The Bahamas Aquatics Federation (BAF) is the governing body of swimming in the Bahamas. They are also responsible for the development of synchronized swimming, diving, water polo, open water swimming. [1] BAF is a member of the International Swimming Organization FINA and Central American and Caribbean Swimming Federation.[2]
Sport | Aquatic sports |
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Category | Swimming, synchronized swimming, diving, high diving, Open Water Swimming and water polo |
Jurisdiction | National |
Abbreviation | BAF |
Affiliation | FINA |
Affiliation date | 1952 |
President | Algernon Cargill |
Secretary | Alexis Wells |
Official website | |
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Facilities
editThe country has four 25-Metre pools and two 25-Yard Outdoor completion pools in Nassau, Bahamas. In May 2000 the Government of Bahamas constructed the Betty Kelly Keening National Swim Complex. The country now owns a 10 Lane 50 Meter Outdoor swimming pool accompanied by 8 -Lane 25 Meter Training pool.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "About". Bahamas Aquatics. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ "fina.org | Official FINA Website". FINA - Fédération Internationale De Natation. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ "Betty Kelly-Kenning Aquatic Centre". National Sports Authority Bahamas. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Betty Kenning Aquatic Centre in Nassau, New Providence Island, BAHAMAS". www.swimmersguide.com. Retrieved 2021-06-02.