AOCRA caters for mixed gender and same gender competition, depending on the nature of the actual event.
The following is based on AOCRA's Regatta and Training Rules.
| Junior Age Divisions | Age Requirement |
| 19 Years and Under | Must not turn 20 in the calendar year of competition |
| 16 Years and Under | Must not turn 17 in the calendar year of competition |
| 14 Years and Under | Must not turn 15 in the calendar year of competition |
| 12 Years and Under | Must not turn 13 in the calendar year of competition |
| Minnows | Must turn 8 years but not older than 9 years in the calendar year of competition |
| Adult Age Divisions | Age Requirement |
| 21 and Under | 20 to 21 inclusive |
| Open | All adults - 20 and above |
| Masters | 40 years and above |
| Senior Masters | 50 years and above |
| Golden Masters | 60 years and above |
| Platinum Masters | 70 years and above |
| Eligibility criteria for juniors wishing to compete in adult events in the Open division |
a) 19U division may compete in the Open division without the need for parental or coach's consent. b) Junior must be aged 14 years and above and have: i) written parental/guardian permission (on appropriate form) ii) written approval of qualified outrigger specific coach (on appropriate form) |