The journey to CARIFTA 2025 begins!

The St. Lucia Athletics Association (SLAA) is proud to announce the national team set to represent Saint Lucia at the 52nd CARIFTA Games, scheduled to take place from April 19–21, 2025, in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

This year’s contingent comprises twenty-two (22) athletes, including nine (9) females and thirteen (13) males. The team features a blend of emerging talent and experienced competitors, with eight (8) returning athletes from the 2024 CARIFTA Games.

Leading the charge are Naya Jules, a double CARIFTA Games record holder in pole vault, and Naomi London, the national junior record holder in the women’s 100m. The athletes will be supported by a dedicated six-member management team, ensuring they are well-prepared to compete at the highest level.

2025 CARIFTA Track and Field Team:

U17 Girls Category
Jady Emmanuel (Choiseul Athletics) – 100m, 200m, 4 x100m Relay
Destinee Cenac (Morne Stars Athletics) – High Jump, 4 x 100m, 4 x 400m Relay
Gabrielle Facey (SP Survivors) – 400m, 4 x 100m Relay, 4 x 400m Relay
Barbara Marie Maximin (Abilene Athletics Club) – Long Jump, 4 x 100m Relay
Maiya Landers (Pacesetters Athletics Club) – 800m, 4 x 100m Relay, 4 x 400m Relay
Isabella Emilienne (St. Lucia Sports Academy) – 400m, 4 x 400m Relay

U20 Girls Category
Syesha Rogers (Morne Stars Athletics) – Long Jump
Naya Jules (Garden City Community College) – Pole vault, Javelin
Naomi London (Texas University) – 100m

U17 Boys Category
Deandre Isidore (Jamaica College) – 400m Hurdles, 4 x 400m Relay
Ricardo Mann (Vere Technical College) – 100m
Terrick Plummer (SP Survivors) – 100m

U20 Boys Category
Denzel Phillips (Jamaica College) – Discus, Shotput
Joaqwan Alexander (Soufriere Athletics) – 400m, 4 x100m Relay, 4 x 400m Relay
Omarion Edwin (SP Survivors) – 5,000m
Benique Man (Pacesetters Athletics Club) – 800m, 4 x 400m Relay
Evann John (SP Survivors) – 800m, 4 x 400m Relay
Levern Jn Baptiste (Abilene Wildcats Athletics Club) – 100m, 4 x 100m Relay
Ryan Simeon (Nightriders Athletics Club) – 200m, 100m, 4 x 100m Relay
Josiah Dupre (Sprint Tech Athletics Club) – 400m Hurdles, 4 x 400m Relay
Miciah Sobers (Elite Athletics Club) – 4 x 100m Relay
Jakim Raymond (Elite Athletics Club) – 4 x 100m Relay

Team Officials:
Mr. Cornelius Breen (Team Manager)
Ms. Denise Herman (Head Coach)
Mr. Titus Elien (Coach)
Mr. Len Leonce (Coach)
Mrs. Martina James-Charlery (Safeguarding Officer)
Ms. Makeba Alcide (Physiotherapist)

The SLAA extends its best wishes to Team Saint Lucia as they take on the region’s best young athletes. The nation stands behind them as they strive for excellence on the CARIFTA stage.