The BOA is inviting design submissions to be used on Bermuda’s baton, celebrating three distinctive themes: Sport, Culture, and Nature.
For the 2026 Glasgow Games, Commonwealth Sport has asked each country to design their own baton, rather than the traditional single baton traversing the member countries in advance of the Games.
Bermuda's baton will showcase the island's artistic talent and embody the values that make us unique. Each of the three-sided batons was designed and hand made in Glasgow from sustainably source dash wood by craftsman Tim Norman.
The relay began at Buckingham Palace in March 2025 and will be celebrated in Bermuda April 25 – May 1st. Competition Guidelines
1. This competition is run by the Bermuda Olympic Association (BOA) and the BOA retains all rights to the selection of the submitted artwork.
2. Winners will be chosen by a committee who will select a design from each of the three themes. The committee will be formed by competition organizers and include an island art professional. All judging will be based solely on the design.
3. Deadline for submissions is March 11, 2026
4. All entries should include artist’s name, email, and telephone number.
5. Submissions may be sent electronically to equipintern@olympics.bm or delivered to the BOA office at 22 Church Street – 3rd Floor, Hamilton
6. Selections will be made on March 18th but not revealed until April 27th at official announcement.
7. Selected artists will each be given 10 days to complete their design on the baton.
8. Selected designers will receive
a. Glasgow 2026 Team Bermuda apparel
b. Invitation to Team Bermuda events
c. Promotion on BOA’s social media
d. Finished artwork on the baton remains the property of Bermuda Olympic Association but reproductions are allowed by the artists.
Technical Information for Submissions
1. Designs are to reflect one of the three themes, Culture, Nature, or Sport.
2. Submissions can be for a single theme and face of the baton, or multiple themes and faces.
3. Designs should be suitable for reproduction on the baton which is made from ash wood.
4. Submissions must fit the dimensions shown in the graphic below.
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