1. Palau Track and Field Association
2008 General Assembly
19 February
@ PICRC Conference Room
By: Peoria Koshiba
Sports Development Officer, PTFA

2. OFFICERS
Mr. Regis Akitaya, President Mr. Russell W. Roman, Vice President
Mr. Carson Olkeriil, Coache’s Rep. Mr. John Stills, Tech. Officials’ Rep.
Mr. Leon Mengloi, Athletes’ Rep. Ms. Corrine Hideos, Treasurer
Peoria Koshiba, Secretary/SDO

3. Some of 2008 OBJECTIVES
To have more young athletes involved in the sport of Athletics
To expose the sport of Athletics within the elementary and high school level.
To establish regular competitions for different age groups.

4. 2008 Local Events PICRC 5k/10k run, 12 January
PCC Charter Day Run, 4 April
PPR Marathon, 5 April
Red Cross 5k event, 10 May
Etpison Cup 5k/10k run, 17 May
Belau 18 & Under, July
Elementary After-school Athletics, Sept.
High School ISL, September

5. Regional Event Oceania & U18 Championships
CNMI, June
Under 18 Athletes: Cyandal Williams, Ian Koshiba, Levan Manuel, & Douglas Schmidt
Open Athletes: Peoria Koshiba, Leon Mengloi, Jesse Tamangro, & John Stills
Coach: Russell Roman
One Silver Medal won by Douglas Schmidt in the 1500m Run

6. International Event World Indoor Championships
In Valencia, Spain in March 08
Athlete: Leon Mengloi
Competed in the 60m Sprint
Time: sec (PB)

7. International Event Cont… World Junior Championships
In Bydgoszcz, Poland in July 08
Athlete: Douglas Schmidt
Competed in the 200m Sprint
Time: sec.

8. International Event Cont… Olympic Games
In Beijing China
Both Competed in the 100m Sprint
Peoria Koshiba (SB)
Jesse Tamangro (PB)

9. Goals for 2009 Yearly Activity Plan to be followed by all PTFA Members
Athletics Series Competitions, Monthly Event
Palau Marathon, April 2009
Kids Athletics Summer Camp, June 2009
Belau Games, July 2009
World Youth Championships, Italy, July 2009
World Championships, Germany, Aug. 2009
Oceania Grand Prix Series, Aug. 2009
Pacific Mini Games, Cook Islands, Sept. 2009
Micronesian Athletics Champs., Palau, Dec. 09

10. Elementary After-School Athletics Championships
2008 Highlights
Elementary After-School Athletics Championships
Kambes Kesolei & Olai Polloi
1st Palauans to complete Marathon
Leon Mengloi
60m Sprint NR
Douglas Schmidt
Silver Medalist in Oceania U18 Champs.
High School ISL Cross Country Run
Jesse Tamangro 5 sec. of Fame in Beijing, China

11. Thank you,
PNOC & PTFA
For the Opportunity …….