2023

Coal Bowl 2023 Winners

The Breton Education Centre Bears are Coal Bowl 2023 Champions! They defeated the Riverview Ravens in an exciting 73-62 game. The Hants North Rural Flames placed 3rd in the tournament.

Thirty Ninth Annual Coal Bowl Classic

The Thirty Ninth Annual New Waterford Coal Bowl Classic took place from January 30 to February 4, 2023. Pictured is the cover of the Souvenir Program from 2023. 

2023 "Shining Star Award"

To mark the 25th Anniversary of Coal Bowl in 2006, the Coal Bowl Board of Directors established a Wall of Recognition to honour those who, over the years, had made an outstanding contribution to the New Waterford Coal Bowl Classic. 


The return to Coal Bowl for its 39th year brought much joy to our community as a whole. When the tournament was officially announced for 2023, there was a lot of excitement in the air and big smiles throughout the community - especially from our Shining Star for this year. We could feel his smile through every phone call and email.


This Coal Bowl enthusiast has attended 13 Coal Bowl tournaments since 2001 and over the years, has made it his personal goal to take as many players and coaches to our national tournament - bringing both boys and girls teams. We are very proud to present this award to an honorary Cape Bretoner and a consistent fixture here at BEC - Guy Langois from Polyvalante de L’Ancienne Lorette.

Janet's Seat

In October of 2022, New Waterford lost one of its most treasured citizens. Janet Morrison, was a true angel on earth, and anyone who met her, loved her. Always sitting in the same spot, Janet's presence at Coal Bowl was one of the week's highlights for many tournament goers. When news of her passing spread, the Coal Bowl Board of Directors knew that they had to do something special to honour Janet. 

During Opening Ceremonies, two of the tournaments referees, Paul DeBelie and Nick Morash, and BEC players Ben Kearney and Ethan MacNeil, unveiled "Janet's Seat," which is now a dedicated fixture during the tournament. A special place to remember a very special girl.