We are ecstatic to welcome junior goalball athletes from across Canada to compete for the national title in Halifax!

Entry for spectators is free! Get into the excitement of goalball live & in person. Join us in cheering for Nova Scotia junior goalball athletes (while the ball is not in play).

Blind Sports Nova Scotia is proud to host this parasport event with Canadian Blind Sports Association.

Tournament Schedule:

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Four teams representing Nova Scotia competed at the 2025 Senior Goalball National Championships last weekend in Saskatoon.

Congratulations to all who competed!

The Nova Scotia A men’s team made a stunning comeback in the semi-final game with British Columbia, scoring a last-minute goal to tie the game followed by a tie-breaking goal in overtime. Nova Scotia A went on to earn the silver second place spot, succumbing to Alberta in a close 9-8 gold medal game. The team consists of Mason Smith, Harry Nickerson, Peter Parsons, Nick Gentleman, player/coach Matt Bartley, and coach Linda Triff.

Alexis Nickerson & Jennie Bovard of the Nova Scotia women’s team joined forces with Maryam Salehizadeh and Melody Shih of British Columbia to form team BCNS. They overcame Quebec in the bronze medal game to take home second place.

Blind Sports Nova Scotia was also proud to have the Nova Scotia women’s team and Nova Scotia B men’s team representing at the competition. Nova Scotia B consists of Oliver Pye, Matt Gentleman, Griffin Hiltz and Yvon Clement.  Our Nova Scotia women’s team consists of Tarah Sawler, Alexis Butler, Shams Hamad and Contessa Scott.

Thank you to hosts, Saskatchewan Blind Sports Association and Canadian Blind Sports Association, organizers, referees, volunteers, athletes, and everyone who made this competitive parasport event possible.

The most exciting fundraising event of the year, the Charity Auction for Blind Sports Nova Scotia, happens this weekend!

Saturday, May 3.

7 to 9 PM at Freeman’s – 3671 Dutch Village Rd, Halifax.

Just $5 at the door to bid

This is a live and in-person event with a professional auctioneer.

Here’s the incredible auction items list!

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Google Drive folder with lists

Bring your family & friends, find incredible deals from local businesses and makers, all while empowering athletes who are blind.

Bid on a massive selection of items, from everyday gift cards, to hotel stays, to practical and household items, to self care and treats, and more!

Payment methods accepted include: E-transfer to BlindSportsNS@gmail.com, cash, and cheque.

Thank you to all the Nova Scotia businesses, makers, and individuals, who donated items. Thank you to our members, friends, loved ones, and supporters who collected donations. Thank you to all volunteers who plan and work at the event. Without all of you, this important fundraiser wouldn’t be possible.

The Charity Auction for Blind Sports NS is the most exciting fundraising event of the year, and it’s just four weeks away!

Bring your family & friends and bid on a huge variety of incredible deals and buy from Nova Scotia businesses, all while supporting athletes who are blind.

Our energetic live auctioneer and Freeman’s great food & drink make for a fun night out!

22025 BSNS Auction Poster

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2025 BSNS Auction poster description

Junior goalball athletes from across Canada compete for the national title in Halifax!

Nova Scotia just got a little more bronzed!

Congratulations to the Nova Scotia A women’s goalball team and the Nova Scotia men’s goalball team for earning bronze last weekend, at the 23rd Montreal Open Goalball tournament hosted by Association sportive des aveugles du Québec – ASAQ.

At just 15 years old, Harry Nickerson of Nova Scotia won the tournament top scorer award, with 39 goals!

For the NS A women, this is their second year in a row securing a medal, winning silver in 2024. This marks three years in a row the NS men’s team have brought a medal home from the Montreal Open. The Nova Scotia B women’s team placed 6th overall.

Blind Sports Nova Scotia is wishing you and yours a joyous and safe holiday season. Happy holidays!

Gold Bowl 12, held  in Halifax Sunday, December 15, was a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit! 

The fun goalball tournament consisted of a three-team double round robin, resulting in a three way tie for first place between the Blizzards, Bluenosers and Ship Recs.

The winners of Gold Bowl 12, the Blizzards, are pictured below – Jennie B, Alexis N, and Alexis B..  Unfortunately,  Ashlee W. wasn’t present for the photo.