| Country | |
|---|---|
| Code | JAM |
| Created | 1936 |
| Recognized | 1936 |
| Continental Association | PASO |
| Headquarters | Kingston,Jamaica |
| President | Christopher Samuda |
| Secretary General | Ryan Foster |
| Website | www.joa.org.jm |
TheJamaica Olympic Association (IOC code:JAM) is theNational Olympic Committee representingJamaica. It is also the body responsible for Jamaica's representation at theOlympic Games.
The Jamaica Olympic Association was founded in 1936 and recognised by theInternational Olympic Committee in the same year.[1]
The Jamaican National Federations are the organizations that coordinate all aspects of their individual sports. They are responsible for training, competition and development of their sports. There are currently 18 Olympic Summer and 2 Winter Sport Federations and 4 Non-Olympic Sport Federations in Jamaica. Note that theJamaican Olympic Ice Hockey Federation is the only non-profit organization based outside of Jamaica.
| National Federation | Headquarters |
|---|---|
| Jamaica Cricket Association | Kingston |
| Jamaica Netball Association | Kingston |
| Jamaica Rugby League Association | Kingston |
| Jamaica Squash Association | Kingston |