PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Aquatic Federation (SMAF) is expanding its efforts to strengthen swimming, coaching, and water safety with a series of upcoming training activities scheduled for October. These events are also being held in collaboration with the St. Maarten Sports Federation (SMSF) and World Aquatics.
Two‑Day Swim Camp: October 5–6
SMAF will host a Swim Camp open to all Club Swimmers at the Carib Swimming Pool in Cole Bay. This will be held on Monday, October 5, and Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and it is led by accomplished swim coach Dexter Browne.
The swim camp schedule is as follows:
Ages 6–10: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Ages 11 and over: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Coach Dexter Browne brings extensive experience in competitive swimming and elite athlete development. He has coached Trinidad & Tobago elite athletes and Olympians Dylan Carter and Liam Carrington. His leadership has produced national and regional record‑holders and earned him Head Coach appointments at major international competitions including GOODWILL, CARIFTA, C.C.C.A.N., CAC Games, Commonwealth Games, World Senior Championships, and World Junior Championships. Coach Browne is also a member of the World Aquatics Coaching Committee.
Assistant Swim Coach Training: October 7–9
SMAF will also offer a three‑day Assistant Swim Coach Training from October 7–9, 2026, facilitated by Coach Browne. Pre‑registration is required, and participation is limited to 10 individuals. Eligible participants must be young adults or adults actively involved with a swim club or committed to supporting the club activities. If interested, contact SMAF at Tel: (721) 5501429 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details.
Water Safety Session: October 10
On October 10, Ms. Cayley Mackay will conduct a Water Safety Session at the Carib Swim Pool from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., focusing on essential safety practices for swimmers and families. Pre‑registration is also required, and participation is limited to 10 individuals. Interested people willing to contribute to aquatics activities should contact SMAF at Tel: (721) 5501429 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.