This Saturday, January 28, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) will hold its annual National High School Relays, featuring schools from New Providence and the Family Islands.
It promises to be an exciting event as schools prepare for the National High School Track and Field Championships, scheduled for March 17 and 18 at the new Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium. This will be the second meet of the BAAA 2012 calendar.
Schools are expected to use the weekend's event to learn and perfect the skill of baton passing, which is so important for all relays, from the 4x100 meters (m) to the 4x800m. It should prepare those athletes who make national teams to be ready for high level international competition in the 4x100m and 4x400m.
This year, in addition to the CARIFTA Track and Field Championships in Bermuda over the Easter weekend, there are the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Jr. Championships in San Salvador, El Salvador, at the end of June, and the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) World Junior Championships in Barcelona, Spain, 10 days later.
With the numerous relays, athletes will be provided the opportunity to compete several times over the weekend. It should be a good opportunity for the public to witness the fitness level of the high school athletes and cheer for the school of their choice. The competition kicks off at 1:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

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