The center of excellence and education through sport

During this first quarter of 2026, the Center for Excellence and Education through Sport (CEES) resolutely pursued its mission: to support young people from Saint-Martin through a path of excellence combining academic success, sports performance and citizen engagement. Between inspiring educational actions, events in favor of women's sport and detection campaigns throughout the country, the last few months have illustrated the dynamic carried out by CEES and its partners. A look back at the highlights of a quarter rich in initiatives aimed at the development and success of our young talents.

With a triple project, academic, socio-educational and sporting, the Center of Excellence and Education through Sport (CEES) offers young athletes from Saint-Martin the opportunity to aim even higher. Inaugurated at the start of the 2024-2025 school year, the Territorial Sports Center (CST) dedicated to sailing welcomes seven student athletes, aged 11 to 17. All are licensed from the Saint-Martin Voile pour Tous (SMVT) club, based in Friar's Bay. The two entities are working fully together for the future of these very promising young people, on their OptiRace, Laser or Formula 18.

The Center for Excellence and Education through Sport (CEES) has officially launched its detection campaign for the 2026-2027 season. This initiative aims to identify young talents and integrate them into its Territorial Sports Centers, real stepping stones towards a structured sports and educational career.

On February 9th, 15 student-athletes from the Centre d'Excellence et d'Éducation par le Sport (CEES) in Saint-Martin had the chance to meet Jacob Brown, a former NFL (National Football League) player turned motivational speaker, who shared with them key tools for personal development to help them thrive in their disciplines.

The 1st edition of the "Women's Day Challenge" on the territory will take place at the Sports Hall. On the programme: women's sport, particularly Futsal, along with a wellness village dedicated to women, in partnership with CEES, CTOS SBSM and the CCISM.

Three students from the Territorial Sports Centre (CST) for sailing in Saint-Martin flew last Thursday to Fort-de-France for the International Nautical Week of Schœlcher in Martinique. This high-level light-sailing competition, bringing together 150 sailors from the Caribbean and Europe, began on Saturday and ends tomorrow, with results announced at 6pm.