Shannon Read

With over 20 years of experience in community development and recreation management, I offer a wealth of expertise in programming, coaching, and project management. Strong leadership skills enable me to design, implement, and evaluate innovative and collaborative solutions. Throughout my career, I consistently demonstrate a passion for creating positive and impactful initiatives.

• Cycling Canada Hop On Program Instructor & LF Training 2023
• Respect For Sport, Safe Sport & VIP Coach 2024
• Triathlon Canada Coach Developer - Atlantic Canada
• Community and Competition Coach Certified
• Coaching Lead for Triathlon Nova Scotia Development Program
• NCCP Certification in Cycling, Swimming, Athletics & Special Olympics
• Learning Facilitator Fundamental Movement Skills, 2015
• Physical Literacy Skills Assessment Trainer, 01/01/16
• Evaluator LF & MLF, 2019
• Coach Mentor, 2020
• Canadian Women & Sport Facilitation Certification 2017
• Run Transformation Program with Bobby Magee

• Creator and Race Director, Keji Multisport Festival, 2018 - 2023
• Valley Women's Leadership Network, Gender Equity in Sport
• Triathlon Nova Scotia Board Member, 2007 - 2011 & 2018 - 2022
• Organizer, Stories of Resilience Conference - Being A Female Athlete in High Performance Sport, 2021
• Keji Multisport Festival, Race Director, 2018 - 2023
• Blomidon Multisport Club, Founder & Head Coach, 2012 - 2016
• Swim Nova Scotia, Board Member, Canada Games Manager, 2001 - 2004
• Bicycle Nova Scotia, Board Member, 2005 - 2007
• Acadia Masters Swimming, Coach & Organizer, 2005 - 2009
• Kings Girls On The Move & Learn to Run Program, Coach & Programmer, 2007 - 2010
• Kings West Hants Special Olympics, Head Swim Coach, 2000 - 2006
• Wolfville Triathlon Festival, Founder & Co-Race Director, 2003 - 2010
• Nova Scotia Special Olympics, Nationals Provincial Head Coach, 2004
• Annapolis Valley Mountain Bike Association, Board Member, 2009 - 2017
• Annapolis Valley Trails Association, Harvest Moon Trailway Committee Chair, 2015 - 2017
• Valley Harvest Marathon Committee, 2009 - 2010

National Champion Canoe Kayak WC - 1976

Published Calligraphy Artist - ABC Canada Canadian Collection of Contemporary Calligraphy - 1996

Swim Nova Scotia Masters Records - 2004

Triathlon NS Provincial Sprint Champion - AG 2008; OA & AG 2017

Fredericton Marathon 2011 - P2 AG, BQ

Cycling Nova Scotia Provincial Road Champion - 2012

Mont Tremblant IM 2012 - P20 (P3 swim)

World Triathlon Multisport Festival 2017 - Long Distance Tri - P28 (P6 swim)

Cycling Nova Scotia Provincial Road Cycling - Series Champion - 2024

Mont Tremblant 70.3 2024 - P2 AG

Women Active Nova Scotia Trendsetter Award 2019

Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce Sport Event Award - 2016