There is no golf course on the island quite as unique and special as Rockley Golf Course. A resort community where golfers, locals, and visitors come together in rich parkland, comprised of condominium clusters and lush fairways. Some call it an oasis on the bustling South Coast, playing a vital role in sports tourism and boosting the economy....

Although Sir David has always listed his priority in life as business, it would be difficult to think otherwise given his passion when he recalls the old days in discussion. Not surprisingly, his best memory was Sandford Prince winning for the third time in the Gold Cup in 1992.
The horseracing scene in Barbados was a far cry from today...

The 2025 sailing season began in style with the Barbados Sailing Week in mid-January.
As in previous years, the event began with the Junior Dinghy Regatta for sailors 18 years and younger. Restricted to only one day due to exceptionally high seas, this year’s Regatta attracted a total of twenty-two young sailors, including two from St...

The Barbados Government, together with the island’s Sports Authorities and Sporting Federations, are committed to developing an effective strategy to leverage sports to attract more visitors as a catalyst for economic growth, community development, and to enhance Barbados’ global profile.
Barbados has long been celebrated for its...

With its champagne sailing conditions that are extremely hard to beat anywhere else in the World, Barbados has played host to a large number of diverse sailing events through the years, from local and regional regattas, to World Championships and has, itself, produced some world-class sailors along the way, who have represented their country at...

The 2024 polo season in Barbados was a remarkable display of athleticism, style, and social exuberance, merging the beauty of the island with the thrill of one of the oldest team sports in the world. From December to May, the polo fields of Barbados transformed into vibrant arenas where local talent and international players showcased their...

Barbados continues to solidify its reputation as a premier destination for sports, adventure, and unforgettable experiences.
Attracting high-level and diverse sporting events to the island is important and Kamal Springer, Manager of Sports at Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. says: “A key goal in our Sports Tourism Strategy is to continue...

The Barbados International Hockey Festival, which we all know and love as the ‘Banks Festival’, is the premier Hockey Festival event in the western hemisphere.
 
When most people think of Hockey and Barbados, they think of the Hockey Festival! And what a marvelous thought it is! The Barbados International Hockey Festival, which we...

In recent times, the value of motor sport as a means of promoting the island has been emphasised time and again. 
During 2022, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) added the branding ‘Motorsport Island’ to its global promotion of the destination, stepping up support for a sport which has long been a major crowd-puller among local...

The 2022/ 23 season can be considered one of the better seasons we have experienced for many a year. Polo tours were back, the crowds returned in numbers; things were back to better than normal! This was as a result of a very hardworking Committee of Management who put their heart and souls into making sure the Polo events ran to perfection....

Sporting Barbados caught up with Paul Hamel-Smith: President of the Barbados Game Fishing Association
(the “BGFA”) The BGFA’s aim is to encourage sport fishing, organise fishing tournaments and to promote the conservation of fish and other marine life. Paul gave us an idea of what’s happening in his favourite sport... 
Deep Sea...