For more than 40 years, the National Sports Council (NSC) has been dedicated to developing sports in Barbados while promoting and facilitating participation in recreational, competitive and high performance sport for all Barbadians. NSC is responsible for providing a high level of service in the area of coaching, provision and maintenance of sporting facilities and general sport administration in the interest of educational institutions, clubs, youth and community groups and national associations, and the promotion of mass participation in the pursuit of excellence in sports.

It aims to develop an active, healthy and fit society through sports and physical activities in line with the overall efforts of the Government in nation building.