Charity Auction this weekend Sat May 25

This Saturday night, don’t miss out on incredible deals and a great time!!

Every dollar raised makes it possible for blind athletes of all ages to compete locally & internationally in goalball and helps us grow impactful programs, like tandem biking and group fitness.

Just $5 at the door lets you bid live on a selection of everyday goods & services, like massages and local restaurants, as well as not so every day items, like sweet sports memorabilia and fine jewellery.

Get the full auction items list: PDF BSNS AUCTION 2019 LIST BIDDERS     Excel BSNS AUCTION 2019 LIST BIDDERS

Pictured on the poster are: "Deals & special offers". A blonde woman running in a vest that reads "visually impaired", a pair on a tandem bike outdoors, a young goal ball player in eyeshades, and a group of ankles & feet in a yoga class.  Blind Sports NS Charity Auction Saturday, May 25 6pm Bubba Rays Too 7071 Bayers Rd Halifax $5 at the door includes auction paddle & drink! A fun evening in support of sport, recreation, and fitness programs for Nova Scotians of all ages living with vision loss. Amazing deals from local businesses & services! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter www.blindsportsnovascotia.ca, blindsportsns@gmail.com

Check out the Facebook event.

 

2019 Canadian Senior National Goalball Championships Wrap-Up

Three days, 10 teams from across Canada, thirty-six games, and one incredible weekend of goalball! 

Group photo of all medal winners & coaches
All 2019 medal winners & coaches

Canadian Senior National Goalball Championships were held in Halifax May 10 to 12 for the 5th time in the competition’s 43 year history. 

For the third yea run a row, the Nova Scotia men’s team captured bronze in the final against Quebec, Alberta secured silver, and British Columbia won gold. 

2019 all medal winners Men
2019 all medal winners Men
Nova Scotia 1 with & coaches 2019 bronze medal winners
Nova Scotia 1 with & coaches 2019 bronze medal winners

On the women’s side, Ontario All Blacks defeated Alberta in a tight match to win 1st place at least the 10th year in a row. In the east versus west bronze medal game, British Columbia won over Nova Scotia with a score of 4 to 2. 

 Detailed games results and team rosters.

2019 all medal winners women
2019 all medal winners women

Nova Scotia’s Nick Gentlemen, a student at Citadel High where the competition as held, received this year’s Spirit Award. This honour is awarded to the athlete who most demonstrates great sportsmanship and love for the game. 

Nova Scotia's Nick Gentlemen with Spirit Award 2019
Nova Scotia’s Nick Gentlemen with Spirit Award 2019

We congratulate everyone who competed & coached this weekend and we’re beyond grateful for the continued support of the dedicated community of officials, volunteers, organizing committee, and spectators.

The competition was hosted by Blind Sports Nova Scotia, in partnership with Canadian Blind Sports, and would not have been possible without the following generous contributors:

Government of Canada LogoGovernment of Nova Scotia Logo Accel Physiotherapy & Sport Performance logoAccessible Media Inc logo

Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

Media:

Goalball championships a chance for Nova Scotia athletes to showcase skills at home

Ontario takes it all at national goalball championships in Halifax

 

 

Goalball Senior National Championships Come to Halifax May 10-12

Blind Sports Nova Scotia is proud, along with Canadian Blind Sports, to be hosting the 2019 Canadian Senior National Goalball Championships. 

Poster Description: Two male players mid slide in front of a goalball net on a goal ball court. The athlete in front has a blue goalball nest in his arms. They are wearing blackout eyeshades. The poster reads 2019 Canadian Senior Goalball Championships / Championnat canadien senior de goalball 2019. Host & sponsor logos include Canadian Blind Sports / Sport Aveugles Canada; Blind Sports Nova Scotia www.blindsportsnovascotia.ca; AMI Accessible Media Inc.; Nova Scotia / Nouvelle-Ecosse; Accel Physiotherapy & Sport Performance; Government of Canada

Provincial teams from across Canada compete in Halifax Friday, May 10, to Sunday, May 12th, at Citadel Community Centre. 

Nova Scotia athletes have set a precedent in provincial parasport, by earning 5 medals in competition so far this year. Experience this high-intensity sport and witness parlaympians compete live! 

Admission to watch is free and spectators are welcome. Please be quiet while the game is in play.

Here is the schedule of games:                                                                            PDF 2019 Senior Goalball Nationals SCHEDULE                                     Excel 2019 Senior Goalball Nationals SCHEDULE

Keep tabs on our Facebook event for results!

Day 3 of the tournament, including final matches, will be streamed on Facebook Live.