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
Secretary - Marina
Originally from the UK, I learned to surf in Tofino BC before moving out to Nova Scotia in 2021. I want to use my 10+ years of Canadian surf industry experience to contribute to a healthy surf community in Nova Scotia.
Secretary - Marina
Organizational Effectiveness Committee Chair - Grace
Secretary - Marina
Organizational Effectiveness Committee Chair - Grace
Organizational Effectiveness Committee Chair - Grace
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity ad Inclusion Chair - Tara
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.
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity ad Inclusion Chair - Tara
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity ad Inclusion Chair - Tara
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity ad Inclusion Chair - Tara
Sport Development Representative - Carlos
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity ad Inclusion Chair - Tara
Cape Breton Island / Unama'ki Representative - Michelle
Cape Breton Island / Unama'ki Representative - Michelle
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity ad Inclusion Chair - Tara
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
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Representative - Laura
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Representative - Laura
I'm excited to continue to help out with youth development, female surf mentorship, and accessibility in surfing!
Communications Chair - Corrina
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Representative - Laura
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Representative - Laura
With 8+ years of communications and marketing 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.
South Shore Representative
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Representative - Laura
South Shore Representative
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Treasurer
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!