Category: Events

The National Olympic Academy of Barbados, the educational arm of the Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) today launched a Primary Inter-School Sport and Art Competition at the BOA’s Wildey Headquarters. Director of the Academy, Dave Farmer told the gathering of media, primary school students and teachers, that the competition seeks to promote the synergies between … Continue reading Primary Inter-School Sport and Art Competition Launched

Presidents and Secretaries of National Federations are reminded that applications are due for the 2015 International Sessions for Young Participants of the International Olympic Academy. The Sessions will be held in Olympia, Greece in May 2015. Your Federation would already have received this notification in December 2014. The Barbados Olympic Association Inc will provide full travel … Continue reading 2015 International Sessions for Young Participants of the International Olympic Academy

The National Olympic Academy of Barbados held a Beach Clean Up in November at the Heywoods Beach, St. Peter. Despite the heavy showers, a number of volunteers braved the weather and came out to lend a hand to beautifying the environment. Academy Director, Mr. Dave Farmer was extremely pleased with the response from the participants, … Continue reading National Olympic Academy of Barbados Beach Clean Up

Ms Marsha Boyce, a Sports reporter at The Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation and Mr Gavin Cumberbatch a member of the Barbados Squash Rackets Association attended the Sessions for Young Participants of the International Olympic Academy in Greece from 15 to 29 June. Marsha and Gavin indicated they were inspired by the stories from past and present … Continue reading IOA Participants off to Greece