Youth Competitions

Competitions

Rotary hosts a number of annual competitions enabling thousands of young people to test and develop their skills and talents in a range of disciplines.

Participation in the competitions is restricted to children and young people aged 17 or under  (i.e. 18th Birthday on or after 1st September). 

Some competitions are divided into age ranges and skill levels.

Who can take part in the competitions?

Students, whether at formal schools or being home educated, community youth organisations such as Scout Groups/Girl Guides and Members of RotaKids & Interact.

There are two types of competitions:

1. Those requiring physical attendance and practical participation at a venue (e.g. Young Chef, Youth Speaks, Young Musician & Technology Tournament)
2. Competitions involving submission of material to a central venue (e.g. Young Photographer, Young Artist, Young Environmentalist & Young Writer)

Competition Stages

For Young Chef and Young Musician the process is the same:

• Competitions begin at club level
• The winners proceed to a District competition
• District winners go on to a Regional final
• Regional finalists are put forward to the National final

For Young Photographer, Young Artist & Young Writer:

• Competitions begin at club level
• The winners proceed to a District competition
• District winners are put forward to the National final

For Young Environmentalist:

• Competitions begin at club level for individuals or Teams of between 2 & 12
• The winners proceed to a District Final
• There is no National final

For Youth Speaks : A Debate

• Competitions begin at club level
• The winners proceed to a District Final
• There is no National final

For Technology Tournaments: 

• There are only club level Competitions.

Entry to Competitions

Entry to all Rotary competition is via your local Rotary club.

To find your local Rotary Club use this Club Finder Tool and enter in your postcode

Further Information

View and download the printable Youth Programmes and Competitions booklet here 

View and download the 2025-26 information packs and posters for each competition:-

Young Artist Info Pack

Young Chef Info Pack 

Young Musician Info Pack

Young Photographer Info Pack 

Young Writer Info Pack

Young Environmentalist Info Pack

Youth Speaks : A Debate Info Pack         

Club & Members information and application forms

Please visit the Members Only Pages Here