News & Updates
Feb 11, 2021
Tribute to the Late Alphonso “Les” Laing
On the morning of Sunday, February 7, 2021, Alphonso “Les” Laing passed away peacefully in his sleep. The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) offers condolence to the Laing family and […]
Feb 02, 2021
Team Manual – Competitions during COVID-19
Introduction With the imminent Return to Activity for sports in Jamaica, the JAAA has designed this document, in collaboration with the Jamaica Track and Field Coaches Association (JATAFCA), for Teams […]
Feb 02, 2021
High Hopes for our Hurdlers
Jamaica has learnt to count on its hurdlers for medals on the global stage. The expectations are similar to the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics approach, with reigning 110 metre hurdles champion […]
Jan 12, 2021
Condolence to Coach Lloyd Cowan, MBE
The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) family wishes to extend our sincere condolence and sympathy to the family & friends of Coach Lloyd Cowan, MBE on his passing. He will […]
Jan 07, 2021
2020 JC/PureWater/R Danny Williams Meet
The Jamaica College Sports Development Committee wishes to advise that the 28th staging of the JC/Purewater/R Danny Williams Track & Field Development Meet initially scheduled for January 9, 2021 has been POSTPONED […]
Jan 07, 2021
2020 Ted Dwyer Classics
The Ministry of Health and Wellness advised us today (Jan 7th) that they are unable at this time to issue a permit for the successful staging of the 4th Ted […]
Jan 01, 2021
Documents for Competition during Covid-19
2021 Qualification Series February 27 March 06 March 13
Dec 31, 2020
2020 Calendar Conference: Athletics in a Pandemic
Dec 11, 2020
World Athletics Indoor Championships postponed
It is with regret that we have agreed with the organisers of the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing (19-21 March 2021) to postpone the event to March 2023. While […]
Dec 11, 2020
Believe In Yourself, Jumper – Chelsea Hammond
Chanice Porter and Tissanna Hickling can be medal contenders at the Olympics and the World Championships if they are consistent and if they believe in themselves. That's the recipe for […]
Dec 06, 2020
Inspired by McKenley
For the first time ever, a Jamaican is the head track and field coach at Georgetown University. The new director of track and field and cross country is former Calabar […]
Dec 02, 2020
Well Done, Elaine!
A fine season by Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah has gotten the acclaim it deserves, with her selection to the top five nominees for the prestigious Female World Athlete of the Year. […]