Qualifying Standards
For events such as the IAAF World Championships, qualifying meets begin the year before. For example, for the 2012 World Jr. Championships, the qualifying period began on October 1, 2011. Beginning with the 2011 IAAF World Sr. Championships, the qualifying period was changed from Jan 1, 2010 to October 1, 2010 through August 5, 2011. Carifta Games qualifying runs from January 1 to Early April 2014, the standards are set locally for all other events.
• Only two (2) athletes can represent Dominica in an event in any competition.
National Teams
With the exception of senior competitions and IAAF World Championships events, all athletes being selected for a Youth or Junior National Team must be selected by competing in a trial meet. Selection for an IAAF competition is based on the qualifying standard established by the IAAF. Every athlete representing the territory MUST be registered with the DAAA. Athletes in primary and high school must maintain a minimum “C” average to be eligible to represent the country in regional and international competitions.
IAAF Rule 4 (2)
Any club or athlete wishing to compete in another country must be registered and granted permission by the Dominica Amateur Athletics Association to do so. The association will not recognize any National Records established by an athlete in competition for which it has not sanctioned the athletes’ participation.
CARIFTA Games (UPDATED)
The CARIFTA Games are held every year during the Easter Holiday and caters to two age groups – Under 18 years and Under 20 years. This competition, which is normally held in a different Caribbean country on a rotational basis each year, gives young athletes an opportunity to compete against top competitors in the region. It also affords them exposure to university and college athletic Coaches who scout for talent to recruit for their institutions. It also gives the opportunity to network and share experiences with athletes from other countries. This competition is the first major step in competing at an international level and the experience gained is immeasurable.
Commonwealth Games (NEW)
The Commonwealth Games are held every four years and is under the umbrella of the Dominica Olympic Committee. The competition is open to athletes from all eligible Commonwealth countries who compete for honors in their respective sports.
IAAF World Junior Championships (NEW)
The IAAF World Jr. Championships in Athletics takes place every two years in the same year as the IAAF World Championships. This competition caters to athletes who are aged 18 and 19 years in the year of competition, but athletes 16 years and older who meet the IAAF qualifying standards can compete. Athletes wishing to participate should, in addition to meeting the qualifying standard, have competed in either the CARIFTA Games or the CAC Junior Championships.
CAC Games (NEW)
The Central American and Caribbean Games are held within the region during the summer every four years. It is the first exposure for the territory’s athletes to a multisport competition. This competition is held 2-years after the Olympic Games and falls in the same year of as the Commonwealth Games. Athletes 18 years and older who meet the qualifying standards are eligible to represent the country in this competition.
CAC Junior A & B Championships (NEW)
The Central American and Caribbean Jr. Championships is a competition held every two years. Like the CARIFTA Games, it caters to Under 18 and Under 20 athletes.