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Jamaica's Pipeline Starts at the Parish Level

Every Olympian Jamaica has ever produced ran their first competitive race at a parish meet. But over the past decade, parish championships have been scaled back due to funding โ€” some parishes haven't held a proper meet in three years. The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association wants to change that.

The Plan

We will stage full two-day championship meets in all 14 parishes over a six-week window. Each meet includes sprint events (100m through 400m), middle distance (800m, 1500m), field events (long jump, high jump, shot put, javelin), and relays. Athletes aged 12 and up are eligible.

What the Funding Covers

  • Venue rental and preparation โ€” J$2,400,000
  • Timing equipment and officials โ€” J$1,800,000
  • Athlete transportation subsidies โ€” J$1,200,000
  • Medals, certificates, and prizes โ€” J$800,000
  • Medical staff and supplies โ€” J$600,000
  • Administration and promotion โ€” J$1,200,000

Top performers from each parish earn automatic entry to the National Junior Championships. This is how we find the next Usain, the next Shelly-Ann, the next Elaine.

Risks & challenges

<p>Staging events across 14 parishes requires significant coordination. Weather delays are possible during the rainy season. We have contingency dates built into the schedule and agreements with indoor facilities in Kingston and Montego Bay as backup venues for key events.</p>

This campaign offers open donations โ€” no reward tiers.

90% Funded โ€” 5 Days Left! 13 April 2026
<p>We are at J$7.2 million and climbing fast. The first parish meet (St. Andrew) is already scheduled for next month and venues are confirmed in 11 of 14 parishes. Share this campaign with every track and field lover you know โ€” we MUST reach J$8 million to make this happen. Big up every single backer!</p>
N
Nadine Campbell
J$15,000
Apr 2
D
Devon Williams

For my daughter and every parish athlete.

J$25,000
Mar 29