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Today is Safe Sport Day, and this year's theme is - safeguarding should protect every child involved in sport.

Check out the original post to learn more about Safe Sport, and the importance of creating safe and inclusive sporting environments for all.

Today is Safe Sport Day 2026.

Across the world, people and organisations are standing together to show that everyone has the right to participate in sport safely.

Safe sport is not optional.
It is not a side issue.
It is central to the integrity, value and future of sport.

Today, we invite you to:

take the pledge
share the campaign message
tag someone who should join the safe sport community
choose one practical action
use your voice to make safer sport visible

Take the pledge:
https://safeinsport.org/take-the-pledge/

Explore actions:
https://www.safesportinternational.com/safe-sport-day/take-action/

Safe sport is the only sport that matters.

When Paul MacIsaac was six years old, his parents took him to learn how to play hockey along with dozens of other youngsters at the old Antigonish Arena. He lasted long enough to know it wasn’t for him. But the game of basketball – that was a different story.

Learn more about this year's Sport Nova Scotia Chair Award recipient and his impact on basketball in Colchester County by checking out the story below!

Basketball Nova Scotia

Paul MacIsaac Defines Basketball Leadership in Nova Scotia - The Sport Section This year’s recipient of the Sport Nova Scotia Chair Award, Paul remains instrumental within the province’s basketball community.

Join our team! We’re hiring a Fund Development & Events Coordinator.

This role will provide support to the marketing and events department, focusing on planning events and coordinating our revenue generation programs. This position involves developing strategic initiatives, working with sponsors and administering online fundraising platforms and ticket sales.

Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on August 17th. For more information, including the complete job description, please visit: https://sportnovascotia.bamboohr.com/careers/69?source=aWQ9MjA%3D

Do you want to watch some of the best soccer our country has to offer live in Halifax?

Buy your August Sport Split 50/50 tickets before the 15th for the chance to win a Halifax Tides FC Getaway! This early bird prize includes four endzone sky table tickets and a one-night stay at the Hampton Inn by Hilton in downtown Halifax.

Get your tickets here and help support community sport in Nova Scotia: https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/sportns/

July's winning ticket: C-4287 in support of Truro Lions Track & Field Club

Congratulations to the Cleve's Source for Sports July 2026 Impact Award Winner Lilly Rainham!

⛵️ Following a significant knee injury, Lilly had to spend ten months away from competitive sailing. Despite the physical and mental challenges of a lengthy recovery, she remained committed to her rehabilitation and worked tirelessly to return to competition.

Her perseverance was rewarded at the 2026 International Laser Class Association (ILCA) Canadian Championship in June, where she earned the silver medal in the ILCA 6 women’s division and the bronze medal overall.

Sail Nova Scotia
Sail Canada Voile Canada

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Learn more about the Cleve’s Source for Sports Impact Awards by visiting the following link: https://sportnovascotia.ca/impact-awards/

Para karate is an emerging sport with a small athlete community in Halifax, but it has seen great growth thanks to dedicated coaches and sport leaders rallying behind it.

This support can be seen through the first Nova Scotia Para Karate Seminar that was held in Halifax earlier this month.

Learn more about the seminar and the Para karate program at Murphy’s Karate Academy by checking out the newest story on The Sport Section!

Growing the Reach of Karate Through Inclusion - The Sport Section The first Nova Scotia Para Karate Seminar was held in Halifax this summer.

We're proud to share that our KidSport program helped 253 kids get into the game during the month of July! 🙌

🎉 KidSport Nova Scotia helped 253 kids get into the game during the month of July!

There are only a few days left to get your July Sport Split 50/50 tickets. Your purchase directly helps support community sport in Nova Scotia. Don't miss your opportunity to win, get your tickets today!

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