PNS is a non-profit organization made up volunteers who love the sport of pickleball and are dedicated to supporting existing programs and promoting further growth across the province. We firmly believe that pickleball is a game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels and we will strive to assist in creating opportunities for both recreational and competitive play.
In 2011, Steve and Patsy Simon introduced Pickleball to Nova Scotia, established the Nova Scotia Pickleball Association (NSPA), and served on the board of directors. Their hard work combined with the addictive nature of pickleball has resulted in the sport being played in multiple locations across the province (see places to play).
In 2015, Patsy and Steve stepped down from the NSPA, the association was renamed Pickleball Nova Scotia (PNS) and a new board of directors was elected with the intention of promoting the sport across Nova Scotia while developing formal partnerships with established sport, recreation, and health organizations.
Following completion of the provinces first Nova Scotia Provincial Pickleball Championships which drew a record number of players for a pickleball tournament in Atlantic Canada, PNS held their first AGM. A new paid membership (click to join) was introduced and a special committee of regional representatives was appointed to gather information from their peers and assist in improving the quality of services that PNS offers.
OCTOBER 2016
As of October 30, 2016, the PNS Board of Directors expanded to included regional representatives. President Jared Uhlman, VP Raelene Kucyk, Secretary Dawn Hobson, Treasurer Ed MacDonald, and Membership Chair Ginny Conrad were joined by Regional Reps; Travis Crouse (Halifax), Yves Rossignol (South Shore) and Brian Connick (Central/Northern).
JUNE 2017
In June of 2017, our second AGM was held and some changes were made to our Board of Directors.
The following and available positions were filled:
President Jared Uhlman, re-elected
Membership Chair Angela Weld
South Shore Rep Heather Pentz
Members at Large Pat Morrison and Daniel Smith
Marketing Committee Pat Morrison and Brent Hobson
SEPTEMBER 2018
As of September 2018, the PNS Board of Directors was comprised of:
President Raelene Kucyk
Vice-President Vacant
Treasurer Ed MacDonald
Secretary Dawn Hobson
Membership Chair Angela Weld
Directors at Large Daniel Smith and Pat Morrison
Zone Directors
HRM Zone Directors Henny Rykers and Ginny Conrad
South Shore Zone Director Wanda Winaut
Fundy Zone Director Vacant
Annapolis Valley Zone Director Darrel Youden
Highland Zone Director Ian MacDonald
FEBRUARY 2019
In early 2019 there were a few changes to some board positions. After Raelene Kucyk stepped down as President, Daniel Smith accepted that role and Pat Morrison filled the vacant Vice President Position. Other changes were made as well to some of our regional reps and now the board is made up of the following:
President Daniel Smith
Vice-President Pat Morrison
Treasurer Marylouise Crespo-Michaud
Secretary Dawn Hobson
Membership Chair Angela Weld
Zone Directors
HRM Zone Directors Henny Rykers and Ginny Conrad
South Shore Zone Director Wanda Winaut
Highland Zone Director Ian MacDonald
Annapolis Valley Zone Directors Brent Reid and Charlene Reid
Fundy Zone Director Glen Hudson
Members at Large
Betty MacAlpine
JD MacKinnon
JUNE 2020
Following this year’s Annual General Meeting there were a few changes in our board as some positions were up for re-election, a new Technical Director position was created and a few members decided to “retire”….
President Daniel Smith
Vice-President Pat Morrison
Treasurer Marylouise Crespo-Michaud
Secretary Theresa MacDonald-Thompson
Membership Chair Angela Weld
Technical Director JD MacKinnon
Zone Directors
HRM Zone Directors Henny Rykers
South Shore Zone Director Becky Nodding
Highland Zone Director Ian MacDonald
Annapolis Valley Zone Directors Brent Reid and Charlene Reid
Fundy Zone Director Glen Hudson
Cape Breton Zone Director Mary Anderson
Member at Large Betty MacAlpine
Member at Large Mike Hinchey
March 2022
After a few of our board members stepped down, here is our updated list of board members
President Daniel Smith
Vice-President Pat Morrison
Treasurer Marylouise Crespo-Michaud
Secretary Theresa MacDonald-Thompson
Membership Chair Angela Weld
Technical Director Vacant
Zone Directors
Central Region JD MacKinnon
South Shore Vacant
Highland Region Ian MacDonald
Annapolis Valley Brent Reid
Fundy Region Ralph Brine
Cape Breton Region Mary Anderson
Member at Large Rhonda Brassard
Member at Large Mike Hinchey
October 2022
Following our 2022 Annual General Meeting, a few of our board member’s terms had ended and a few new members joined our board.
Here is our updated list of board members
President Pat Morrison
Vice-President Donald Johnston
Treasurer Marylouise Crespo-Michaud
Secretary Wendy Bensted
Membership Chair Mary Ann Daye
Technical Director Eric Cubilier
Zone Directors
Central Region Roger Peters
South Shore Wayne Uhlman
Highland Region Jim Ripoll
Annapolis Valley Brent Reid
Fundy Region Vacant
Cape Breton Region Mary Anderson
Member at Large Rhonda Brassard
Member at Large Marita Winaut
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