This year’s Blind Sports Charity Auction was another huge success! We’d like to extend an immense THANK YOU to Bubba Ray’s Sports Bar Too, for hosting us again this year. Thank you, to all who donated (there are too many to name with over 100 items donated). Thank you to all of the bidders and volunteers, who made this impactful event possible.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
Nova Scotia Earns Double Gold & Makes History at 2019 Junior Goalball Nationals
Nova Scotia Junior Girls won their first ever Gold Medal at the 2019 Canadian Junior Goalball Championships held at Brantford, Ontario this past weekend.
Our girls, who won silver last year, met the 2018 champions, British Columbia, in the gold medal game. Nova Scotia, consisting of Tarah Sawler, Shams Hamad, Alexis Butler, and Emily Kinnear,defeated the British Columbia girls by a score of 8 to 2 to capture the gold.
Nova Scotia Junior Boys won their second consecutive Gold Medal at these Junior Goalball Championships.
Nova Scotia boys first won the gold in 2018 in front of their home crowd in Halifax. Ontario, the 2017 champions, won the silver medal in Halifax and were hungry to retake the title in Ontario. However, our Nova Scotia boys, Mason Smith, Nick Gentleman, Matthew Gentleman, and Griffin Hiltz won the gold medal in the final game with a score of 14 to 4.
At the conclusion of the tournament, the tournament officials choose the 2019 Junior Goalball “All Tournament Teams” in both the Boys and Girls divisions. The girls selected were Tarah Sawler and Shams Hamad of Nova Scotia and Haley Olinyk of British Columbia. The boys selected were Mason Smith and Nick Gentleman of Nova Scotia and Nader Ibrahim of Ontario.
Both Nova Scotia teams were coached by Linda MacRae Triff and Peter Parsons.
The 2019 Senior National Goalball Championships will be held in Halifax from May 10 to May 12 at Citadel High School.
– Linda MacRae Triff, Head Coach
Nova Scotia to Compete in 2019 Junior Goalball Nationals
Sending the best of luck to all of the young athletes, including Nova Scotia, competing in this weekend’s 2019 Junior Goalball National Championships!! The event gets underway in Brantford, ON, and is hosted by Canadian Blind Sports/Sports Aveugles Canada.
Volunteers Needed in Halifax May 10 to 12 Goalball Nationals
CCB Blind Sports Nova Scotia is proud to be hosting the 2019 Senior Goalball National Championships, from May 10 – 12 , at Citadel High in Halifax. We still need volunteers!
This is a rare opportunity to support your local and Canadian parasport community, while witnessing the unique competitive sport of goalball.
Please let us know if you are interested in signing up for a volunteer shift, don’t hesitate to ask questions, and feel free to share this information around. Get in touch: blindsportsns@gmail.com
Below is the volunteer schedule. We need goal judges, time keepers, shot recorders, etc. Shifts are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Shift 1A – Fri, May 10 – 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Shift 1B – Fri, May 10 – 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Shift 2 – Sat, May 11 – 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Shift 3 – Sat, May 11 – 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Shift 4 – Sat, May 11 – 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Shift 5 – Sun, May 12 – 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Shift 6 – Sun, May 12 – 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM
If you haven’t seen goalball before, here is a link to highlights from the medal games at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlztSzz6Uh8
If you would like to watch a full game, here is the finals of our 4th Annual NS Open (with commentary) in November – Nova Scotia vs. Quebec. https://www.facebook.com/BlindSportsNS/videos/1126165574208470/
Peter Parsons Chairperson
3 Medals for Nova Scotia Goalball at Eastern Canadians!
Nova Scotia was very well represented this past weekend at the Eastern Canadians goalball competition in Brantford, ON.
The NS Ship Recs brought home gold medals, securing first place for the third year in a row in the open rec. division! The co-ed team earned 5 wins and 1 tie.
Young Nova Scotians also brought home hard-earned hardware! Youth teams, the Blizzards and Bluenosers captured gold and bronze respectively.
Congratulations the athletes & coaches! We are beyond proud. Go Nova Scotia Go!
Check out the Chronicle Herald news article.
All photos courtesy of Robyn Merrithew
Charity Auction for Blind Sports NS – May 25 2019
Join us for a fun evening in support of sport, recreation, and fitness programs for Nova Scotians of all ages living with vision loss.
Find amazing deals from supporting businesses & services in the community! $5 at the door includes auction paddle & drink.
Want to donate an auction item or get more info? Please connect with us on Facebook or email us at info@blindsportsnovascotia.ca
Happy Holidays from Blind Sports NS!
Ho, ho, ho! We’re wishing everyone a joyous and safe holiday season!!
