Athletes and Coaches Return From Concecade Championships
November 6, 2025
Today we had the joy of welcoming our athletes and national coaches from the Athletics Delegation back from the Concecade Championships in Colombia! Wyndel and Kennia, welcome home. You represented us with heart, discipline and true athletic spirit. We are incredibly proud of your hard work and outstanding performance. Congratulations on a job well done [...] Building Stronger Together.
November 3, 2025
The Aruba Athletics Federation (AAF) recently participated in five workshops organized by the Comité Olímpico Arubano (COA) as part of the Capacity Building Training – Phase 2 program. These workshops provided valuable knowledge and tools to help strengthen and professionalize our federation’s structure and operations. As part of the program, each federation will now submit [...] Aruba Athletics Delegation Departs for the VII Juegos Escolares Centroamericanos y del Caribe Córdoba 2025
November 1, 2025
Today, the Aruba athletics delegation, Wyndel Beyde and Kennia Gamboa, accompanied by national coaches Silvienne Valdez- Krozendijk and Ludwig Dirksz, departed for Montería and Cereté, Córdoba, Colombia, to participate in the VII Juegos Escolares Centroamericanos y del Caribe Córdoba 2025, organized by CONCECADE (the Central American and Caribbean Sports Council). The competition will take place from [...] Today with the official launch of The Carifta Games 2026 in Grenada
October 30, 2025
The Aruba Athletic Federation presents our Carifta standards 2026 To qualify for the Carifta Games 2026 (U17 & U20): Athletes must be part of a member federation club. Born: 2010/2011/2012 (U17) 2009/2008/2007 (U20) Qualification must happen during official track & field meets. For Aruban Athletes Abroad: You can qualify at official meets, but you must [...] Team Aruba Ready for CONCECADE 2025
October 28, 2025
Today, the Aruban delegation for the CONCECADE Games was officially invited by Minister of Sport, Ms.Gerlien Croes, and IBiSA Aruba for the official handover of their team uniforms. The Aruba Athletics Federation (AAF) will be proudly represented by: Kennia Gamboa of Olympia Track & Field Club – Shot Put & Discus Throw Wyndel Beyde of [...] Athlete365 Opportunities Presented to Aruban Sports Community
October 26, 2025
The Aruban Olympic Committee (COA) recently hosted an informative session led by Carlos Santiago OLY, introducing the Athlete365 program — an initiative developed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to empower and support everyone involved in the Olympic Movement. The session took place on Thursday, October 23, at the University of Aruba, where Santiago met [...] One Year – One Team – One Vision. 💫
October 12, 2025
For 62 years, the Aruba Athletic Federation has been a home for athletes, coaches and everyone who loves sport.Today, we pause to celebrate something special — our 1-year anniversary of the current board taking the helm, carrying forward that proud legacy. In just twelve months, we’ve worked side by side — lifting each other up, [...] Aruba Athletic Federation at the ASU Olympic 2025 Opening Ceremony
September 21, 2025
Today, the ASU Olympic 2025 officially opened with a beautiful and inspiring ceremony. All federations proudly marched together, showcasing the strength and unity of our sporting community. The Aruba Athletic Federation was honored to participate in this special moment, joining the parade of nations and representing our island with pride. We extend our heartfelt thanks [...] Day 2 of the 55th World Athletics Congress 2025 – Tokyo, Japan
September 11, 2025
Our President Anecy Toussaint & General Secretary Safiera Schippers are energized and ready for a full day of discussions, decisions, and dreams . Today is all about building the future of athletics — shaping pathways for athletes, empowering federations and creating opportunities for the next generation of champions . From inspiring talks to powerful collaborations , [...] 
