Nova Scotia Parasport News

Join us! Come give wheelchair basketball a try via our Jr NBA program! Registration in link. No cost to participate thanks to our wonderful friends

Fall River's Emma Archibald is about to hit the world stage as the Milano-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games kick off today. Archibald is the first Nova Scotian to compete in Para nordic cross-country skiing at the Games. Her events take place on March 10 and March 15.

Pictured here is Archibald at the 2023 Canada Winter Games as part of Team Nova Scotia, where she won a pair of gold medals.

Go Emma Go!

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WCBB tonight, 7-9pm at the 14 Wing Greenwood Community Centre.

Ages 14+
All abilities welcomed
Chairs provided

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Curling is for everyone — and that includes those with mobility challenges! ♿

The Sydney Curling Club is excited to welcome new participants to Wheelchair Curling, an adaptive and inclusive way to enjoy the sport. It’s open to anyone 16+ with mobility issues — whether you use a wheelchair or not.

🗓 Fridays, 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 Sydney Curling Club
🧊 Starting October 10th, 2025

Come on out and give it a try!
For more information, contact:
📞 Steve Deveaux — 902-577-3493
📞 Sharon Gilmore — 902-292-3418

🏒Free Sledge Hockey Try-It Sessions

📆September 28
& October 5
4-6pm

Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre

📍Open to anyone ages five to 105.
Please bring helmets. Gloves, elbow pads if you have them.
There is a small supply if needed.

📍AGM and Registration
October 5 from 2-4 p.m.

Cost is just $150 per season
Free team sticks if you register and attend the AGM

For more information, email Kevin McBain at [email protected] or call (902) 212-1478

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Are you a current or former Parasport athlete who wants to help shape the direction of Parasport in Nova Scotia?

We’re seeking athlete volunteers for Sport Nova Scotia’s Parasport Athlete Engagement Council! We are looking for individuals who want to:

✅ Amplify the voices of athletes living with a disability or disabilities

✅ Support the development of athlete-centered sport practices

✅ Create avenues for community-based Parasport education and awareness initiatives

If you're at least 18 years old and this sounds like you, click the link below to learn more and apply!

https://forms.gle/TRAEKjSurwoLhykJ6

We are excited to back on the court starting this week, 18 Sept from 7-9pm

****New location - 14 Wing Greenwood Community Centre - 110 Church St, Greenwood*****

We will be running every Thursday from 18 Sept - 4 Dec 2025.

Dates to follow for the new year.

18 & 25 Sept are drop-in “try it out”nights put on by PSP Greenwood Community Recreation. All levels and abilities welcomed.

See you on the court

NOVA SCOTIA MAKES TRACK & FIELD HISTORY!

THREE. THAT’S RIGHT… THREE!
A record-breaking number of athletes from Nova Scotia are headed to the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India! 🌍🇨🇦

Meet the dream team:
💥 Carleigh Hiltz (Truro Lions)
💥 Chloe Dunbar (Crown Athletics)
💥 Katie Pegg (Athletics East)

Coached by the incredible Jodi Langley & Philip Hadley, these athletes are READY to dominate the world stage! 💪🔥

✈️ Sept 13 → Off to Dubai for training camp
🏁 Sept 27 → Show time in New Delhi

Nova Scotia ➡️ Team Canada ➡️ World Stage 🌎✨ Let’s make some NOISE! 🎉🙌

Stay tuned right here for the most up to date results from the Championships.

📸 Photo: Jodi Langley Sport Nova Scotia Athletics Canada Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic Nova Scotia Parasport News

Quiet, please!

The 2025-26 Recreational Mixed, Competitive Men’s, Competitive Women’s, and Youth Goalball season hits the court in Halifax this September.

Check out our Goalball in Nova Scotia page for program times and details.
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