The Bahamas Aquatics Federation
Bahamanian governing body of swimming
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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]
SportAquatic sports
CategorySwimming, synchronized swimming, diving, high diving, Open Water Swimming and water polo
JurisdictionNational
AbbreviationBAF
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| Sport | Aquatic sports |
|---|---|
| Category | Swimming, synchronized swimming, diving, high diving, Open Water Swimming and water polo |
| Jurisdiction | National |
| Abbreviation | BAF |
| Affiliation | FINA |
| Affiliation date | 1952 |
| President | Algernon Cargill |
| Secretary | Alexis Wells |
| Official website | |
| www | |
Facilities
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]
