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
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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
Primary Inter-School Sport and Art Competition Launched
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
Caribbean Coaching Certification Program
The Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees-CANOC introduces the Caribbean Coaching Certification program. This program has been in existence since 1998, and within this time over 1000 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 Coach … Continue reading Caribbean Coaching Certification Program
Olympic Scholarships for Coaches Program of Olympic Solidarity – PAISAC’s 26th edition – Fall 2015
Message from Pierre Ambroise Preira PAISAC President This letter is to inform you that, in the context of Olympic Scholarships for coaches Program of Olympic Solidarity, PAISAC’s (International Support Program to African and Caribbean Sport) Fall 2015 edition for English-speaking coaches will be held in Montreal from Mid-September to Mid-December 2015 (registration before June 1st … Continue reading Olympic Scholarships for Coaches Program of Olympic Solidarity – PAISAC’s 26th edition – Fall 2015
2015 International Sessions for Young Participants of the International Olympic Academy
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
National Olympic Academy of Barbados Beach Clean Up
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
Advanced Sports Management Course Launched
Local sports administrators are being trained to manage Olympic sports organizations by the Barbados Olympic Association Inc.’s Olympic Academy. Joanna Zipser-Graves, Head of NOC Management Programmes of Olympic Solidarity, launched the third version of the six-month Advanced Sports Management course last Saturday. Olympic Solidarity is the funding agency for the International Olympic Committee. It provides … Continue reading Advanced Sports Management Course Launched
IOA Participants off to Greece
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
The Barbados Olympic Association urging Barbadians to Move this Olympic Day
Bridgetown, Barbados – June 18, 2014 – The BOA is issuing a call to action for all Barbadians to celebrate Olympic Day 2014 with a fun afternoon of activity at Trents Playing Field, Holetown, St. James this Sunday, June 22. “It promises to be an exciting day,” says Dave Farmer, Director, National Olympic Academy of … Continue reading The Barbados Olympic Association urging Barbadians to Move this Olympic Day