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
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!
All photos courtesy of Robyn Merrithew
Ho, ho, ho! We’re wishing everyone a joyous and safe holiday season!!
Thank you to each and every volunteer, from the organizing committee to the goal judges to the food crew, you made this event a huge success. Many, many, thanks to the officials for your professionalism and time this weekend.
We’re beyond grateful for the support of all returning Gold, Silver, and Bronze Sponsors, as well as Goalball Supporter contributors. Your donations enable us to create these inpactful opportunities for athletes of so many skill levels and ages to participate in competitive sport.
For detailed tournament results, videos with play by play of each game, and more, visit us on Facebook!
If you’ve never experienced this high-intensity team sport live, now is your chance. Admission is for spectators is free! Join us at Citadel High, 1855 Trollope St, in Halifax Friday, Nov 16, through Sunday, Nov 18, 2018.
Connect with Blind Sports NS: Facebook, Twitter, info@blindsportsnovascotia.ca, www.blindsportsnovascotia.ca, or 902-449-0320
This event is proudly hosted by Blind Sports Nova Scotia, and made possible by AMI, CNIB NS & PEI, and Accel Physiotherapy.
Tickets are ONLY $20! Includes a silent auction and there will be a cash bar.
For advanced ticket sales call Patsy 902-429-3785 or auxiliary@apsea.ca or Peter 902-229-8246 or info@blindsportsnovascotia.ca
location: APSEA Cafeteria 5940 South Street, 2nd building. Check out the Facebook event!
Recreational Mixed -Saturdays, beginning September 15th until April, 2018, at the George Dixon Centre in Halifax (2502 Brunswick St.). 3:30 to 5 p.m. Recreational goalball is for men & women of all ages and experience levels! Want to check it out or want more info? Email us at info@blindsportsnovascotia.ca.
Junior Goalball -Saturdays, beginning September 15th until April, 2018, at the George Dixon Centre in Halifax (2502 Brunswick St.). 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Want to check it out or want more info? Email us at info@blindsportsnovascotia.ca.
Senior Men’s -Sundays, beginning September 16th until April, 2018, at the George Dixon Centre in Halifax (2502 Brunswick St.). 3 to 5 p.m. This weekly goalball practice is for those interested in competing with the provincial men’s team. Want to check it out or want more info? Email us at info@blindsportsnovascotia.ca.
