International Jugglers' Association

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The International Jugglers' Association or IJA is the oldest and largest organization of jugglers on the planet. It is dedicated to encouraging jugglers. It is open to members worldwide although most of its members live in North America, although membership from other parts of the world continues to grow. Membership benefits include access to an annual juggling convention, subscription to Juggle Magazine and directory information services. The convention offers an opportunity to meet many jugglers and also has juggling competitions for "numbers" and for stage presentation. The numbers competition determines who, among the competitors, juggles the most objects, for example the most clubs, for the most number of catches. Starting at the 2006 convention, a $100 prize is given to each "numbers" winner, with an extra $100 for anyone who breaks an existing International Jugglers' Association record.

Every year, the convention is held in a different city during mid-to-late July. Aside from the competitions, at the convention, there are shows open to the public in which professional jugglers perform, and workshops are taught by advanced jugglers.

The Juggling Information Service offers back copies of the magazine. The Internet Juggling Database maintins more recent information.