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>
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Nadine CampbellApr 2
Former parish champion from Clarendon here. Those meets gave me the confidence to try for CARIFTA. Please fund this โ the pipeline matters!
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Devon WilliamsMar 29
My daughter runs the 200m for St. Elizabeth. She has never had a proper parish meet to compete in. This campaign means the world to us.
Former parish champion from Clarendon here. Those meets gave me the confidence to try for CARIFTA. Please fund this โ the pipeline matters!
My daughter runs the 200m for St. Elizabeth. She has never had a proper parish meet to compete in. This campaign means the world to us.