Irvine Children's Fund

The Irvine Junior Games (IJG) were conceived in 1986 with two objectives in mind:

• First, the Irvine Junior Games serve as a fundraising event for the Irvine Children's Fund

• Second, to encourage the participation of elementary school children in athletics and promote a healthy lifestyle

THE PREMIER CHILDREN’S ATHLETIC EVENT IN IRVINE

The Irvine Junior Games have evolved into a force for positive interaction that bring together parents, children, the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD), the City of Irvine, foundations and corporate & individual sponsors.

1,575 4th – 8th Grade Athletes Representing 27 IUSD schools

All Irvine Unified School District students in 4th through 8th grade are invited to participate in the Irvine Junior Games track and field events. Each year we host more than 1,575 athletes participating in the 50 and 100 meter sprints, 400, 800 and 1500 meter long distance runs, school relays, the bag shot, soccer kick, basketball shoot, and the standing and running long jump.

Each year, the Irvine Junior Games are efficiently run thanks to the help of more than 300 VOLUNTEERS

Throughout the day, semi-finalist and finalist ribbons are distributed to participants and award ceremonies are conducted at center field. Sponsors & committee members present gold, silver & bronze medals to the top 3 finishers in each track & field event.