Sports Activities in Barbados

Barbados is known for its beautiful beaches andrequirement is mild, sunny weather. Barbados is a
happening nightlife. But it is also a great place tolocale where mild sunny weather is to be had for the
enjoy sports activities. A lot of active, sporty peopleentire year. This makes the island a paradise for all
are not content in staying within the confines of theirgolf enthusiasts all over the world. As proof of this,
Barbados small hotel. The rush of sports activitiesTiger Woods, the best golfer in the world had his
such as wind surfing or a relaxing game of golf canwedding in one of the golf course hotels in the island.
be enjoyed in the island especially because of theSome of the best golf courses in the world can be
mild, sunny climate.found in the island. With such facilities, golfers will find
Cricketnothing more to desire. Those who are new to the
Since this island is a former English colony, cricket is asport can also get some professional help on their
big sport in the island. It is in fact the national sportgame since almost all the golf clubs in the island has
of the country. The whole West Indies are crazyprofessional instructor services. Just as in Cricket,
about the sport. The Kensington Oval in the island isthere are also international golf tournaments that
a world famous place were cricket fans from all overhappen in the island. This makes things a lot more
the world visit in order to watch world class cricketexiting to this sport's aficionado.
games. There are world famous matches that arePolo
held in this Caribbean country because it is one of theThis sport that is well loved by the British cavalry
international centers of the sport. Thus, for peoplethat was part of the island a century ago has
who love watching Cricket matches, the Barbadosbecome part of the island's cultural heritage. The Polo
small hotel accommodation that they get should beClub of the country has been established so long ago
very near this Kensington Oval. Ramnbarsh Sarwan,in 1884. The sport is played with high level rules.
Pedro Collins, and Chris Gayle are just a few of theCompetition between the local teams is always fierce
big names of the sport that came from the island.and international visiting teams usually come year
Catching an exciting cricket game in the island is easy.round. There are several great fields in Holders,
International matches or test matches happenWater Hall, Lion Castle, and Clifton for those who
regularly. There are also the local matches of thewant to experience the sport first hand.
First division. For those who want to play the gameWith so many unique sports activities in the island, no
for leisure, open field or even beach Cricket gamestourist should just stay in the cramped confines of
are available all over the place.their Barbados small hotel room. Going out and living
Golfthrough the rush of these sports activities is part of
Any golfer knows that a game of golf has a verythe Barbadian experience.
important requirement. And this important