Attractions
Sports
With its year-round temperate climate and abundant tropical vistas, Barbados plays the consummate host to many a sports enthusiast.
Well known throughout the Caribbean for sports tourism, Barbadians are avid sportsmen and sportswomen, who demonstrate a passion for a wide variety of activities, including horseracing, polo, water sports, road tennis, golf, track and field, and, most especially, cricket.
This proud history and love of sport has led to the creation of a number of world-class facilities throughout the island, and has encouraged many overseas competitors from Europe, America and other Caribbean nations to come to Barbados for international tournaments or to test their skills with a good match against our local teams.
2011 sporting events
Because of our perfect tropical weather and exceptional facilities, the sporting events calendar in Barbados is always full. Whether it’s a boating regatta off our beautiful Caribbean shores, a motorcar rally through the interior of the island, a horse race at the Garrison Savannah or a test match at the famed Kensington Oval, there’s always a sporting event to enjoy on island any time of year.
October
October 4 - 19 – London Civil Service Barbados Challenge
This event consists of competitions between CSSC, London and corresponding civil servants in Barbados. The event welcomes over 200 persons from the south, south west and south east regions to participate in various games including dominoes, darts and netball to name a few for a week in some instances and two weeks.
Contact: R J McGuire- Team Travel Caribbean
Tel: (246) 435 9184
Fax: (246) 426-2258
Email: detco@sunbeach.net
October 8 - 9 – Barbados Surfing Association - Surfing Nationals
Barbados’ premier surfing event boasting the island’s most seasoned surfers competing for the coveted accolade of National Champion. Daring athletes throw caution to the wind to claim bragging rights at the island’s top surf break.
Contact: Simon Cole- B’dos Surfing Association
Tel: (246) 230-6741
Email: nomisltd@caribsurf.com
October 20 – 4th Darcy Beckles Invitational Classic Bodybuilding Championship
This event is organized by former Barbados Champion, Roger Boyce, in honor of the celebration of Darcy Beckles who won every major local and Caribbean contest, and spearheaded Barbados’ assault on the Mr. Universe stage from 1976-1979.
October 22 - November 5 – Barbados Cricket Sixes International Tournament
The Barbados Tourism Authority-UK is proposing to host a Six-A-side Masters Football Tournament. The event, endorsed and supported by the Professional Football Association (PFA), will feature eight English based teams including Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspurs, Newcastle, Blackburn Rovers and a Premier League All-Star team. These teams will feature the likes of past football greats including Ray Parlour, Andy Cole, Matt LeTissier, Roberto DiMatteo, Steve McManaman and John Barnes to mention a few. It is expected that this event will not only stimulate and attract the visiting market but that that it will also be an equally attractive option for Barbadians who are just as avid in their support of the game.
Contact: Classic Sports /Showcase Marketing Int.
Tel: ( 246) 271 4796 or (246) 228- 4787/ 011-44 207 966 7124
Website: www.sportinggetaways.co.uk
October 31 - November 10 – The 10th Brydens Barbados Darts Festival
Now in its successful 10th year, The Barbados Darts Festival is open to players of all standards, both men and women, and combines both social and tournament darts. Hosted for the last two years by the charismatic Wayne Mardle and his wife Donna, the itinerary and social programme enables everyone to enjoy all those things for which Barbados is justly famous. The itinerary has also been arranged to enable visitors from the USA, Canada and other Caribbean islands and South America to participate.
Contact: Michael Heal- Festival Director
Tel: 011-44-1932- 226-659
Email: michael.heal@btconnect.com
November
November 5 - 6 – Sizzlin’ Sands Beach Volleyball Barbados Sunsplash
The Sizzlin Sand Barbados SUNSPLASH takes place at the popular Brandon’s Beach on the outskirts of the capital city of Bridgetown on the island's southwest coast and the first weekend of November annually, the event celebrates it's eighth season this year. It’s Caribbean beach volleyball at its best, featuring players from across the Caribbean, North America and Central America mixed with the hottest bikini beach parties anywhere in the world with live entertainment and the island's best dj's. It’s Caribbean beach volleyball at its best plus the hottest bikini beach parties anywhere in the world.
Contact: Paul White- Leisure Entertainment
Tel: (246) 256-7588
Email: paulwhite@volleybarbados.com
November 5 - 19 – Sir Garry Sobers Masters Cricket Tournament
Approximately eight (8) over seas teams with supporters along with teams from Wales, Yorkshire, Shropshire, Suffolk, Somerset/Wiltshire, Gloucester, Bermuda and New York will be participating in this tournament. This tournament was originated from an idea which a group of friends had whilst lazing on a sunbed at the Sandy Beach Hotel (now Sandy Bay) in Barbados. The teams arrive on the 5th of November 2011 on BA and Virgin; the Opening Ceremony will take the form of a Gala Cultural evening on the Monday 07th. There will be a few games under the lights at Kensington Oval and the culmination of the tour will be a dinner for all at the home of the Legendary Wes Hall.
Contact: Classic Sports/ Showcase Marketing Int.
