The National Association of Domino Bodies (NADB) is celebrating a major milestone in its quest to grow and develop the sport.

According to Humbert Davis, NADB’s first vice-president, the organisation’s strategic outreach efforts have successfully attracted a diverse membership, fostering a vibrant community that’s driving the sport forward.

A notable example of this success is NADB’s recent collaboration with the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC). The partnership led to the launch of the Regional Senior Citizen Domino Tournament, an initiative that’s not only promoting the sport but also bridging generational gaps.

“We’re thrilled to see our outreach efforts bearing fruit,” Davis told the Jamaica Observer.

“By engaging with diverse groups, we’re creating a thriving dominoes community that’s passionate about the sport’s growth and development,” he added.

St Catherine defeated Clarendon 9-7 in the tournament finale at Jamalco Sports Club on Monday. NADB’s Humbert Davis hailed the event’s success, citing its promotion of social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and friendly competition among seniors.

Davis said that the NADB’s partnership with the NCSC has paved the way for future initiatives, further cementing domino’s place in Jamaica’s sporting landscape.

“The Regional Senior Citizen Domino Tournament has been a resounding success. We’re proud to have created a platform where seniors can come together, share laughter, and showcase their skills,” Davis stated.

By promoting camaraderie and social interaction at the parish level, Davis said this initiative seeks to improve the lives of senior citizens, showcasing the power of games to bring people together and to create positive change.

“Our goal was to enhance memory, imagination, and strategic thinking among seniors, while encouraging mental health exercises, intergenerational interaction, and skill-sharing. Playing dominoes boosts memory and engages the brain and mind, facilitating information encoding, storage, and retrieval,” he said.