The Barbados Olympic Association is inviting applications for a scholarship for the 2020-2021 edition of the RIOU’s Master of Sport Administration (MSA) course. The MSA is a one-year full-time programme of further professional development in sports management at RIOU in Sochi, Russia. It is designed for individuals who have higher education qualifications, leadership qualities and … Continue reading Barbados Olympic Association inviting applications for Russian International Olympic University Scholarship
Museum Tour Week at the BOA This February
This February 10-14, The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. will be hosting a Museum Tour Week at the Olympic Museum, Wildey. Join us for a hands-on, educational and inspiring tour that features a collection of exhibits showcasing the history of sport in Barbados. #Love4Sport and #Love4Country #Olympics #TeamBarbados #Sports #Musuem Tour dates: Monday, February 10, Wednesday, February 12 and Friday, February 14. Tour … Continue reading Museum Tour Week at the BOA This February
BOA to Host Basic Sport Administration Course this December
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. will be hosting a Sports Administrators Course from December 2019 to February 2020. The course will begin on Monday, 09 December 2019 at 5.30 p.m. at Olympic Centre, Wildey, St. Michael. **CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM.** The Sports Administrators Course is a basic course which is offered to … Continue reading BOA to Host Basic Sport Administration Course this December
NOA Hosts Junior Badminton Athletes for Safeguarding Workshop
The National Olympic Academy (NOA) at the Barbados Olympic Association Inc. in collaboration with UNICEF recently hosted a safeguarding workshop for athletes from the Barbados Badminton Association at the Olympic Centre in Wildey. Workshop presenter Robin Parris focused on educating the junior athletes about issues related to abuse in sport.
NOA Hosts Volleyball Juniors for Athlete Safeguarding Workshop
Last week, The National Olympic Academy (NOA) in collaboration with UNICEF Eastern Caribbean, hosted an Athlete Safeguarding Workshop attended by the youth of the Barbados Volleyball Association(BVA) at our headquarters in Wildey. The workshop was presented by Kendia Brathwaite and focused on educating young athletes on issues related to abuse in sport. Participants of the … Continue reading NOA Hosts Volleyball Juniors for Athlete Safeguarding Workshop
Vaneisha Cadogan takes over as Director National Olympic Academy
Career educator and sports administrator, Vaneisha Cadogan, has succeeded Dave Farmer as the Director of the National Olympic Academy (NOA) of the Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA). Farmer retired officially at the end of February. Cadogan taught Physical Education (PE) for most of her teaching career, and later became the first Education Officer for PE in … Continue reading Vaneisha Cadogan takes over as Director National Olympic Academy
Princess Margaret Secondary Visits the BOA
Yesterday the BOA welcomed a special visit from 19 students of the Princess Margaret Secondary School. This visit was to give the students useful information related to sports education and to assist them with their assignments in preparation for their Physical Education CXC. We wish each student the best in their future exams.
BOA to Host Caribbean Coaching Certification Programme(CCCP) Coaching Theory Course this August
The Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees-CANOC introduces the Caribbean Coaching Certification programme (CCCP). This program has been in existence since 1998, and within this time over 500 persons in the Caribbean have completed the Coaching Theory Course (CTC) and the Caribbean Community Sport Leaders Course (CCSLC). The CTC course is designed to equip the … Continue reading BOA to Host Caribbean Coaching Certification Programme(CCCP) Coaching Theory Course this August
St. Michael Secondary School Museum Visit
As part of their CAPE Physical Education examinations preparation, 22 students of the St Michael Secondary School paid a visit the Olympic museum. The students were exposed to an in-depth overview of the Olympic movement, a presentation on Careers in Sports followed by a tour of the Olympic museum. Students also received a special education … Continue reading St. Michael Secondary School Museum Visit
30 Complete Level 3 Coaching Programme
Participants of the Level 3 National Coaching Certification Programme (NCCP) clinic were awarded certificates at a graduation ceremony held at the Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) headquarters in Wildey on Monday. The 30 coaches, who participated in the seven-month training programme, received training aimed at providing them with the theoretical knowledge of sport science to … Continue reading 30 Complete Level 3 Coaching Programme