A Level Two National Coaching Certification Programme Clinic was held at the BOA headquarters in Wildey, with 40 people attending.

All of those involved had previously completed their Level One certification and were looking to move up to the next level.

Coaches and physical education teachers were among those to take the course, with the participants at various stages of development.

BOA President Steve Stoute said: "Barbados needs to remain competitive on the international sports scene.

"By hosting sessions like these, and with the assistance of our Canadian Coaching Association partners, we hope to better equip our coaches to train our athletes so we can stay at the forefront of the international sporting community."

Neale Gillespie and Laura Watson, who both work within Canada's sports system, helped carry out the clinic.

"Realistically, we know that our athletes are only as good as our coaches," said Barbados' Director of the National Olympic Academy, Dave Farmer.

"We recognise that by investing in our coaches now, it will translate to better performance results and reap significant benefits for the future of sport in Barbados."

Among the topics covered were basic metal skills for athletes, managing conflict, designing a sports programme and leading drug-free sport.