Parasport programs in Nova Scotia cannot run without officials! Whether you’re a referee, event volunteer, timer, or one of the many other Official roles in one of the various sports, Officials are an essential part of Parasport’s in Nova Scotia! New officials don’t need to have a disability, or have played the sport before – many Officials 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 Official, 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.
Boccia
Kirsten Tibert – takepart@easterseals.ns.ca
Challenger Baseball
Randy Crouse – randy.crouse@hotmail.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
Robin Thomson – robin@adckc.ca
Para Equestrian
Heather Myrer – nsef@sportnovascotia.ca
Para Rowing
Ian Carew – icarew@sportnovascotia.ca
Para Sailing
Jay Everett – sailablens@gmail.com
Para Swimming
Bette El-Hawary – swimming@sportnovascotia.ca
Wheelchair Basketball
Cher Smith – nswheelchairbasketball@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