This year’s Charity Auction for Blind Sports Nova Scotia was our most successful to date!

With over $7,800 raised, every dollar empowers athletes of all ages who are blind to participate in competitive and recreational sport.

Blind Sports Nova Scotia is grateful to each and every donor who made this annual fundraising event a massive success! 

Hosted by Sport Nova Scotia, the Support4Sport Awards is the largest sport recognition event in the province. 

Blind Sports Nova Scotia recognizes and congratulates the following athletes, volunteers, and coaches on being selected for the 2025 edition of these honours!

Volunteer of the Year:

We’re sending a heartfelt thank you and congratulations to Jackie Warham, dedicated goalball volunteer. 

Official of the Year: 

Beth Coish is a dedicated goalball referee and well deserving Support4Sport Official of the Year! We’re incredibly grateful for Beth’s contributions to the Blind Sports Nova Scotia and competitive goalball communities.

Coach of the Year: 

For those connected to the goalball community, Linda MacRae Triff needs no introduction! She’s been a fiercely committed coach and supporter to countless athletes over many decades. 

Team of the Year: 

Congratulations to the Nova Scotia men’s goalball team, a consistently inspiring force to be reckoned with on the goalball court.

Female Junior Athlete of the Year: 

Bravo to Alexis Butler, a tenaciously dedicated rising star on the Canadian goalball scene. 

Male Junior Athlete of the Year: 

Congratulations to the outstanding Harry Nickerson, a repeat MVP who demonstrates sportsmanship at every turn.

Female Senior Athlete of the Year: 

Tarah Sawler’s love for and well-rounded skill in the sport of goalball are evident anytime she steps onto the court. Way to go!

Male Senior Athlete of the Year: 

Peter Parsons is a seasoned, consistent, and dedicated athlete. He’s an invaluable mentor in the local and broader community, proudly representing both Nova Scotia and Canada in the sport of goalball. Congratulations!

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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PDF 2025 Junior Nationals Camp May 23 2025 Schedule

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!

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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!