For the 2020 season all ages are calculated as at 31/08/2019. Please use the date of birth table below to determine what age group your child will be in. Please note this age group will apply throughout the whole of the 2020 season.
The minimum grading requirements for “Gigafinal Fast Track” tickets are based on ECF grades as at January 2020 – players may use the higher of their standard or rapid for the purpose of this. Please note that these are non negotiable and prior grading or FIDE conversions will not be taken into account.
| Date From | Date To | Age Category | Minimum grade for Gigafinal Fast Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2001 | 31/08/2002 | U18 | 200 |
| 01/09/2002 | 31/08/2003 | U17 | 190 |
| 01/09/2003 | 31/08/2004 | U16 | 180 |
| 01/09/2004 | 31/08/2005 | U15 | 170 |
| 01/09/2005 | 31/08/2006 | U14 | 160 |
| 01/09/2006 | 31/08/2007 | U13 | 150 |
| 01/09/2007 | 31/08/2008 | U12 | 140 |
| 01/09/2008 | 31/08/2009 | U11 | 130 |
| 01/09/2009 | 31/08/2010 | U10 | 120 |
| 01/09/2010 | 31/08/2011 | U09 | 110 |
| 01/09/2011 | 31/08/2012 | U08 | 100 |
| 01/09/2012 | 31/08/2013 | U07 | 90 |
| 01/09/2013 | 31/08/2014 | U07 | 90 |
| 01/09/2014 | 31/08/2015 | U07 | 90 |
| 01/09/2015 | 31/08/2016 | U07 | 90 |