2019 US Virgin Islands Code
Title 3 - Executive
Chapter 18 - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation
Subchapter II - The Virgin Islands Sports Commission
§ 319. Training and development

Universal Citation: V.I. Code tit. 3, § 319 (2019)
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  • (a) The Commission shall ensure that a Training and Development program is established for the enhancement of Virgin Islanders to pursue higher goals in sports, education, recreation and wellness.

  • (b) The Commission shall endeavor to adequately improve the standard of sports and efficiency in implementing programs, training and development opportunities which must be provided to sports practitioners. To attain these ideals, the Commission shall give attention to development of human resources and to the following:

    • (1) Establishment of a program for the provision of technical support for approved national sporting bodies on an agreed criterion;

    • (2) Providing scholarships for sports persons to allow for exposure at a higher level of performance and to encourage professional development through education;

    • (3) Maintaining and administering in the Territory a comprehensive health insurance program for sports organizations’ personnel, athletes and other technical personnel; and

    • (4) Compensation of athletes who win medals for the Virgin Islands.

  • (c) Training for officials to enhance their capacity to officiate and administer sporting activities;

  • (d) Acquiring and developing resource material such as manuals, coaching kits and electronic aids, which will assist in improving knowledge and advancing the technical skills of sport persons; and

  • (e) Exposing national sport representatives to specialized personal development activities which will assist in their overall development.

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