials.

  • Youth C

    Born 2011-2012

    May compete up to CEC Regionals.

  • Youth B

    Born 2009-2010

    May compete up to CEC Nationals.

  • Youth A

    Born 2007-2008

    May compete up to CEC Nationals.

  • Junior

    Born 2005-2006

    May compete up to CEC Nationals.

  • Adult

    Born 2004 and earlier

    May compete in OCF competitions (Qualifiers and Provincials).

  • Senior

    Born 2008 and earlier

    OCF and CEC offer a Senior category (combining Youth A, Junior and Adult) at select events.