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Florida
4-H will be implementing the new age divisions on September 1, 2006 to statewide events. All counties are encourages to have the new age
divisions in place for their events by this time.
Eligibility
for enrolled 4-Hers (those
who’ve met previously stated enrollment criteria) is determined by the
student’s age as of September 1 of the current program year for which
they are enrolled. Any
exceptions are noted under Participation Criteria with the event.
Generally, age classifications for most events and
activities are the following:
Ages
5-7 - Cloverbud Division
Children
under 8 years of age are ineligible to participate in competitive activities at any level (Club, County, District, State, National or
International). 5-7 year
olds may exhibit or share project activities at a participation level
(for feedback), against a predefined standard.
Participation awards should be given to this group, but they
should not be involved in Peer Competition.
Ages 8-10 - Junior Division
Any
4-Her 8-10 years old as of September 1 of the current 4-H program
year is considered a junior. Only junior,
intermediate and senior 4-H'ers can participate in large animal
projects or activities which involve direct contact with the animal.
Ages 11-13 - Intermediate Division
Any
4-Her 11-13 years old as of September 1 will be considered a
intermediate.
Ages 14-18 -
Senior Division
Any
4-Her 14-18 years old as of September 1 will be considered a senior.
Senior level 4-H participation in Florida begins at age 14, but the 4-Her
must not have passed their 19th birthday or graduated from high school..
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