Over 75 participants, presenters, and sponsors from 11 different countries in the NACAC region and one from Sweden gathered in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic for a very successful 15th Annual NACACTFCA Congress. This year's theme was Endurance and Joe Vigil (USA) was the keynote presenter. Vigil coached the two American marathon medalists at the 2005 Athens World Championships. Dan Pfaff (USA) addressed specific endurance for multiple rounds and the finish in the short sprints and hurdles, Mike Holloway (USA) spoke on endurance for the 400m and 400 hurdles, Don Babbitt (USA) presented training for specific endurance in the throws, and Dr. Al Morris presented research on basic nutrition for training and high performance nutrition for long distance runners. View presentation summaries here!

Dignitaries included the local organizing committee and national representatives from Dominican Republic, NACAC President Dr. Amadeo Francis (PUR), and Neville McCook (JAM), IAAF Council member. In addition to the program, elections were held and a new board was selected. Founder Victor Lopez was re-elected again as President of the NACACTFCA. Board members are:

NACACTFCA Board of Directors
Victor Lopez (PUR) - President
Irma Corral (MEX) - Vice President
Wendell Prince (AHO) - Vice President
Richie Mercado (USA) - Secretary
Glenn Albertina (AHO) - At Large Caribbean
Winston Ashby (ARU) At Large Caribbean
Les Gramantik (CAN) - At Large Canada
Jamil Justiniano (PUR) - At Large Caribbean
Clive Walters (JAM) - At Large Caribbean

New members include Glenn Albertina (AHO), Winston Ashby (ARU), Les Gramantik (CAN), Jamil Justiniano (PUR), and Clive Walters (JAM) - all At Large representatives. The Board represents members from the four regions with the NACAC - Canada, United States, Central America, and Caribbean. The tentative location for the 2006 Congress is Turks and Caicos, pending the report on contracts by the local organizing committee. Jens Liden of sponsor Nordic Sport AB was in attendance and Nordic Sport will continue as a sponsor through 2006. Congress Participants are listed below.