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American Samoa Government - PR001-01262026
Posted: January 26, 2025
Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. Throws First Ball to Open
17th Season of American Youth Football Samoa
TAFUNA, American Samoa - Despite rainy weather, the spirits of proud parents, dedicated organizers, and enthusiastic student-athletes remained high as American Youth Football Samoa (AYFS) officially kicked off its 17th season on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
The opening ceremony was highlighted by the presence of Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr., who attended alongside cabinet members, House Representative Trude Ledoux-Sunia, and other government officials, demonstrating strong government support for youth development and sports initiatives in the Territory. The program began with an invocation led by Reverend Iasepi Ulu.
In his special remarks, Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala encouraged the young athletes to remain grounded in strong values, reminding them of the Fifth Commandment, honor thy father and thy mother, as a guiding principle that can help shape their character and decisions throughout life. He shared that both the Governor and the Administration fully support youth-based initiatives, recognizing sports as a powerful tool for building discipline, teamwork, and leadership.
The Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes to all AYFS participants for a safe, successful, and rewarding season.
AYFS President Victor Avalos also delivered remarks on behalf of the organizing committee, expressing appreciation to the parents, coaches, sponsors, volunteers, and community members whose continued support makes AYFS possible. His message to the youth was simple and sincere, “do well in school, stay away from drugs, and love and respect our island home”.
House Representative Trude Ledoux-Sunia was given the honor of cutting a commemorative cake in celebration of the league’s 17th season.
The ceremony concluded with Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. throwing the first ball, officially signaling the start of the 17th season of American Youth Football Samoa.
Good luck to all the teams, and best wishes for a successful season ahead.
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Sa togiiina e le Afioga le Kovana Lutena le polo e Tatala Aloa’ia ai le Vaitau Lona 17 o le fa’aagatama a le AYFS
TAFUNA, Amerika Samoa – E ui le timuga ma le fa’aletonu o le tau, na matauina le agaga mitamita o matua i le sapasapaia o fanau a’oga o lo’o ta’aalo i le ta’aloga lakapi fa’a-Amerika. Na vaaia le fiafia o le fanau a le AYFS Amerika Samoa (Youth Football Samoa) i le amata aloa’ia ai o le vaitau lona 17 tausaga i le Aso To’ona’i, Ianuari 24, 2026.
Na auai atu le Afioga le Kovana Lutena, Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr, fa’atasi ai ma nisi o sui o le Kapeneta, sui o le Maota o Sui ia Trude Ledoux Sunia ma nisi o Ofisa o le Mālō i lenei sauniga tāua. O le fa’aalia o le lagolago malosi a le Mālō mo tupulaga ma atina’e mo ta’aloga i le Teritori, na amataina i le tatalo sa ta’ita’ia e le Fa’afeagaiga ia Iasepi Ulu, o lana fe’au fa’aleagaga (a’avae le Fa’amoemoe i le Fa’atuatua ma Mafaufauga).
Saunoa le Afioga le Kovana Lutena ia Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr, e fa’amanatu i fanau ia tausisi le Poloa’iga lona 5, “Ia āva i lou tamā ma lou tinā, o le fa’avae lea e manuia ma ta’ita’iina ai o lo outou olaga. Ia ta’alo malosi ma ia pulea lelei le amio.” Sa ia fa’ailoa fo’i le lagolago a le Mālō mo le fa’amoemoe o fanau. Na momoli atu ai fo’i ma lona agaga fa’amanuia ma alofa’aga mo sui uma o le AYFS ma ia manuia le vaitau o ta’aloga.
O le Afioga le Peresitene o le AYFS, le Susuga ia Victor Avalos na fai ma sui o le komiti fa’afoe, e fa’aalia lona agaga fa’afetai ona le lagolagoina e matua fa’apea i latou o lo’o fa’atupeina ma ofoina atu lo latou fesoasoani galulue fua. O lana tu’ualalo mo le Tupulaga ia fai lelei le a’oga, ‘alo ‘ese mai fuala’au fa’asaina ma ia alolofa ma fa’aaloalo i o latou aiga.
O le sui mai le Maota o Sui, Trude Ledoux Sunia sa ia tipiina le keke e fa’amanatu ai le Vaitau lona 17 o lenei liki lakapi fa’a-Amerika.
O le fa’ai’uga o le sauniga na tu’uina atu le fa’aaloalo i le Afioga le Kovana Lutena, na te togiina le ulua’i polo e tatala aloa’ia ai le ta’amilosaga lona 17 o le American Youth Football Samoa, atoa ai ma fa’amanuiaga ua toina atu mo fanau ma ia manuia tele le fa’aagatama ma ia fai mālū o outou faiva i le lumana’i.
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