Northern Arizona University

Junior Olympic Skills Competition

Local youngsters between the ages of 8 and 13 have the opportunity to participate in the Junior Olympic Skills Competition. This free grassroots youth participation program allows boys and girls, competing separately, the opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities in four athletic events—basketball, soccer, tennis and track and field. The program is designed to encourage youth participation in sport while promoting sportsmanship.

Each year, the Center for High Altitude Training hosts the Junior Olympic Skills Competition in Flagstaff. The 2008 events are scheduled as follows:

Basketball Skills Competition
Saturday, March 1, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Flagstaff Recreation Center, Gym
2403 N Izabel St

Tennis Skills Competition
Saturday, April 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Flagstaff Athletic Club-East, Racquetball Court
3200 N Country Club Dr

Soccer, Track & Field Competitions
Thursday, May 8, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
NAU Lumberjack Stadium
Corner of S. San Francisco & Franklin

Participants may pre-register at event location or register the day of the event (copy of birth certificate or other I.D. required). Champions from the local qualifying event will advance to a regional competition in Phoenix in hopes of advancing to the national finals.

Questions may be directed to highaltitude@nau.edu or (928) 523-4444.