Caribbean - United Through Sport

Abingdon & Whitney College Students Gain Hands-On Construction Experience in Saint Lucia

United Through Sport was proud to welcome eight students from Abingdon & Whitney College in Oxford to Saint Lucia for a two-week international construction placement in partnership with Blueprint Construction.

This collaboration highlights how global partnerships can provide students with real-world experience while supporting industry development overseas.

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Equine Therapy Saint Lucia: Management Intern Launches New Programme

The first equine therapy Saint Lucia programme has been successfully launched by a United Through Sport management intern, creating a new and impactful way to support children with additional needs.

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Miles for Smiles: Volunteers Raise Over £2,000 to Build Safe Sports Courts for Girls in Saint Lucia

On 15th March 2026, global volunteers at United Through Sport Caribbean successfully hosted their first Miles for Smiles campaign of the year. This year volunteers and staff came together to combine the past two approaches of running and swimming to cover the length of the island twice (87km).

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UTS Saint Lucia Feb 2025 volunteers Impact

A Powerful Start to 2026 for United Through Sport in Saint Lucia

February 2026 marked an energising and impactful start to the year for United Through Sport Saint Lucia. With the arrival of new international volunteers and a full calendar of grassroots, school and performance programmes underway, the month showcased exactly how sport is transforming lives across the island.

From preschool beach sessions to national tournaments, here’s what impact looked like in February.

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International Volunteers Represent at Caribbean Carnival Rugby 7s

United Through Sport Caribbean was proud to see its volunteers take part in the 2025 Caribbean Carnival Rugby 7s, held over two high-energy days, Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd August, at the Gros Islet Mini Stadium in Saint Lucia.

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Boats on Wheels Returns in 2025: Expanding Access to Sailing for Saint Lucian Youth

Boats on Wheels makes its return in 2025, building on the success of previous years with a renewed commitment to expanding access to sailing for young people across Saint Lucia.

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Miles for Smiles: Swim Challenge Raises over £1000 for Youth Development in Saint Lucia

Rather than taking the common approach of running a targeted distance, this group took on a new challenge: the initiative brought together 21 volunteers who collectively swam nearly 20 miles, exceeding the original target of swimming the 14-mile width of the island.

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Physiotherapy Clinic: Back in Action for Saint Lucian Athletes

In Saint Lucia, sports physiotherapy is still a developing field, and access to qualified professionals remains limited. Through our Sports Physiotherapy Internship Programme, UTS is working to bridge this gap.

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Finding a Family Between the Posts: The Impact of United Through Sport’s Weekly Goalkeepers Clinic

Launched by former intern and passionate goalkeeper Gijs Spaling, this initiative has grown from a small, grassroots effort into a thriving island-wide clinic, offering weekly, specialised training tailored specifically for different age groups in a challenging yet fun atmosphere.

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Saint Lucian Runners Qualify for Caribbean Wide Competition

The Soufriere Mini Stadium was alive with energy this past weekend as Saint Lucia hosted its highly anticipated National Track & Field Race. Young athletes from across the island gathered to showcase their speed, endurance, and determination in a packed schedule of events, ranging from explosive 60m sprints to grueling 5000m long-distance races.

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