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The vision of the National Association of Athletics Administrations (NAAA) is for track and field to be recognized as the premier sport in Trinidad and Tobago. To achieve this objective a comprehensive sporting development programme for junior athletes in Trinidad and Tobago was conceptualized in the National Elite Youth Track and Field Programme.

The program’s overarching vision is to develop a cadre of well-rounded, high performing junior track and field athletes through the implementation of a multi-disciplinary approach, thus creating a feeder system for Senior National Teams.

Accomplishing this requires hard work, dedication, unwavering support and financial assistance.

The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) is the major sponsor of Track and Field in Trinidad and Tobago. NGC and NAAA share a sterling commitment to the support of youth in Trinidad and Tobago and in the belief that the achievement of athletic excellence can be realized at every level. NGC partners with the NAAA to provide funding for NAAA’s major competitions, but its main interest is in the promoting of training and development in the field of sport using a science-based approach.

The YEP relies on a scientific approach to athlete development and this makes it the most comprehensive sporting development programme for junior athletes in Trinidad and Tobago. Powering the progress of junior athletes in sport is also a part of NGC’s wider objective with respect to sport development and from inception, NGC is the primary partner of the YEP.

The Youth Elite Program (YEP) commenced as a pilot project in January 2017 with a cadre of ten (10) locally based junior athletes. These athletes were selected to the programme-based on continued performance at local, regional and internationally held competitions. The programme has since evolved and selection is based on varied criteria with performance as the highest indicator. The programme adopts a holistic view of athlete development and involves a multi-discipline approach to achieving the program’s goals.

YEP is a performance-based programme and therefore KPIs are a critical element in an athlete’s selection to the programme and in retention or elevation to a particular tier. The selection of athletes to the programme is the responsibility of NAAA through a selection committee co-opted by the Board.

Youth Elite Programme Structure
TierKPIInstrumentMeasurementRemark
Tier 1Local RankingNAAA RankingTop 1Age group ranking
Tier 1Regional RankingWorld Athletics Regional RankingTop 24Age group ranking
Tier 1World RankingWorld Athletics World RankingTop 60Age group ranking
Tier 1National Team SelectionRatified Selection Team ListAchieve the qualifying standardExclusive of relay teams
Tier 1Podium ResultsCertified Meet ResultsMedal at regional and international meets
Tier 1Training AttendanceCoach's ReportAt least 80% training attendanceYEP events
Tier 1Examination ResultsReport cardPassing grades in at least 75% of courses taken for school term
Tier 2World RankingWorld Athletics World RankingTop 100Age group ranking
Tier 2Training AttendanceCoach's ReportAt least 80% training attendanceYEP events
Tier 2Regional RankingWorld Athletics Regional RankingTop 40Age group ranking
Tier 2Podium ResultsCertified Meet ResultsMedal at regional meets or qualification to event final
Tier 2National Team SelectionRatified Selection Team ListAchieve the qualifying standardInclusive of relay teams
Tier 2Local RankingNAAA RankingTop 4Age group ranking
Tier 2Examination ResultsReport cardPassing grades in at least 75% of courses taken for school term
Tier 3World RankingWorld Athletics World RankingTop 100Age group ranking
Tier 3Regional RankingWorld Athletics Regional RankingTop 36Senior ranking
Tier 3Podium ResultsCertified Meet ResultsMedal at National Championships regional and international meets
Tier 3National Team SelectionRatified Selection Team ListAchieve the qualifying standardInclusive of relay teams
Tier 3Local RankingNAAA RankingTop 8Senior Ranking
Tier 3Academic ProgressGrade reportMaintenance of Passing Grade Point Average (GPA)Monitored up to end of Olympic Cycle

Programme Evaluation

At the end of each cycle and prior to the on boarding of new athletes from Tier 2 to Tier 1, an evaluation of the program and feedback is required from all stakeholders. The process includes

  • A review of what transpired during the cycle
  • Planning the way forward for the next cycle
  • Athlete interviews and questionnaires
  • Stakeholder meetings, roundtable discussions and focus groups.

Programme Coordinator

Ian Carter
Iancarter_43@yahoo.com

National Association of Athletics Administrations of Trinidad and Tobago hosts athletic track and field meets, posts athletic heats and events results, athlete records and rankings. NAAATT organises championship race fixtures, gold, silver and bronze award ceremonies, coaching and certification resources for athletes and sports clubs in Trinidad and Tobago. Affiliated to: North America, Central America & Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC), World Athletics (formerly International Association of Athletics Federations IAAF), Trinidad & Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC).

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