Sports In The Bahamas

Whatever sport you’re into, you can do it here: basketball, bowling, cricket, football, golfing, gymnastics, racing, rugby, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, track & field and volleyball to name just a few. Throughout The Bahamas, it’s easy to find a friendly game to join. And we always welcome a good match.

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Types of Sports

Golf

Golf in The Bahamas is absolutely breathtaking. With courses that line the clear-blue Atlantic waters, golfers from all over the world yearn for the chance to play in The Bahamas—even the pros. Take Great Exuma for example. It features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by golf legend Greg Norman. It’s set to become one of the world’s greatest oceanside clubs. Numerous islands in The Bahamas boast pristine golf courses that challenge both the novice and professional golfer.

Swimming

Swimming is a year-round sport in The Bahamas, because the weather conditions are ideal with average temperature at 70 degrees. The water never freezes, so you can hold your swimming tournament here, in addition to practicing for the upcoming season, in the middle of January. The Betty Kelly-Kenning National Swim Complex has Olympic, international and CARIFTA certification, and has hosted swimming events at the CARIFTA Games. It also serves as the winter training site for several international universities and club teams.

Tennis

You’ll find that our islands are the ideal location for tennis. There’s no season to limit play, just year-round blue skies and warm weather. Nassau/Paradise Island averages seven hours of completely sunny skies per day, even during the rainy season. Most playing facilities are part of resorts and courts and are available on almost every island that has reasonably sized guest accommodations. Surfaces include Flexipave, clay, asphalt, Plexicrome, Har-Tru or cork, and most are night-lit.

Running & Cycling

With perfect year-round weather, The Bahamas is the ideal destination for the active traveler. Runners and cyclers will appreciate the scenic and relatively flat terrain throughout our islands. But those who want more of a challenge will also find higher elevations to test their abilities. There are many popular racing events throughout our islands. They include Grand Bahama Island's Conchman Triathlon, the Pineapple Fest Triathlon on Eleuthera & Harbour Island and Marathon Bahamas, which began in 2010 on Nassau & Paradise Island.

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Eleuthera & Harbour Island

The sports-minded can indulge their passion through tennis on hard-surface courts on mainland Eleuthera at Cape Eleuthera Resort and The Cove Eleuthera Resort; on Harbour Island at Coral Sands, Pink Sands and Romora Bay Club. Courts are for hotel guest use only and some are lighted for night play. Tennis lessons are available from a local pro for an additional fee.

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Grand Bahama Island

Grand Bahama Island’s relatively flat terrain makes it easy to jog or bike virtually anywhere; there is a designated bike lane on Midshipman Road in Lucaya. The Grand Bahama Sport Complex features a championship-grade running track and is the center of Track and Field competitions. One of the key sporting events here is the long-standing Conchman Triathlon, held the first Saturday in November, featuring a 1K swim, 25K ride and 5K run.

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Nassau & Paradise Island

There is no season to limit play in Nassau & Paradise Island, just year-round blue skies and warm weather. If you enjoy golf, beautiful settings abound, framing tee boxes and fairways with picture-perfect backdrops for your best shot. And whatever your handicap, you'll enjoy playing here. Sporting arenas exist to accommodate a number of other sports: a national swim complex, a full-service tennis facility, and the national stadium designed for events like American football, rugby, soccer, and track & field.

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The Abacos

Two golf courses are found in The Abacos, at Treasure Cay Resort on Great Abaco and at Bakers Bay Resort on Great Guana Cay. They are mere feet above sea level and offer fairways and greens that await golfers eager to bring their game to a new level. The beautiful scenery can turn even a bad round into a flawless day of vacation. You can play tennis on three different surfaces here, some lighted for night play.

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The Exumas

The Sandals at Emerald Bay Golf Course is considered one of the world’s greatest ocean-side clubs and has been called "The Best Golf Course in the Caribbean." This challenging, 18-hole championship "green" golf course was designed by Greg Norman. It uses an environmentally friendly seashore paspalum grass that is very dramatic against the ocean blue. Tennis is available in Great Exuma for hotel guests only—six clay courts at Sandals Resort, with free tennis classes, and two hard-surface courts at February Point Resort. All are lighted for night play.

