TDC Interschool Championships Kicks Off in St. Kitts and Nevis
The four-day multi-city track and field meet got underway at the Kim Collins Athletic Stadium in St. Kitts on Thursday, March 14 and continues on Friday, March 15 before heading to Nevis.
Minister’s Remarks
At a recent press conference between St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) Athletics and the Ministries of Sports for St. Kitts and the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), Minister of Education, Youth and Sports on Nevis, the Honourable Troy Liburd, said competitions such as the Interschool Championships can be a catalyst to athletes advancing to the collegiate level and beyond.
“‘This of course is an Olympic year and I’m hopeful that we are going to find some gems, somebody to go out and represent the Federation if not this year maybe sometime in the future, and I know that Interschool is a big part of finding those gems where we can get some of our students to go off to get scholarships, so I definitely endorse Interschool,'” Minister Liburd said.
Venues and Competitors
Competing schools are Charlestown Secondary, Gingerland Secondary, Basseterre High, Washington Archibald High, Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College, Charles E. Mills Secondary, Verchilds High, and Cayon High.
Preparations and Partnerships
Minister Liburd assured the general public that the NIA’s Department of Sports, in conjunction with stakeholders from St. Kitts, is ready and fully prepared to host the premiere athletics event. The Sports Minister thanked the federal government and the athletics association for partnering with the NIA and title sponsor TDC Group of Companies limited for their longstanding support of the event.
Call to Action
The Sports Minister extended an invitation to track and field fans from St. Kitts and Nevis to turn out the TDC Interschool Championships to cheer on the student athletes.
Photos
Nevis Athletic Stadium (Mondo Track), one of the venues for the 2024 TDC Interschool Championships.
Conclusion
The TDC Interschool Championships is an exciting event that brings together top student athletes from St. Kitts and Nevis to compete in track and field events. With the support of the government, athletics association, and title sponsor, the event is sure to be a thrilling experience for all involved.
FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of the TDC Interschool Championships?
A: The event aims to identify and develop talented student athletes from St. Kitts and Nevis to compete at the collegiate level and beyond.
Q: Which schools are participating in the championships?
A: Charlestown Secondary, Gingerland Secondary, Basseterre High, Washington Archibald High, Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College, Charles E. Mills Secondary, Verchilds High, and Cayon High are among the participating schools.
Q: What is the date of the event?
A: The championships will take place over four days, starting on Thursday, March 14 and continuing on Friday, March 15 before heading to Nevis.