Recognising that mental health is as vital as physical conditioning, the Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is taking a proactive step to support the local sporting community by hosting a specialised ‘Coaches Community of Learning’ session focused on mental health…
Commonwealth Sport Barbados has announced a 21-strong squad of athletes to represent the country at the upcoming XXIII Commonwealth Games set for July 23 to August 2, 2026, including, for the first time, one para athlete. Team Barbados will compete…
Is your National Sports Federation struggling to cut through the noise online? In today’s digital arena, simply having a social media account is not enough; you must also know how to manage it. Recognising the need for advanced digital skills,…
The National Olympic Academy (NOA) of Barbados is pleased to announce an exciting exclusive opportunity for members of National Federations to enhance their digital presence and effectively manage social media content. On April 12th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00…
The National Olympic Academy of Barbados (NOAB) is set to host its highly anticipated Sports Administrators Course from Tuesday, March 4, 2025, to Saturday, March 29, 2025. This introductory programme is designed to enhance the capacity and efficiency of National…
The National Olympic Academy of Barbados is pleased to announce the hosting of a Media Interaction Workshop to help athletes 16 years and over enhance their communication skills and navigate media interactions effectively. The workshop details are as follows: This…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Andrea Nichols, a pillar of Barbadian hockey. Andrea, who passed away on November 17, 2024, was more than just a distinguished athlete and sports administrator;…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) mourns the loss of William ‘Monty’ Cumberbatch, a stalwart in squash, nationally and regionally, who passed away on November 16, 2024. Monty, a former national player and former president of the Barbados Squash Association,…
The National Olympic Academy of Barbados (NOAB) will be convening its 4th National Session forYoung Participants (NSYP) from Friday, 16 August 2024 to Sunday, 18 August 2024. The National Session for Young Participants provides an opportunity for participants, between theages…
It was with much sadness that we learned of the passing of veteran sports journalist and administrator, Sam Wilkinson. Mr. Wilkinson joined our team as Public Relations Officer in September 2001 and his initial assignment was to attend a media…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is saddened to learn of the passing ofPaul Bourne, the President of the Barbados Surfing Association (BSA). Paul was a highly respected member of the surfing community and the BSA. He first becamepresident of…
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…
The National Olympic Academy of Barbados (NOAB) will be convening its 3rd National Session for Young Participants (NSYP) from Saturday, 19 August 2023 to Sunday, 20 August 2023 at the Barbados Football Association Headquarters, Garfield Sobers Sports Complex, Wildey, St.…
It was a night of celebration on Monday, December 19, as The Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) Inc. hosted its first in-person Awards Ceremony since 2019. The event saw Commonwealth Gold Medallist Sada Williams capture three awards, including the coveted President’s…
It is with much sadness and regret that The Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) Inc. learnt of the death of our former Treasurer, John Griffith. John was elected to the BOA Executive Council as Treasurer in 2004 and retired in 2017. During his…