The Harvard Club’s impact on Trinidad and Tobago is widely recognized, having significantly influenced various aspects of the nation’s social fabric. For over 80 years, Harvard has been involved in sports, culture, and service. Its dedication includes nurturing some of the country’s most talented athletes through diverse sporting clinics, as well as participating in cultural activities like amateur calypso competitions initiated in 1966. Harvard has consistently maintained a leadership role.
Harvard’s clinics, spanning cricket, football, hockey, and rugby, ensure a steady stream of talent for future generations, preserving the club’s legacy and survival. The primary objective of the Coaching Clinics is to contribute to nation-building by introducing the youth to sports. Specifically, the Clinics aim to develop:
- the unique talents of each participant to their fullest potential;
- healthy attitudes towards competition;
- individual responsibility for group performance; and
- respect for rules, authority, and self-discipline.
Members of Harvard have excelled in business and community activities, supporting an active role in sports since cricket was introduced in 1943, followed by football and later extending to basketball, hockey, rugby, and tennis. While many other clubs have declined, Harvard has demonstrated its commitment to remaining a prominent institution. The inclusion of women in 2002 highlights the club’s dedication to expanding membership and adapting to contemporary trends.
Harvard continues to be a leading sport, social, and cultural club, catering to a diverse cross-section of society with a focus on youth participation in national affairs. As a financially independent organization, it attracts top athletes and personalities globally and competes at the highest levels across all domains.
The Harvard Club remains devoted to upholding a sporting, cultural, and social organization that fosters excellence among its members and the nation’s youth.