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The International Jousting Association

T

he International Jousting Association (IJA) is a world wide body that aims to encourage the development of the sport of jousting.

The IJA:

  • Promotes the sport of jousting throughout the world.
  • Promotes IJA sanctioned tournaments throughout the world.
  • Promotes an international standard of training and certification in jousting and related skills
  • Promotes a high standard of historical accuracy.
  • Promotes a high level of sportsmanship.
  • Promotes a high standard of horse welfare.
  • Promotes a high standard of safety
The IJA was originally formed in England in 1987 by Alan Beattie and some other English Jousters. But it was not until 1996 that the organisation started to become properly established after a meeting in New Zealand between English, Australian and New Zealand jousting representatives. At this meeting the development and control of the IJA was transferred to New Zealand and Australia.

In 1999 the first IJA tournament was held in New Zealand between Australian and New Zealand jousters. From this modest start the IJA has grown to the point where IJA tournaments are now held throughout the year around the world, attracting riders from its various member groups in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Other IJA Member Groups

Australia Canada England Germany Norway Sweden USA This list is not exhaustive and there are other individual IJA members and groups in both the countries listed above. If there is no IJA representation in your country please contact Callum for contact details of the nearest IJA members to you.

The International Jousting League

The Order of the Boar is also a member of the International Jousting League (IJL). The IJL is a complementary organisation to the IJA in that it provides a ranking system that aligns the results from different tournaments around the world into a common ranking system.