The Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA) Meet is more than just a tournament – it is the grand stage where the best student-athletes of the Ilocos Region gather to test their skills, their discipline, and their heart for competition. As the official qualifying event for the prestigious Palarong Pambansa, the R1AA Meet serves as the ultimate proving ground for athletes representing their respective Schools Division Offices (SDOs).
Recent Hosts: Honoring Our Region’s Champions of Sport
- 2025: Bacnotan, La Union
- 2024: Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
- 2023: San Carlos City & Lingayen, Pangasinan
- 2019: Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
- 2018: Alaminos City, Pangasinan
- 2017: Bantay (Quirino Stadium), Ilocos Sur
The Contenders: Meet the Delegations
The R1AA Meet symbolizes the spirit of regional solidarity, where every participating city and province in the Ilocos Region sends its best. Here are the 14 competing SDOs:
- Alaminos City
- Batac City
- Candon City
- Dagupan City
- Ilocos Norte
- Ilocos Sur
- Laoag City
- La Union
- Pangasinan I
- Pangasinan II
- San Carlos City
- San Fernando City
- Urdaneta City
- Vigan City
The Arena: Fields of Glory
The R1AA features a full spectrum of sports, ensuring that every discipline and talent has its place to shine. From the courts to the tracks, from the pools to the mats, here are the sports that will define this year’s battle:
Ball Games
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Football
- Futsal
- Baseball
- Softball
- Sepak Takraw
Racquet Sports
- Badminton
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
Combat Sports / Martial Arts
- Taekwondo
- Arnis
- Boxing
- Wrestling
- Wushu
Athletics (Track and Field)
- 100m, 200m, 400m sprints
- Middle and long-distance runs
- Hurdles and relays
- Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump
- Shot Put, Javelin, Discus Throw
Aquatics
- Swimming
Other Events
- Archery
- Chess
- Gymnastics
- Billiards