Parasport programs in Nova Scotia cannot run without our valued coaches! New coaches don’t need to have a disability, or have played the sport before – many coaches come from backgrounds in similar sports (ex. Wheelchair Basketball from Basketball), or none at all. The most important thing is having the right attitude, and being open to learning about the sport and getting involved!
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Parasport coach, contact the corresponding contact for each of the sports below. Unsure what sport or what capacity you want/can help out with, but still want to get involved? Contact parasport@sportnovascotia.ca to discuss options.
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Boccia
Kirsten Tibert – takepart@easterseals.ns.ca
Challenger Baseball
Randy Crouse – randy.crouse@hotmail.com
Cycling
Darryl Osbourne – contactdmo@gmail.com
Dance
Kirsten Tibert – takepart@easterseals.ns.ca
Goalball
Peter Parsons – parsons.pete@gmail.com
Para Archery
Ian Carew – icarew@sportnovascotia.ca
Para Athletics
Anitra Stevens – athletics@sportnovascotia.ca
Paracanoe
ADCKC – Robin Thomson – robin@adckc.ca
Maskwa – Dave Waters – Dave.Waters@modl.ca
Para Equestrian
Heather Myrer – nsef@sportnovascotia.ca
Para Rowing
Ian Carew – icarew@sportnovascotia.ca
Para Sailing
Halifax – Jay Everett – sailablens@gmail.com
Sydney – Northern Yacht Club – sailable@northernyachtclub.ca
Lunenburg – Scott Covey – sacovey1@gmail.com
Para Swimming
Swim NS – Bette El-Hawary – swimming@sportnovascotia.ca
AquaGO! – Faye Evans – nsasaquagocoordinator@gmail.com
Para Waterskiing
Krista Jensen – wswns.skiability@gmail.com
Wheelchair Basketball
Halifax – Cher Smith – nswheelchairbasketball@gmail.com
Valley – Steve Sampson – stevesampson@filsonite.com
Truro – Joel Goswell – jjgoswell@gmail.com
Wheelchair Tennis
Marijke Nel – mnel@sportnovascotia.ca
Alpine Skiing
Andrew Hayes – alpinens@sportnovascotia.ca
Blind Hockey
Jeff Stewart – nsblindhockey@gmail.com
Para Nordic
Lauren Muzak Ruff – lmuzakruff@sportnovascotia.ca
Para Hockey
Brad Taylor – btaylor@hockeynovascotia.ca
Para Snowboard
Andrew Hayes – alpinens@sportnovascotia.ca
Para Table Tennis
John MacPherson – johnsmacpherson@hotmail.com
Sitting Volleyball
Jason Trepanier – vns@sportnovascotia.ca
Wheelchair Curling
Laughie Rutt – curlingwheelchair@gmail.com