The Dominica Athletics Association is excited to announce the 2nd Edition of the DAA Kids'; Athletics Festival, scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 1st, 2024, from 12:00 PM at Lindo Park. The DAA Kids’ Athletics Festival will serve as a culmination of the DAA Kids’ Athletics Train the Trainers Workshop where coaches will gain theoretical and practical insight on the World Athletics Kid’s Athletics Program.
The first DAA Kids'; Athletics Festival was held in August 2024 and was dubbed a grand success where over 200 children ages 4-14 participated. The 2nd DAA Kids’ Athletics Festival is set to host 5 clubs with athletes in the following areas;
Aithons Athletics Club- Bellevue Chopin, Grandbay and Bagatelle
Kalinago Eagles Athletics Club-Gaulette River and Londonderry Playing Field
Pioneers Athletics Club-Botanical Gardens
Striderz Athletics Club-Botanical Gardens
Wesmar Rangers Athletics Club-Londonderry Playing Field and Woodfordhill
Winners Circle Athletics Club-Benjamin’s Park
Organized under the esteemed guidance of the Dominica Athletics Association, the festival will feature a series of engaging activities tailored to introduce children to the fundamentals of athletics. The program aligns with the World Athletics Kids; Athletics framework, ensuring that the activities are both educational and enjoyable, fostering a lifelong love for the sport.
The program was geared towards creating a foundation for future athletes and nurturing young talents to become the next Thea Lafond-Gadson, Dennick Luke and Trenesse Hamilton.As the DAA is geared towards continuous developments towards international standards, Mr. Marco Brenes, World Athletics
Certified Kids Athletics Train the Trainer Consultant will be present at this event.
Parents, guardians, and community members are invited to attend and cheer on the young participants as they take part in this exciting festival. The event promises to be a day filled with energy, joy, and the spirit of sportsmanship.
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