Athletics & Recreation
Whether it's recreational intramural activities that build school spirit, a vibrant intercollegiate agenda where our College teams compete locally and abroad, or vitally important sports or wellness programmes, the Department of Athletics has a comprehensive focus geared towards providing diversity in campus life and alternatives for a rich and well rounded student experience.
Intramural & Recreational Sports
Students may choose from a diverse range of recreational sports, from leisurely favourites like chess and dominoes, to table tennis, ping-pong and swimming. Other popular options are basketball, soccer, flag football, rugby, and power weight lifting.
Students compete for bragging rights and trophies while building camaraderie through wholesome and fun sporting activities. Join a team or play as a free agent. There is no cost to participate.
Intercollegiate Athletics
The College has eight varsity teams that compete nationally and against college teams in Florida who play in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' Sun Conference in the U.S. They are men's & women's basketball; men's & women's soccer; men &women's volleyball; men's & women's track & field.
Try-Outs: Potential new athletes are recruited during try-outs typically held in Summer and Fall depending on the teams. Try-outs for men's and women's basketball, track & field and men's table tennis are held in August/September, while men's & women's volleyball and soccer try-outs are scheduled for Spring.
Health & Wellness
The College's Wellness Centre, located on the main campus, is fully equipped with state-of-the-art fitness and physical training equipment, exercise and dance studies, shower and locker facilities. Health planning programmes and wellness counselling are also available to help students, faculty and staff make wiser lifestyle decisions.
The centre also has personal trainers on staff. Wellness coaching includes dietary advice and aerobic body sculpting classes are also available. Membership comes with a free health and fitness assessment with is compulsory for all patrons.
The Centre is open from 5:45 am to 8:00 pm Monday - Thursday and 5:45 am to 5:00 pm on Friday.
Contact
Athletics Department
Tel. 302 4349
Fax 302 4539
Email: Athletics@cob.edu.bs
Mrs Kimberley Rolle
Athletics Director
Email: krolle@cob.edu.bs
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The College of The Bahamas :: Oakes Field :: P.O. Box N-4912 :: Nassau, The Bahamas :: Tel (242) 302.4300 :: Email cob@cob.edu.bs
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