Barbados hosts development projects around 2023 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup Bridgetown – World Triathlon
From 2-6 May 2023, the Barbados Federation of Island Triathletes hosted the 2023 Bridgetown Americas Triathlon World Triathlon Development Camp followed by The Barbados Federation of Island Triathletes hosted the 2023 Bridgetown Americas Triathlon World Triathlon Development Camp, followed by a Technical Officials’ Level One Seminar. The seminar covered a range of operational topics, from athlete conduct to appeals, start procedures and doping control, and was wrapped up with an open book exam for the participants. The Barbados event was the first of its kind in a city that has hosted continental events since 2012, with up-and-comer Rebecca Jansen winning the women’s event, Barbados’ own Niel Skinner at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Neighbouring Trinidad will host the 20th Commonwealth Youth Games in August, with individual and Mixed Relay events on the schedule.
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From 2-6 May 2023, the Barbados Federation of Island Triathletes hosted the 2023 Bridgetown Americas Triathlon World Triathlon Development Camp followed by a Technical Officials’ Level One Seminar.
Camp facilitator Jonah Camps (TTO) summarised that the event had been “a segment on what good looks like”, and Seminar Facilitator Leslie Poujol Brown (HON) reflected that “The Barbados team is organised, ever present, and so efficient! They rock!”
The seminar covered a range of TO operational topics, from athlete conduct to appeals, start procedures and doping control, and was wrapped up with an open book exam for the participants.
“The camp was well designed to give an insight into high performance as a junior and adult athlete,” said coach Aliya Drakes. There was a good combination of training sessions, workshops and relevant talks. As a coach, I had the opportunity to work with and learn from other coaches in the region. I gained new skills to add to my coaching toolbox and I am looking forward to seeing the athletes develop in the Caribbean region.”
The events took place ahead of the 2023 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup Bridgetown held on 7 May, the first event of its kind in a city that has hosted continental events since 2012.
Aruba up-and-comer Rebecca Jansen won the women’s event, Barbados’ own Niel Skinner – who was part of the country’s Mixed Relay team at the 2022 Commonwealth Games – with the men’s gold.
Neighbouring Trinidad will host the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in August, with individual and Mixed Relay events on the schedule, as the sporting spotlight continues to shine on the Caribbean region’s ever-growing and dynamic triathlon landscape in 2023.
Topics: Caribbean Islands, Barbados