Aruba Athletic Federation

🇦🇼✨ OFFICIAL NATIONAL RECORD ALERT ✨🇦🇼

The Aruba Athletic Federation proudly celebrates an extraordinary achievement by Wuill Vrolijk of Turtle &-21 Athletic Aruba 🏆🔥

On May 25th, at the BPD/Synchroon T-Meeting Track & Field Series in Tilburg, Netherlands 🇳🇱, Wuill cleared an incredible 2.13m in the High Jump 🙌

This remarkable performance earned him:
🥇 A NEW Personal Best
🥇 A NEW Meet Record
🥇 A NEW National Record for Aruba 🇦🇼

Wuill continues to raise the standard and inspire the next generation of athletes with every jump 📈💪

Congratulations, Wuill, on this historic accomplishment! The entire Aruba athletics community is proud of you 👏🇦🇼

🔥🏃‍♀️🏅 GET READY! 🏅🏃🔥
🇦🇼 The biggest athletic event of the year is finally back! 🇦🇼

THE ARUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
4 exciting days filled with speed, power, determination, and unforgettable performances by the athletes of our member clubs!

📅 17 – 18 – 19 June 2026
📍 Stadion G.P. Trinidad
20 June 2026
📍 Tropical Storm Field Noord
🎽 Category: U13 till Masters

📢 Inscription will open Wednesday, 27th of May on atletiek.nu
⚠️ Registration must be completed by Team Leader.

💰 Participation Fee: AWG 25,- for AAF Members
💸 Payment via Transfer on Aruba Atletiek Bond, RBC #31 31 20 38
👨‍👩‍👧 Spectators: Adults AWG 5,- | Kids AWG 3,-
👉Registration will close on Saturday, June 13, 2026 🕑 23.59

Save the dates and come support the athletes of your favorite member clubs and witness the best of track & field competition! 🔥

🎉 Happy Birthday to our esteemed President, Mrs. Anecy Toussaint! 🎂✨

On this special day, the Board Members of the Aruba Athletic Federation and the entire athletic community extend our warmest wishes to you.

Your dedication, leadership, and passion continue to inspire athletes, coaches, and everyone involved in athletics across Aruba. Thank you for your tireless commitment and for the excellent work you continue to do in advancing our sport and uplifting our community.

May your birthday be filled with joy, good health, happiness, and continued success in all that you do. 🌟

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Anecy Toussaint! 🎈🎊

On Saturday, May 16th, we celebrated World Kids’ Athletics Day 🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ and marked 5 years of this global celebration worldwide! 🌍🎽

For the past five years, this special day has brought children together through the joy of athletics encouraging them to run 🏁, jump 🦘, throw 🎯, and most importantly, have fun while staying active 💪😄.

World Kids’ Athletics Day continues to inspire young athletes everywhere to build confidence, teamwork 🤝, healthy habits ❤️, and a lifelong love for sport. Here’s to empowering the next generation of champions and celebrating many more years to come! 🌟🏅

A special thank you to all the teams, coaches, supporters, and amazing kids who participated and made the event such a success ❤️👏. Your energy and enthusiasm truly made the day unforgettable!

And a huge congratulations to the winners of Group A and Group B for their outstanding performances! 🌟

🌍🎉

🔥Breaking New🔥

AAF proudly announces a new National Record in the Women’s 10.000m! 🙏🏽🇦🇼🏃🏽‍♀️🔥

At the MEAC Championships on May 14, 2026, Rebecca Jansen (Team Pegasus) made history by breaking Aruba’s long-standing Women’s 10.000m National Record.

The previous record of 38:23.0, set by Cornelia Melis in Indianapolis on August 13, 1987, had stood for an incredible 39 years.

Rebecca’s outstanding performance has now written a new chapter in Aruban athletics history. 🇦🇼🔥

Congratulations, Rebecca , we are incredibly proud of you! ❤️💪🏽



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🇦🇼🔥 OFFICIAL NEW NATIONAL RECORD ANNOUNCEMENT! 🔥🇦🇼

The Aruba Athletic Federation is proud to announce a fantastic achievement 🔥

Wuill Vrolijk Turtle &-21 Athletic Aruba soars to a historic 2.12m in the High Jump at the Ter Specke Bokaal Track & Field Series on May 9th in Lisse 🇳🇱🙌

A new personal best and a new national record for Aruba! 🇦🇼🏆
The bar keeps getting higher and so do the goals. 📈✨

The Aruba Athletic Federation proudly congratulates Wuill on this outstanding achievement 👏🇦🇼

Happy Mother's day 🌹

🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Get ready for fun, games, and athletics, join us next week Saturday 16th of May from 4:00 pm till 6:00 pm at the GPT Stadium, as we celebrate 5 years of World Kids’ Athletics Day! 🌟

~Contact your Club/Team to register~

🇦🇼🏅 Yesterday, our Minister of Sports Gerlien Croes proudly honored our CARIFTA athletes for their outstanding dedication, hard work, and for proudly representing our island on the regional stage. 🌟👏

Your commitment, perseverance, and passion continue to inspire us all. Thank you for making our island proud! 💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Special recognition to our talented athletes: Emma Gobert Sportsz4U Triathlon Academy, Wyndel Beyde & Christiaan Jansen Team Pegasus,🏅✨

And a heartfelt thank you to National Coach Silvienne Valdez Krosendijk, Delegation Leader Lana Gobert & Safeguard Officer Safiera Schippers - Mohamedradja for your leadership, guidance, and unwavering support. 🙌👏

Also Congratulations to all Carifta swimmers🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

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Happy Kids' Athletics Day 🏃‍♀️🏃
Celebrating 5 years of Kids' Athletics Day🌟

Children around the world are celebrating five years of Kids’ Athletics Day by getting involved in the month-long campaign to inspire at least 700,000 more young people to get moving in 2026.

👉 bit.ly/4whyx05