Brother and Sister Muller return from US Open

The 2011 U.S. Taekwondo Open was organized on 17-21 February in Austin, Texas. NAOC send our two athletes Lianne and Audy Muller first to a trainingscamp in Mexico, and then to participate in the US Open. The aim of this participation was to prepare on a high level, towards the qualifying competition...

February 24th, 2011 | Events, featured, International, Taekwondo | Read More

Youth Olympics: Bronze medal for Just v. Aanholt

Just van Aanholt, born on Curacao, was the last athlete competing at the Youth Olympics in Singapore. Before the last sailing race (Byte CII class), he was ranked 4th. With faith and motivation Just miraculously succeeded in winning the last race, and then won the Bronze Medal for the Netherlands Antilles. Virgin...

August 25th, 2010 | Events, featured, International, Sailing, Sports, Youth Games | Read More

Rodion Davelaar wins SILVER

The Netherlands Antilles won their first medal in the CAC Games. Rodion Davelaar won the silver medal in the finals of the 50 meters breast stroke. He broke the Antillean record (29.04) with his new time of 28.82 seconds.

July 20th, 2010 | CAC Games, Events, Games, International, Sports, swimming | Read More

Ready for Youth Olympics

NAOC will participate with three sports disciplines in the first Youth Olympics (Singapore). These sports are Athletics, Sailing & Swimming. The two swimmers who already qualified for the Youth Olympics are Perry Lindo and Karlene Theodora. They travelled to the Netherlands on Saturday 17th of...

July 18th, 2010 | Events, International, Sports, swimming, Youth Games | Read More

NAOC Trainer conducts volleyball camp

For the past few months, Mr. Bridgewater has been visiting the island under the auspices of the NAOC to provide technical support in the development of volleyball. In this regard, he has been assisting the UVC with the development of the younger athletes. “Based on the feedback from the athletes,...

July 5th, 2010 | Events, National, volleyball | Read More

First Golden Medal in ODESUR Games

Anne-Marie Pietsersz won the first Golden Medal for the Netherlands Antilles in the Trap shooting Competition. This took place earlier this week in Medellin (Colombia) during the South American Games (“ODESUR Games”). There are totally 15 countries participating in this Olympic event.

March 24th, 2010 | Events, International, ODESUR Games, Shooting | Read More

Worldchampion Burgos will defend his title

Antillean Athlete Alfred Burgos (Curacao) will participate in the World Indoor Championships for Masters. This event will be held in Kampsloop (Canada) during the period 1-6 March 2010. NAOC supported Burgos by covering the costs of his airticket. Burgos participated the last years in the different Masters...

February 23rd, 2010 | Athletics, Events, International, Sports | Read More

Van Aanholt wins Laser 2009 Orange Bowl Youth Regatta

After four days of sailing 12 races, everyone was a winner at the 2009 Orange Bowl hosted by Coral Reef Yacht Club. The weather had cooperated with lots of sunshine and wind. Co-Chairs Wendy Kamilar and Pat Ficaro set out the many awards and Registrar Carol Ewing filled the huge silver Trophy Bowl with...

January 4th, 2010 | Events, International, Sailing | Read More