'The Crowning of Champions'

THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations is please in our 65th Anniversary celebrations to host the Senior Nationals Championships in Grand Bahama at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex.

The meet is being held under the theme "The Crowning of Champions" on Friday and Saturday June 23rd and 24th. This Nationals promises to the best ever. The cadre of athletes coming for the meet, alot of whom are Grand Bahama grown. Collegiate and elite athletes; all vying for a spot on Team Bahamas at the World Championships in London August 2017.

We are most pleased to partner with the Grand Bahama Port Authority. The visionary leadership of the Port see the economic benefits and the global recognition these athletes bring to our country. Their sponsorship allows us to put this prestigous meet on at a very high level before the spectators of Grand Bahama better known as Track country. The federation is grateful for your kind donations and willingness to partner with us. It speaks volumes to the faith and trust that you have in the Federation. In our deliberations and discussions, it was evident that the Port was passionate about advancing youth and local activities that would have an impact on local industries. Further we are entrusting you, through our partnership with our primary customers our athletes. We look forward to continued synergy and symbiotic relationship with the Port

Nationals were last held in Grand Bahama in 2013. Four years later we are back with a healthy and quality stable of athletes. In excess of 139 athletes are scheduled to compete in some 32 events. We have all of our participants from the April World Relays who will be competing facing off with each other in some events. Our golden mixed relay team are all here in town or on their way today. Our finest collegiate athletes are home or in transit. The stadium is being well manicured and branded to set the atmosphere right. This meeting promises to be excitement at epic proportions.