Dominica Athletics Association Kids’ Athletics Festival

The Dominica Athletics Association is excited to announce the upcoming Kids' Athletics Festival, scheduled to take place on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 9:00 AM at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium. The DAA Kids’ Athletics Festival will serve as a culmination of the 4-week DAA Kids’ Athletics Summer Grassroots Program which aimed to foster athletic talent and promote healthy lifestyles among children in

our communities.

The DAA Kids' Athletics Summer Grassroots Program is an initiative designed to introduce young children to the fundamentals of athletics in a fun and engaging way. Through this program the DAA hosted approximately 175 children ages 4-14. The program was hosted 3 days weekly by 6 clubs across the island 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. The hosting of the Kids’ Athletics Festival will also serve as an inspiration to the future generation of athletes as Olympic Gold medalist, Mrs. Thea Lafond Gadson will be present at the 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.