Volleyball Nova Scotia (VNS) is a passionate and dedicated association committed to the development and promotion of volleyball throughout our province. Managed by an enthusiastic team of volunteers, our organization is led by an eleven-member Board of Directors, supported by countless volunteers province-wide. The daily operations of VNS are efficiently handled by our full-time staff based in the Sport Nova Scotia offices in Halifax.

VISION STATEMENT Be a national leader in volleyball MISSION STATEMENT To lead development, growth, and performance in volleyball VALUES Community, Respect, Action and Innovation Organizational Effectiveness - Strengthen governance, policies, and procedures - Increase funding levels and funding sources - Maximize revenue from beach volleyball facility - Strengthen club governance and support - Create a compelling staff culture Participation - Expand and support grassroots programming - Showcase the sport though major event hosting - Grow programming for boys, adults and underrepresented groups - Expand Beach Volleyball programming Coaching/Referee Development - Advance gender equity and inclusion - Lead and support referee retention and development - Invest in community coach development - Exceed National Safe Sport standards Excellence - Increase high performance opportunities - Create high performance coach development and mentorship pathway - Increase the number of athletes on National Teams

Recognized as one of the world’s most popular sports, indoor volleyball is a major spectator sport globally and is gaining increased visibility in North America.

One of the fastest-growing sports worldwide, beach volleyball has seen a significant surge in popularity, with extensive television exposure on networks like TSN, CBC, NBC, and ESPN driving record participation at both competitive and recreational levels.