DAPHNE, Ala.—The University of Technology, Jamaica launched the “Caribbean School of Sports Science” in a ceremony on its campus in Kingston, Jamaica on June 23.

The Daphne-based United States Sports Academy’s vice president, Dr. T.J. Rosandich, delivered an address at the launching ceremony in which he spoke on the importance of sports in nation-building, international understanding, and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

In September 2009, a delegation from UTech visited the academy’s campus and a protocol between the academy and UTech was signed.  UTech had sought the academy’s advice and direction in establishing a national school of sport to serve the entire Caribbean basin.

The delegation visiting the academy was led by UTech’s president, Professor Errol Morrison. Also in the party were director of sport, Anthony Davis; Dr. Colin Gyles, faculty of science and sport; and Dr. Neville Graham, curriculum consultant. 

Utech is the primary university for Jamaican athletes and has been seeking to establish itself as a center for sport education in the Caribbean for a number of years.

“The academy is pleased and delighted in having played a part in helping UTech, Jamaica, to establish its Caribbean School of Science and Sport,” said Rosandich. “We believe that it has a solid base and will make a significant contribution to the field of sport education, not only in the Caribbean Basin, but in the world at large.”