Championships which began in 1974 and Junior B Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships held since 1978. The Junior A category (Junior) was open for girls and boys aged 17–20 (until 2010), and for girls and boys aged 18–19 (since 2012). The Junior B category (Youth) was open for girls and boys aged 14–16 (until 2010), and for girls and boys aged 14–17 (since 2012). Records are set by athletes who are representing one of the Central American and Caribbean Athletic Confederation (CACAC) member states.