Scratches and DNFs: Why Athletes Pull Out of Track & Field Meets
Track and field meets are meticulously planned, but even the best organization can’t prevent the occasional “DNS” (Did Not Start) or “DNF” (Did Not Finish) on the results list. While frustrating for spectators and athletes alike, these...
COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Carifta Trials Entry 2022 Edition
Athletes and their support team are advised of the following vital requirements for entry to the Jamaica Carifta Trials 2022 edition. Along with the general bio information collected for entry to each development meet, these specific, vital requirements are as follows...
Memories of Helsinki at Gibson McCook Relays
70 years after Jamaica’s world record victory in the men’s 4×400 metres at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland, the Gibson McCook Relays will see pitched battles in three of the four 4×400 relay finals on February 26 inside the National...
Staging Meets During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Documents & Guides
The JAAA announces to all facilities, organizers, staff, coaches and athletes, associated with junior or senior athletics to implement guidelines to assist with safely resuming athletics meets during the COVID-19 pandemic. These guidelines may be subject to change so...