The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is pleased to announce that Solomon West has been selected to represent Barbados as Country Coordinator for the International Olympic Academy Participants Association (IOAPA). West’s term, which runs from 2023-2025, was confirmed by the IOAPA Board on September 20, 2023. This comes on the heels of his recent visit … Continue reading New IOAPA Country Coordinator for Barbados
Coach King Commences MEMOS Programme
Physical education teacher and coach Jesse King has been selected to participate in the Executive Masters in Sport Organisations Management, MEMOS XXVI Programme, which commenced on August 15, 2023, and runs until September 2024. The Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) Inc. recommended King for the Olympic Solidarity Scholarship to pursue the course. MEMOS delivers a comprehensive … Continue reading Coach King Commences MEMOS Programme
Applications Open for the National Session for Young Participants 2023 (NSYP 2023)
The National Olympic Academy of Barbados (NOAB) will be convening its 3rd National Session for Young Participants (NSYP) from Saturday, 19 August 2023 to Sunday, 20 August 2023 at the Barbados Football Association Headquarters, Garfield Sobers Sports Complex, Wildey, St. Michael. The National Session for Young Participants provides an opportunity for participants, between the ages … Continue reading Applications Open for the National Session for Young Participants 2023 (NSYP 2023)
IOC to Launch Let’s Move Campaign on Olympic Day to Inspire and Enable the World to Move for Better Health
Allyson Felix, Pau Gasol, PV Sindhu and Yusra Mardini amongst Olympians inviting people to join the movement starting 23 June.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today announced a new global initiative to inspire and enable the world to move more every day. Led by Olympians and created in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), … Continue reading IOC to Launch Let’s Move Campaign on Olympic Day to Inspire and Enable the World to Move for Better Health
Applications open for 42nd International Support Program for African and Caribbean Sport Training Program
Applications are open for the 42nd edition of the International Support Program for African andCaribbean Sport (PAISAC) Classical Training ProgramBelow are details about the course as outlined by PAISAC:PHASE 1: Distance learning (E-Learning) from November 20th to December 16th 2023PHASE 2: Training in Montreal from May 14th to June 3rd 2024 Please note that it … Continue reading Applications open for 42nd International Support Program for African and Caribbean Sport Training Program
Derrell and West named as delegates for the 63rd International Session
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) announced that Jessica Derrell and Solomon West are off to represent Barbados at the 63rd International Session for Young Olympic Ambassadors (YOA) in Greece. Formerly known as the International Session for Young Participants, the conference is expected to attract 130 delegates from around the globe to discuss a way forward … Continue reading Derrell and West named as delegates for the 63rd International Session
Call For Applications: Master’s Degree “Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organisation and Management of Olympic Events”
1st semester: 15/9 - 18/11/2023, 2nd semester: 7/4 - 9/6/2024 Application deadline: 30 April 2023 IOA, Campus The Department of Sports Organization and Management (in Sparta-Greece) of the University of Peloponnese in collaboration with the International Olympic Academy organizes for the Academic year of 2023-2024 the Master’s Degree Programme.The Master’s Degree Programme in Olympic Studies constitutes an innovation in … Continue reading Call For Applications: Master’s Degree “Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organisation and Management of Olympic Events”
2023 MEMOS XXVI Candidature Process Has Opened
The candidature process for MEMOS XXVI (August 2023 – September 2024) is open and interested persons are being invited to apply. MEMOS is an Executive Masters in Sport Organisation Management. The mission of MEMOS is to help professionals working in national or international sports bodies to develop the knowledge required in order to better manage … Continue reading 2023 MEMOS XXVI Candidature Process Has Opened
International Coaching Course (ICC)
International Coaching Course (ICC) The ICC is designed to train and educate coaches from around the world. The programme attempts to promote and develop excellence in coaching. The course provides coaches with a systematic way to improve their knowledge and skills in the theoretical, technical and practical aspects of coaching.The ICC is delivered by the … Continue reading International Coaching Course (ICC)
Applications Open for International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP) 2023
International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP) ICECP is a high-level coaching education course offered by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), in partnership with Olympic Solidarity and the University of Delaware. ICECP aims to provide national level coaches, and those responsible for the development of the national coaching structures in their countries, with a … Continue reading Applications Open for International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP) 2023