Fourteen complete Assistant Swim Coach Course

Fourteen participants completed the St. Maarten Aquatic Federation’s Assistant Swim Coach Course, the federation said. The course was held from Wednesday 7 October to Friday 9 October 2026 under Coach Dexter Browne of Trinidad and Tobago, a member of the World Aquatics Coaching Committee.

SMAF said the participants received training intended to support swimming instruction and coaching at club level. The graduates were Adaya Bourne, Arrifin Tadimoeljo, Audrey Wilson, Cassandra Janssen, Ellie Tomlinson, Gean Taroenoredjo, J'aishaa Jeffers, Jhonella Fitzpatrick, Judy Fitzpatrick, Maik Croes, Mariette Schrijvers, Natasha Wright, Rashad Peterson and Rita Gumbs.

At the certificate presentation ceremony, SMAF President Dwight Vermeer congratulated the participants. Sports Department Director Jonelle Richardson also congratulated them. Browne received a Special Certificate of Appreciation, presented on behalf of St. Maarten Sports Federation President Naomi Korstanje, Vermeer and Richardson, SMAF said.