The Dominica Council on Ageing will host its Annual Sports Day on Sunday, 20 September 2026 at the St. Joseph Playing Field, forming part of the activities marking the Month of the Elderly. The event is scheduled to begin in the morning, though the exact start time was not immediately confirmed.
The Sports Day is a long-standing fixture on the Council's calendar and is designed to bring together older persons from across the island for a day of friendly competition, exercise and fellowship. It also serves as a public reminder of the contributions that seniors continue to make to community life in Dominica.
Held each September, the Month of the Elderly is observed with a programme of activities organised by the Council and its partners, including church services, health screenings, cultural presentations and social gatherings. The Sports Day is typically one of the most anticipated events on that schedule, drawing participants from parishes and villages across the island.
The St. Joseph Playing Field will host the 2026 edition, continuing the Council's practice of rotating the venue to different communities. Organisers have not yet released a full list of events or registration details, but past editions have featured light athletics, ball games and novelty races adapted for older participants.
The Council on Ageing has consistently emphasised that physical activity and social connection are central to healthy ageing. Events such as the Annual Sports Day are intended to encourage seniors to remain active while strengthening bonds among themselves and with the wider community.
Further information on the programme, including start times and participation arrangements, is expected to be released by the Council in the coming weeks. Older persons and their families who wish to take part are advised to watch for those announcements.
