THE BREWSTER TRUST’s mission is to promote, develop and improve football in Barbados with the aim of creating opportunities at all levels, but especially for the youth.
To impart the qualities of leadership and loyalty, sportsmanship, competitive ambition and the drive for academic excellence as well as discipline, fair play and respect is our ultimate goal, just as the fruitful cooperation with all national and international football stakeholders.
Our Goals
The founders of our charity, THE BREWSTER TRUST, Mr. Chesterfield N. Brewster and his son Mr. Nathaniel P. Brewster, grasped the initiative and are fully dedicated to fulfil their various goals to enhance the game in Barbados.
The goals of THE BREWSTER TRUST are to establish:
- respect and fair play according to FIFA regulations.
- the lasting structure of football in Barbados,
- a significant role of Club football in Barbados,
- dedicated pitches and infrastructure,
- functional facilities and equipment,
- competition in attractive Leagues for all age groups in an adequate season,
- age group and performance related proper training for officials and players alike,
- registered and insured players,
- to give dedicated and motivated individuals a fair chance, to have fun, to achieve fulfilment and to be given the opportunity to represent their Club or even country and finally
- respect and fair play according to FIFA regulations.
Football is a global language promoting health, team spirit and fellowship regardless of colour of skin, intellect, talents or age. We speak different languages, we come from different cultures and we have different traditions. No matter who you are or where you are, you are not responsible for the past but you are for the future.
Football for everyone
The strategic approaches connected to the Mission Statement require to know and feel the facts on football in Barbados. THE BREWSTER TRUST concentrates on structural and infrastructural concerns and aims to implement a “Football for everyone” philosophy, accompanied by a transparent communication policy where needed, with the local football stakeholders and also the Trust’s international network – always keeping in mind the vision to develop a professional game.
Our Team
The people behind The Brewster Trust are currently:
- The Hon. Chesterfield N. Brewster, CHB (Barbadian) – President and founder of the charity
- Robert A. Haas (British) – Trustee
- Peter G. Symmonds (Barbadian) – Trustee
- Paolo Arancio (American) – Trustee
- Axel C. Bernhardt (German) – Chief Executive Officer
Barbados: Topic of Interest
Barbados is an island nation of the Lesser Antilles surrounded by the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
On 30th November 1966, Barbados moved toward political independence and assumed the status of a Commonwealth realm, becoming a separate jurisdiction with Elizabeth II as the Queen of Barbados. On 30th November 2021, Barbados transitioned to a republic within the Commonwealth, replacing its monarchy with a ceremonial president.
Barbados has a population of 280,000 people, with around 80,000 living in Bridgetown, the largest city of the island and the country’s capital. Barbados is one of the Caribbean’s leading tourist destinations and is the most developed island in the region.
Sports in Barbados are many and varied. In recent years the Barbadian government has implemented a policy of Sport based tourism; the country hosted for example the 2007 Cricket World Cup and various other events like the AIBA Women’s World Championships in 2010.
Many Barbadians follow cricket religiously. Locally cricket is governed by the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA). Barbados has a national team and players that are a composite part of the West Indies cricket team. Barbados has a number of famous cricketers like Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Everton Weekes, Sir Clyde Walcott or and Sir Frank Worrell.
Football is one of the most popular sports in Barbados. It still lags behind cricket in participation and spectators but the interest in football has been growing in recent years. Football is governed by the Barbados Football Association (BFA) which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2010. The BFA is member of the CONCACAF (Confederation of North and Central American and Caribbean Association Football).
Facts & Figures
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Bridgetown |
| Major cities: | Oistins, Holetown, Speightstown, Crab Hill, Hastings, Bathsheba |
| Currency: | Barbadian dollar |
| Official language: | English |
| Motto: | Pride and Industry |
| Internet code: | .bb |
| Geographic Information | |
|---|---|
| Surface area: | 431 km² |
| Highest point: | Mount Hillaby 336 m |
| Neighboring countries: | None |
| Neighboring seas and oceans: | Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea |
| Population Information | |
|---|---|
| Population (in millions): | 0.281 |
| GDP per inhabitant (in US dollars): | 18’734 |
| Density (inhabitants per km²): | 660 |
| Average age (in years): | 39.2 |
| Life expectancy at birth (in years): | 77.71 |
FIFA announced in a big count that Barbados has 37’550 players of which 15’840 are registered; Barbados has around 130 Clubs and more than 1’300 Officials [a 2010 statistic].