Athletics Nova Scotia Names the 2025 Canada Games Nova Scotia Track and Field Staff

For Immediate Release – June 21, 2024

Athletics Nova Scotia Names the 2025 Canada Games Nova Scotia Track and Field Staff

With a complementary mix of track and field coaches, Athletics Nova Scotia announces today its coach and manager staff for the 2025 Canada Games Athletics (Track and Field) Team.

Joining Head Coach Phillip Hadley, from Windsor, NS, will be:

Heather Beaton – Halifax, NS

Jodi Langley – Halifax, NS

Tim Brennan – Halifax, NS

Kirk Jessome – Timberlea, NS

Iain Lapointe – Truro, NS

Peter McCormick – Halifax, NS 

The role of Team Manager will be filled by Tracy Acker-Canning – Lower Sackville, NS.

“Becoming a coach or manager at the Canada Games is the culmination of years of practice, competition, education, and a relentless commitment to being a positive role model and influence on countless athletes. The responsibility is immense, as these coaches play a crucial role in fostering lifetime achievements and memories for the Nova Scotia athletes under their care. I have full confidence that these coaches will do their utmost to ensure that Saint John's 2025 is an exceptionally positive experience” – Phillip Hadley, Head Coach.

“With Phillip at the helm of this team, I am confident that the planning and process we take leading up to the 2025 Games will include support and excitement for able-bodied, para and special olympic athletes and members from across the Association.  We look forward to continuing to build on the history of success at the Canada Summer Games” - Anitra Stevens, Athletics NS Executive Director.

For more details on track and field in Nova Scotia, visit www.athleticsnovascotia.ca or email athletics@sportnovascotia.ca

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