Our Mission
Established in 1987, the Surfing Association of Nova Scotia is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to: building an inclusive, fun and respectful surf community; supporting recreational and competitive surfing; promoting coastal stewardship and access; while striving to achieve organizational effectiveness.
Our Role
The Surfing Association of Nova Scotia is the officially recognized Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) and Provincial Recreation Organization (PRO), and represents the community and sport of surfing to governing bodies: Sport Nova Scotia and Recreation Nova Scotia.
Strategic Goals 2023-2027
- Support and develop an inclusive, fun and respectful surf community.
- Support recreational and competitive surfing.
- Promote coastal stewardship and access.
- Operate a well run and effective organization.
board of directors
President - Adam
Organizational Effectiveness Committee Chair - Grace
Treasurer - Marina
Living in Nova Scotia for the past 5 years, I am a surf coach and owner at Hurricane Surf Company. If you can't find me in the water, you might find me working at the Seven Bays Bouldering Gym in Halifax.
Treasurer - Marina
Organizational Effectiveness Committee Chair - Grace
Treasurer - Marina
Working with the SANS team lets me bring together my problem‑solving skills, my passion for surfing, and my love for the Nova Scotia community.
Organizational Effectiveness Committee Chair - Grace
Organizational Effectiveness Committee Chair - Grace
Organizational Effectiveness Committee Chair - Grace
Having spent the past 10 years surfing on the South Shore, I'm thrilled to join the SANS board to contribute to the amazing surf community here in Nova Scotia.
Sport Development Representative - Carlos
Cape Breton Island / Unama'ki Representative - Michelle
Organizational Effectiveness Committee Chair - Grace
Passionate about community growth through sports and fair, fun, and healthy opportunities for everyone. Since 2024, I’ve reconnected with the ocean, unleashing a passion for surfing.
Cape Breton Island / Unama'ki Representative - Michelle
Cape Breton Island / Unama'ki Representative - Michelle
Cape Breton Island / Unama'ki Representative - Michelle
I have been supporting rural surf communities, youth development, female surf mentorship, Indigenous surf programs and more for 20 years with SANS.
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Representative - Laura
Cape Breton Island / Unama'ki Representative - Michelle
Cape Breton Island / Unama'ki Representative - Michelle
I'm excited to continue to help out with youth development, female surf mentorship, and accessibility in surfing!
Communications Chair - Corrina
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity ad Inclusion Chair
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity ad Inclusion Chair
With 8+ years of communications experience in both the private sector and non-profit, I'm excited to help tell the story of the important work SANS is doing to make surfing in Nova Scotia safe, welcoming, and inclusive for all.
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity ad Inclusion Chair
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity ad Inclusion Chair
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity ad Inclusion Chair
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South Shore Representative
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity ad Inclusion Chair
South Shore Representative
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Secretary
Vice President
South Shore Representative
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Contest Chair
Vice President
Vice President
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Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Contact us at surfingnovascotia@gmail.com if you are interested in filling this board position!