You should submit an application:
- once you have been selected to attend the championships and your participation has been confirmed; and
- if your competition falls between the competition dates outlined below.
Applications can be submitted at any time during the round opening and closing dates for competitions that occur within the relevant timeframes below:
| Round | Eligible competition dates (Eligible competitions must have at least one day of competition during this timeframe) |
| Round 1 (Applications open July-August 2026) | Eligible competitions held between 1 April 2026 and 30 November 2026 |
| Round 2 (Applications open September- October 2026) | Eligible competitions held between 1 July 2026 and 28 February 2027 |
| Round 3 (Applications open November 2026-January 2027) | Eligible competitions held between 1 October 2026 and 31 May 2027 |
| Round 4 (Applications open February-April 2027) | Eligible competitions held between 1 January 2027 and 31 August 2027 |
The ASC will not accept late applications.
Applications for competitions held during the eligible competition dates can be submitted at any time during the round.
Saved applications must be completed and submitted prior to the end of the round to be eligible. Applications submitted in incorrect rounds will be ineligible.