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A Tribute to Dedication and Excellence
In celebration of their incredible achievements at CARIFTA Aquatics Championships 2025, our athletes were invited to a special gathering with Minister of Sports, Gerlien Croes. The Minister expressed heartfelt encouragement, pride, and congratulations, acknowledging the hard work and determination our swimmers showed on the regional stage. Each athlete received a special keepsake, a token of…
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CARIFTA 2025: A Journey of Pride, Performance, and National Unity
After months of training, dedication, and determination, Team Aruba returned home from the XXXVIII CARIFTA Aquatics Championships 2025 with more than just medals—they came back with memories, milestones, and national pride. Held from April 20–24 in Trinidad & Tobago, CARIFTA is the premier youth aquatics competition in the Caribbean, With over 300 pool and 60…
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A Grand Finale in Motion – Artistic Swimming Showcase
A Night of Elegance, Talent, and National Pride. As the World Aquatics delegation prepared to close their visit to Aruba, they were treated to a special event that captured the artistic soul of our aquatic community: the weekly Artistic Swimming demonstration at Divi All Inclusive. But this wasn’t just any performance—this evening featured world-class guests,…
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Conversations, Community & Celebration at Zeerovers
Where Progress Meets People. While high-level meetings and technical sessions are critical, it’s often the casual, heartfelt moments that leave the strongest impact. On Wednesday evening, the Aruba Aquatics Federation hosted a casual get-together at Zeerovers, bringing together the delegation, local stakeholders, and members of our aquatic community for an evening of connection and appreciation.…
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A Historic Welcome – World Aquatics President Visits Aruba
Strengthening Global Bonds for Local Aquatic Growth. The week of April 14, 2025 marked a transformative chapter in the development of aquatic sports in Aruba. In a proud and historic moment, the island welcomed Mr. Husain Al-Musallam, President of World Aquatics, along with a delegation of international leaders in aquatics. This visit wasn’t just ceremonial—it…
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Growing Through Coaching – Learning with James Gibson
Empowering Aruba’s Coaches and Athletes for Long-Term Success. Behind every great swimmer is a great coach—and in Aruba, the drive to elevate coaching has never been stronger. During the visit of the World Aquatics delegation, world-renowned swim coach and advisor James Gibson led a series of three powerful coaching sessions that brought new insights, motivation,…
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Team Aruba Shines at the 2025 Fedona x Dominican Republic International Swim Open
From April 11 to April 14, four of Aruba’s top swimmers traveled to Santo Domingo to compete in the prestigious Campeonato Nacional Fedona x Dominican Republic International Swim Open 2025—and what a weekend it was! Athletes Braynsly Dirksz, Ocean Van Loon, Britta Schwengle, and Gavin Kock, accompanied by Coach Ismael Santiesteban, proudly represented Aruba as…
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The Road to CARIFTA: Spotlight on Our Athletes
As part of our Road to CARIFTA journey, we wanted to shine a light on the incredible athletes who earned their place to represent Aruba at this prestigious regional competition. Before they headed off to compete, we brought all 32 athletes and their 3 coaches together for a special moment: a celebratory photoshoot to capture…
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“Make Waves – Together”: CARIFTA 2025
Motivational Session with Nadine Willems-Antersijn As part of our ongoing Road to CARIFTA journey, the Aruba Aquatics Federation proudly hosted a motivational session for the 30 talented athletes representing Aruba at this year’s CARIFTA Games in Trinidad & Tobago. These CARIFTA Sessions included a motivational course for our qualifiers. The session, led by Nadine Willems-Antersijn…