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Sat, May 3, Come to the Charity Auction for Blind Sports NS
The Charity Auction for Blind Sports NS is the most exciting fundraising event of the year, and it’s just four weeks away!
Bring your family & friends and bid on a huge variety of incredible deals and buy from Nova Scotia businesses, all while supporting athletes who are blind.
Our energetic live auctioneer and Freeman’s great food & drink make for a fun night out!
Junior Goalball National Championships coming to Halifax May 2025
Junior goalball athletes from across Canada compete for the national title in Halifax!
Nova Scotia earns two bronze medals at Montreal Open Goalball Tournament
Nova Scotia just got a little more bronzed!
Congratulations to the Nova Scotia A women’s goalball team and the Nova Scotia men’s goalball team for earning bronze last weekend, at the 23rd Montreal Open Goalball tournament hosted by Association sportive des aveugles du Québec – ASAQ.
At just 15 years old, Harry Nickerson of Nova Scotia won the tournament top scorer award, with 39 goals!
For the NS A women, this is their second year in a row securing a medal, winning silver in 2024. This marks three years in a row the NS men’s team have brought a medal home from the Montreal Open. The Nova Scotia B women’s team placed 6th overall.




Happy Holidays!
Gold Bowl 12 Fun Goalball Tournament
Gold Bowl 12, held in Halifax Sunday, December 15, was a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit!
The fun goalball tournament consisted of a three-team double round robin, resulting in a three way tie for first place between the Blizzards, Bluenosers and Ship Recs.
The winners of Gold Bowl 12, the Blizzards, are pictured below – Jennie B, Alexis N, and Alexis B.. Unfortunately, Ashlee W. wasn’t present for the photo.
Nicholas Gentleman wins Impact Award for Goalball achievements
Join us in excitedly congratulating Nicholas Gentleman for earning a Cleve’s Source for Sports Impact Award for the month of November!
Thank you to the Armview Restaurant & Lounge
On this Thankful Thursday, we’re spotlighting The Armview Restaurant & Lounge!
We were honoured to be selected for their tremendous Charity Coffee Mondays initiative back in September.
The Armview’s generous donation helps us grow access to sport, recreation, community, and awareness in for blind Nova Scotians of all ages.
If you’re looking for a delicious meal in a classic diner setting, visit our friends at the Armview Restaurant & Lounge!
That’s a wrap on the 2024 CNIB Nova Scotia Open Goalball Tournament
That’s a wrap on the CNIB Nova Scotia Open Goalball Tournament!
THIS WEEKEND! 8th CNIB Nova Scotia Open Goalball Tournament in Halifax
Blind Sports Nova Scotia is proud to host the CNIB Nova Scotia Open Goalball Tournament!
Athletes, including Canadian National team members, compete in the only event of its kind in Atlantic Canada.
Thank you to this year’s title sponsor, CNIB, for making the event possible.
Saturday & Sunday, October 26 & 27, 2024 LeMarchant – St. Thomas Elementary School 6141 Watt St. in Halifax
Admission for spectators is free!
Live coverage & play-by-play for bronze & gold medal games:
Tune in to AMI Audio on Sunday, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm Atlantic, for live coverage and play-by-play for the bronze and gold medal games.
Tune in on these platforms:
Tournament Schedule:
Team Rosters:
Stay up to date on results and updates by RSVP-ing to the tournament Facebook event.
CNIB Foundation is our first ever Title sponsor!
Thank you to our GOLD sponsors
Thank you to our SILVER sponsors
Thank you to our BRONZE sponsors