The James Bay Athletic Association (JBAA), known as The Bays, is a sports association in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, that fields men's, women's, junior and mini rugby teams. It welcomes young men and women who enjoy team athletics, as well as social members who enjoy association with sport.
History
The association was founded in 1886. It calls itself the oldest Canadian sports organisation west of Montreal. After the Second World War the JBAA regrouped with a focus on rugby.
In 2025/26 James Bay AA took part in BC Rugby's Men's Premier competition.
Honours
Honours by the association's count:
- Vancouver Island Barnard Cup: 54 championships
- British Columbia Rounsefell Cup: 23 championships, which the association calls a record
Ground
The club house is at 205 Simcoe Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1K6. The field is MacDonald Park, next to the club house.
Teams and training
In 2022/23 the senior home games were played by three teams: Men's Premier, Men's Premier Reserves and Women's Island Division. Registration is also open for junior rugby and mini rugby.
Registration is handled through PlayHQ, the registration platform of Rugby Canada and BC Rugby. As of August 2026, the total fee for senior players (born in 2005 or earlier) was $458.00. The association wants everyone to be able to play rugby and invites players who cannot afford the fees to contact it about assistance.
Club life
The association's values are family, integrity and accountability. Victoria is a navy town, and the home colour of JBAA rugby is navy blue, a tribute to Canada's Pacific Fleet.