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2018
	31	Dec	New Records Set in Three Events During 2018 Only one of the three national records set in 2018 was done in the country. It was the long jump of 8.23m by Andwuelle Wright during the national championships at the Crawford Stadium, bettering the old mark of 8.14m by Wendell Williams in Konigs Wusterhausen, Germany, back in September 1999. See article by Bernard Linley …
	14	Sep	Carlene Haynes-Griffith 1973-2018 With sadness we inform that the Treasurer of the NAAATT, Mrs. Carlene Haynes-Griffith, has passed away. There will be a church service at 9.00 am on Monday 17th of September in the Church of the Nazarene, 5 Providence Circular, Arima. The burial will take place at the D' Abadie Cemetery, Eastern Main Road D'Abadie. The National Association of Athletics Administrations of Trinidad and Tobago offers heart felt condolences to family and friends sharing the loss of our sister in sport. Eulogy by Ephraim Serrette, President NAAATT Carlene Haynes-Griffith to be buried today - Trinidad Guardian Carlene Haynes-Griffith, Treasurer - NAAATT Executive Profile
	24	Aug	3rd IAAF World U20 Coaches Conference How To Prevent "Drop Out" in U20 Competitive Sport (T&F). Ville Kallinen (FIN). See YouTube ...
	24	Aug	3rd IAAF World U20 Coaches Conference What happens in the Brain during Exercise? Prof. Dr. Romain Meeusen (BEL). See YouTube ...
	06	Aug	Barranquilla: From 1946 To 2018 The Colombian coastal city of Barranquilla has hosted the CAC Games twice, in 1946 and in 2018. At the most recent edition TTO athletes won 9 medals (2 gold), while at the 1946 games our all male team came home with 7 medals (2 gold). See article by Bernard Linley …
	13	Jul	Long Jump Record Progression When Andwuelle Wright long jumped 8.23 to take the championships title on 23 June, he set a new national record and also became the first TT athlete to jump 27 feet. See article by Bernard Linley …
	13	Jun	Track Talk with former TTO athletes Zwede Hewitt and Joel Pile A prosperous society consists of economic prosperity and more importantly social prosperity! Today we catch up with two former national athletes turned entrepreneurs, who bring tremendous social capital to Trinidad and Tobago. Joel Pile and Zwede Hewitt. Joel is a Carifta medalist and graduate of the University of Alabama and founder of Precision Fitness TT, the leading outdoor fitness organization in T&T. Zwede is a Commonwealth Games 4x400m Bronze Medalist and Carifta 400m Champion and founder of the Sports Entertainment Company of Trinidad and Tobago. See YouTube ...
	28	May	NGC NAAATT Championship Series Promotional Video Are heroes born or made...At Junior to Juvenile to Open Champs, our athletes have put their blood, sweat, and tears into honing their skills to represent every one of us. We believe that heroes are made and the final stage is your support. From Juvenile champs to Open champs, we want you to come and cheer for these nationals who proudly represent us on the world stage. The 2018 NGC NAAATT Championship Series is on and the athletes NEED YOU! Come witness the rise of our heroes. See YouTube ...
	24	May	NGC NAAATT Championship Series Media Launch NAAA look to increase fans for National Championships Ahead of busy track and field month… See Newsday Report See YouTube ...
	28	Apr	Alena Brooks: New 800m Record (2:01.81) At the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, Alena Brooks ran her 800m heat in 2:01.81 to set a new national record, almost half a second better than the 2:02.27 done in 2005 by Melissa de Leon. See article by Bernard Linley …
	13	Apr	Jereem Richards Wins Gold @ Gold Coast The Point Fortin native and pre-race favourite delivered in the 200m Final at the Commonwealth Games which had its fair share of controversy. Richards finished in a time of 20.12 seconds, the same time as Zharnel Hughes of England who initially won in a photo finish. Hughes was later disqualified for a lane infringement after an appeal from team TTO. Hughes then had his appeal rejected. Kyle Greaux was promoted to sixth in 20.63 seconds. See YouTube video ...	See photos video gallery ...
	10	Apr	The "Amazing" Akeem Stewart AKEEM STEWART, the World Para Athletic Championships shot put gold medalist was keen on making his mark at the Commonwealth Games Gold Coast 2018. Stewart qualified for both the Men's Shot Put and Discuss at the NAAATT's Pre-Commonwealth Meet on February 17th and 18th, 2018. See Newsletter …	See Newsletter ...
	09	Apr	GOLD! Michelle Lee Ahye's 100m CG Gold Coast 2018 Michelle Lee Ahye Gold Women 100m 2018 Commonwealth Games Gold Coast Australia. See Flow Sport Go video ...	See photos video gallery ...
	28	Mar	CARIFTA 2018 preparation - TV6 Morning Edition CARIFTA Games will get underway this Friday and conclude on April 2nd. T&T Athletes will come up against the region's finest in Bahamas, we were joined by representatives of the National Association of Athletics Administrations of Trinidad & Tobago, President Ephraim Serette and Chief Administrative Officer Kabir Hosein. See YouTube ...	See YouTube video ...
	27	Mar	Athletics Sweep Trinidad and Tobago Sports Awards Winning all six categories of the First Citizens Sports Foundation 2017 Awards was not an easy accomplishment!. Our sport had a clean sweep in both the senior and junior categories as well as Team of the year (4x400m men's). Also, the Jeffrey Stollmeyer Award which is presented to the National Governing Sporting Body that has outstandingly showcased while making significant improvements in its administration and towards the development of its athletes was won by our Association. See Newsletter …	See newsletter ...
	26	Mar	To the Athletic Fraternity, Thank You! Winning all six categories of the First Citizens Sports Foundation 2017 Awards was not an easy accomplishment!. Our sport had a clean sweep in both the senior and junior categories as well as Team of the year (4x400m men's). Also, the Jeffrey Stollmeyer Award which is presented to the National Governing Sporting Body that has outstandingly showcased while making significant improvements in its administration and towards the development of its athletes was won by our Association. See Thank You Letter …	See letter ...
	22	Mar	President Serrette comments on the NAAA Sunset Meet NAAA president Ephraim Serrette speaking on the Sunset Development Meet which was held at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo on Wednesday, March 21. See YouTube ...	Video by Clayton Clarke ...
	17	Jan	NAAATT Annual Awards 2017 Ceremony II Senator Ian Roach delivered the feature address and commended the NAAATT for its sterling efforts over the past year. He emphasised how impressed he was of the initiative taken by the NAAA in making him feel welcomed and having him as a feature speaker at the event. See newsletter …	See photo gallery ...
	12	Jan	NAAATT Annual Awards 2017 Ceremony I Several bright track and field stars were honoured at the Radisson Hotel this Saturday as the National Association for Athletic Administrations of Trinidad and Tobago (NAAATT) hosted an Awards Ceremony for 2017 performances. See Newsletter …	See photo gallery ...