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The Barbados Aquatic Sports Association (BASA) is the governing body for Swimming, Water Polo and Synchronized Swimming in Barbados. Managed by a Council of elected members, BASA promotes the culture of aquatics by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in aquatic sports through clubs, events and learn-to-swim programmes. The Barbados Aquatic Centre is the hub of the Barbadian swimming fraternity, with the Olympic-size 50M and 25M Learn-to-Swim pools playing host to numerous swimming, water polo and synchronized swimming clubs.
Aunty Mads – A Special Tribute by Nicki Hunte
Aunty Mads, Swim Coach to Countless - December 10th, 2017 - by Nicki Hunte. Yesterday, Saturday 9th of December 2017, the swimming fraternity lost a long-standing and beloved member of the family. We are sorry to share the news that our dear friend Madelaine Mercure...
2017 Goodwill Swim Team
The Barbados team for the 2017 Goodwill Swim Meet has been ratified, and final preparations are underway for the event which will be held from August 18 to 21, at the National Aquatic Centre in Liliendaal, Guyana. 8 & Under Age Group GIRLS: Rylan Marville,...
Bajan Swimmers 5th Overall at CCCAN 2017
Barbados' aquatic fraternity can be proud of the stellar performance of our swim team at CCCAN 2017 in Trinidad! The team brought home a total haul of 31 medals (Individual: 9 gold, 8 silver, 10 bronze. Relay: 4 bronze), 1 new CCCAN Record, 1 new National Bdos Record,...
2017 BASA Open Water Classic
Despite the windy conditions, swimmers got to enjoy a bright and sunny morning of swimming in Carlisle Bay, for the 2017 BASA Open Water Classic 5K and 1.25K races. 17 competitors participated in the 5K race, including CCCAN open water swimmers Nathaniel Roach, Eric...
Links to other related websites
- FINA
- World Anti Doping Agency
- Barbados Olympic Association
- CCCAN
- Amateur Swimming Association of Trinidad & Tobago
- Bahamas Swimming Federation
- St. Lucia Amateur Swimming Association
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