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 (BOA) invites interested individuals to apply for the Women’s Sport Leadership Academy (WSLA) programme, scheduled for later this year. The transformative, week-long residential programme developed by the United Kingdom-based University of Chichester and delivered in partnership…
Barbadians who are keen to gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills in leadership and sports law are encouraged to apply for the MBA in Leadership in International Sports Law, offered by the Academy of Leadership Sciences in Switzerland (ALSS). This…
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…