The National Olympic Academy of Barbados (NOAB), the educational arm of The Barbados Olympic Association Inc., has officially opened applications for its highly anticipated 6th National Session for Young Olympic Ambassadors (NSYOA). Scheduled to run from Friday, August 28, to…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of National Hero and Barbadian cricket icon – The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers. Affectionately known to many as “Sir Garry”, he was a towering figure…
Barbados is set to make sporting history this month as national delegations prepare to compete concurrently across two major multi-sport arenas on two different continents under a single rallying cry, “One Island. Two Stages. We are Team Barbados”. Working in…
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…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is inviting local coaches to apply for the 46th edition of the International Support Program for African and Caribbean Sport (PAISAC). Through this initiative, the BOA will select one outstanding candidate to recommend for…
Are you ready to take your coaching skills to the next level? The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is thrilled to announce the upcoming Caribbean Coaching Certification Programme (CCCP) Levels 1 and 2 for 2026. Designed for and by Caribbean…
Monica Cumberbatch, a trailblazing administrator in hockey, took home the top honour earlier this week when the Barbados Olympic Association’s Gender Equality Commission hosted the 2026 Esther Maynard Icon Award Ceremony. Cumberbatch, who was also a 2025 finalist, was victorious…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Executive Masters in Sport Organisations Management (MEMOS XXIX). Running from August 2026 to September 2027, this esteemed programme is tailored for professionals in…
Are you ready to secure your financial future just as fiercely as you train for your sport? The National Olympic Academy (NOA) is thrilled to announce the upcoming Financial Management Workshop, happening on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. As an athlete,…
This month, the Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA), in partnership with the Coaching Association of Canada, will present the first edition of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 2 training for 2026. Scheduled to take place from March 19–22,…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA), in collaboration with the Coaching Association of Canada, is pleased to announce the upcoming session of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 1 from February 27 to March 1, 2026. This is your…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. and the National Olympic Academy are now accepting applications for the 2026 Advanced Sport Management Course (ASMC). This professional diploma programme is aimed at strengthening leadership and management capacity within sport organisations. This course is…
A major step towards greater gender equality in sports leadership has been taken with the launch of the ‘Re-Presenting Female Leaders in Sport’ workshop. This pilot project, conceived and executed by Marsha Boyce, one of only 16 participants in the 2024-2025 Commonwealth Women Leaders…
The National Olympic Academy of Barbados will host a one-month Sports Administrators Course (SAC) from Tuesday, September 23, 2025, to Saturday, October 25, 2025, and is encouraging National Federations (NFs) to nominate at least one person to be trained. The…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. is inviting persons to register for the upcoming Caribbean Coaching Certification Program (CCCP) Levels 1 and 2 courses. The CCCP is an entry-level, competency-based programme specifically developed by and for Caribbean coaches. Level 1 is…