The energy at the National Stadium in Kingston is electric today, March 8, 2026, as the JAAA CARIFTA Trials enter its third and final day. Since the first starter’s pistol was sounded on Friday, March 6, Jamaica’s top junior athletes have been delivering world-class performances, and today’s schedule promises to be the most explosive yet.

The stakes couldn’t be higher: these trials are the sole battleground for athletes aiming to secure a spot on the national team for the 53rd CARIFTA Games, set to take place in Grenada over the Easter weekend (April 4–6, 2026).

Highlights from the First Two Days

The opening days of competition have already seen several CARIFTA qualifying standards met. Notable highlights include:

  • Shanoya Douglas (Holland High): Blazed to a stunning personal best of 11.06s to win the U20 Girls 100m, leading a deep field where six of the seven finishers met the entry standard.
  • The Quarter-Milers: Intense competition in the 400m finals on Saturday saw athletes showcasing the incredible depth of Jamaica’s long-sprint program.

Full results from the previous sessions are available for real-time viewing at (https://live.fortistiming.co/).

The Final Showdown: Events to Watch

As the sun begins to set on the final day, several high-octane events are still on the track. Fans can look forward to the crowning of champions in the following disciplines:

  1. 200m Finals (All Categories): The half-lap sprints are always a crowd favourite, where raw speed meets endurance.
  2. Javelin Throw U20 Boys: Throw the spear as far as it will go.
  3. Triple Jump U20 Boys: Hop, Skip and Jump.
  4. 800m Finals (All Categories): Tactical battles in the middle-distance events as athletes fight for those precious top-two spots.
  5. 5000m Boys: A gruelling test of stamina and willpower under the Kingston sun.
  6. 1500m Octathlon Boys: The final event for the multi-discipline athletes, often decided by sheer grit.
  7. Sprint Hurdles Finals: Technical precision and speed will be on display as the U17 and U20 boys and girls take on the barriers.

How to Follow Live

For those unable to make it to the “The Office,” the meet is being widely accessible:

  • Live Results: Follow every heat and field event mark via Fortis Timing.
  • Live Stream: Various sports media outlets and YouTube channels, including TrackalertsTV, are providing live coverage of the track action.

As the final results trickle in, the JAAA selection committee will have the difficult but enviable task of narrowing down a squad to defend Jamaica’s long-standing dominance in the Caribbean.

Next Stop: Grenada!