Event Details
2026 Junior Olympics is This Weekend!
Registration & Check In Information
Athletes can begin checking in to the event on Sunday at 7:15am at the gate next to Coggan Family Swim Complex. Parking is not allowed for participants or their parents at the Coggan Complex parking lot to make room for the event's food trucks.
Check In tables are organized by school, and each athlete (and/or parent) are asked to bring a printed or digital copy of their confirmation email. Late registration will be allowed on a case-by-case basis, and participants must arrive by 8:00am. Volunteers will be available to assist with late registration at the Announcers Booth.
Schedule of Events
In general, the older kids (9-12) will start on the track and move to Field events later in the day. The younger kids (5-8) will complete Field events first then switch to track events. The final schedule will be posted closer to the event.
This year's Program and Map can be found here. The schedule is dependent on the demand of each event and might also be impacted by the weather. All event times are approximate. A printed version of the full program will be provided to each Athlete and their families during check in.
Food Options at the Junior Olympics
We will be offering different food options for all attendees, including:
- The Flower Pot - they will have a popup table in the morning and will be serving hot beverages and pastries while supplies last.
- Belinda's Familia Taco Shop - Mexican (breakfast and lunch)
- Big Oven Pizza - Personal size brick oven pizzas
- Italian Burger & Grill - Burgers and sides
- Sundae Crafts - Ice Cream
- Concessions Stand - Boy Scouts Troop 506 will offer drinks and snacks
All food vendors will be located in the Coggan Aquatic Complex parking lot.
Special Events - Relays and Fastest Girl/Boy
School Relays will be held at the end of Morning events, at approximately 11:00am
The Fastest Girl and Fastest Boy 400m races will be the last Junior Olympics events, approximately at 1:00pm
All Student competitors for these Special Events will be asked to meet at their field with their coach 30-45 minutes before the start of the events. Athletes are selected by the school. Please contact your school's PE teacher for more information.
Each special event will be filmed by drone and reviewed before winners are announced. Drone footage will be available on the Photos page shortly after the completion of Junior Olympics.
Reminders to Parents
- Sportsmanship, teamwork, and community support are some of the pillars this event stands on. We highly encourage participants and families to cheer on your school and fellow participants as loudly as you can. We do NOT condone boos from the crowd of any kind and remind student athletes and their families to refrain from any negativity towards other schools and participants.
- Parents are NOT allowed on the field unless there are special circumstances that require being on the field. They must contact La Jolla Kiwanis in advance to make the necessary arrangements. We will reserve the right to ask anyone to leave the premises if needed.
- No Athlete is allowed to wear cleats for any event. The Athlete must have the correct footwear to participate in an event. Failure to comply will result in non-participation and disqualification.
- If your child's bib includes a green dot, they will be competing in back-to-back events. Volunteers (not Parents) will escort your child from the first event to the second event.
Event Map
Participants will be asked to head over to the TRACK, FIELD or OBSTACLE COURSE gates before each event. That would include:
It is up to the athletes and their parents to to arrive at the appropriate gates on time. Announcements will be made over the loud speaker, and visual signs will be updated throughout the stadium for your convenience. A map of the event is provided below and will also be included inside programs on the day of the event.
Please note:
- The TRACK gate is closest to the RESTROOMS. Athletes participating in the 50 Meters, 100 Meters and 200 Meters need to meet at the TRACK Gate.
- The FIELD gate is closest to Rushville Street. Athletes participating in the Running Broad Jump, Standing Broad Jump and the Softball Throw need to meet at the FIELD Gate.
- The OBSTACLE COURSE gate is 100 yards past the TRACK gate, closer to the High School locker rooms. All Obstacle Course participants need to meet at the OBSTACLE COURSE gate.
