Nova Scotia’s men’s goalball team earned bronze at the 2018 Canadian Goalball National Championships this past weekend!! Congratulations!
They came out of the round robin in 2nd place, with 4 wins and 1 loss, and defeated Quebec in the final. For full results, head over to Canadian Blind Sports/Sports Aveugles Canada‘s page.
“Jennifer MacNeil-Noble, 31, of Halifax has been named the Cleve’s Source for Sports Female Team Athlete of the Month. MacNeil-Noble and the Nova Scotia Ship Recs mixed goalball team clinched a gold medal at the 2018 Eastern Canadian Goalball Tournament in Brantford, ON. In addition to netting 11 goals throughout the tournament, MacNeil-Noble provided strong defensive play by making crucial saves for her team.
Also a member of the Nova Scotia Ship Recs, the Cleve’s Source for Sports Male Team Athlete of the Month is John Courtney. The forty-one year-old from Halifax was a key player netting a personal best 11 goals throughout the 2018 Eastern Canadian Goalball Tournament. This included the game winning goal in a 5-4 victory over Kingston in the gold medal game.”
Read the full article: March Cleve’s Source for Sports
Together, we raised over $4,500 for sport, recreation, and fitness programs for Nova Scotians of all ages living with vision loss.
Our donors, bidders, organizers, volunteers, and strength in community help us make amazing things possible. THANK YOU!
Blind Sports NS, a 100% volunteer-run charitable organization, are excited to be hosting our most fun annual fund raising event on Saturday, April 21st – the Blind Sports NS Charity Auction!
Every dollar raised helps us grow opportunities in sport, recreation, and fitness programs for Nova Scotians with vision loss of all ages.
Just $5 at the door gets you an auction paddle and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage.
Amazing and unique deals to be had on a wide variety of local products, services, and everything in between!
Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or email info@blindsportsnovascotia.ca
Curious what we’re auctioning off next weekend? Here’s just a taste!
Murphy’s (including Tall Ship Silva, Cocktail Cruise, and deep sea fishing), Atlantic Superstore, Bistro Le Coq, Captured Escape Rooms, David’s Tea, Halifax Transit (passes), Java Blend coffee, Yoga with Moksha, New Scotland Clothing, Nine Locks Brewing, Rousseau Chocolatier, Stillwell Beer Bar, Saje Natural Wellness…
Bistro Le Coq (above)
See you there!
Download the poster: BSNS AUCTION POSTER 2018 2
For the first time in the history, this annual parasport event comes to Halifax, Nova Scotia!
Blind Sports Nova Scotia and Canadian Blind Sports/Sports Aveugles Canada are proud to be hosting the 2018 Canadian Junior Goalball Championships.
This unique & exciting parasport event brings up-and-coming junior goalball athletes from across Canada to compete for top spot in the growing sport of goalball.
Spectators are welcome and admission to watch is free.
Full schedule and live stream information coming soon on Facebook.
Download the PDF programme, including schedule: 2018 CDN JR GOALBALL CHAMPS PROGRAMME
PDF Media RELEASE 2018 CDN JR GOALBALL CHAMPS
Download the posters:
2018 CDN JR GOALBALL CHAMPS SPONSORS POSTER
CDN JR GOALBALL CHAMP 2018 POSTER
Thanks to our growing partnership with Canada Games Centre, some regularly-scheduled spin classes are now accessible for community members with vision loss! Indoor spinning (on stationary bikes) is a safe and super fun way to get active, no matter the weather outside.
For Canada Games Centre address, rates, and more, visit. www.canadagamescentre.ca
What makes these spin classes accessible? Through a pilot project and by offering training to spin instructors, classes are made accessible by instructors using verbal cues to describe each exercise and technique. For example, instructors will count beats aloud so you know how fast you’re meant to be pedalling. Spin Instructors listed in the schedule have also received basic sighted guide and etiquette training. They can also help you get familiar with the stationary bike, including mounting and dismounting safely and how to adjust tension.
For any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Jennie, Blind Sports NS Tandem Bike Club Coordinator and Communications Director, at tandembikes@blindsportsnovascotia.ca or 902-449-0320. You can also message us on Facebook!
Ontario Blind Sports Association‘s 2nd Pronvincial/Eastern Goalball Tournament got underway this past weekend. Huge congratulations are in order to the Nova Scotia Ship Recs, for capturing gold a second year in a row in the mixed rec division, overcoming Kitchener 5 to 4 in a close final game. Nova Scotia youth team, the Blizzards, brough home Bronze and the young Bluenosers gained valuable experienceon the court.
Best of luck to everyone at this weekend’s 18th Montreal Open Goalball Tournament hosted by Association sportive des aveugles du Québec!
The excitement gets underway tonight, January 26th through to Sunday, January, 28th.
The tournament kicks off with East versus West, with the Nova Scotia men’s team taking on Alberta at 6 pm Eastern (7 Atlantic). We’ll keep you up to speed, with updates & scores, this weekend!
