Categories and Media Requirements

This category is open to photographers aged 25 or under on 31 December 2025.

Previous gold winners are not eligible to enter. Entries must consist of 5 photographs representing a range of photographic disciplines. Portfolios can consist of photographs from just one sport or multiple sports. Photographers can only enter one portfolio into this category.

Note: The winner of the Young Sports Photographer category will be announced prior to the awards ceremony via the SJA website. The winner will receive a complimentary ticket to attend the event.