2023-24 Sport Investment
Programme Highlights and
2024-25 Allocation
Announcement
GOVERNMENT OF BERMUDA
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
2023-24 Sport Investment
Programme Highlights and
2024-25 Allocation
Announcement
GOVERNMENT OF BERMUDA
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
This Report was produced by The Department of Sport and Recreation
Copyright ©2024 Government of Bermuda
MINISTER’S MESSAGE
Senator the Hon. Owen K. Darrell, JP
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
2023-24 Sport Investment Program Highlights and
20245-25 Allocation Announcement
I’m delighted to introduce the Department of Sport and Recreation’s announcement for the
2024/25 Sport Investment Program. This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering
sport and recreation at every level. An essential component of our strategy is supporting National
Sport Governing Bodies (NSGBs) in establishing sustainable, effective pathways to increase
participation and enhance performance.
Through the Sport Investment Program, we provide crucial funding to NSGBs, enabling the
development of athletes, coaches, and sports programs. The growing number of recognized
NSGBs reflects positively on sport in Bermuda, demonstrating robust governance and
development within these organizations. The Department of Sport and Recreation remains
dedicated to maintaining a transparent funding process for NSGBs, grounded in accountability,
equity, and tangible outcomes. This effort is part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to
affirming the vital role of sport in our community and how Sport Matters!
Yours sincerely,
Senator the Hon. Owen K. Darrell, JP
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Craig Appin House • 3rd Floor • 8 Wesley Stree • Hamilton HM 11 • Phone (441)295-0855 • Fax (441)295-6292
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Sport Investment Program Framework
The Department wishes to see a diverse range of sports available to the Bermudian public and continues
to invest in a wide variety of NSGB’s as we look to meet outcomes surrounding increased participation and
improved performance, as indicated in the National Sports Policy, 2022-27. The Department will invest in
the following categories:
High Performance: Investment in High Performance through the Elite Athlete Fund, managed by the
Bermuda Olympic Association and the Elite Athlete Sponsorship Fund managed by the Department of
Sport and Recreation. Funding is also provided to NSGB’s to assist with the delivery of their Senior and
Junior National Programs through the SIP.
Junior & Senior Programming: Investment in grassroots and senior programs to increase development,
sustainability and performance. Programs such as these are imperative for the future progression of all
NSGB’s. The Department will also invest in necessary equipment associated with these programs to ensure
feasibility.
Coach & Official Development: Investment in coach and official education will ensure there are quality
local coaches within each respective NSGB as this will assist with achieving Department priorities for
NSGB’s with athlete retention and performance.
2023–24 SIP NSGB Funding Highlights
Coaching
Development
Junior
Development
High
Performance
$0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000
2022-23 2023–24
National Sport Governing Bodies (NSGB’s)
The National Sport Governing Bodies recognized by the Department of Sport & Recreation are at the center
of Bermuda sport. Recognised NSGB’s are organisations which have shown they have achieved a position
of pre-eminence within their sport and have the required level of organisation and governance.
7%
10% High Performance
Junior Development/Programming
19%
Coach Development
64%
NJASP
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The Department of Sport and Recreation via the Sport
Investment Program issued a total of $1,564,100 during
the 2023-24 fiscal year to NSGB’s and sports organizations.
