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 2019-20
Peter Parsons – Chair, Goalball
Yvon Clement – Vice-Chair
Cathy Sawler – Treasurer
Christine Gentlemen – Secretary
Jennie Bovard – Communications Director, Tandem Bike Club,
Jillian Stewart – Member at Large