Guam Track and Field Association
| Guam Track and Field Association GTFA | |
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| Sport | Athletics |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Affiliation | IAAF |
| Affiliation date | 1986 |
| Regional affiliation | OAA |
| Headquarters | Dededo |
| President | Jay Antonio |
| Vice president | Joe Taitano |
| Secretary | Albert Juan III |
| Official website | |
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The Guam Track and Field Association (GTFA) is the governing body for the sport of athletics in Guam.[1]
History
The history of running in Guam is well described.[2] The participation of athletes from Guam at the 1966 South Pacific Games is documented.[3]
The foundation of GTFA is reported for 1976, aa well as its affiliation to the IAAF in the year 1986.[4]
Between 2001-2004, former marathon runner Fred Schumann served as president.[5] In 2005, Franklin Tangalin was elected president.[6]
Current president is Jay Antonio. He was elected in May 2009,[7] and re-elected in April 2013 for the period 2013-2017.[8]
Affiliations
Moreover, it is part of the following national organisations:
However, GTFA was suspended by the GNOC in November 2013.[9][10]
National records
GTFA maintains the Guamanian records in athletics.
External links
References
- ↑ Guam Track and Field Association, IAAF, retrieved January 25, 2014
- ↑ Babauta, Leo, Running: History of the Sport on Guam, Guampedia, retrieved January 25, 2014
- ↑ Snow, Bob (October 12, 2012), SECOND SOUTH PACIFIC GAMES - NOUMEA 1966 - FULL RESULTS OF THE ATHLETICS COMPETITION (PDF), OAA, retrieved January 25, 2014
- ↑ International Association of Athletics Federations - Constitution - In force as from 1st November 2011 (PDF), IAAF, p. 57, retrieved January 25, 2014
- ↑ Babauta, Leo, Runner Profile: Fred Schumann, Guampedia, retrieved January 25, 2014
- ↑ [http://www.athletics-oceania.com/index.php?id=18&tx_ttnews[pS]=1114869600&tx_ttnews[pL]=2678399&tx_ttnews[arc]=1&tx_ttnews[Pointer]=2&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=561&tx_ttnews[backPid]=10&cHash=9a3deb79a7 GUAM TRACK AND FIELD ELECT NEW BOARD], OAA, May 18, 2005, retrieved January 25, 2014
- ↑ Board Meeting/General Election, Guam Track and Field Association, May 23, 2009, retrieved January 25, 2014
- ↑ Board Members General Election April 27, 2013 in JFK High School, Guam Track and Field Association, April 27, 2013, retrieved January 25, 2014
- ↑ Macaluso, David F. (November 22, 2013), Guam track and field suspended?, Marianas Variety, retrieved January 25, 2014
- ↑ Macaluso, David F. (November 25, 2013), OAA backs Guam Track and Field, Marianas Variety, retrieved January 25, 2014
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