Level 1 National Coaching Certification Program to be Held Next Month

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

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

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