{"id":1266,"date":"2023-07-19T13:42:48","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T13:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blindsportsnovascotia.ca\/?page_id=1266"},"modified":"2025-09-04T18:33:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T18:33:59","slug":"goalball-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.blindsportsnovascotia.ca\/?page_id=1266","title":{"rendered":"1 Goalball in Nova Scotia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2023 at the 7th NS Open Goalball Tournament. Denis Leblanc, Mason Smith, Harry Nickerson. Photo by Jennie Bovard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/header>\n
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Please email or call before attending a goalball program for the first time: BlindSportsNS@gmail.com or 902 449 0320<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
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2025-26 Goalball Schedule<\/h1>\n

Recreational Mixed Goalball<\/h2>\n

Begins September 6
\nSaturdays, 2 to 4 pm
\nGeorge Dixon Centre Halifax
\n2502 Brunswick St.<\/p>\n

Recreational goalball is for people of all ages and experience levels!
\nWant to check it out or need more info? Email us: BlindSportsNS@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Competitive Goalball<\/h2>\n

Begins September 7
\nSundays, 3 to 5 pm
\nGeorge Dixon Centre Halifax
\n2502 Brunswick St.<\/p>\n

This weekly goalball practice is for those interested in competing with the provincial men\u2019s team.
\nWant to check it out or want more info?\u00a0 Email us: BlindSportsNS@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Women’s Competitive Goalball<\/h2>\n

Begins September 7
\nSundays, 1 to 3 pm
\nGeorge Dixon Centre Halifax
\n2502 Brunswick St.<\/p>\n

This weekly goalball practice is for those interested in competing with the provincial women’s team.
\nWant to check it out or want more info?\u00a0 Email us: BlindSportsNS@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Youth Goalball<\/h2>\n

Begins September 25
\nThursdays in Halifax
\nPlease email us at BlindSportsNS@gmail.com for more details.<\/p>\n

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Three year old lily learns about goalball with NS goalball team member Jennie Bovard. Photo contributed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

About our Goalball Programs<\/h1>\n

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

We hold regular practices and recreational scrimmages, usually from September to April each year.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re 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.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our athletes compete in regional, national, and international competitions, alongside experienced\u00a0coaching volunteers.<\/p>\n

We also host an annual international Nova Scotia Open Goalball Tournament in Halifax. We\u2019ve had the pleasure of hosting Senior and Junior Canadian National Goalball Championships, Team Canada Testing, Goalball Officials certification, and more.<\/p>\n

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Photo contributed. Caelin Lloyd, 11, unleashes a shot during the 2017 goalball tournament in Ottawa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Demonstrations & Info\u00a0Sessions<\/h1>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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