Apply today to host a 2008 Jr. Olympic Skills Competition in your area. 

Host Basketball, Soccer, Tennis and/or Track & Field Competitions!

      The Jr. Olympic Skills Competition is a FREE national grassroots skills competition that provides both, boys and girls ages 8 to 13, the opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities in four (4) sports - basketball, soccer, tennis and track & field. Jr. Olympic Skills Competition encourages youth participation in sport and emphasizes fair and friendly competition. Youngsters can participate in any or all of the individual sports and advance through three (3) levels of competition, including Local, Regional and the National Finals. Each sport is scored individually and the boys and girls compete separately.

      This is your opportunity to join the Olympic movement and participate in the official youth skills competition of the U.S. Olympic Team. Any youth organization, school/PE class, parent and/or coach in your community can host a Local Qualifying Event. Hosts can conduct any or all four (4) of the sporting events. It is FREE, easy to administer, includes athletic equipment and the only facilities you need are a basketball hoop, an open field and/or a wall.

      Sign up today and provide this great opportunity to the youngsters in your community. Don't miss out! The next Olympian could be in your community, waiting to be discovered by the Jr. Olympic Skills Competition. Join the Olympic movement today!

Program Timeline:

Local Qualifying Events      January 1 – May 15, 2008

Regional Competitions          May 17 – June 22, 2008

National Finals                                  July 24-26, 2008

      Sign up today and provide this great opportunity to the youngsters in your community. Don't miss out! The next future Olympian could be in your community, waiting to be discovered by the Jr. Olympic Skills Competition. Join the Olympic movement today!