Invitations are sent to the top athletes in the age groups identified for this program. Total scores and strength of field are considered in making selections. Scores are considered when breaking ties. Golf Nova Scotia is committed to helping an athlete along the path of development.

Team Nova Scotia will be led by the Technical Director and supported by a sport science team. PGA members who are NCCP trained CNC / CDC will be named as coaches for these sessions.

Golf Nova Scotia’s Junior Development Team is designed to complement the program the athlete does with individual golf coaches. The program offers an opportunity to meet like-minded golfers from around the province.

The program includes fitness, technical skill, mental performance, nutrition, planning, scheduling, course management and testing. Personal golf Coaches are invited to sessions as well to encourage communication with their athletes. Online sessions are also been used.

There are program costs associated with this team. Golf Nova Scotia offers payment plans and a fundraising component.

Selection

1. The top 24 eligible male and female players on the Golf Nova Scotia Selection Order of merit

2. Target Age of Development Team 13-15 years of age (subject to change)

3. Eligibility: Must be a resident of Nova Scotia. Must be 18 years of age or younger as of August 1 of the year of selection

4. Placement and scores in Provincials and National events will be weighted heavily

5. Regional Tour placements and scoring average for multi day events will be weighted more heavily than 1 day Junior Tour events

6. 4 best events on the Junior Invitational Tour will be ranked based on placement and scoring average

7. Note: If players decline, the next ranked player may be selected by the Selection Committee, to the end of the list of 24 eligible players. If all spots have not been filled with eligible players, no further selection will be made.

Capacity

• 24 athletes selected for the Development Team

Coaching Requirements

• Coaches selected to work with the development team must have proven experience with junior development. Coaches will be trained in CNC or CDC with the goal of becoming certified. Opportunities for professional development are extended to these coaches

Age Categories

Girls

• 25-30% of the athletes should be female (GOAL)
• Majority of the girls should be U13-U15 age

Boys

• Majority of the boys should be U13-U15 age

Timeline

• Invitations sent Sept 1 with a 10-day deadline to accept or decline
• Work through the next Pool based on age when declines are received

· Development Team is in place by fall camp in mid-October

Expected training and/or performance parameters of a typical developing athlete in the Learn to Compete phase of Long-Term Development (LTD). Canada Games, National and College Bound athletes are considered in these benchmarks

Expected training and/or performance parameters of a typical Canada Games athlete or College bound athlete in the Training to Compete phase of Long-Term Development (LTD). Provincial, National and regional athletes are considered in these benchmarks.

Performance Benchmarks

For complete information regarding performance guidelines, please review Golf Canada’s Long-Term Player Development Guide (Version 2.0)

2024 Golf NS U13 Girls Champion
2023 Golf NS U13 Girls Champion
U15 Girls Nova Scotia Representative at the U15 Canadian Nationals.
2025 Canada Games Team Membe

1st place in the U15 Girls division on the Junior Invitational Tour

Won 4 Junior Invitational events and followed it up with a 3rd place finish at the 2025 U15 Girls Junior Championship

Finished 1st overall girls events on the 2025 Junior Invitational Tour four times in 2025.

Finished 4th at the 2025 Golf NS U17 Girls Championship

2nd overall at the 2025 Oakfield Junior Invitational

1st place on the 2025 U19 Girls Junior Invitational Tour

In 2025, finished 3rd overall on the U15 Junior Invitational Tour and captured three victories in her age category.

Reigning U17 Provincial Junior Champion
Reigning U19 Provincial Junior Champion
Member of the 2025 Junior Boys Team Nova Scotia

3rd place finish at the 2025 Golf NS U19 Boys Championship

Represented Nova Scotia as a team member at the 2025 Canadian Junior Boys Championship.

T5 finish at the Grandview Junior Invitational

T3 finish at the Avon Valley Junior Invitational

2nd place finish at the 2024 Golf NS U13 Boys Championship

3rd place finish at the 2025 Golf NS U15 Boys Championship

Finished 7th at the 2025 Golf NS U15 Boys Championship

Finished 1st in the U15 Boys division at the Chester Junior Invitational

4th overall on the U15 Junior Invitational Tour in 2025

2nd place finish in the U15 category at the 2025 Chester Junior Invitational.

2025 Golf NS U13 Boys Championship

1st overall on the U13 2025 Golf NS Junior Invitational Tour

5th overall at the 2025 Golf NS U13 Boys Championship

7th on the 2025 U13 Boys Junior Invitational Tour

In 2025, earned a T2 finish at the U15 Hartlen Point Junior Invitational, along with a 3rd place finish at the U15 River Hills Junior Invitational and a T3 finish at the U15 Berwick Invitational.

Second Place at 2025 U13 Junior Provincials
Finished 5th overall in the U13 Junior Boys division in 2025

T8 at the 2025 Golf NS U15 Boys Championship

T3 at the 2024 Golf NS U13 Boys Championship,

10th place finish at the 2025 Golf NS U13 Boys Championship

Finished 5th on the U13 Golf NS Junior Invitational Tour.

2nd Place Overall — 2025 Junior Invitational Tour Standings

4th Place & 6th Place U13 Boys in the 2025 and 2024 Junior Championship

T5 finish at the 2025 Golf NS U15 Boys Championship

T8 finish at the 2024 Golf NS U15 Boys Championship

5th overall on the 2025 U17 Boys Junior Invitational Tour

1st place overall at the 2025 Granite Springs Junior Invitational

11th-place finish at the 2025 Golf NS U13 Boys Championship

4th on the U13 Golf NS Junior Invitational Tour.

1st place in the U15 division at the 2025 Oakfield Junior Invitational

1st place in the U15 division 2025 Clare Junior Invitational

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