Legacy North Academy

A three-day Summit is built long before the first basketball hits the floor.

It takes businesses willing to step forward, trust the vision, and help turn a new idea into something real for young people and their families.

Our Community Partners helped us strengthen the experience—from programming, meals and equipment to the many behind-the-scenes details that made the Pacific Youth Basketball & Wellness Summit possible.

Thank you to:

Westland Insurance — Westland Insurance�
Tofino Gallery of Contemporary Art — Tofino Gallery of Contemporary Art�
Sea W***h Naturals — seawenchnaturals�
Pacific Sands Beach Resort — Pacific Sands Beach Resort�
Cermaq BC — Cermaq British Columbia Ltd.

You didn’t simply support an event. You helped create three days where young people could learn, compete, connect and see new possibilities for themselves. We’re proud to have you as Community Partners.

Presented by Legacy North Academy and hosted in partnership with Tla-o-qui-aht Development Corporation.

This partnership is personal.

Long before the first youth walked into the Pacific Youth Basketball & Wellness Summit, I knew I wanted our coaches to wear something that represented more than a logo.

I wanted apparel created with purpose—apparel connected to identity, resilience, leadership and the belief that we are all capable of becoming more.

That is why I reached out to my friend Erica McLean, the Gitxsan woman behind SKANII Athletics — .erica.McLean

SKANII is an Indigenous- and woman-owned brand built from Erica’s story, her strength and her determination to show her children—and everyone watching—what is possible when you believe in your voice and keep moving forward.

Erica didn’t simply provide apparel for our coaching team. She travelled to Tofino with her mom and her son and became part of the Summit with us.

Three generations of one family came together to support an experience centred on youth, culture, wellness, mentorship and legacy. That meant something.

Our coaches wore SKANII while teaching, encouraging and building relationships with young people throughout the Summit. The quality of the apparel was exactly what we hoped for—but the story behind it was why this partnership truly belonged here.

Erica, thank you for being my friend, for believing in this vision and for bringing your family, your leadership and your heart into this experience.

We are incredibly proud to recognize SKANII Athletics as the Coaches Apparel & Leadership Partner of the Pacific Youth Basketball & Wellness Summit.

This wasn’t simply apparel.

It was purpose worn proudly.

Hamiyaa, my friend. 🧡

A summit may last three days—but it takes an entire community to make those three days possible.

These Friends of the Summit invested in more than an event. They helped create a place where youth from different communities and backgrounds could compete, connect, learn and see just how many people across our region are behind them.

Our sincere thanks to:

Blue Crush Vacation Rentals — Blue Crush | Tofino + Ucluelet Rentals + Management �Creative Salmon�Tofino Bike Co. — Tofino Bike Co. �Jen McLeod Photography — Jen McLeod Photography | Tofino Photographer �Tofino Sea Kayaking — Tofino Sea Kayaking �Heartwood Kitchen — Comfort food + Catering �West Coast Shapes — WEST COAST SHAPES �Long Beach Golf Course & Campground — Long Beach Golf Course �Wickaninnish Inn — Wickaninnish Inn �Tofino Resort + Marina — Tofino Resort + Marina �Tofino Co-op — Tofino Co-op �Hazelwood Construction Services

This is what community looks like on the coast: local organizations showing up for young people and helping an ambitious idea become something real.

Presented by Legacy North Academy and hosted in partnership with Tla-o-qui-aht Development Corporation.

ƛ̓eekoo—thank you for helping us build something youth will carry with them far beyond the Summit.

🏀 Interested in coaching for the first time? This opportunity is for you too!

Legacy North Academy is looking for emerging and first-time coaches who want to learn, grow, and positively impact young athletes.

No previous coaching experience is required. We welcome former players, parents, students, community members, and anyone who is dependable, encouraging, eager to learn, and passionate about helping youth succeed.

Selected applicants will receive mentorship and hands-on experience while supporting Legacy North camps, programs, and community events.

Ready to take your first step into coaching? Send your résumé and a short introduction to [email protected].

A heartfelt thank you to our Youth Wellness Partner, Tofino Breath and Meditation | Yoga in Tofino . 💙

Laura joined us at the Pacific Youth Basketball & Wellness Summit to lead outdoor sessions that gave our youth space to slow down, breathe, reset and reconnect beneath the trees.

Wellness was an essential part of the summit experience—not an extra. These moments helped balance days filled with basketball, leadership and learning, reminding everyone that caring for the mind and body matters both on and off the court.

Thank you, Laura, for sharing your time, experience and calming presence with our youth. We are incredibly grateful that you were part of this experience. 🌿

Community support showed up in so many meaningful ways at the Pacific Youth Basketball & Wellness Summit. 🧡💜🌊

From meals and transportation to services, resources and financial support, these organizations helped us create a welcoming and memorable experience for the youth, coaches and leaders who joined us.

Our Community Champions:

Topinoy — Topinoy �Jamie’s Whaling Station — Jamie's Whaling Station�Sacred Stone Spa — Sacred Stone Spa �Landolt Financial Group

Our In-Kind & Leadership Supporters:

The Shed Tofino — SHED �Adriana’s Sandwich Shop — Adriana’s Tofino �Long Beach Lodge Resort — Long Beach Lodge Resort �Roy Henry Vickers Gallery — Roy Henry Vickers Gallery�Maaqutusiis Hahoulthee Stewardship Society — MHSS Stewardship Guardians �Surfside Grill — Surfside Grill

Thank you for showing up for our youth and helping make this summit possible. We are incredibly grateful for every contribution. 💙

After Hours Hoops is back this Saturday! 🏀

Open gym, music, pizza, and basketball.

Saturday, August 22
7–10 PM
Splatsin Community Centre
FREE | Ages 12–17

No registration needed.

If you haven’t completed a Legacy North waiver yet in 2026, please fill one out before attending.

🔗 Link in bio or visit www.legacynorthacademy.com

Everyone welcome.

🏀 PAID LEAD COACHING POSITIONS

Legacy North Academy is building its coaching team for co-ed basketball skills sessions in smaller communities across the region.

We’re looking for exceptional people who lead with purpose, build confidence and create a positive environment for young athletes.

Coaching opportunities range from elementary beginners through high school athletes. Age groups and locations can vary based on each coach’s experience, strengths and availability.

Basketball knowledge and coaching experience matter—but character, communication and the ability to build genuine relationships matter just as much.

📍 Potential locations:Enderby • Sicamous • Sorrento • Vernon • Falkland • Armstrong • Revelstoke • Lumby

✓ Paid coaching time✓ Equipment provided✓ Training and ongoing support✓ Opportunities to coach individual sessions or a series✓ Required background check

We welcome applications from both women and men who want to make a meaningful difference through basketball.

Interested—or know someone who would be a great fit?

Send us a DM or email [email protected] to start the conversation.

A huge thank you to Osoyoos Golf Club, McLean Construction and every community supporter who helped sponsor Mila Keller through our Adopt an Athlete program! ❤️🏀

Your generosity helped Mila represent Small Town Select at our latest event, compete alongside her teammates and continue growing through the game she loves.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who stepped up to support Mila and make this experience possible. This is what small-town community is all about! 🙌