From The Tournament Hosts

Welcome Letters

Tracie Snow, FSDB President

Welcome from FSDB President Tracie C. Snow

Greetings to all Clerc Classic XXIV basketball tournament and cheerleading competition athletes, coaches, families and school communities from California – Riverside, California – Fremont, Maryland, Model Secondary School for the Deaf, Indiana, Texas, New Mexico and of course, FLORIDA!

I would like to extend a warm welcome to the beautiful Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind campus and the historic city of St. Augustine. It is our hope that you will enjoy your stay with us and create lasting memories while you are here.

FSDB is proud to be a part of the Clerc Classic tradition and thrilled to host the Clerc Classic Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament and Cheerleading Competition happening January 15th–17th. This is an exciting milestone as it marks the first time FSDB has hosted this prestigious tournament! Our planning team has worked diligently to ensure this will be an amazing experience for our athletes, coaches, and families. I am so proud of the work they have done.

If you are not able to be with us in person, we hope you stay engaged by watching games and competitions via livestream, seeing posts on social media, and checking updates on the website.

The students and staff members of FSDB wish the best to each participating team during the tournament. We look forward to a competition that reflects the highest levels of sportsmanship and skill!

Sincerely,

Tracie C. Snow
FSDB President

Nicole Jones, FSDB Athletic Director

Welcome from FSDB Athletic Director Nicole Jones

Welcome to Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. This is the first time in our schools history to host the National Clerc Classic tournament. We are happy to welcome you to our home. This year our motto for Clerc Classic XXIV was decided among the senior class of 2026. “One team, one heart.” We all have a common ground, being in the Deaf community with a sense of pride and to bring families together to support the student athletes success. May you make new friends, reconnect with old friends, support each other on and off the floor and cheer on all the teams for the love of the game. Best of luck to all the teams, we look forward to a successful event making Clerc Classic XXIV a memorable one. Don’t forget your sunglasses! 

Nicole Jones 
Athletic Director