News & Updates
Feb 29, 2024
JAAA Carifta Trials Set for This Weekend at National Stadium
The National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica will be the centre of attention for the JAAA Carifta Trials this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (March 1-3). Young athletes from across the island […]
Feb 25, 2024
Beloved Sports Writer Hubert “Hubie” Lawrence Passes Away Peacefully at 63
The sporting world mourns the passing of esteemed sports writer and historian, Hubert "Hubie" Lawrence. He was found unresponsive by a neighbour late Friday night and pronounced dead at the […]
Feb 23, 2024
Jamaica’s World Indoor Championships Team – Glasgow 2024
A 34-member team, including 23 athletes, will represent Jamaica at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, from March 1 to 3, 2024. The team includes established names like Shashalee […]
Feb 18, 2024
Calling All Athletes! JAAA CARIFTA Trials Registration Closed, But Passport Help Is Available!
Attention Jamaican athletes! The deadline to register for the JAAA CARIFTA Trials was today, Sunday, February 18th at 4:00 PM sharp. Important Note: No extensions will be granted regardless of […]
Feb 13, 2024
Jamaica’s High School Track & Field Heats Up: 12 Days of Non-Stop Action!
Get ready for a sprint down memory lane and a glimpse into the future of Jamaican athletics! The next two weeks promise to be a whirlwind of competition and excitement […]
Feb 13, 2024
Jamaica Track & Field Heats Up with Two Exciting Meets this Weekend!
This weekend, track and field fans in Jamaica have a double dose of excitement waiting for them with two major meets taking place: the Corporate Area Development Meet and the […]
Feb 06, 2024
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 […]
Feb 05, 2024
Glitches & Greatness: Jamaican Track & Field Delivers a Mixed Bag
This past Saturday witnessed a whirlwind of track and field action across Jamaica, but the experience proved mixed, offering both technical hiccups and moments of exhilarating athleticism. Glitch Deja Vu […]
Jan 31, 2024
Four Arenas, One Passion: Track & Field Fever Grips Jamaica This Saturday!
Hold onto your sprinting shoes and long jump dreams, Jamaica! This Saturday, February 3rd, promises a four-course track and field delight, with meets catering to all tastes and distances across […]
Jan 28, 2024
Glitch in the Gears: Queens Grace Jackson Meet Hit by Tech Hiccup, STETHS Invitational Shines On!
Jamaica's track and field ride took a bumpy turn at the National Stadium last weekend, but the thrills continued unabated at the STETHS Invitational. While the Queens Grace Jackson Meet […]
Jan 23, 2024
Attention Track & Field Community: New Sanctions Form Required for JAAA Meet Approval
Calling all meet directors, organizers, and enthusiasts! The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has implemented a new Sanctions Form for all meets seeking official approval. This change ensures adherence to […]
Jan 22, 2024
January to Conclude with a Bang! Jamaica’s Track & Field Thrill Ride Continues!
Remember last weekend's triple threat of electrifying meets? Well, hold onto your hats, Jamaica, because the track and field rollercoaster keeps chugging along this weekend, delivering two landmark events in […]