Objects of the Council

The objects of the Council shall be, (a) to promote, develop and improve the knowledge and practice of sports in the interest of the social well- being of and the enjoyment of leisure by Belizeans and for this purpose to appoint Commissioners for all or any sport; (b) to encourage in co-operation with the sporting organisations the attainment of high standards in sports; (c) to foster, support or undertake in co-operation with the Ministry of Sports the provision of facilities for sport; (d) to assist and where possible develop proper coaching schemes which shall include the training of suitable personnel for all branches 8 (e) to carry out or to encourage and support research and studies into matters concerning sports and to disseminate knowledge and advise on these matters; (f) to encourage participation in sporting events abroad by individuals and teams from Belize; (g) to own, establish, develop, improve, manage, maintain and take proper control of sporting facilities granted to or secured by the Council and to supervise sporting events to which the public is admitted upon the payment of any direct or indirect fee; (h) subject to the approval of the Minister, to borrow funds for the purposes of the business of the Council and to make grants or loans upon and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the Minister; (i) to carry on any sporting or sports related activity for the promotion of youth development; and (j) to advise the Minister on any matters concerned directly or indirectly with the foregoing.