Chasing Greatness at the ARU Athletic Festival

🏅 Official CARIFTA Qualifier Event The ARU Athletic Festival will take place from February 11 to 13, 2026 and is open to athletes from Under 7 through Masters categories. This event offers athletes an important opportunity to qualify for CARIFTA, improve their personal bests, and compete in a positive and competitive environment. We can’t wait […]

🌟 Today, Saturday, marked the third and final day of the AAF Kickoff Classic and it was a powerful conclusion to an unforgettable competition. 🌟

The final events featured javelin and discus throw and what a fantastic morning it was. Our athletes stepped into the field with focus, courage and determination, giving their very best in every attempt. Their performances reflected months of training, discipline and belief in themselves, true examples of what athletics stands for. 👏 Congratulations to all [...]

🔥 Day Two of the AAF Kickoff Classic delivered pure excitement and top-level performances🔥

Today, Friday, marked the second competition day of the AAF Kickoff Classic and the athletes truly put on a show. The track came alive with speed, determination and record-chasing performances, resulting in three CARIFTA qualifying standards: 🏃‍♀️ Emma Gobert – 3000m in 10:55.61🏃‍♂️ Jeon Hernandez – 3000m in 9:37.78🏃‍♂️ Christiaan Jansen – 5000m in 15:43.30 [...]

🔥 AAF Kickoff Classic 2026: Let the Season Begin

What an unforgettable opening day at the GPT Stadium! The first official competition in this newly renovated venue delivered everything, speed, passion and pure excitement. With a state-of-the-art timing system and top-level performances, the future of athletics is officially here. 💥 The atmosphere was electric💥 The athletes showed up and showed out💥 History was made [...]

Aruba Athletic Federation Competition Calendar 2026 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

The Aruba Athletic Federation Competition Calendar 2026 is officially ready!It’s time to plan, prepare and enjoy a year filled with exciting competitions and opportunities to qualify for the CARIFTA Games. We kick off the season with our first major event: AAF Kickoff Classic 📅 January 22, 23 & 24, 2026 This opening meet sets the […]

Save the Date: AAF Kickoff Classic 2026

The Aruba Athletic Federation (AAF) is pleased to invite athletes, clubs and supporters to officially open the new athletics season at the AAF Kickoff Classic 2026. This event is an official CARIFTA Games Qualifier 🏅, offering athletes an important opportunity to compete for qualification while starting the 2026 season with high-level competition. Event Details 📅 […]

Aruba Athletic Federation Presents the 2024 Excellence in Sport Nominees

The Aruba Athletic Federation proudly announces the official nominees for the Premio Excelencia den Deporte 2024, a distinguished celebration recognizing the extraordinary individuals who continue to shape the future of athletics in Aruba, from emerging prodigies to seasoned champions and visionary leaders. This esteemed awards night honors those whose 2024 season has been defined by [...]

A Weekend of Growth and Greatness at the Fly, Run, Jump Athletics Camp  

Today was the second and final day of the Fly, Run, Jump Athletics Camp, proudly hosted by AAF & ASU. The day’s program featured sprints across various age groups and a thrilling 100m relay, giving every athlete the chance to showcase their speed, teamwork and competitive spirit. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as the [...]

Inspiring Greatness at the newly remodeled GPT Stadium with the Fly, Run, Jump Athletic Camp

Today marked a major milestone as we hosted our first event in the newly remodeled GPT Stadium: the Fly, Run, Jump – AAF Athletic Camp. The camp is led by 15 dedicated coaches who recently earned their World Athletics Coaching Level 1 certification, bringing fresh expertise and enthusiasm to every activity. Young athletes explored a [...]

Fly, Run, Jump — Track & Field Weekend Camp by AAF

We are excited to announce our very first event in GPT , the Fly, Run, Jump with AAF Athletics Camp.Join us on 22–23 November 2025 for two action-packed days designed to introduce both young athletes and competitive athletes to the world of track and field. This camp will be held at GPT Stadium from 4:00–7:00 […]