Today is Olympic Day around the world. On Saturday, The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. launched a week of activities to celebrate Olympic Day with a walk, race and run from its headquarters in Wildey that featured over 300 participants from 16 national federations. Representatives of Badminton, Boxing, Fencing, Hockey, Judo, Netball, Orienteering, Paralympics, Rugby, Special … Continue reading Olympic Day Celebrations In Barbados
42 Coaches Took Part In NCCP Level 1 Coaching Course
Forty two coaches enrolled in the NCCP Level 1 Coaching Course which was held from May 27 to May 29 at the Olympic Centre under the leadership of Mr. Ron Weese and Mr. Neale Gillespie, both instructors with the Coaching Association of Canada. Level 2 will start on Friday, 10 June and continue through Sunday, … Continue reading 42 Coaches Took Part In NCCP Level 1 Coaching Course
Olympic Youth Camp Hosted By NOA
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. in association with the National Olympic Academy hosted an Olympic Youth Camp at the Barbados Workers Union Labour College at Mangrove, St. Philip from 14 December - 24 December 2015. This camp was focused on emerging and promising athletes between the ages of 13-17 who had the potential to represent … Continue reading Olympic Youth Camp Hosted By NOA
National Coaching Certification Courses Complete
The two international coaching certification courses recently hosted by the Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) have now been completed. As part of a collaborative effort between the BOA and the Coaching Association of Canada, the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 1 Certification clinics were held to try to raise the standard of local coaching … Continue reading National Coaching Certification Courses Complete
Canadian Coaching Certification Courses
The first of two International Coach Certification Clinics, which are being held through a collaborative initiative between the Barbados Olympic Association Inc and the Coaching Association of Canada, will take place at the Wildey Gymnasium from June 26 to 28. The National Coaching Certification Program-NCCP Level 1 Certification Clinic will be led by two Canadian … Continue reading Canadian Coaching Certification Courses
AISTS Athletic Scholarship Programme now open
The International Academy of Sports Science and Technology (AISTS) Masters in Sports Administration (MSA) Athletic Scholarship Programme is officially open. ASITS offers one scholarship yearly to an international athlete either approaching the end of their career or having recently retired to support them with their career transition. The ASISTS MSA Athletic Scholarship covers 50% of … Continue reading AISTS Athletic Scholarship Programme now open
BOA Awards Winners of Primary Inter-school Sport and Art Competition
It was smiles all around today as the National Olympic Academy of Barbados, in association with the Ministry of Education, unveiled the winners of its Primary Inter-School Sport and Art Competition at an Awards Ceremony at the Barbados Olympic Academy’s (BOA) Wildey Headquarters. Local primary schools and students were asked to use their creative talents … Continue reading BOA Awards Winners of Primary Inter-school Sport and Art Competition
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc., and the National Olympic Academy in collaboration with the Pinelands Creative Workshop will be hosting a Sports Day event to commemorate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. The event will be take place on April 6 at the Parkinson Playing field. The International Day of Sport for … Continue reading International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Olympic Values for Primary Schools
The National Olympic Academy this year has embarked on a program to spread the Olympic values to primary schools through a number of talks and tours of the Museum at the Olympic Centre in Wildey. The Academy also launched an art competition this year which is currently running in the primary schools. Assistant to the … Continue reading Olympic Values for Primary Schools
President Steve Stoute Meets Presidents and Secretaries at Lunchtime
Barbados’ national sporting federations have the ear of the President of the Barbados Olympic Association Inc and other top BOA officials again this year. Following the launch of a series of lunchtime meetings with Presidents and Secretaries last year, BOA’s President Steve Stoute has deemed that the meetings were so successful that he would repeat … Continue reading President Steve Stoute Meets Presidents and Secretaries at Lunchtime