Community Sport

In August of 2010 Sport Nova Scotia partnered with the Department of Health and Wellness to establish the position of the Community Sport Development Coordinator – Valley Region. The role of the Community Sport Development Coordinator is to establish relationships and work with community sport organizations affiliated with the provincial sport organizations, as well as with schools and community groups to identify, collaborate and support the continuation and creation of sustainable sport opportunities within all regions of Nova Scotia.

Press Release: Sport Nova Scotia and NS Department of Health & Wellness Launch Pilot Program in the Valley Region

Sport Quarterly September 2011: New Program Helps Grow Sport in the Valley

In September 2011, Sport Nova Scotia expanded the Community Sport Development Coordinator pilot into 4 other regions, partnering once again with the Department of Health and Wellness. Cape Breton, Highland, Central and South Shore Regions will all have a Community Sport Development Coordinator in place by October 2011.

For more information about community sport development click here.

Melissa Newton | Community Sport Development Coordinator – Valley Region
Sport Nova Scotia
35 Webster Street
Kentville, Nova Scotia
B4N 1H4
Office Phone | 679.4336
Cell Phone | 306.0100
e-mail | mnewton@sportnovascotia.ca