By Zoila Palma: Region One, Belize City, emerged as the champion of the Belize Police Youth Cadet Corps’ 2nd National Foot Drill Competition, held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Hill Top Basketball Court in Belmopan.
The event, hosted by the Belize Police Department through its National Community Oriented Policing Unit, brought together 11 cadet groups and more than 200 participants from across the country under the theme “Stepping in Unity, Marching Towards Excellence.”
The competition featured two rounds of drills, testing cadets’ ability to execute movements at the halt and in quick and slow time.
Five teams advanced to a third round, where they delivered creative displays judged on organization, coordination, confidence, readiness, creativity and innovation.
Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado, National Community Oriented Policing Unit Commander Senior Superintendent Gerald Jones, Deputy Commander for Stakeholder Engagement Superintendent Elroy Carcamo and other senior officers attended the event.
After all scores were tallied, Region One, Belize City, secured first place with 3,595 points, followed by Corozal District in second place with 3,371 points and Orange Walk District in third place with 3,323 points. Corozal District also received the award for Best Creative and Innovative Team, while Cadet Staff Sergeant Rigel Dominguez of Corozal District was named Best Commander.
The winning teams received trophies and medals in recognition of their performances.
The event also featured entertainment by the Belize Police Uprising Drum Corps, which showcased its talent following its second-place finish in the Drum Line category at the Love FM 2026 competition.
During the break, Nadia Davis, Cadet Corporal from Region Two, Belize City, won the Last Cadet Standing competition and received a trophy. Freddy Roches, a civilian from Region Three, Belize District, won the Last Police Instructor and Civilian Standing competition and received a medal.
The Belize Police Department thanked the competition’s judges, Assistant Superintendent of Police Neville Martinez, Sergeant of Police Adrian Flores and Belize Defence Force Sergeant Michael Bevans, along with the Belmopan City Council, SC Kay Flowers, the Belize Police Uprising Drum Corps and the logistics teams for their support.
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