Guam Track and Field Association
Sport | Athletics |
---|---|
Abbreviation | GTFA |
Founded | 1976 (1976) |
Affiliation | IAAF |
Affiliation date | 1986 (1986) |
Regional affiliation | OAA |
Headquarters | Dededo |
President | Derek Mandell |
Vice president(s) | Joe Taitano |
Secretary | Riza Tugade |
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] Jay Antonio served as president from May 2009 - December 2014.
Current president is Derek Mandell. He was elected in April 2017 for the period 2017-2021.[7] Mandell was re-elected president in August 2021 for the period of 2021-2025.
Affiliations
- International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)
- Oceania Athletics Association (OAA)
Moreover, it is part of the following national organisations:
GTFA was suspended by the GNOC in November 2013,[8][9] but was reinstated as an associate member in June 2018. GTFA was reinstated as a full-member of GNOC in February 2021.
National records
GTFA maintains the Guamanian records in athletics.
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, archived from the original (PDF) on October 30, 2013, retrieved January 25, 2014
- ^ International Association of Athletics Federations - Constitution - In force as from 1st November 2011, IAAF, p. 57, retrieved January 25, 2014
- ^ Babauta, Leo, Runner Profile: Fred Schumann, Guampedia, retrieved January 25, 2014
- ^ GUAM TRACK AND FIELD ELECT NEW BOARD, OAA, May 18, 2005, retrieved January 25, 2014
- ^ "GTFA elects Board of Directors for new term". Pacific Daily News - Guam. May 3, 2017. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
- ^ 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
External links
- Official Webpage
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