About Us


Who are we?

Basketball Nova Scotia, a Member of Basketball Canada and Sport Nova Scotia, is a non profit Provincial Sport Organization that creates and fosters positive basketball experiences across Nova Scotia and governs Minor basketball activities. With the commitment of our passionate volunteers, our team provides promotion, support, governance, development programs, competitive play, and high performance opportunities for clubs, athletes, coaches and officials. Safe Sport is the only sport Basketball Nova Scotia endorses and we are committed to building positive basketball environments at all levels.

Our Vision

To be the pathway to maximizing basketball potential at all levels.

Our Values

INTEGRITY;
We will maintain a high ethical standard in all our actions

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY;
Everyone, regardless of age, gender, economics, and skill level - will be able to participate   in a fair, safe, and open system

RESPECT;
All participants, whether they are players, coaches, spectators, officials, administrators - must honour and respect each other as well as the game

EDUCATE;
We are committed to providing quality opportunities for everyone to achieve their own personal growth

COMMUNICATE;
We will listen to and openly communicate information to the basketball community

ACCOUNTABLE;
All activities and programs will be transparent and accessible

Our People
 

Nick Sharpe

Nick Sharpe

Executive Director
bnsexecutivedirector@sportnovascotia.ca
902.425.5450 ext 348

Colter Simmonds

Colter Simmonds

Technical Director/Performance Coach
bnsprovcoach@sportnovascotia.ca

Emma Duinker

Emma Duinker

Operations Manager
bnsoperations@sportnovascotia.ca

Katherine Khorovets

Katherine Khorovets

Basketball Events Coordinator
basketballnsintern@gmail.com

Our Office

5516 Spring Garden Road
Unit 308
Halifax, NS B3J 1G6
 

Our Strategic Plan

Click on the image above to read our Strategic Plan
 

Our Social Media

Basketball Nova Scotia

@basketballnovascotia

@basketballns

Basketball Nova Scotia

 
 
 

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