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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…
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Grace, Strength & Teamwork on Display at the Himno y Bandera Artistic Swimming Competition
In The weekend of March 16, the pool came alive with elegance, determination, and team spirit during the Himno y Bandera Artistic Swimming Competition—a celebration of athleticism and artistry right here in Aruba! Our talented swimmers took center stage, captivating the audience with stunning routines and impressive technical skills in figures, solos, duets, and team…
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A New Chapter: Steering the Future of the Aruba Aquatics Federation
The Aruba Aquatics Federation is ushering in a new era focused on transparency, good governance, and inclusivity. The Aruba Aquatics Federation new Strategic Vision aims to achieve these goals. With fresh leadership active as of January 2025, the federation is already making strides to elevate aquatic sports across the island. Transition and Strategic Vision The…