Sisters Islands Basketball Tournament 2026 (SIBT)

Event Overview: The Sisters Islands Basketball Tournament 2026 (SIBT) is an international U18 men's basketball tournament organized in Saint-Martin.

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This event aims to promote competitive basketball among young people, while also showcasing emerging talents from the Caribbean and international regions.

As part of a youth sports development and regional cooperation initiative, the SIBT serves as a catalyst for highlighting athletic achievements and strengthening exchanges between partner territories.

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📍 General Information

Competition Venue: Jean-Louis Vanterpool Stadium Sports Hall – Marigot, Saint-Martin

Competition Dates: May 15 & 16, 2026

Delegation Welcome: May 14 to 17, 2026

Public Admission: 2 €

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🌍 Participating Teams

The tournament brings together 8 U18 men's delegations from partner territories in the Caribbean and the United States:

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🏀 Competition Format

8 participating delegations

Divided into 2 pools

Pool play

Final rounds: semi-finals and final

Sporting Framework: FIBA Regulations applied by default

Matches played in 2 x 15 minutes

Organized with pool play followed by final rounds

Semi-finals and final

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🎯 Event Objectives The SIBT is part of an initiative to:

develop youth basketball

structure regional sports exchanges

promote the educational values of sport

foster cooperation between Caribbean territories

highlight emerging sports talents

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🤝 Participation Conditions Participation Fee:

400 € per delegation

Payment Deadline: May 12, 2026

Delegation welcome during the official event period

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🏛️ Institutional Support The SIBT is supported by:

the Center of Excellence and Education through Sport (CEES)

the Collectivity of Saint-Martin

the Territorial Fund for Social Works (CTOS)

This shared commitment aims to strengthen Saint-Martin's position as a driving force for youth basketball in the Caribbean.

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📢 Identity and Values The SIBT is built on fundamental values: passion, commitment, fair play, and Caribbean sports cooperation.

Beyond the competition, the event is part of an initiative to develop youth, promote sport, and strengthen ties between Caribbean communities. It serves as a catalyst for social cohesion and for showcasing the region's athletic talents.

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📲 Practical Information Marigot, Saint-Martin May 15 & 16, 2026 Public Admission: 2 €

🏀 Organization The CTBIN – Territorial Basketball Committee of the Northern Islands (977 / 978 Saint-Barthélemy – Saint-Martin) is the official organizer of the event.

The SIBT is also institutionally supported by CEES, the Collectivity of Saint-Martin, and the Territorial Fund for Social Works, reflecting a shared commitment to structure and promote the development of youth basketball in the territory and throughout the Caribbean.

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