How to Qualify
Rules
How to Qualify for the National Games
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Step 1: Verify Your Eligibility
To compete in the 2025 Australian National Games presented by Toyota Motor Group, athletes must be at least 16 years old by December 31, 2024. Overseas participants can also compete in the ANG 2024-25
Step 2: Review the Rules for Your Sport
Each sport has its own qualification guidelines, which can be found in the Australian National Games rule book. You can also view an overview of qualification methods by sport on this grid. For most sports, athletes must qualify by competing in a State Senior Games event(Australia or overseas)in the even-numbered year prior to the Australian National Games. For example, to participate in the 2025 Games, athletes need to qualify in 2024.
Step 3: Find a Qualifying Senior Games Event
You can find the contact details and dates for Qualifying State Senior Games competitions here.
Step 4: Receive Your Qualification Notice
Once you participate in a qualifying event, the results will be sent to theAustralian National Games office for verification. Afterward, qualified athletes will receive a notification from the Australian National Games with information about registration for the event.
