(PLTM) - Athletes from across the Territory will be engaged in a series of tryouts later today, May 13, in hopes of qualifying for the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Athletic Association Age Group Championships. The event will take place in Trinidad and Tobago from June 17 to 18.
The participating athletes will be divided into two groups, as highlighted by NACAC, where persons between the ages of 11-12 will attempt the Pentathlon, which includes a 60m race, high jump, ball throw, long jump, and an 800m and 100m race.
Persons between the ages of 13-14 will try out for the Heptathlon, which includes an 80m, 1000m and 1200m race, long jump, shot put, 60m and 80m hurdles, high jump and ball throw.
The tryouts will take place at the A. O. Shirley grounds.