Nine-Member TCI Aquatics Team To Represent TCI at CARIFTA in T&T

Deputy Premier Hon. Jamell Robinson (second right) and Director of Sports Jarrett Forbes (left) are photographed with Swim Federation officials Members to the CARIFTA Aquatics Championship, just before departing for Trinidad and Tobago.

With excitement and determination, the Turks and Caicos Islands Swim Federation (TCISF) has officially embarked on its journey to the XXXVIII CARIFTA Aquatics Championships, taking place from April 19–22, 2025, in Trinidad and Tobago.

A team of seven swimmers departed for New York this week, where they will connect with their final destination: the vibrant Caribbean twin-island nation hosting this year’s championships. Upon arrival, the team will be joined by two additional teammates, bringing the full roster to nine strong. These young athletes will compete across a range of events including backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle, and relay disciplines.

The swimming events will be held at the prestigious National Aquatic Centre in Balmain, Couva — one of the Caribbean’s top-tier swimming facilities. Meanwhile, open water swimmers will take to the seas off Five Islands Beach in Chaguaramas, a location well known for hosting high-caliber aquatic competitions.

Guiding the TCISF athletes through the week of elite competition are:

• Head Coach: Mr. Bennett Williams

• Assistant Coach: Mr. Lincoln Martin

• Team Manager: Ms. Roydoya Alleyne

• Physiotherapist: Ms. Pekiera Brooks

The CARIFTA Aquatics Championships is one of the region’s premier youth sporting events, showcasing some of the Caribbean's most promising aquatic talent. This year's edition promises high levels of competition, with swimmers battling it out across multiple age categories and strokes.

For the Turks and Caicos Islands, participation in CARIFTA represents more than just medals and times—it highlights the growth of swimming as a competitive sport in the country. Years of training, development, and investment have led to this moment, and the TCISF athletes are eager to make their mark.

"We’re proud of how far our swimmers have come," said Head Coach Bennett Williams before departure. "They’ve been training with purpose and heart, and now it’s time to test themselves against the best in the region."

As they take the pool in Trinidad, the TCISF team carries not just their goals, but the pride of an entire nation. Best of luck to our swimmers — your islands are behind you every stroke of the way!