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Aruba Athletic Federation

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Aruba Athletic Federation

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We are a federation that builds role models and dedicated athletes through proper guidance and sport development.

Our federation strives to offer a continuous learning culture in athletics and a place where athletes can experience great personal growth.

12/10/2026

🇦🇼🌟 Investing in Knowledge, Building a Stronger Future for Athletics! 🇩🇴

The Aruba Athletic Federation (AAF) is proud to have Safiera Schippers - Mohamedradja, AAF General Secretary, and Giovanni V. Christiaans, member of our AAF Technical Timing Team, representing Aruba at the NACAC Technical Managers Certification Course in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Both have safely arrived and are ready to take on this valuable learning opportunity! 📚🏃‍♂️

We wish them a successful, inspiring, and enriching experience filled with new knowledge, practical skills, and meaningful connections.

We look forward to the valuable expertise and fresh ideas they will bring back to Aruba, contributing to the continued growth and development of our athletics community. 🇦🇼💪

Best of luck, Safiera & Giovanni! Keep learning, keep growing, and keep inspiring greatness! 🌟

23/09/2026

🇦🇼🔥 PROUD OF YOU, EDEN! 🔥🇦🇼

The Aruba Athletic Federation (AAF) is extremely proud of Eden Antersyn for his performances at the ODESUR South American Games – Argentina 2026! 🏃🏽‍♂️🇦🇼

Eden proudly represented Aruba in two middle-distance events:

🏃🏽‍♂️ 800m – 2:02.69
🏃🏽‍♂️ 1500m – 4:21.35

At only 16 years old, Eden had the opportunity to compete on an international stage against high-level senior athletes from across South America. 🌎💪🏽

👏 Congratulations, Eden! Keep working hard, keep believing, and keep gaining valuable experience. Continue chasing your dreams and making Aruba proud! 🇦🇼✨

🙏 A special thank you to Coach Silvienne Valdez Krosendijk for her dedication and commitment in preparing Eden for this important competition, and to Coach Glennon Eights for his valuable contribution, guidance, and support in Eden’s continued development as an athlete. Your investment in his journey is truly appreciated. 💙🏃🏽‍♂️

A sincere thank you to Comite Olimpico Arubano 🇦🇼 for the continued support of Eden’s athletic journey. 🙏🏼

This is only the beginning! 🔥

🇦🇼 AAF, Inspiring Greatness!

📷 by Comite Olimpico Arubano

18/09/2026

🏆🔥 ALPHA CHAMPIONS MEET 2026 🔥🏆

Get ready for 3 exciting days of athletics, competition and great performances! 💨🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💪 The Aruba Athletic Federation (AAF) invites our athletes, coaches, families and athletics fans to the Alpha Champions Meet 2026! 🇦🇼✨

📅 October 1–3, 2026
📍 Thursday & Friday: Compleho Deportivo Guillermo Prospero Trinidad
📍 Saturday: Tropical Storm Field, Noord

From our young U13 & U15 multi-event athletes to our U17 & U20 competitors, it’s time to step up, compete, challenge yourself and show what you’ve been training for! 🌟🏅

💰 Competition Fee: AWG 25.00 per athlete
🎟️ Spectators: Adults AWG 5 | Kids AWG 3
📝 Registration via atletiek.nu through your Team Leader
⏰ Registration closes Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 23:59 hrs.

Come support our athletes and enjoy three days of athletics! 🙌🇦🇼

💙💛 Ready Today for a Stronger Tomorrow!
🔥 Let’s make great performances together!

13/09/2026

📢🇦🇼 AAF GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPDATE

On Friday, September 11, 2026, the Aruba Athletic Federation (AAF) held a successful General Assembly, with the majority of our member clubs present. During the meeting, elections were held to fill the positions of Treasurer and Commissioner on the AAF Executive Board.

We are pleased to officially welcome:

✨️Sue-Ellen Tromp-Croes — Treasurer
✨️Johana Jacob Blanquicet— Commissioner

Congratulations to both on their election! 👏🎉 We look forward to their valuable contribution, commitment, and collaboration as we continue working together for the growth and development of athletics in Aruba. 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️🇦🇼

A special thank you to Mrs. Soraida Boekhoudt, President of ASU, for her support and for professionally leading the election process during our General Assembly. 🙏🤝

AAF also extends a sincere thank you to all our member clubs who attended and participated in this important General Assembly. Your involvement and support are essential as we continue moving athletics forward together. 🤝💙

✨ Together we grow. Together we inspire. AAF is Inspiring Greatness! ✨

08/09/2026

📸✨ LOOKING BACK AT AN AMAZING EVENING! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

