Philipsburg –Commissioner of Sports Frans Richardson welcomed and participated with a delegation from the IFBB( International Federation of Body Builders) on Thursday afternoon where a press conference was held on the occasion of an International Judging Seminar to held on St. Maarten from Friday June 19th until Sunday June 21st 2009.
Christine Williams a native of the island, presently in function as Executive Assistant of IFBB Caribbean stated, “It’s a pleasure to be home in St.Maarten… I am thankful to the president of IFBB Dr. Rafael Santonja for allowing us to have this seminar hosted on the island of St. Maarten.” She went on to introduce Javier Pollock IFBB Vice President and Pawel Filleborn Chairman of the Judges Committee.
“This will be an international activity, not only in terms of the participants but also the lecturers themselves,” said Javier Pollock IFBB Vice President. Some 15 Countries will be attending the seminar here on St. Maarten, and this will help to secure St. Maarten’s position as a top tourist destination in the world.
Commissioner of Sports & Tourism Frans Richardson welcomed the delegation by stating, “… this event is something that we are looking forward to and hoping to have many more events like this happen here,… we hope you enjoy your stay and have a wonderful time.” The Commissioner encouraged the delegation to explore the many activities and attractions available to them while here on the island.
Attending the press conference also were President of St. Maarten Body Building Association Martin Wilson and representative Sector Economy and Tourism Louis Halley and Franklyn Cuffy.
