The Cayman Islands Athletic Association hosts the annual World Athletics Day at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex next week.
It is on 12 May starting at 9am.
World Athletics Day began in 1996 and this year marks the 17th edition of the worldwide festival of youth in track and field. It has attracted 158 IAAF member federations to take part.
The goal of the IAAF World Athletics Day is to firmly establish an important link between the youth, local sport and environmental conservation.
This meet is open to all schools, clubs and individuals, and will also serve as a qualifier for athletes preparing for upcoming regional and international competitions in the youth, junior and senior categories.
With the Cayman Invitational Meet only a few days away – 9 May – the association expects that this will attract a large turnout of athletes, who have dreams of emulating the world and Olympic champions and one day become professional athlete.
Events being contested for this meet are 100 metres hurdles, 110m hurdles, 80m, 100m, 150m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, long jump, high jump, shot put, discus, javelin and ball throw.
Age groups eligible to compete are: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17, and over 17.
Registration forms are available on www.caymanactive.com/wad or by contacting coach Williams on 925-1943, coach Yen on 925-6917 or coach Wason on 916-6966. Forms will also be available at Schools PE Departments. Completed registration forms should be returned to any of the contact people or emailed to [email protected] Registration closes on 10 May.
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