WOLMER’S Boys’ School is gearing up for what promises to be a compelling championships, with the programme firmly setting its sights on improving on their sixth-place finish at the 2025 ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships.

They are under the guidance of Head Coach Orville Brown, with a new and clear sense of purpose for the 2026 season which will hit a crescendo at the March 24-28 championships, set for the National Stadium.

The target, according to Brown, is being kept close to their chests but he is confident it is within reach of his well-prepared team.

“We are rebuilding the legacy, despite the number of big names that have been successful out of Wolmer’s in the Champs system, despite falling short in previous years. The target is well in sight for this year’s staging and we have every intention of achieving it,” Brown said.

Since taking over the programme the coaching staff has placed a strong emphasis on identifying and developing talent from within, understanding that long-term success is built on a foundation of consistent athlete development.

However, for Wolmer’s Boys’ to achieve their objectives over the five-day championships, the work will have to extend well beyond the track.

“There are different components that need to be resourced differently such as facilities, hydration, nutrition, equipments, and camping of the team for convenience.”

He is delighted at the team heading into the championships and highlighted a few of his athletes he believes should earn points and have standout performances.

“We had a 1-2 finish in the Corporate Area Championships in the Class 3 100 metres with a 10.85 seconds by Ajani Lumley and 10.91 from Mark Williams to lead our charges,” Brown said. “We have a very solid Class 3 team.”

Brown further stated, “It was real heartwarming for the team and lovers of the sport to see Mario Ross back to his best, posting 21.18 seconds in the Class 2 boys’ 200m.”

Ross won the sprint double in Class 3 back in 2024.

Coach Brown was not shy about the possibility of some exciting surprises either.

“At a major championship like Champs, anything is possible,” he suggested, hinting that fans should not be surprised if some of the school’s lesser-known athletes turn heads when it matters most.

“Deandre Myers in 200, 400, 100 metres and relays naturally presented a problem for us coaches. There is also pole vaulter Anthony Cooke who took a bad fall at Champs 2025 [but] who has returned with the energy of a beast, winning at Gibson [McCook] Relays and Carifta Trials.”

With a motivated squad, focused coaching staff, and a clear goal in mind, Wolmer’s Boys’ will be one of the teams to watch when the prestigious high school track and field championships gets going on Tuesday, March 24.