HOW IT WORKS: TEAM SERIES COMPETITION OVERVIEW
Start Date & Format
The Team Series competition kicks off on January 24, 2025, beginning as an online event, where mixed-pair teams (M/F) will compete in the Masters League Open. This phase includes all registered teams performing designated Open tests together. The team captain is responsible for ensuring team scores are submitted by each event deadline.
Team Eligibility and Qualifications
Teams are composed of mixed pairs (M/F) and will be eligible to advance based on performance. Each division and age category from the Masters League Open will advance 10-12 teams to the next round, depending on the number of participants. Following the initial phase, a 5-day Online Invitational will be held from May 15-20, 2025, to further narrow down competitors. The top 8-10 teams from each division and age category from this Invitational will earn the opportunity to compete in the Masters League Games in Queensland, Australia, scheduled for October 16-18, 2025.
Age and Division Eligibility
To register correctly, teams must meet specific age and division requirements:
- If competing in the Soldier, Warrior, or Hero divisions, and one partner is aged 45-54 while the other is aged 35-44, the team should register in the 35-44 age group.
- Age Qualification: Athletes turning 35 before October 31, 2025, qualify for the 35-44 age category, and similarly, those turning 45 by this date qualify for the 45-54 category.
- Division Restrictions: Athletes are only allowed to compete within their registered divisions; e.g., Warrior athletes cannot compete in Soldier, and Hero athletes cannot compete in Warrior.
Team Composition
Athletes within a team are not required to reside in the same state; however, both members must compete together during the ML Open and the May Online Invitational. Individual athletes who qualify for the 2024 ML Games can also participate in the Team Series as mixed pairs at the ML Games.
Competition Timeline
Masters League Open
- Dates: January 24 – February 14, 2025
Online Invitational (Qualifying Stage)
- Dates: May 15 – May 20, 2025