Are you ready to take your coaching to new heights? The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA), in partnership with the Coaching Association of Canada, is excited to host the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 1 from Friday, February 7…
Applications are open for the International Coaching Course (ICC) scheduled to run from April 1 to May 31, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary. This eight-week programme, organised by the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) in collaboration with the International Olympic…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) recently held its annual awards ceremony under the theme “Sport Is Who We Are,” to honour the outstanding achievements of athletes from various sports and highlight the deep connection our nation shares with sport.…
Celebrate Barbados’ 58th Independence Anniversary in style with the Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) and its educational arm, the National Olympic Academy (NOA), at the Barbados Olympic Museum this Friday, November 29, 2024. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., embark…
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,…
Local coach Jarad Murray has been awarded a scholarship from Olympic Solidarity (OS) to participate in the upcoming International Support Program for African and Caribbean Sport (PAISAC) Classical Training Program. Murray, a physical education teacher and track and field coach,…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is pleased to announce that the 2024 BOA Independence Invitational Games (BiiG) Beach Festival – A Celebration of Sports and Community at the Beach gets started this weekend. This multisport event captures the essence…
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is pleased to officially confirmGlasgow as the host city of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will take place in Scotland fromThursday 23 July to Sunday 2 August 2026, returning…
Olympic Lines is the official newsletter of the Barbados Olympic Association (BOA). It is designed to share BOA news, information and events, as well as highlight the achievements of our athletes and those involved in the sporting community. Click here…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is pleased to introduce the 2024-2025 Board of the Barbados Athletes’ Commission, with former national rugby player Kevyn Murrell serving as its new Chair. The Commission serves as a vital platform for all elite…
Local football coach Kerry Trotman has been awarded an Olympic Solidarity (OS) Scholarship to undertake the International Coaching Course (ICC) Training through the Hungarian University of Sports Sciences (HUSS) in Budapest, Hungary. The nine-week programme, organised by HUSS in collaboration…
The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, in collaboration with Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation and Starcom Network Inc., presents Pontifications & Poetry 2024. The annual oratorical prepared speech and poetry contest/showcase is hosted as part of the celebrations for Education…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is inviting members of National Federations (NFs) and other interested individuals to participate in its 2024 TAFISA World Walking Day celebrations. This year’s activity will be a Coastal Sunrise Hike on Sunday, October 6,…
Registration for the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 1 Clinic is now closed due to high demand. The National Olympic Academy (NOA) has closed registration early. The clinic, which is scheduled to run from Friday, October 4, 2024, to Monday, October…