Last Friday’s Back 2 School Sprint Gala 2026 was one to remember! 🔥🇦🇼

Great races, strong performances, new PBs, an amazing crowd and nothing but good vibes! 💙 Here are some more special moments captured from an unforgettable evening on the track. 📸✨

Thank you to everyone who made it special! 🙌🏽

🌐 For more photos, results & information, visit www.aaf.aw

06/09/2026

🌟🏆 WHAT A SPECIAL NIGHT FOR ARUBA ATHLETICS! 🏆🌟

Yesterday, we celebrated STREA Deportivo Aruba 2025, a beautiful evening honoring the dedication, talent and achievements of Aruba’s sports community. 🇦🇼✨

The Aruba Athletic Federation (AAF) proudly congratulates ALL our nominees! 👏❤️ Each of you represents the passion, commitment and future of athletics in Aruba, and we are incredibly proud of you! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️🇦🇼

A very special congratulations to our award recipients and winners:

🏆 Coach Vercellio Statie Turtle &-21 Athletic Aruba – Coach of the Year
🌟 Coach Merle Miranda Nedd – recognized as Sport Legend
🥇Eliyah Tjie-A-Loi Olympia Track & Field Club – Nobato Masculino di Aña
🥇Ji-Zion Boekhoudt Alpha Runners – Deportista Masculino 6–9 Aña
🥇Wyndel Beyde Team Pegasus – Deportista Masculino 14–17 Aña
🥇Jivana Cordero Paredes Aruba Paralympic Committee – Para-Athletic Athlete of the Year 🏃🏽‍♀️💫

👏👏 Congratulations to each and every one of you! Your hard work, discipline, dedication and perseverance continue to make us proud. 🇦🇼❤️

And this is only the beginning! 🚀
AAF IS ON THE MOVE!🔥
Together, we continue building, growing and INSPIRING GREATNESS! 🌟🇦🇼

🇦🇼🏆🌟

05/09/2026

🌟🏆 STREA Deportivo Aruba! 🏆🌟

Tonight we celebrate Strea Deportivo 2025! 🇦🇼✨ The Aruba Athletic Federation is extremely proud of all our nominees:

⭐ Sophie-Marie Solognier, Alpha Runners – Deportista Femenino 6–9 aña
⭐ Ji-Zion Boekhoudt, Alpha Runners – Deportista Masculino 6–9 aña
⭐ Dy-Angely Courtar, Alpha Runners – Deportista Femenino 10–13 aña
⭐ Nathan Dundas, Olympia Track & Field Club – Deportista Masculino 10–13 aña
⭐ Sarah Maduro, Olympia Track & Field Club – Deportista Femenino 14–17 aña
⭐ Wyndel Beyde, Team Pegasus– Deportista Masculino 14–17 aña
⭐ Eliyah Tjie-A-Loi, Olympia Track & Field Club– Nobato Masculino di Aña
⭐ Christiaan Jansen, Team Pegasus – Deportista Masculino di Aña
⭐ Vercellio Statie, Turtle &-21 Athletic Aruba – Coach of the Year
⭐ Merle-Miranda Nedd, – Sport Legend 🏆

🍀 Good luck to all our nominees tonight! Enjoy this special moment, you already make Aruba Athletics proud! 🇦🇼❤️🏆

🇦🇼⭐

05/09/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🔥 WHAT AN AMAZING BACK TO SCHOOL SPRINT GALA! 🔥🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

What an incredible evening of athletics! 🇦🇼✨ Our Back to School Sprint Gala was filled with great races, amazing results, several new Personal Records (PRs), fantastic energy, and an amazing crowd in the stands! 🏟️👏🔥

🏆 Congratulations to ALL our athletes who stepped onto the track and gave their best, and a special congratulations to all our winners! Every race showed the talent, determination, and passion of our athletes. 💪🏽❤️

A successful event is never possible without the people working behind the scenes. 🙌🏼

💙 A very special THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers for your hard work and dedication throughout the event.

⏱️ Thank you to our Timing Crew for once again doing an excellent job and keeping everything running smoothly.

🤝 Thank you to all our AAF member teams who participated and supported this event. Together, we continue building and growing athletics in Aruba! 🇦🇼

🥪💚 A huge thank you to our SUPER SPONSOR Subway Aruba for continuously believing in the Aruba Athletic Federation, our vision, and most importantly, our athletes! Your support means so much to us. 🙏🏼

📻 A special thank you to C3-Critical Communication Aruba for once again providing us with communication radios. They were a tremendous help in keeping our team connected and ensuring smooth communication throughout the stadium. 🙌🏼

📊 All official results are available on atletiek.nu

And we are not stopping here… 👀🔥

📅 See you at our next event!
Get ready for the Alpha Championship Meet coming this October! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏆

Stay tuned… more athletics action is coming! 🇦🇼🔥

Visit: www.aaf.aw for more pics and info.

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