Rules

Rules and Regulations

Rules

General rules for competitions require athletes to have a valid ASA competition number at the time of achievement and be a paid-up member of the masters athletics association of their province of domicile. Official rules can be downloaded per category.

Standards

Standards are the specific times that athletes must meet in order to qualify for a medal or South African colours. These are set by the masters athletics association.

Applications

An athlete must complete the necessary form and submit their field event record. This must be submitted to the respective athletic governing body as specified on the application.

CGMA Standards

CGMA standards are set by South African Masters Athletics (SAMA) and provide the criteria for qualifying times/distances to achieve colors. View the criteria below (opens pop-up).


SAMA Medal Standards (2025)

outdoor stadia

Standards (2025)

SAMA Medal Standards (2025)

outdoor stadia

SAMA Medal Standards (2025)

outdoor non-stadia

Standards (2025)

Download Criteria

The completed application and supporting documents must be submitted to the Regional Records Chair after the IAAF or WMA Masters Member of the athlete has certified the record.

The event must be sanctioned by ASA (Athletics South Africa) of the IAAF.

SAMA Rules for Records

(South African Masters Athletics)

AFMA Rules for Records

(African Masters Athletics)

Medals are available at both regional and national levels. They are awarded by CGMA and SAMA.

The criteria for CGMA are in accordance with SAMA standards.

SAMA Medal Standards

The award of national colours is the highest distinction to be awarded to an athlete.


To be awarded Colours in Masters Athletics, an athlete must meet the following:

1. Age Requirement: Be at least 35 years old.

2. Performance Standards: Achieve specific performance standards.

3. Be a member of SAMA(CGMA) for 2 consecutive years.

Track & Field

Road National (non-stadia) Events

1. Age: Athletes must be at least 35 years old.
2. Membership: Must be a registered member of SAMA (CGMA).
3. Race Participation: Athletes must meet the standard in a minimum of 2 road races in the same age group.
4. Race Distances: Races must be 10km/ Half Marathon/ Marathon/ 50km Road Race Walk.


Track & Field Events

WMA Hurdle & Steeplechase and Throwing implementations.

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Applications






Central Gauteng

Masters Athletics

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