Dominica Athletics Association

14/09/2026

🏃 The Dominica Athletics Association Inc. (DAA Inc.) is pleased to announce Race 1 of the 2026 Road Race Series!

📅 Sunday, September 20th
📍 Portsmouth

👟 Categories: U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, U17, and 20+

📝 Registration: Bullseye Pharmacy, Picard, Portsmouth
🕣 Registration opens: 8:30 AM
🏁 Race start: 9:45 AM
💵 Entry fee: $1 per participant

All ages and skill levels are welcome. We look forward to your participation and support as we kick off this year's series.

13/09/2026

The Dominica Athletics Association Inc. (DAA Inc.) is proud of Thea Lafond-Gadson on a strong 4th place finish in the Women's Triple Jump Final at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary!

Thea soared to 14.47m this afternoon, once again flying the Dominica flag high on the world stage among an elite field of jumpers.

Not a podium finish today, but we are immensely proud of her representation of Dominica on this global stage. Your dedication and excellence continue to inspire our nation and put Dominica on the global athletics map.

🇩🇲 Proud. Inspired. Dominican.

09/09/2026

With the Diamond League circuit now concluded, our attention turns to the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, set to take place from 11-13 September 2026 in Budapest, Hungary.

The championship will bring together Olympic Champions, World Champions, Diamond League Champions and the top 16 ranked athletes of 2026 in selected events to compete for the prestigious title of Ultimate Champion, truly determining the best of the best in world athletics.

Dominica will be represented on this elite global stage by Thea LaFond-Gadson – Women's Triple Jump (Olympic Champion and current 2026 World Leader with a massive 15.25m national record)

As our beautiful flag colors will be proudly on display, on the global stage once again, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Thea as she carries the hopes of the Nature Island to Budapest! 🇩🇲✈️

08/09/2026

🛫 Next Stop: Jamaica! Safe Travels, Zaiden & Omari! 🇩🇲✈️🇯🇲

The bags are packed and an incredible new chapter begins today!

Dominica's athletes, Zaiden Cornelius and Omari Caesar, are officially on their way to Jamaica to take up their athletics scholarships at Edwin Allen High School!

The Dominica Athletics Association Inc. (DAA Inc.) extends its warmest wishes to Zaiden and Omari for safe travels, a smooth transition and continued success as they embark on this exciting new journey.

Dominica is cheering you both on every single step of the way!
🇩🇲❤️

06/09/2026

Sundays are for looking back at an unforgettable summer! ☀️🏃‍♂️
To the incredible energy, speed and smiles from our kids' athletics summer programme.

From Geneva and Londonderry to Benjamin’s Park and the Botanical Gardens, these young athletes brought their absolute best!

DAA Inc. sends a shoutout to our dedicated coaches and a heartfelt thank you to the parents for trusting us with your children’s athletic development.

Together, we’re building the future of Dominica track and field! 🇩🇲✨

02/09/2026

🌟 FROM DOMINICA TO EDWIN ALLEN — OMARI CAESAR'S JOURNEY CONTINUES! 🌟

The Dominica Athletics Association Inc. (DAA Inc.) is pleased to announce that Omari Caesar of the Aspirers Athletics Club, has been awarded an Athletics Scholarship to Edwin Allen High School in Jamaica — one of the region's premier powerhouses for developing world-class track and field talent! 🇩🇲🇯🇲

This is more than an opportunity. It's the reward of early mornings and long days at Benjamin's Park in Portsmouth, hard-fought races and a heart that refused to quit.

Long before this moment, Omari was already writing his story, one race, one record, one triumph at a time:

🏆 Most Outstanding Male Athlete — Sports Division, Independence Athletics Championship
🏃 Primary Schools Boys 1200m Record Holder
🥇 Primary Schools Cross Country Champion — 2x Consecutive Years
🏃 Primary Schools Cross Country Record Holder
⭐ Top Junior Athlete — 3000m
🥇 National 3000m Record Holder
🌍 First Primary School Student to Qualify for the CARIFTA Games, Representing Dominica
🥇🥇🥇 Triple Gold Medalist — 2026 Trupial Classic, Curaçao

From setting records in Dominica to standing on the podium in Curaçao, Omari has shown the discipline, talent and heart of a true champion in the making. His story is proof of what's possible when raw ability meets hard work and unwavering commitment — and it's a shining example for every young athlete in Dominica dreaming of reaching similar heights. ✨

The entire DAA Inc. family and Dominica's athletics fraternity send Omari our heartfelt congratulations on this well-deserved opportunity. 👏

As you take this exciting next step, Omari, stay grounded, keep pushing your limits and continue making your family and your country proud with every single stride. 🇩🇲💚

We are cheering you on every step of the way. Go get it, champ! 🔥

01/09/2026

Congratulations Thea LaFond

Thea LaFond means business 🏃‍♀️

The Olympic champion takes the triple jump victory with a 14.50m leap, finishing ahead of Gabriela Petrova and Ackelia Smith

31/08/2026

🇩🇲Dominica's Student-Athlete, Zaiden Cornelius Heads to Edwin Allen High School in Jamaica, on an Athletics Scholarship.

The Dominica Athletics Association Inc. (DAA) is proud to announce that Zaiden Cornelius, javelin thrower of the Aspirers Athletics Club in Portsmouth, has earned an athletics scholarship to Edwin Allen High School in Jamaica — one of the region's premier institutions for developing world-class track and field talent.

This achievement crowns a remarkable rise for Zaiden, whose growing list of accomplishments speaks for itself:

- National Junior Javelin Champion
- Sports Division Secondary Schools U-16 and U-17 Javelin Champion
- Silver Medalist, Javelin U-17 Boys, 2026 Trupial Classic — Curaçao
- Silver Medalist, 2026 Windward Island School Games — Saint Lucia
- Qualified athlete for the 2026 CARIFTA Games in Grenada

From the Benjamin's Park in Portsmouth to the regional track, Zaiden has shown the kind of discipline, talent and heart that define a true champion in the making. His journey is a powerful reminder of what is possible when raw ability meets hard work and unwavering commitment — and it stands as an inspiration to every young athlete across Dominica dreaming of reaching similar heights.

The entire DAA Inc. family and the wider athletics fraternity of Dominica extends heartfelt congratulations to Zaiden on this well-deserved opportunity. As he prepares to take this exciting next step at Edwin Allen High School, we wish him strength, focus and continued success. May he stay grounded, keep pushing his limits and continue to make his family and his country proud with every throw.

Represent Dominica with pride. 🇩🇲

30/08/2026

🇩🇲 ADDISON JAMES- SPORTS AMBASSADOR FOR DOMINICA 🇩🇲
Appointment effective September 1st, 2026

The Dominica Athletics Association (DAA Inc.) proudly congratulates javelin phenom Addison James on his official appointment as Dominica's newest Sports Ambassador!

The announcement was made by Minister of Sports, Senator Oscar George, during the 2026 National Budget Address — a fitting tribute to Addison's relentless dedication, back-to-back CARIFTA gold medals and unwavering spirit on the global stage.

Addison, you've thrown past every barrier, broken records and carried the Nature Isle's flag with unmatched dignity. Now you step into a well-deserved role, inspiring the next generation of Dominican sports excellence. 🌟🙌🏾

Join us in congratulating Addison who continues to represent our country with pride on the regional and international track. 🌟🙌🏾