CARIFTA athletes at TT Secondary Schools meet

Joseph Brewster, a trustee at the TT Secondary Schools Track and Field Association (TTSSTFA) said, “We must understand that the Trinidad and Tobago National Track and Field Championships really and truly is a springboard into the future for many of these athletes. We have athletes who came through that system. Rondell Sorillo, Keshorn Walcott, Renny Quow and Michelle- Lee Ahye all came through that system.” President of the TTSSTFA, Philip Allard, encouraged the public to support the young athletes in person or by tuning into Sportsmax. Allard said, “We look forward to the nation being glued to Sportsmax, we look forward to people actually taking the day off on Thursday and Friday next week. Take your day off and come to look at our young athletes as they go for glory.” Brian Lewis, president of the TT Olympic Committee is hoping the annual meet reaches the heights as its equivalent in Jamaica.

“The number one school track and field games in the region is undoubtedly Boys and Girls Champs (in Jamaica) and there is nothing wrong in saying that. It means that’s the benchmark that we have to strive too.” Shelly Slater, a curriculum officer at the Ministry of Education said, “The vision of the Ministry of Education is to ensure the development of all of our nation’s children. It is through participation in physical education and sport that we see the development of these students physically and academically as well.”