A further $49,985 was issued towards the 2023 National
Junior Athlete Sponsorship Program and $10,000 for
the Flora Duffy Award. Lastly, $244,294 was issued
towards Elite Athlete Sponsorship for a total investment of
$1,868,379 for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
NSGBs received a total NSGBs received NSGBs received a total
of $160,000 toward a total of $87,500 towards of $542,500 towards
Junior Development Coaching Development High Performance
Bermuda Olympic $91,838 allocated to Bermuda Sport-Anti
Association received 14 athletes through Doping Authority (BSADA)
$100,000 towards Elite Athlete Assistance received $586,000 towards
operations operations
$40,000 allocated to 7 athletes
(Emma Harvey, Madelyn Moore,
Dage Minors, Conor White, Caitlyn
Conyers, Jessica Lewis and
Yushae Desilva-Andrade) through
the Outstanding Performance
Incentive Program for medals
achieved at the Central American
and Caribbean Games, Pan-Am
Games and Para-Pan Games. Yushae Desilva-Andrade Madelyn Moore & Emma Harvey
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HIGH PERFORMANCE
DS&R investment into High Performance saw the following
highlights for 2023-24:
Bermuda Bicycle Association
● Conor White won bronze in the cycling time trial at the Pan American Game
● Conor White won gold in the cycling time trial at the Caribbean Cycling Championships
● Gabriella Arnold won gold in the cycling time trial at the Caribbean Cycling Championships
● Kaden Hopkins won silver in the cycling time trial at the Caribbean Cycling Championships
● Nicholas Narraway won silver in the cycling time trial at the Caribbean Cycling Championships
● Kaden Hopkins won bronze in the elite men’s cycling time trial at the Pan American Championships
● Kaden Hopkins finished 4th in the men’s road race at the CAC Games
● Conor White won bronze in the time trial at the CAC Games
● Caitlin Conyers won bronze in the time trial at the CAC Games
Bermuda Boxing Federation
● Adrian Roach attended two Olympic qualification events
● Adrian Roach attended the CAC Games Championship
Bermuda Cricket Board
● B
ermuda Men’s Team competed in the T20 World Cup Americas
Regional Qualifier
Bermuda Equestrian Federation
● B
ermuda Equestrian Federation hosted 4 international
events at the NEC
Bermuda Hockey Federation
● S
enior Women’s National Team competed in the CAC
Games
Bermuda Paralympics Association
● J
essica Lewis won gold in the T53 100m at the Parapan Am
Games
Boccia Bermuda
● Yushae DeSilva-Andrade won silver at the Parapan Am Games
● Yushae DeSilva-Andrade won gold at the World Boccia Cup
Bermuda Triathlon Association
● Erica Hawley finished 4th at the Pan American Games
Jessica Lewis
Bermuda Sailing Association
● Adriana Penruddocke qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics
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HIGH PERFORMANCE CONT’D
Bermuda Sanshou Association
● Krista Dyer won silver in the 65kg san da category at the 16th World Wushu Championships
● Keelin Cox won 3 gold medals at the 4th Pan American Kung fu Championships
● Krista Dyer won gold at the 4th Pan American Kung fu Championships
● Quennel Robinson won gold at the 4th Pan American Kung fu Championships
Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association
● Emma Harvey wins B finals at the Pan Am Games
● Emma Harvey won silver in the 50m backstroke at the CAC Games
● Emma Harvey won bronze in the 50m butterfly at the CAC Games
● Madelyn Moore won silver in the 50m free at the CAC Games
Bermuda National Athletics Association
● Dage Minors won bronze in the 1,500m at the CAC Games
Bermuda Football Association
● Women’s National Team won gold at the Island Games
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING
DS&R investment into Junior Development saw the following
highlights for 2023-24:
Bermuda Bicycling Association
● N
icholas Narraway won gold in the cycling time trial at the
Caribbean Cycling Championships
● L
iana de Medeiros won silver in the cycling time trial at the
Caribbean Cycling Championships
● C
harlotte Millington won gold in the time trial at the
Jr. Caribbean Cycling Championships
● C
harlotte Millington won bronze in the road race at the
Jr. Caribbean Cycling Championships
● S
kye Ferguson finished 4th in the road race at the Jr. Caribbean
Cycling Championships
● A
nnabelle Miller finished 7th in the time trial at the Commonwealth
Nicholas Narraway
Youth Games
Bermuda Football Association
● U20 Women’s Team competed in the Concacaf U20 Qualifying Tournament
● U23 Men’s Team finished 4th at Island Games
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JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING CONT’D
● U15 Boys’ Team competed in the Concacaf U15 Championships
● U17 Girl’s Team competed in the Concacaf U17 Championships
● Harry Twite attended the Galacticos Soccer Camp
Bermuda Hockey Federation
● BHF created new U12-16 leagues
Bermuda Sailing Association
● 8 Sailors attended World Youth Championship
● Sebastian Kempe competed at the Men’s World Championship
Bermuda Volleyball Association
● W
omen’s Beach Team of Kayley Hamilton and Natalie Gazzard reached the quarterfinals at the
Commonwealth Youth Games
COACHING DEVELOPMENT
DS&R investment into Coaching Development saw the
following highlights for 2023-24:
Bermuda Boxing Federation
● Jermal Woolridge attained his IBA 1-star Coaching Certification
Bermuda Football Association
● N
atasha Trott, Clinton Hayward and Stefan Maybury have been
appointed to the FIFA List of International Assistant Referees
● “ A” Diploma – 2 coaches enrolled in a course delivered by
the Trinidad and Tobago FA (TTFA)
● “B” Diploma – 13 coaches completed the course
Bermuda Sanshou Association
● N
olette Webb, Dwayne Cox and Chaquita Simmons judged
at the Pan American Kung fu Championship
Bermuda Hockey Federation
● BHF hosted a local training camp featuring Sportways Coaches
National Archery Association of Bermuda
● N
AAB hosted a local training camp featuring Geneva Archery
Coach Phil Graves
Coaching Hockey
Bermuda Triathlon Association
● BTA hosted a local training camp for Carifta athletes featuring Parker Spencer
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2024-25 Allocation
of Sport Investment
Funding
JUNIOR
HIGH DEVELOPMENT/ COACH
PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMING DEVELOPMENT
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2024-25 Allocation of Sport Investment Funding
We are pleased to welcome you to the Department of Sport and Recreation’s Sport Investment Program
announcement, which has seen an increase in core funding provided for NSGB’s and Sports Organizations
for 2024-25.
Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association
A sum of $60,000.00 has been allocated to the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association
in support of the following:
HIGH PERFORMANCE – CCCAN Swimming Championships ($20,000),
1 World Aquatics Meet ($15,000)
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING – White’s Island Summer Camp ($23,000)
COACH/OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT – World Aquatics Referee and Starter training
($2,000)
Bermuda Basketball Association
A sum of $5,000.00 has been allocated to the Bermuda Basketball Association in support
2 of the following:
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT – Expenses associated with U-17 Development tournament in
Canada.
Bermuda Bicycle Association
A sum of $74,000.00 has been allocated to the Bermuda Bicycle Association in support
of the following:
HIGH PERFORMANCE – Elite Caribbean Championships and U23 Overseas Racing
($40,000)
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JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING – Junior squad overseas racing ($10,000),
Junior Development Camp ($5,000) and Junior Caribbean Cycling Championship
(10,000)
COACH/OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT – UCI coaching course and USA Cycling Officials
training ($9,000)
Bermuda Cricket Board
A sum of $100,000.00 has been allocated to the Bermuda Cricket Board in support of the
following:
4 HIGH PERFORMANCE – Women’s National Team ($30,000) and U-19 National Team
($25,000) and BPL ($20,000)
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING – U15 International Tour ($25,000)
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Bermuda Equestrian Federation
A sum of $25,000.00 has been allocated to the Bermuda Equestrian Federation in
support of the following:
5 JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING – Hosting of local shows, clinics, summer
camp and overseas training opportunities ($10,000)
COACH DEVELOPMENT – FEI Training courses ($15,000)
Bermuda Football Association
A sum of $300,000.00 has been allocated to the Bermuda Football Association in
support of the following:
HIGH PERFORMANCE – National academy, National team representation and FIFA
6 Referee pathway ($200,000)
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING – Youth league ($30,000) and girls
football development ($20,000)
COACH DEVELOPMENT – National Academy coach development ($25,000) and
Referee education ($25,000)
Bermuda Golf Association
A sum of $50,000 has been allocated to the Bermuda Golf Association in support of the
following:
HIGH PERFORMANCE – Participation in the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship
7 and Uniforms ($25,000)
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING – OP36 Program ($10,000), participation
in the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championship ($10,000)
COACH/OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT – Delivery of Level 1 and level 2 courses ($5,000)
Bermuda Hockey Federation
A sum of $30,000.00 has been allocated to the Bermuda Hockey Federation in support
of the following:
8 HIGH PERFORMANCE – Expenses associated with equipment and National Squad
preparation ($10,000)
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING – Development Program Coordinator
($20,000)
Bermuda Karate Federation
A sum of $20,000.00 has been allocated to the Bermuda Karate Federation in support of
the following:
HIGH PERFORMANCE - Athlete assistance to compete overseas and World Karate
9 Federation affiliation ($10,000)
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING – Community involvement and outreach
($5,000)
COACH DEVELOPMENT – Coach Skill Amplification & Accreditation ($5,000)
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Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association
A sum of $25,000.00 has been allocated to the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association in
support of the following:
10 JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING – U12 and U14 developmental
representation ($15,000)
COACH DEVELOPMENT – ITF Umpire and Linesman Course ($10,000)
Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association
A sum of $10,000 has been allocated to the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association in
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JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT – Assistance to junior riders to compete in MotoAmerica
Series ($10,000)
Bermuda National Athletics Association
A sum of $50,000.00 has been allocated to the Bermuda National Athletics Association
in support of the following:
HIGH PERFORMANCE: Elite athlete stipends ($10,000)
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JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING – Participation in the Central American
Isthmus Athletic Confederation ($25,000)
COACH/OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT – Incoming coach to provide workshop
($15,000)
Bermuda Olympic Association
13 A sum of $125,000 has been allocated to the Bermuda Olympic Association in support
of operational cost of the organization.
