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THE NATIONAL SPORTS INSTITUTE OF SINT MAARTEN (NSI)

The National Sports body responsible for sports programs, such as; grassroots development programs, afterschool sports programs, elderly sports programs, sports programs for the physically impaired, and recreational sports in general. The NSI is also responsible for managing and maintaining the government-owned sports facilities.

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October11October 11, 2023

Celebrating St. Maarten’s Beauty and Opportunity: The Mural at LB Scott Sports Auditorium

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Step into the world of vibrant colors and inspiration on the outer wall of the LB Scott Sports Auditorium in...

15.08.2023August 15, 2023

Unleash the Thrills: Recap of the NSI Bocce Game Exhibition Match – August 12, 2023

🏟️ Get ready to relive the excitement of the National Sports Institute’s recent Bocce Game exhibition match, held on August 12th, 2023! The atmosphere was electric as the Police Team clashed with the Teachers’ Team in a heart-pounding battle that ended with a close score of 16-15 in favor of the Police. The intensity didn’t...

25.07.2023October 11, 2023

Importance of Warming Up before Sport – Sports Injury Prevention

What is a warm-up? A warm-up is a session before physical activity; usually, a warm-up will consist of light cardiovascular exercises combined with stretches. What happens in a warm-up? \Most warm-up sessions will include a combination of cardiovascular exercises, stretching, and strength drills. The cardiovascular exercises are designed to increase circulation, increase body temperature and...

19.07.2023August 1, 2023

Team St. Maarten competes in NACAC Under 13 Meet

SANTO DOMINGO—Team St. Marten competed in the NACAC (North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association) Under 13 and Under 15 Age Group Meet held in the Dominican Republic July 15 and 16. “St. Maarten took part in the U13 Pentatlon category and placed 6th and 10th overall out of 32 boys while the girls...

12.06.2023July 25, 2023

NSI Primary School Basketball Tournament – Results

Basketball SCHOOL June 5 Win Lose Basketball SCHOOL June 6 Win Lose Group 6 Group 8 MLK 2 0 Ruby Labega 4 1 Sr. Magda 2 Oranje School 4 2 St. Dominic 2 2 Group 7 Sr. Magda 2 2 Leonard Conner 3 0 Leonard Conner 1 2 Marie GW 1 2 MGDW 0 2...

11.06.2023June 11, 2023

NSI Primary School Basketball Tournament Day 1

Pixel peep at our youngsters from Various primary schools on the island as they play an exciting basketball tournament. The tournament was played on Monday, June 5th, and Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium.

25.05.2023May 25, 2023

Selvio “Ell” Blijden Wake and Funeral Announcement

ANNOUNCEMENT The wake for our beloved Selvio “Ell” Blijden will be on Friday, May 26th, 2023, at the Belvedere Football Field from 7 pm to 10:30 pm. He will be cremated on Friday and that will be a private event with his family. Funeral Service will be on Monday, May 29th, 2023, at 1:00 pm...

24.05.2023May 25, 2023

Passing of Selvio “El” Blijden

NSI is in mourning. It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Selvio “El” Blijden, who passed away on 22 May 2023.Selvio “El” Blijden had been a valued member of our team since June 2014 with FUSF “Foundation Upkeep Sports Facilities”, to date the National Sports Institute. He will be...

16.05.2023May 25, 2023

𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐘 𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊 BASKETBALL GAME

A fantastic game held last night May 15 at the L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium with the hottest basketball stars on St. Maarten. Highlights of the game can be seen below.

05.05.2023June 12, 2023

The Annual Johan Cruyff Birthday Tournament

Belvedere Football Club Association hosted the annual Johan Cruyff Birthday Tournament on April 29, 2023. The Opening ceremony will begin at 9:00 AM and games begin right after 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Below you will find photos of the event. We hope you enjoy looking at them.

03.04.2023April 3, 2023

Primary School Basketball Tournament Volunteer Referees Needed

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Are you passionate about basketball and want to share your love for the sport with the next generation? Look no further! NSI invites you to volunteer as a referee for our upcoming primary school basketball tournament. Don’t worry if you have no...

02.04.2023May 5, 2023

Melford Hazel Sport Center — CLOSED

We (NSI) have been experiencing some issues at the Melford Hazel Sport Center for some time now, whereby a set of unruly/anti-social youngsters from the neighborhood, causes havoc and threaten our coordinator on duty. On numerous occasions, the police had to intervene at this facility. It came to a boiling point on Monday (27-3-2023) evening after the High School Volleyball...

16.03.2023March 16, 2023

Yet another issue with Vandalism at JCJL Ballpark

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Our FACILITIES

Raoul Illidge sports complex

Our main facility is considered the flagship of the organization. This sports facility is named after the late Mr. Raoul Illidge, who was a local philanthropist

LIONEL BERNARD SCOTT SPORTS AUDITORIUM

The main indoor sports facility. This facility was named after Mr. Lionel Bernard Scott. The history of what’s today the Lionel Bernard Scott Sports Auditorium started in 1971 with the building of an outdoor basketball court by Island Gem Enterprises.

MELFORD HAZEL SPORT CENTER

Our main facility is considered the flagship of the organization. This sports facility is named after the late Mr. Raoul Illidge, who was a local philanthropist

JOHN COOPER JOSE LAKE SR. BALLPARK

A baseball & softball ballpark in Philipsburg, in Sint Maarten the Dutch autonomous territory in the Caribbean. It consists of two pitches. It is currently used mainly for baseball and softball matches.

BELVEDERE SPORT PARK

The Belvedere Sports Park is a government-owned space that is being developed for multiple sports. The park houses the following sports possibilities.

“To uncover your true potential you must first find your own limits and then you have to have the courage to blow past them.” – Picabo Street

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The National Sports Institute is a government-subsidized NGO. However, the received subsidy is limited to the government’s own sport budget. The NSI cannot rely only on the subsidy but need to seek additional funding to realize the necessities for sport development in Sint Maarten.