Aspirers Athletic Club heads to Martinique CARIFTA Finals

The Aspirers Athletic Club, under the guidance of Coach Nabi Wallace, is set to travel to Martinique on March 14, 2025, for the CARIFTA finals marking its first excursion as a team.  According to coach Wallace, this trip represents an immense opportunity for the club’s selected athletes to strive for excellence and potentially secure their place at the 2025 CARIFTA Games, scheduled to take place in Trinidad during the Easter break.

The CARIFTA Games is heralded as one of the most prestigious junior competitions in the Caribbean, often referred to as the “Junior Olympics of the Caribbean.” Competing in the Martinique CARIFTA finals, the athletes will aim to surpass the qualifying standards set forth by the Dominica Athletic Association (D.A.A), which will allow them to represent Dominica on a wider stage.

The selected athletes and their respective events are as follows:

– Miss Madison Ernest: 100m, 200m
– Mr. Delanie George: 100m, 200m
– Mr. Kamardi Victor: 100m, 4 x 100m
– Mr. Daunte Cornelius: 200m, 400m, 4 x 400m
– Mr. Khaarim John Baptist: Long Jump, Triple Jump
– Mr. Khumaar John Baptist: Long Jump, Triple Jump
– Mr. Jaden Joseph: Long Jump, Triple Jump
– Mr. Abby Burton: 100m, 200m, 4 x 100m
– Mr. Chris Toussaint: 200m, 400m, 4 x 100m, 4 x 400m
– Mr. Jeriah Lewis: Long Jump, 4 x 100m, 4 x 400m
– Mr. Sean Vidal: 800m, 1500m, 4 x 400m

To support this effort, a dedicated team of officials will accompany the athletes, including:

– Mrs. Judy Larocque: Media personnel
– Mr. Dwight Thomas: Camera man
– Mr. Philmoore Joseph: French liaison
– Mr. Nabi Wallace: Head Coach/Manager

The Aspirers Athletic Club, via statement, expressed heartfelt gratitude to its sponsors, whose support has been crucial for this endeavor. Among the sponsors are the Dominica Olympic Committee, Dominica Athletic Association, and Dominica Sports Division, along with local dignitaries such as Hon. Fenella Wenham Sheppard and Hon. Lakeyia Joseph. The club also shared appreciation for the contributions of dedicated individuals, including Education Officer Mrs. Royette Casimir, former Olympian Miss Dawn Williams, past athletes Mr. and Mrs. Clive Baron, and Miss Desrie Lawrence and friends, as well as businesses such as NSE Construction Company Ltd and Architectural & Environmental Services Ltd.

The competition will unfold over two action-packed days on Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16, 2025. The Aspirer’s Athletic Club looks forward to a successful showing in Martinique encouraging the athletes to put forth their best efforts.