Goalball Programs
Please email or call before attending a Goalball program for the first time: BlindSportsNS@gmail.com or 902-449-0320
2023-24 Goalball Schedule
Recreational Mixed Goalball:
Beginning, September, 2023 – Saturdays, 2 to 4 pm, at the George Dixon Centre in Halifax (2502 Brunswick St.)
Recreational goalball is for people of all ages and experience levels! Want to check it out or want more info? Email us: BlindSportsNS@gmail.com
Men’s Competitive Goalball:
Begins September, 2023 — Sundays. 3 to 5 pm, at the George Dixon Centre in 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, 2023 — Sundays. 1 to 3 pm, at the George Dixon Centre in 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:
Thursdays in Halifax – Please email us at BlindSportsNS@gmail.com for more details.
Junior Goalball: Currently on hiatus
Three-year-old Lily Carmichael takes off her blindfold goggles as she speaks to women’s senior provincial goalball player Jennie Bovard of Halifax. – 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, please Contact Us!
Our athletes compete in regional, national, and international competitions, alongside experienced coaching volunteers.
We also host an annual international 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.
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, please Contact Us!
