Sports teams usually enjoy the Barbados vacation experience just as much as they enjoy the actual competition. Consequently, over the decades, Barbados has earned a good name for itself as a destination where sports enthusiasts from all around the globe can converge to enjoy the best the island has to offer and return home laden with happy lifetime memories. In more recent times, Barbados has successfully hosted a wide range of world championships. When combined with the warm hospitality, the successful hosting of these world championships has further cemented Barbados’ excellent reputation in the international market as a leading sports destination. To encourage you to consider bringing your sports team to Barbados, to participate yourself as an individual or to simply come along as a spectator, the following pages present a selection of some of the possibly more appealing events taking place in Barbados. 

Cricket

Cricket is still a huge sport in Barbados with a great number of participants and a big spectator following. A trip to Kensington Oval to watch the West Indies play is much more than a cricket game, it is also a social event and a real Barbados experience. Fans of the game will also enjoy a visit to the Legends of Barbados Cricket Museum located next to Kensington Oval. The Sir Garfield Sobers Cricket Festival attracts school cricket teams to the island every August.

Horse Racing

The highlight event of Barbados’ racing season is the Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup in March. Beamed to a live television audience of more than 300 million in the United States and England, the event entails a full card of races plus a spectacular opening parade prior to the main feature.

Visit the Barbados Turf Club for more information

Archery

The Barbados Archery Association welcomes visitors to participate in olympic archery at their range at the Bellevue Gap, St. Michael.

You can also do archery at Kendal Sporting Club.

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Motor Sports

Held in June, the Sol Rally Barbados is a two-day tarmac rally with 24 special stages run on the island’s intricate network of public roads, temporarily closed with permission from the Government. Sol Rally Barbados is the Caribbean’s biggest motor sport international event, attracting up to 100 crews.

Bridge

Sunday is the only day that bridge is not played at the Barbados Bridge League on Pine Road in Belleville, St. Michael. Monday to Saturday they welcome all visitors, partnering if necessary.

For more information on the times of games:

visit their site

call +1 (246) 548-7076

Their popular annual Sun, Sea and Slams Tournament is usually in November.

Game Fishing

Being held in April and based at Port St. Charles, the Barbados International Fishing Tournament attracts anglers from the UK, USA, Europe and the Caribbean. The tournament is certified as a qualifying event for the annual International Game Fishing Association Offshore World Championships.

For more information visit The Barbados Game Fishing Association

Hockey

The Banks Barbados International Hockey Festival is divided into men, women, veterans and mixed-team divisions. Usually held in August, this fun-filled festival attracts teams from all across the globe.

For more information visit The Barbados Hockey Association

Master's Football

The Wanderers International Masters Football Tournament is one of the Caribbean's premier football events for players over the age of 40. The event is staged every Whitsuntide weekend and played in a 6 group / 24 team format, attracting teams from Argentina, USA, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean. 

For more information visit: The Barbados Invitational Master's Football Classic

Rugby

Visitors are welcome at the Barbados Rugby Football Union at the Garrison in St. Michael. Bring your boots and stay for the socializing.

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