{"id":359618,"date":"2026-04-14T15:17:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=359618"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:17:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:17:43","slug":"dominica-athletics-association-to-host-2026-national-junior-championship-in-grand-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/dominica-athletics-association-to-host-2026-national-junior-championship-in-grand-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominica Athletics Association to host 2026 National Junior Championship in Grand Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"278\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-359619\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/National-Junior-2026-1-642x642.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"278\">The Dominica Athletics Association Inc. has announced that the National Junior Championship will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Geneva Playing Field in Grand Bay. The event will bring together junior track and field athletes representing clubs from across Dominica, said a press release from the organization.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"660\">The Association says it continues to focus on engaging athletes, monitoring their progress, and providing meaningful competitive opportunities throughout the island. It asserts that consistent support, along with a clear and structured development pathway, plays an important role in helping both athletes and clubs improve performance, build confidence, and strengthen community spirit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"888\">The championship will feature a range of events across multiple age categories. These will include track and field competitions such as the 100m and 200m sprints, as well as mixed relay events, including the 4x100m and 4x400m.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1221\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The Dominica Athletics Association Inc. is encouraging families, supporters, and the wider public to attend and cheer on the athletes as they represent their clubs and communities. The group says that the event also provides an opportunity to further develop the sport in Dominica while supporting the growth of the next generation of national talent.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1221\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em>Event Details<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1221\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Event: DAA Inc. National Junior Championship<br \/>\nVenue: Geneva Playing Field<br \/>\nDate: Sunday, April 19, 2026<br \/>\nStart Time: 9:30 AM (Opening Ceremony)<br \/>\nCompetition Ends: 4:30 PM<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Dominica Athletics Association Inc. has announced that the National Junior Championship will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Geneva Playing Field in Grand Bay. 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