The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA), in collaboration with Better Health Magazine, invites the public to lace up their sneakers or hiking boots and reconnect with nature at the second edition of the Scenic Sunrise ECO Hike on Saturday, June…
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,…
Commonwealth Sport President Dr Donald Rukare and Sandra Osborne, President of Commonwealth Sport Barbados, met with senior leaders in Barbados this week as part of the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board’s visit to the island. The meetings, including engagements with His Excellency Lieutenant Colonel The Most…
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,…
Get ready to celebrate! This International Women’s Day, The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) and its Gender Equality Commission are thrilled to announce the three finalists for the prestigious 2026 Esther Maynard Icon Award: Annette Beckett, Monica Cumberbatch, and Roxanne…
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 Barbados Olympic Association Inc. extends its deepest, heartfelt gratitude to Her Excellency The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, President of Barbados and our esteemed Patron since 2018.Your unwavering support, first as Governor General and then as the nation’s first…
Alumni of the National Session for Young Participants (NSYP)—a programme dedicated to developing young leaders in sport—reunited for an evening of connection, collaboration, and inspiration at the NSYP Alumni Mix & Mingle Cocktail Forum held on Saturday, November 2nd, 2025.…
Amdavad, India has today been formally ratified as the host of the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, marking a historic moment for the Commonwealth Sport Movement. The decision confirms that the world’s most populous nation will stage the landmark edition…