Olympic Day is celebrated every year on June 23rd.
The day marks the birth of the modern olympic games, the Trinidad & Tobago Olympic Committee is proud to present the 2023 version with a combination of activities. There will be display and educational demonstrations of sports and affiliates from the thirty six national sporting organisations. Kids from several schools would benefit from the exposure to sports played throughout T&T as well as learn the importance of the olympic values.
This year we are also excited to bring back the Olympic Day Relay and a display of healthy competition amongst clubs and other sports.
See below for further information.
We invite all NSOs to send in your teams and participate in this year’s activity as we seek to renew and bring sport back to the level of fitness that we know we are capable of. The event will be held on Saturday 17th June, 2023 and will start and finish on the Queen’s Park Savannah opp Woodford Street, Newtown Port of Spain.
The aim of this event is to:
- To showcase Olympic values and the benefits of sport for all
- To educate the youth of the country about sports as a positive alternative
- To promote healthy lifestyles, camaraderie and a competitive spirit among sports and clubs in Trinidad & Tobago
- To promote and increase the need for movement and physical activity throughout
- To commemorate the modern olympic games and continue the tradition to move, learn and discover.
We look forward to you participation and to a day of teamwork; fair, healthy and fun competition.
Olympic Day Relay
Date: Saturday 17, June 2023
Time: 7:00 am
Elements: Five person Relay Team
Course: Queen’s Park Savannah, opp. Woodford Street
Distance: One lap approx 2.3 miles
Entry deadline
All registrations whether sent via email or direct must be concluded by WEDNESDAY 14th 2023 by 4:00 p.m.
Relay Teams - Athletic and Sport
There are two types of teams, athletic and sport.
Athletic Teams - Twenty Five (25) teams
Athletic teams would consist of members of the NAAA, Athletic clubs and distance running or fitness clubs. All members combine to form a team of five (5) runners each running a distance of 2.3 miles. Teams could be made up of any combination of runners however must include one female; members could be of any age. Only five (5) runners are allowed to run on the day. The order the team will run must be finalised and entered/changed before the day of the race. NO changes can occur on the day or after the start of race.
Sport Teams - Fifteen (15) teams
Sport teams could be made up of athletes from any NON- ATHLETIC, or DISTANCE RUNNING CLUBS e.g. squash, archery, canoe/kayak, volleyball etc. All members combine to form a team of five (5) runners each running a distance of 2.3 miles. Teams could be made up of any combination of runners however must include at least TWO females; members could be of any age. Only five (5) runners are allowed to run on the day. The order the team will run must be finalised and entered /changed before the day of the race. NO changes can occur on the day or after the start of the race.
Members who run in the Athletic relay can not run in the sport category or vice versa.
Members should not be younger or less than 14 years of age on race day.
The race site is situated at the top of Woodford Street, Queens Park West, and hand over zone at the same start /finish location for every lap. Officials will guide on the Transition zone, kindly follow instructions.
Parking
There will be no parking in the Queen’s Park Savannah. Please arrange to arrive early to locate suitable parking on nearby streets and to check in at least one hour before start time.
Briefing
A briefing will be held 30 minutes before race start please have a team captain or representative present.
Awards
Each participant of a team will receive a medal.
The first three overall teams in each Division will receive trophies – 1st, 2nd and 3rd and a cash prize.
Entry Fee
Entry fee - $50 - per TEAM
Entries may be submitted via:
- Teams can register online by sending an email with the form completed and signed by each participant, Email to safi.sylvester@gmail.com
- Teams can register by delivering their form/s to the TTOC’s office, at 104 Woodford Street, Newtown Port of Spain.
There will be NO registration on race day!
Sorry, no more registrations are being accepted at time time.
Waiver
All members must sign the waiver. A member under the age of 18 years must have a parent or guardian sign on their behalf. Signed waivers can be emailed to safi.sylvester@gmail.com.
