Category Archives: Update
Tarah Sawler of NS Women’s Goalball named Athlete of the Month
We’re celebrating Tarah Sawler as a Cleve’s Source for Sports Athlete of the Month!
Tarah’s standout performance at the January Montreal Open Goalball Tournament not only helped team NS secure silver, she ranked fourth among female goal scorers and has been invited to attend tryouts for the Canadian Women’s Goalball Team.
Para Canoe Kayak Invite
The Maskwa Aquatic Club (Bedford) invites anyone who is blind and visually impaired to get involved with Para Canoe!
This program is free. There is no cost to participate.
There are recreational and competitive opportunities available and Para Canoe runs year round.
This could be an excellent cross-training opportunity for goalbal athletes.
Spring through summer, and into the fall, participants are on the water in kayaks or va’a boats.
During winter months, participants transition to what’s called dryland training in an accessible gym. This can include weight and cardio training.
Training is 3 times a week (Monday & Wednesday 6PM-7:30PM, Saturday 12PM-1:30PM)
Para Canoe coaches are committed to adapting the sport and training for all.
To find out more about joining this fun program, get in touch with coach Savannah Sullivan: coach.savannah@maskwa.ca
Nova Scotia wins big at 22nd Montreal Open Goalball Tournament
We are celebrating two major wins for Nova Scotia goalball!
The Nova Scotia women’s goalball team, for the first time in history, earned a medal, taking 2nd place to all-star team ON, at the 22nd Monteal Open Goalball Tournament last weekend.
The Nova Scotia men’s goalball team came out on top, ending a 10-year dry spell and placing 1st, after defeating BC by 1 point in the gold medal game.
The men’s team included Matt Gentleman, Griffin Hiltz, Peter Parsons, and Mason Smith. The women’s team included Contessa Scott, Tarah Sawler, Alexis Nickerson, and Alexis Meunier. Coach for both teams is Linda MacRae Triff.
Thank you Association sportive des aveugles du Québec – ASAQ and all involved in hosting the event.
Happy Holidays from Blind Sports Nova Scotia!
Congrats to November Athlete of the Month, John Courtney!
Read the full story here.
Results from 7th Nova Scotia Open Goalball Tournament
After an incredible weekend of goalball at the 7th Nova Scotia Open Goalball Tournament, the final results are in! Congratulations to all athletes and coaches.
1st Ontario 2
2nd Nova Scotia 2
3rd Nova Scotia 1
4th Quebec
5th Ontario 1
Check out the full results: PDF 1 2023 Nova Scotia Open Results
This weekend! 7th Nova Scotia Open Goalball Tournament
The 7th Nova Scotia Open Goalball Tournament is this Saturday & Sunday, October 28 & 29!
Don’t miss the action! Athletes, including 2024 Paralympic hopefuls, compete in the only event of its kind in Atlantic Canada. Admission for spectators is free.
Schedule, live stream, and more details are now available here and on the Facebook event page.
7th Nova Scotia Open Goalball Tournament 1 week away!
The 7th Nova Scotia Open Goalball Tournament is just a week away!
Admission for spectators is free. Saturday & Sunday, October 28 & 29, we’re proud to be hosting the only competition of its kind in Atlantic Canada.
Stay tuned for schedule details! Live stream of semi & final games will be available on our YouTube channel. Thank you to our gold sponsors for making this sport event possible – CNIB, AMI, Unisys, ACCEL Physiotherapy and Sport Performance Centre, Ocean Contractors Limited.
Blind Sports NS in the News – NS Punching Above its Weight in Goalball
NS Punching Above Its Weight in Goalball – September, 2023
Thanks to Sport Nova Scotia for the fantastic article to get us all excited for the new goalball season! You can get in on the action, by watching or volunteering at our 7th Nova Scotia Open Goalball Tournament, coming up in October. If you or someone you know is interested in playing goalball, just get in touch with us.