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
New IOAPA Country Coordinator for Barbados
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
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)
Barbadian Handball Coach Awarded Scholarship to International Support Program for African and Caribbean Sport
Multitalented Barbadian Athlete and Coach Andre Moore has been awarded a scholarship from Olympic Solidarity to participate in the International Support Program for African and Caribbean Sport (PAISAC). From November 1, 2022, to May 15, 2023, Moore will be immersed in the program focused on training coaches in applied sports sciences. Its objectives include improving … Continue reading Barbadian Handball Coach Awarded Scholarship to International Support Program for African and Caribbean Sport
MEMOS Distinction for Haynes
On September 9, 2022, Dionne Haynes, Vice President of the Barbados Badminton Association, graduated from the MEMOS (Executive Masters in Sports Organisations Management) programme with a Distinction. Haynes commenced the MEMOS XXIV programme last September. The course consisted of four modules, in person and online, and covered topics such as Strategic Management and Governance, Performance … Continue reading MEMOS Distinction for Haynes
MEMOS XXV Candidature Process Has Opened
The candidature process for MEMOS XXV (August 2022 – September 2023) is open and interested persons are being invited to apply.MEMOS is an Executive Masters in Sport Organisations 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 their … Continue reading MEMOS XXV Candidature Process Has Opened