The Junior Program is designed especially for junior transplant recipients aged from 4-17. This is a unique opportunity for children and teens to shine in a variety of events and activities, meet other kids just like them and hopefully take home a medal for “show and tell”.
Siblings, friends and family can also join in the fun and participate in the Supporter Competitor category in a selected range of sports.
Our junior program includes sports for athletes to compete in and extra activities just for fun.
During the Australian Transplant Games, we have some extra activities specifically designed for juniors and their parents. Check out the events below.
More information to come.
Don’t miss the chance to connect face-to-face with other parents and carers of transplant recipients over a relaxed coffee. This will be an informal, organic time to chat, share experiences, and form meaningful connections.
More information to come.
Looking for a break from the noise and excitement of the events? Visit the Chill Out Zone for a quieter space to relax, enjoy some downtime, and unwind. We offer colouring, mindfulness activities, art, books, and board games. It’s a perfect spot for a calm chat or some peaceful time to yourself. Please note: No food or drink is allowed in this area, except for water bottles or hot drinks with secure lids. All ages are welcome, but children under 18 must be supervised.
More information to come.
Looking for a break from the noise and excitement of the events? Visit the Chill Out Zone for a quieter space to relax, enjoy some downtime, and unwind. We offer colouring, mindfulness activities, art, books, and board games. It’s a perfect spot for a calm chat or some peaceful time to yourself. Please note: No food or drink is allowed in this area, except for water bottles or hot drinks with secure lids. All ages are welcome, but children under 18 must be supervised.
More information to come.
Junior Events
Juniors compete in events designated by gender in the following age groups:
- 5 years and under
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
Juniors 15 or 17 years of age may be considered to compete in an adult age event where the event is not offered in their age category. Please email sports@transplant.org.au for consideration.
To view the list of sports available for each age group see the table below.
Sports available to Transplant Competitors and Supporter Competitors in the age category are marked YES.
Sports available to Transplant Competitors only are marked TX. **Based on 2024 Australian Transplant Games. Please note there may be changes to the 2026 events.
| Sport | Event | Age Group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 5 | 6 to 8 | 9 to 11 | 12 to 14 | 15 to 17 | ||
| Athletics | Ball throw | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Discus | TX | |||||
| High Jump | TX | |||||
| Long Jump | YES | YES | YES | YES | ||
| Shotput | TX | |||||
| 25m | YES | |||||
| 50m | YES | YES | ||||
| 100m | YES | YES | ||||
| 200m | TX | |||||
| 4 x 100m open age relay | YES | YES | ||||
| 4 x 400m open age relay | YES | YES | ||||
| Badminton | YES | YES | ||||
| Backgammon | YES | YES | YES | YES | ||
| Basketball | YES | |||||
| Chess | YES | YES | YES | YES | ||
| Cycling | 1km Time Trial | YES | YES | |||
| 5km Time Trial | YES | YES | ||||
| 5km Road Race | YES | YES | ||||
| Football 7-a-side | YES | |||||
| Road Race | 1km Dash | YES | YES | YES | ||
| 5KM | YES | YES | ||||
| Scrabble | YES | YES | YES | YES | ||
| Sudoku | YES | YES | YES | YES | ||
| Swimming | 25m Freestyle | YES | YES | YES | ||
| 50m Freestyle | YES | YES | YES | YES | ||
| 100m Freestyle | TX | TX | ||||
| 200m Freestyle | TX | TX | ||||
| 25m Backstroke | TX | TX | TX | |||
| 50m Backstroke | YES | YES | YES | YES | ||
| 100m Backstroke | TX | TX | ||||
| 25m Breaststroke | TX | TX | TX | |||
| 50m Breaststroke | TX | TX | TX | |||
| 100m Breaststroke | TX | TX | ||||
| 25M Butterfly | TX | TX | ||||
| 50m Butterfly | TX | TX | ||||
| 4x50m Freestyle open age relay | YES | YES | ||||
| 4x100m Freestyle open age relay | TX | TX | ||||
| 4x50M Medley open age relay | YES | YES | ||||
| Table Tennis | YES | |||||
| Ten Pin Bowling | YES | YES | YES | |||
| Tennis | YES | YES | ||||
| Volleyball | YES |
