Athletics Nova Scotia

Objects of the Society

To promote, encourage, and develop the widest participation and the highest proficiency in Amateur Athletics, including Track & Field, Road Running, Marathon, Cross Country Running and  Race  Walking  in  Nova  Scotia  as  well  as regulate  the  sport  of  Amateur  Athletics  in  Nova  Scotia.

To arrange and assist in the arrangement of courses of instruction for coaches, athletes, officials, or other interested persons in matters concerning the sport.

To promote  and  assist  in  the  promotion  of  provincial, national  and  international  meets,  championships, competitions,  demonstrations  and  other  events  in connection  with Athletics.

In conjunction with the International Amateur Athletic Federation and Athletics Canada, to lay down and enforce rules and regulations covering all aspects of Amateur Athletics.

To develop, select, support, and manage teams of Athletics Nova Scotia athletes, coaches and support personal to represent Nova Scotia effectively in National and International competitions.

To  assist  with  the  identification  and  development  of  Track and Field facilities and courses for Road Running, Marathon, Cross Country Running and Race Walking throughout the Province of Nova Scotia and in particular, to ensure that suitable facilities are available for the hosting of Provincial and National Championships and International Meetings.