COLE BAY--Caribbean International Academy (CIA) captured first place in the Caribbean Gems Interscholastic Elementary school Swim Meet. CIA swimmers also raced to first place in the High School division.
The excitement filled the air as the fans and supporters came out to support the swimmers who represented their schools for the annual Caribbean Gems Interscholastic Elementary and High school Swim Meets. This event was held on Sunday and was organized by Caribbean Gems, SMAF (St. Maarten Aquatic Federation), and CST (Carib Swim Team).
The spectators displayed school spirit and comradery during each of the swim meets. The Caribbean Gems Elementary swim meet began in the morning hours and 6 schools participated in this meet. The overall placement was as follows: Caribbean International Academy (CIA) received the 1st place trophy, Learning Unlimited received the 2nd place trophy, St. Dominic Primary received the 3rdplace trophy. In addition, Methodist Agogic Center (MAC) placed 4th, Sr. Regina Primary placed 5th and Sr. Borgia Elementary School placed 6th in the swim meet. The school who received the trophy for showing the most school spirit during the swim meet was the Sr. Regina School.
The Caribbean Gems Interscholastic high school swim meet was held in the afternoon and 6 schools also took part in this meet. The overall placement was as follows: Caribbean International Academy (CIA) received the 1st place trophy, Milton Peters College received the 2nd place trophy, St. Maarten Academy (SMA) received the 3rd place trophy. In addition, Sundial School placed 4th, and St. Maarten Vocational Training school (SMVTS) placed 5th. The school who received the trophy for showing the most school spirit during the swim meet was St. Dominic High school.
The meet was made possible by Caribbean Gems for their unwavering support over the years, by providing sponsorship for the medals, trophies, certificates, and the sponsorship for the use of the pool. CST provided technical support needed to run the swim meets. The National Sports Institute (NSI) sponsored the first aid training. Cayley Mackay was the first aid respondent from Oxygen Matters.
Dwight Vermeer provided a live stream of both swim meets. The stream can be found on our St. Maarten Aquatic Federation Facebook page.