Bermuda Paralympic Association
A sum of $25,000 has been allocated to the Bermuda Paralympic Association in support
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HIGH PERFORMANCE – Support of our athletes (3) participation in the 2024
Paralympic Games ($14,000) accommodation ($6,000) and uniforms ($5,000)
Bermuda Rugby Football Union
A sum of $30,000.00 has been allocated to the Bermuda Rugby Football Union in
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JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING – Rugby Development Officer
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Bermuda Sailing Association
A sum of $40,000 has been allocated to the Bermuda Sailing Association in support of
the following:
HIGH PERFORMANCE – Expenses associated with sending teams to the World and
16 Regional Championships ($20,000)
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING – Introductory class bursaries ($10,000)
COACH DEVELOPMENT – High-level coach training to ensure quality coaches at each
level of competition ($10,000)
Bermuda Sanshou Association
A sum of $35,000 has been allocated to the Bermuda Sanshou Association in support of
the following:
HIGH PERFORMANCE – Expenses associated with the participation in the Pan-American
17 Wushu Championships ($15,000)
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT – Expenses associated with junior participation in the Pan
American Wushu Championships and training camp at Elite Kung Fu ($15,000)
COACH/OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT – Expenses associated with coaches/officials’
attendance at Pan American Wushu Championships ($5,000)
Bermuda Squash Racquets Association
A sum of $20,000 has been allocated to the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association in
support of the following:
18 HIGH PERFORMANCE - Expenses associated with international training, coaching and
an international camp ($15,000)
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING – BSRA Schools Program ($5,000)
Bermuda Triathlon Association
A sum of $65,000 has been allocated to the Bermuda Triathlon Association in support of
the following:
HIGH PERFORMANCE – Expenses associated with participation at major senior games
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JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING – Expenses associated with competing at
Carifta Games ($20,000) and hosting the Continental/Youth Regional Cup ($20,000)
COACH DEVELOPMENT – Level 1 coaching course & official training ($5,000)
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Bermuda Volleyball Association
A sum of $40,000 has been allocated to the Bermuda Volleyball Association in support of
the following:
20 HIGH PERFORMANCE – Expenses associated with U23 and NORCECA Beach Tour
participation ($25,000)
COACH DEVELOPMENT – FIVB partnership coach development program ($15,000)
Boccia Bermuda
A sum of $15,000 has been allocated to Boccia Bermuda in support of the following:
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HIGH PERFORMANCE – Participation (2 athletes) in the Povoa de Varzim World Boccia
Cup ($15,000)
Bermuda Sport Ant-Doping Authority
22 A sum of $586,000 has been allocated to the Bermuda Sport Anti-Doping Authority in
support of operational cost of the organization.
Gymnastics Federation of Bermuda
A sum of $20,000.00 has been allocated to the Gymnastics Federation of Bermuda in
support of the following:
23 HIGH PERFORMANCE – Expenses associated with the hosting of a National Championship
($15,000)
COACH/OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT – Attend USA Gymnastics National Congress
($5,000)
National Archery Association of Bermuda
A sum of $30,000.00 has been allocated to the National Archery Association of Bermuda
in support of the following:
24 HIGH PERFORMANCE – Hyundai World Cup Stage 2 and 3 events in South Korea and
Turkey respectively ($26,000)
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING – Expenses associated with Summer Camp
($4,000)
Pickleball Association of Bermuda
A sum of $25,000.00 has been allocated to the Pickleball Association of Bermuda in
support of the following:
25 JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAMMING – School Pickleball Pathways Program
($15,000)
COACH/OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT – Coach Certification courses ($10,000)
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