Tel: (246) 271-4796/ (246) 228-4787 or 011-44-207-966-7124
Website: www.sportinggetaways.co.uk
November 6 - 20 – Sir Fred Rumsey Cricket Tournament
This cricket festival attracts teams from across the world and includes English professional players and Barbadian guests, most of whom have played either international, inter-island or Barbados first division cricket. Each innings is a maximum of 20 overs and every side plays a minimum of 4 matches.
Contact: Ricky Clarke- Sporting Zones
Tel: (246) 429-8943
Email: sportingzones@caribsurf.com
November 11 - 15 – CLOBI Challenge 2011
The CLOBI Challenge is a three-match series between England and the West Indies. The England team will be led by Michael Vaughan, a former captain of England. Some of the veterans of the last two CLOBI Cups will be here again including Gladstone Small, the manager, Devon Malcolm, John Emburey, Neil Fairbrother and Dean Headley. Leading the West Indies is the former prolific opening bat, Gordon Greenidge. The team includes Curtly Ambrose, Carl Hooper, Collis King and newcomers, Mervyn Dillon, Wavell Hinds and Kenny Benjamin. Challenge takes place on Nov. 11th, 13th and 15th.
Contact: Cricket Legends of Barbados
Tel: (246) 227-2651
Website: www.clobicup.com
November 12 - 13 – NACRA Men's and Women's Sevens Rugby Championships
This tournament will feature men's and women's teams from around the region and Mexico, with each traveling party comprising fifteen (15) persons, in addition to the teams. Approximately two hundred and fifty (250) persons will be participating in this tournament.
November 19 - 28 – The Barbados Golf Festival
Created by Golfing Barbados with the support of The Barbados Golf Association, The Barbados Golf Festival provides all members of golf clubs, both ladies and gentlemen, with the opportunity to combine social golf with tournament golf competing against golfers from all over the Caribbean in the 36 holes "RBC/RBTT Classic" played at the Barbados Golf Club on the 26 & 27 November.
Contact: Barbados Golf Association
Email: info@golfingbarbados.co.uk
Website: www.golfingbarbados.co.uk
November 22 - 25 – The Ondeck Atlantic Adventure
The Altantic Adventure is split into 3 individual legs, each one increasing in time and distance. Setting sail from the Portuguese port of Porto in early October, the 3,500 nautical mile voyage to Barbados takes around 6 weeks to complete, ending in the third week of November. The first 2 legs consist of fast cruising and teaching. The final leg, from the Cape Verde Islands to Barbados, is a competitive match race sponsored as a Red Cap Event by Mount Gay Rum.
Contact: Peter Woodal
Email: stokey@gmx.com
Website: www.ondeck.co.uk
November 22 - 26 – Sun, Sea & Slams International Bridge Festival
This International Bridge Festival is sanctioned by the Central American and Caribbean Bridge Federation and is hosted by the Barbados Bridge League and the Bridge Club. The festival is one of the most popular attractions to be experienced. It attracts bridge fans from all over the world and combines fun and competition for all bridge enthusiasts.
Contact: The Barbados Bridge League
Tel: (246) 231-0149
Email: barbadosbridge@gmail.com
Website: www.barbadosbridge.org
November 25 - 27 – 2011 Barbados Independence Surf Festival
The biggest event on the Barbados Surfing Association's calender! This year promises to be full of surprises. Expect to see amazing surfing from two premium international competitions, The November Pro and The Caribbean Junior Championships. Come and watch half-pipe demonstrations from local and regional skaters, the famous Independence Bikini Contest, live music, arts and crafts, local food, and much more. A great day at the beach!
Contact: Simon Cole- B’dos Surfing Association
Tel: (246) 230-6741
Email: nomisltd@caribsurf.com
November 25 - 30 – 3rd Caribbean Awards Sports Icons (CASI)
The Commonwealth Sports Awards are very prestigious events and are supported and endorsed by the Commonwealth Boxing Council. Many of the greatest athletes and other sportsmen and women have been honored and, because the Commonwealth produces so many, they have included the greatest names in sport whose achievements have made them #1 in the World. The benefit of having the Caribbean Sports Awards in Barbados is the national, regional and international appeal that such an event has. Among other things, it holds opportunities for development of sports and for marketing Barbados as a sports destination within the framework of Sports Tourism. The exposure that Barbados will get from international media as a result of hosting this international event will serve to fill the cutbacks in promotions created by the financial crisis and help gain some ground on the competition.
November 26 - 27 – RBTT Classic at Barbados Golf Club
Details to be determined.
Contact: Denny Foster
Tel: (246) 428-8463
Website: www.barbadosgolfclub.com
December
December 2 - 4 – Run Barbados Series
Run Barbados hosts a plethora of world rated road runners. The events are the Barbados Fun Mile, 10K and 3K Run, the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Run. The festival has become one of the premier road running events in the Caribbean, as well as being the number one road running event in Barbados. It takes place annually on the first weekend in December and was started in 1983 as the flagship and inaugural event of the Sports Tourism niche, with reach to a population in excess of over 40,000 visitors from all over the world.
Contact: Barbados Tourism Authority
Tel: (246) 427-2623
Website: www.runbarbados.org
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