About Us
CCB Blind Sports Nova Scotia is a non-profit charitable organization, a chapter of the Canadian Council of the Blind, member of the Canadian Blind Sports Association, and associate member of Sport Nova Scotia. Blind Sports NS is a 100% run by dedicated volunteers.
Our Mission
We’re passionate about connecting Nova Scotians with vision loss to sport, recreation, community, and healthy lifestyles for all ages & skill levels.
Our programs include goalball, tandem biking, and more. We work closely with community partners to offer running guides, blind hockey, group fitness classes, and dragon boating.We’re proud to host the Annual Nova Scotia Open Goalball Tournament, Goalball Nationals Championships, charity auctions, and public demonstrations & education.
Executive Board Members 2020-21
Chair – Peter Parsons
Vice Chair – Yvon Clements
Treasurer – Cathy Sawler temporarily
Communications – Jennie Bovard
Secretary – Christine Murphy
Member at Large – Jeff Stewart
Member at Large – Alexis Nickerson