Kingston, Jamaica – June 24, 2025 – With the official entry list for the 2025 JAAA/Puma National Junior & Senior Championships now live on https://live.fortistiming.com, exciting details about the scope of this year’s competition are emerging. The meticulous vetting process, diligently carried out by our team, has revealed a robust and diverse field of athletes, setting the stage for an unforgettable championship.

Key Technical Details and Highlights:

Impressive Participation:
This year’s championships boast a significant increase in participation. We have a confirmed total of 720 Approved Entries, marking a notable rise from the 647 entries recorded in 2024. This growth underscores the increasing enthusiasm and talent within Jamaican athletics.

International Presence:
Adding to the competitive spirit, 47 of the approved entries are Non-Jamaican athletes, highlighting the championship’s growing international appeal and providing an excellent opportunity for local athletes to test their mettle against global talent.

Record Number of Events:
The 2025 championships will feature an unprecedented 104 Events on the Official Schedule/Order of Events. This is the highest number of events ever included, promising a packed and thrilling four days of athletics. The expanded schedule caters to a wide range of disciplines and age groups, ensuring comprehensive competition.

Diverse Competition Categories:
The championships will showcase talent across multiple age and gender categories, including:

  • Under 18 Male and Female
  • Under 20 Male and Female
  • Senior Men and Women
  • International/Invitational Events, further enhancing the competitive landscape.

Combined Events Participation:
We are pleased to confirm entries for both the Decathlon and Octathlon events, promising compelling multi-discipline contests. However, there are no Heptathlon entries for this year’s championships.

Important Reminders for All Registrants:
For any questions or concerns related to entries, please email enquiry@athleticsja.org. Please remember that the competitions committee’s decision on all entries is final.

A reminder that the JM$5000 late fee will be strictly applied based on the entry’s data timestamp.

  • Junior (Late Entry): $500 (standard) + $5000 (late) = $5500
  • Senior (Late Entry): $1000 (standard) + $5000 (late) = $6000
  • For entries submitted before June 15, 2025, 11:59 pm, the fees remain: Juniors – $500; Seniors – $1000.

Athletes are advised to contact the JAAA Office to confirm competition package pickup times and bring their confirmation email PDF as an added precaution. Media/Press Accreditation ID Cards (AICs) are available from today. For all other accreditation inquiries, please contact the JAAA directly, as unaccredited individuals may not gain entry.

We eagerly anticipate a high level of competition and success from all our athletes!