The Bahamas Aquatics Federation

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Bahamas Aquatic Federation
Logo of Bahamas Aquatic Federation logo, containing its title.
SportAquatic sports
CategorySwimming, synchronized swimming, diving, high diving, Open Water Swimming and water polo
JurisdictionNational
AbbreviationBAF
AffiliationFINA
Affiliation date1952
PresidentAlgernon Cargill
SecretaryAlexis Wells
Official website
www.bahamasaquatics.com

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]

Facilities[edit]

The 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]

  1. ^ "About". Bahamas Aquatics. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  2. ^ "fina.org | Official FINA Website". FINA - Fédération Internationale De Natation. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  3. ^ "Betty Kelly-Kenning Aquatic Centre". National Sports Authority Bahamas. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  4. ^ "Betty Kenning Aquatic Centre in Nassau, New Providence Island, BAHAMAS". www.swimmersguide.com. Retrieved 2021-06-02.