JNYO

2026 State JNYO

StateJNYO.mp4

State 2026 Photos/Videos

Eagle River JNYO 2026 Photos/Videos

Birchwood ABC JNYO Club

During the month of November, students learn and play indigenous games during PE classes. One part of this unit is being introduced to the competitive games of the Junior Native Youth Olympics.

The Cook Inlet Tribal Council holds this annual event for students grades 1st-6th to compete in a variety of these indigenous games (video examples below). Our JNYO club meets to prepare our athletes for this competition, but many kids participate just to hang out and have fun training and doing these activities!

To participate, complete, and return the registration and waiver which will be available in the media rack at school.

All 1st - 6th Grade Students Eligible

If you have/know a 6th grader, I can sign them up to compete if their school doe snot have a team. 7th- 8th graders eligible for state event as well. Let Mr. Olson know if interested.

Club Dates

JNYO Club Schedule (10 days)

2:30-4:00 pm

For 1st-5th grade

Club dates-

January 20 (Tue), January 22 (Thur)

January 26 (Mon), January 29 (Thur)

Feb 2 (Mon), Feb 5 (Thur)

Feb 9 (Mon), Feb 12 (Thur)

Feb 17 (Tue), Feb 19 (Thur)

Athletes who qualify for the team will continue practice through February, most likely same day and time.

Club Expectations

During the practice portion of club time, students will be setting personal fitness goals pertaining to strength and endurance, jumping, and flexibility. They will perform "lead up" activities specific to the events they want to compete in to improve performance. There will be many opportunities for students to assist and "coach" others, be officials, and practice sportsmanship. Athletes will also have open station times to do the events outside their age group as well as indigenous games that are not part of the JNYO.

General Schedule

2:30 Check in / Snack / Exercises
2:50 Fitness goals
3:15 Practice JNYO events
3:55 Clean up
4:00 Students released at end carpool lane door

What to Bring

Gym Shoes
Water Bottle
Snack (optional)
Wear clothes for movement

Competition!

Eagle River JNYO

This event is for all of our club participants to compete against students from some of our local elementary schools. There will be a new registration form for this event.

SATURDAY February 21st

Time and Events to be determined

Registration

Waiver

Junior Native Youth Olympic State Competition

Date: February 27 – March 1, 2026

Location: Avis Alaska Sports Comples, UAA Campus (2801 Spirit Way, Anchorage, AK 99508)

2 boys and 2 girls for each event will be selected to participate on our school team. These spots will be selected based on performance during club, at school, and the Eagle River Indigenous Northern Games. These students will bring home an information sheet for online registration. The entry fee is $15 per athlete and payment will be available on parent connect

*practices for selected students only

Tuesdays and Wednesdays through February

Team Birchwood

Select 1st-5th grade students from our school will be invited to represent our school, their family, and most importantly, themselves on our school JNYO team. The JNYO rules allow for students of all backgrounds to participate in the State JNYO Event. Schools will again have limits on how many can participate. The normal rule has been 2 boys and 2 girls per event, and only certain events are available for certain grade levels. The state competition is usually scheduled for February 24-26.

Check out the schedule below to see if your child is available. Feb 23rd for 5th and 6th grade is an inservice day

JNYO Facebook Home

JNYO 2025 Schedule.pdf