The third annual Coach K Classic fundraiser is taking place on March 27, 2026, to raise money for youth sports equipment and training in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Organizer Cole McLennan says the event is on pace to raise more than the $3,000 collected last year. The money supports the Antigonish Minor Basketball Association, which has served local children aged 5 to 13 for more than 40 years.
The event features a basketball game where current university players from the St. FX X-Men and X-Women compete against alumni players. The university men’s team enters the event following a successful season with 17 wins and 3 losses, having recently won the regional championship.
Activities begin with a pre-game meet and greet from 4:30 to 6 p.m., followed by the main game at 6 p.m. along with silent auctions and raffles. The fundraiser is named in honour of Steve Konchalski, who led the university’s men’s basketball program for 46 seasons and finished his career as the winningest coach in Canadian university sports history.
Local families can register for youth basketball programs for a fee of $140. Financial assistance is available through KidSport Nova Scotia, which provides up to $500 per child to help low-income families with sports equipment and registration fees.
