A significant legal confrontation has emerged within Trinidad and Tobago’s cycling community as the High Court considers an injunction against the national sporting federation. The Just Living Daily (JLD) Cycling Academy, Heatwave Cycling Club, and prominent cyclists Njisane Phillip, Alexi Costa-Ramirez, and Makaira Wallace have jointly filed legal proceedings against the Trinidad and Tobago Cycling Federation (TTCF).
The dispute centers on the federation’s planned January 17, 2026 selection trials for the Pan American Track Cycling Championships scheduled for February in Santiago, Chile. The claimants argue that the timing and structure of these trials directly contradict the TTCF’s officially published selection policy and procedures.
According to court documents, the conflict began when the TTCF distributed an email on November 10, 2025, announcing mandatory track trials exclusively for elite and under-23 cyclists in both sprint and endurance events. The plaintiffs immediately raised concerns through written requests for clarification and review of the selection process.
Despite extensive correspondence throughout November and early December—including an emergency council meeting and formal communications between legal representatives—the federation maintained its position regarding the January trials. This stalemate prompted the filing of a claim form and statement of case on December 1, 2025, followed by the interim injunctive relief application on December 22.
The virtual hearing before Justice James is set for December 30 at 9 am, where the TTCF will present its response to the allegations. The outcome of this legal proceeding could significantly impact Trinidad and Tobago’s representation at the upcoming Pan American Championships and potentially reshape athlete selection protocols within national cycling governance.