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The National Sports Institute (NSI) is a NON-PROFIT foundation that was established in 2012. After the appointment of a new board in 2013, amendments to the constitution were made and formalized in April 2014. The purpose of the NSI is:

  1. To further the development of sports and recreation in Sint Maarten in general in the broadest sense of the word.
  2. To stimulate and make accessible sports and recreation to the entire population of Sint Maarten.
  3. To manage and maintain identified sports facilities in Sint Maarten.
  4. To organize, coordinate and support sports events in the broadest sense of the word.
  5. To do all is necessary to attain its purpose or related in addition to that in the broadest sense of the word.

The means to achieve the purpose:

  1. The advancement of the accessibility of sports and recreation.
  2. The stimulation of initiatives in the field of sports and recreation.
  3. The professionalization of the organization and the execution of sports and recreational activities.
  4. The support of professional training and professional development of all those involved in the field of sports and recreation.
  5. The assistance in organizing, and coordinating sports and recreational activities.
  6. The management and maintenance of sports facilities, and the provision of sports materials.
  7. The collection, documentation and preservation of information in the field of sports and recreation.
  8. The evaluation, research, and monitoring of sports and recreational programs and activities.

There is a board that is entrusted with the management of the foundation and the administration and disposal of its capital, all within the boundaries of the purpose of the foundation. The board is under the supervision of the supervisory council.

The supervisory council is entrusted with the supervision over the policy and management of the foundation’s board, and the foundation’s general course of affairs. The supervisory council shall assist the board with advice.

VISION

The vision of NSI is Access to responsible participation in recreation and sports for everybody on St. Maarten.

MISSION

The mission statement of NSI is: To motivate, support, educate and facilitate individuals, groups of individuals (sports organizations) and the community at large to enjoy recreational sports activities or to compete with other individuals or groups of individuals in sports both locally, regionally and internationally

MEET THE TEAM BEHIND

THE NATIONAL SPORTS INSTITUTE OF ST. MAARTEN

Our team prides itself in our expertise as well as in the institute’s culture. No matter the field the team or the game that is on at the time we pride ourselves on our passion for excellence.

JACQUELINE RICHARDSON - General Manager

SIEGFRIED HODGE - FACILITY MANAGER

DARYL DUPORTE - Head Maintenance

JACKIE BROWN - SPORT & RECREATION COORDINATOR

DEBRA WARNER - COORDINATOR LBSA

REYNALDO EUSON - COORDINATOR JCJL

ALBERTO JOSE HELLIGER - COORDINATOR LBSA

FELIX GARCIA - MAINTENANCE

EMANUEL LOBLACK - MAINTENANCE OFFICER

INEZ GARCIA - CLEANING

VERNON RICHARDS - SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER

VERNON RICHARDS - SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Mr. Thomas
Mr. Russel Austin Gordon
Mr. Vernon Richards