1 Goalball in Nova Scotia

Three people in position in front of the long net to block an incoming goalball.
2023 at the 7th NS Open Goalball Tournament. Denis Leblanc, Mason Smith, Harry Nickerson. Photo by Jennie Bovard
Please email or call before attending a goalball program for the first time: BlindSportsNS@gmail.com or 902 449 0320

2025-26 Goalball Schedule

Recreational Mixed Goalball

Begins September 6
Saturdays, 2 to 4 pm
George Dixon Centre Halifax
2502 Brunswick St.

Recreational goalball is for people of all ages and experience levels!
Want to check it out or need more info? Email us: BlindSportsNS@gmail.com

Men’s Competitive Goalball

Begins September 7
Sundays, 3 to 5 pm
George Dixon Centre Halifax
2502 Brunswick St.

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: BlindSportsNS@gmail.com

Women’s Competitive Goalball

Begins September 7
Sundays, 1 to 3 pm
George Dixon Centre Halifax
2502 Brunswick St.

This weekly goalball practice is for those interested in competing with the provincial women’s team.
Want to check it out or want more info?  Email us: BlindSportsNS@gmail.com

Youth Goalball

Begins September 25
Thursdays in Halifax
Please email us at BlindSportsNS@gmail.com for more details.

 

Three year old lily holds eyeshades on hear head and speaks to NS goalball team member Jennie Bovard who holds a blue goalball up to Lily.
Three year old lily learns about goalball with NS goalball team member Jennie Bovard. Photo contributed.

About our Goalball Programs

Blind Sports NS hosts competitive & recreational goalball programs for all ages and skill levels throughout Nova Scotia. Qualified coaches & volunteers make these programs possible.

We hold regular practices and recreational scrimmages, usually from September to April each year.

If you’re interested in checking out a practice, setting up a program in your area, or just want to learn more about how it works, email us at BlindSportsNS@gmail.com. 

Our athletes compete in regional, national, and international competitions, alongside experienced coaching volunteers.

We also host an annual international Nova Scotia Open Goalball Tournament in Halifax. We’ve had the pleasure of hosting Senior and Junior Canadian National Goalball Championships, Team Canada Testing, Goalball Officials certification, and more.

Caelin Lloyd, 11, unleashes a shot during the 2017 goalball tournament in Ottawa.
Photo contributed. Caelin Lloyd, 11, unleashes a shot during the 2017 goalball tournament in Ottawa.

Demonstrations & Info Sessions

We hold demonstrations & information sessions throughout Nova Scotia! If your school, business, or group are interested in trying giving goalball a try with our coaches & athletes, email us at BlindSportsNS@gmail.com.

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