aldrersklasse

Aldersklasse is a term used in Danish and Norwegian contexts to denote an age class or age category. It refers to the grouping of people by age for purposes such as competition, education, or statistical analysis. The specific age ranges are defined by the organizing body and can vary by sport, country, or context.

In sports, aldrersklasse is used to ensure that participants compete against peers of similar age and development. Typical ranges may include 12–14 years, 15–16 years, or under-18, with some organizations using birth-year groupings rather than calendar ages.

In education and public statistics, age-based groupings are common: in schools, classes or grades are formed by age to align curricula and social development; in demographic statistics, age bands such as 0–4, 5–9, 10–14, 15–19, or broader five- or ten-year intervals are used for analysis and comparison.

Etymology and usage notes: the term derives from the Danish and Norwegian words for age (alder) and class (klasse). In English-language contexts, equivalents include age group, age category, or age band. See also age group and age category for related concepts.