Mark Knowles

Sports play a major role in the life and culture of Bahamians. Competitive and leisure sports, plus individual and team sports at the amateur and profession level, are enjoyed by Bahamians and visitors at a variety of venues.

Most of The Bahamas large sports facilities are located at the government-owned Queen Elizabeth II Sports Centre in Nassau’s Oakes Field area. These include the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium, Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium, Churchill Tener-Knowles National Softball Stadium and Little League and Pony League Baseball Diamonds. Recent additions are the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium, the National Tennis Centre, the Betty Kelly Kenning National Swim Complex and the Bahamas Olympic Association headquarters.

The Bahamas Handbook lists many more sporting venues and over 50 sports organizations that are listed with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture. Visitors interested in taking in The Bahamas sporting scene while on island can contact the Ministry at 322-6250.