The Barbados Olympic Association Inc., in collaboration with the Coaching Association of Canada will host a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 1 Clinic from Friday, October 4, 2024, to Monday, October 7, 2024. The programme, which will be presented by Mr. Wayne Parro, aims to establish a standardised multilevel coaching certification structure and pathway … Continue reading Level 1 National Coaching Certification Program to be Held Next Month
Sports Administrators Course 2024
The National Olympic Academy of Barbados (NOA) will be hosting a Sports Administrators Course from October 8 to November 2, 2024. The Sports Administrators Course is an introductory programme intended to assist National Federations (NFs) in building their capacity and enhancing efficiency in managing their organizations. It aims to prepare sports administrators to tackle the … Continue reading Sports Administrators Course 2024
Upcoming MEMOS XXVII Applications Open
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is pleased to announce the call for applications for the upcoming Executive Masters in Sport Organisations Management (MEMOS XXVII). The BOA will select and recommend one successful applicant for an Olympic Solidarity Scholarship to pursue the programme, which runs from August 2024 to September 2025. MEMOS offers an intense and … Continue reading Upcoming MEMOS XXVII Applications Open
Local Coaches to Benefit from Upcoming CCOL Seminar
The National Olympic Academy (NOA) of Barbados will hold another Coaches Community of Learning (CCOL) seminar on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Coach Jamal Grosvenor will deliver the second instalment of CCOL, which is a platform for coaches to share and learn from each other. The upcoming seminar, themed 'Periodization Made Simple', will be held at … Continue reading Local Coaches to Benefit from Upcoming CCOL Seminar
Upcoming International Coaching Course (ICC) – Call for Applications
Local coaches seeking to hone their skills are being encouraged to apply for the upcoming International Coaching Course (ICC) scheduled for Budapest, Hungary, from April 1 to May 31, 2024. The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) will recommend one successful applicant for an Olympic Solidarity (OS) Scholarship to pursue the non-degree course, which is organised … Continue reading Upcoming International Coaching Course (ICC) – Call for Applications
ITA Webinar: A Coaches Role in Clean Sport
Coaches, and other Athlete Support Personnel, who have a close and trusted relationship with an athlete have a significant and influential role in clean sport. Athletes rely on their entourage as a vital source of information and as a mentor. This requires an understanding of anti-doping rules and how they can positively influence an athlete’s … Continue reading ITA Webinar: A Coaches Role in Clean Sport
Coaches Encouraged to Apply for OS Scholarship
Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP), and the Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is inviting National Federations (NFs) to recommend coaches for an Olympic Solidarity (OS) Scholarship to pursue this course of study. The ICECP is a highly advanced coaching education course that is jointly offered by the … Continue reading Coaches Encouraged to Apply for OS Scholarship
Coach Belgrave Awarded Scholarship to PAISAC
Local coach Althea Belgrave has been awarded a scholarship from Olympic Solidarity to participate in the International Support Program for African and Caribbean Sport (PAISAC) 2023, which began on November 20. The course is divided into two phases, with the first, a four-week e-learning component, which runs to December 16, 2023, and the second phase, an in-person … Continue reading Coach Belgrave Awarded Scholarship to PAISAC
Safeguarding in Sports Training Workshops to start in January
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is preparing to implement a new Safeguarding Policy and Procedures and will train a cadre of individuals in the new year to conduct sensitisation workshops in Safeguarding in Sport. The BOA is, therefore, extending an invitation to each national federation to nominate at least one person for safeguarding training. … Continue reading Safeguarding in Sports Training Workshops to start in January
Upcoming session to provide local coaches with valuable skills
The National Olympic Academy (NOA) of Barbados is introducing the Coaches Community of Learning (CCOL), with the first event on November 13, 2023. The goal of CCOL is to provide local coaches with an opportunity to share experiences and learn from each other.The event will be held at the Barbados Olympic Centre under the theme … Continue reading Upcoming session to provide local coaches with valuable skills