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Acklins & Crooked Island

The fitness-conscious visitor to Acklins & Crooked Island will enjoy biking or running on our roads with complete ease of mind in virtually traffic-free surroundings. Hiking up a trail to one of our many cliffs offers a challenging workout, rewarded by views of the island’s pristine beauty. Most of our accommodations provide complimentary bicycles for the use of guests. And, if you’re here during one of our annual community festivals or homecomings, feel free to take part in the featured cycling race.

Andros

Activities on Andros not related to nature or the water are few, but you can participate in other sports close to your hotel. The only tennis court is at Kamalame Cay; instruction and equipment can be provided upon request. Biking or jogging on the main road between settlements is peaceful, or you can go off road to one of the well-worn trails.

Bimini

The islands of Bimini not only have superior activities on the water, but also offer exclusive traditional sports on the ground. Private Cat Cay Island offers its members golf at Windsor Downs, a course named for the Duke of Windsor who was a former Governor in The Bahamas and a frequent guest on the island.

Cat Island

Runners can jog onsite at most hotels, which are located on long stretches of beach ranging from three to eight miles long. There are also miles of trails and long quiet stretches of road in every town. Elevations range from flat terrain to the steep rocking incline of 206-foot high Como Hill on Mount Alvernia. A hike up the stone staircase to The Hermitage, a small stone monastery at its peak, is worth the trek for the awe-inspiring view. Some hotels offer rental bicycles and others provide them complimentary for the use of their guests. It is an easy ride from the hotels in the south to The Hermitage and New Bight.

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Inagua

Pigeon Park in the heart of Matthew Town is the community venue for sporting games here, including basketball, softball, baseball, volleyball, track and field. Locals use the track for their daily exercise and you’ll often find individuals jogging or walking there at most times during the day. Walkathons and bicycle races organized by various civic associations take place several times during the year and visitors are welcome to join in. There is no golfing, but there is a public tennis court, available to all. Bicycles are available for rental upon request.

Long Island

Activities visitors do here that are not on a boat include tennis, biking and walking through the towns or swimming laps along the bays at northern beaches. You can play on two artificial grass/silicone sand courts operated by the Tennis Club with hourly rates; racket rental and ball sales are on site. Some hotels offer bicycles free to guests or you can get rentals.

Mayaguana

The sporting activity here is more of the natural kind. Locals go swimming at beaches in the settlements daily, except in cool weather, and you can usually join a group at places like Pirate’s Well Beach. There’s also a section of the beach with a trail from Baycaner Beach Resort to Northwest Point that is used for daily jogs and walks. Once a month, there is a health walk originating in one of the three settlements on an alternate basis. Visitors are welcome to join in. The undeveloped eastern part of the island is popular with advanced off-trail bikers (who bring their own equipment) and extreme hikers who enjoy the challenge of hiking without developed trails.

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Ragged Island

There are no golf or tennis courts in this tiny town, although there is a smooth, hard surface suitable for playing handball. Jog along the main streets running north and south through town. Rent a bike and cycle from town to the airport or Gun Point. Join one of the walkathons held during the year and swim for exercise in one of the beach coves.

Rum Cay

You won’t find a golf or tennis court here, but that doesn’t mean there are no opportunities to work up a sweat. Locals get their exercise the traditional way—by biking, jogging or walking from Port Nelson to Port Boyd in the North (approximately six miles). The main road is paved to a point and beyond that the trail is still smooth, so you will have an easy time. There are no bicycle rental companies, but don't hesitate to negotiate with one of the locals to use their bike if you see one lying around. More often than not, they’ll let you have it at no charge.

San Salvador

Activities on land here can really help you work up a sweat. Play tennis on your choice of ten courts at Club Med. Go jogging or cycling to explore the large number of historical and nature sites. You can pick up a bike at your hotel, get pointed in the right direction and head out. With only one road, there’s no chance of getting lost.

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The Berry Islands

The original 18-hole, par-72 golf course here was designed by Joe Lee in the 1960s on rises of land that overlook the sea. Great Harbour Cay was a major golf resort at the time and many of the rich and famous came here to play. Today, a beautiful nine-hole portion of the course is in use and free to guests of the marina. Golf equipment is not available, so you'll have to bring your own; carts can be rented. You can also go biking and play tennis on the mainland and in the cays.

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Who Has Played Here

• “The Battle For Atlantis”—NCAA Basketball
• Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament
• Marathon Bahamas/Komen For The Cure 5K Fun/Run/Walk
• Tour of The Bahamas—Cycling Race
• Bahamas Women’s Tennis Open—ITF
• FIFA World Congress

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