Development:
Developing interest and participation in international and domestic Athletics by US-based Guyanese athletics at all levels.

Management:
Promoting Athletics and athletes by gathering information and cooperating with other rganizations to enhance US-based athletes.

Performance:
Finding the most qualified US-based Guyanese athletes for international competition in Athletics and providing support and conditions which ensure optimal performance.

Marketing:
Generating public awareness, appreciation, and support for Athletics and Friends of Guyana Athletics, creating opportunities for athletes, and generating sponsorships to aid this association in fulfilling its purposes and duties.

Duties
This non-profit association shall have the following duties:

Scheduling:
Minimizing, through coordination with college, high school, club programs, conflicts in scheduling of all competitions.

Communication and Responsiblities with athletes:
Keeping US-based athletes actively informed of policy matters necessary to compete for Guyana.

Support:
Provide equitable support and encouragement for all athletes regardless of gender, disabilities or race.

Registration and Certification:
Registering athletes as members and certifying such athletes as eligible for international and

Records:
The association shall investigate and research all performances submitted for participation in competition.


Administration of Athletics:
Performing all other duties necessary for the administration of US-based athletes and to achieve this association's purposes.

Authority

Membership

Membership is open to all athletes, but generally consist of athletes who meet these standards:

Birthplace:
All athletes who were born in Guyana;

Parentage:
All athletes with either or both parents are Guyanese;

Naturalization:
All athletes who are naturalize citizens of Guyana.

Application:
All interested athletes must apply for membership by emailing an officer or writing to the main office for registration forms.

Responisibilities:
Athletes are responsible for filing the correct and updated registration forms with the association, and be fully prepared to compete when contacted by the association.

Establishing Document

The Association reserves all right to change or modify rules necessary to promote and benefit all participants and officials involved.


This mission statement is agreed upon as the creating document by

Name: Clifford C. Wong & Richard Jones, Jr.

Title: Co-Chairman

Signature:

Clifford C. Wong
Richard Jones, Jr.