Belize Athletics Association Kids Athletics Workshop for Sports Coordinators – Photo Credit: National Sports Council
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 
The National Sports Council of Belize (NSC) has officially launched its Kids Athletics 2025 competitions across the country, following a three-day Kids Athletics Workshop for Sports Coordinators hosted in collaboration with the Belize Athletics Association.
Held from November 26–28 at the Isidoro Beaton Stadium in Belmopan, the workshop empowered coordinators with the tools, creativity, and confidence to deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate athletics programmes for children. Facilitators included:
Mia Sylvester – BSc Exercise Science, University of Idaho; Master’s (in progress), Baylor University
Vivet Palacio – Bachelor’s in Physical Education (Cuba)
Shelmadine Carr – Level 2 Track & Field Coach
Participants explored motor skill development, inclusive training plans, purposeful coaching, and talent nurturing through both theory and hands-on sessions. The workshop culminated in a mini competition led by coordinators and children, setting the tone for the nationwide rollout.
Belize Athletics Association Kids Athletics Workshop for Sports Coordinators – Photo Credit: National Sports Council
Zone Competitions Underway Across Belize
With the workshop complete, the NSC has now launched zone-level eliminations in 11 regions across the country. Competitions began today, Tuesday, December 2, and will continue through Monday, December 8.
Full Regional Schedule:
- Belize – Berger Field, Tue Dec 2, 9:30AM
- Belmopan – Isidoro Beaton Stadium, Tue Dec 2, 8:30AM
- Belize Rural – Sandhill Community Field, Wed Dec 3, 9:30AM
- Cayo – Santa Elena Sporting Complex, Wed Dec 3, 9:00AM
- Corozal – Andres Campos Civic Center, Wed Dec 3, 8:30AM
- San Pedro – Sacachispas Field, Fri Dec 5, 9:00AM
- Toledo – Victor Sanchez Stadium, Punta Gorda, Fri Dec 5, 9:00AM
- Cayo Finals – Isidoro Beaton Stadium, Fri Dec 5, 8:30AM
- Independence – Seine Bight Village, Fri Dec 5, 9:00AM
- Stann Creek – Carl Ramos Stadium, Dangriga Mon Dec 8, 9:00AM
- Orange Walk – People’s Stadium, Mon Dec 8, 9:00AM
National Finals Set for Thursday, December 11
The National Kids Athletics Championship will be held on Thursday, December 11, bringing together top performers from each region. The NSC will announce participating schools and final venue details in the coming days.
Belize Athletics Association Kids Athletics Workshop for Sports Coordinators – Photo Credit: National Sports Council
Event Categories for Kids Athletics 2025
The programme features a mix of running, jumping, and throwing events designed to build foundational athletic skills in a fun, inclusive format.
Event Highlights:
- Speed Ladder – Running
- “Bends Formula” Sprint Relay – Running
- Formula I – Run/Jumping
- Forward Squat Jumps – Jumping
- Cross Hop – Jumping
- Ball Throw – Throwing
- Kids Javelin Throw – Throwing
- Vortex – Throwing
The National Sports Council encourages families, schools, and communities to come out and support young athletes as they PLAY – PARTICIPATE – EXCEL across Belize.
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Belize Athletics Association Kids Athletics Workshop for Sports Coordinators – Photo Credit: National Sports Council By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🏃♂️🏃♀️ The National Sports Council of Belize (NSC) has officially launched its Kids Athletics 2025 competitions across the country, following a three-day Kids Athletics Workshop for Sports Coordinators hosted in collaboration with the Belize Athletics Association.
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