Just a short Note after a successful weekend at the Carifta Games:
We were consistently very good at Carifta in the throws in the past years, but definately there are talented athletes in Dominica that would be able to participate as potential medalists in the track events and jumps events as well. But for this to happen we need a 400m synthetic track in Dominica.
Athletes succeeding at the Carifta Games are often potential future Olympic Games qualifiers and represent their country at various World Games. They also stand a good chance to receive a full athletic scholarship at a top US University.
Let's get the kids off the streets, let's invest and offer them programs to nurture their God given talent - giving them the opportunity to make it through sports. I believe that a 400m track in Dominica is worth the investment - St.Kitts proved it this Easter weekend - maybe we should aim to host the Carifta Games e.g. in 2011, as was done by Turks and Caicos in 07 and St.Kitts - they did not have a track previously either - let's go for it!
Andy
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