Issue 54 September 2014

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September 2014 Issue 54 Sport Nova Scotia Education, Activity Editor Managing Editor Chad Lucas Carolyn Townsend Jamie Ferguson Go Hand in Hand Chief Athlete’s Column Cover Layout & Desktop Executive Officer Adam Harbin Paula Yochoff Cover Photo: Tennis Canada s youth across the province head back to school this of things like coordination, balance and movement skills to our Senior Staff Amonth, I thought this would be a good time to talk about youngest students, we are giving them the tools to take part in the relationship between sport and education. We speak often sport for the rest of their lives. Chief Executive Officer about the positive impact sport and physical activity can have The Canadian Sport Policy identifies the relationship between Jamie Ferguson on education in terms of improved academic performance, but sport and education as a significant one. We believe it’s vital Director of Finance & Administration there are some other important considerations as well. Sport for all involved, as it can provide benefits to both sectors. In Debbie Buckoski opportunities in schools eliminate many of the participation June, Sport Nova Scotia provided a submission to the Minister’s barriers that exist in other settings, most importantly Panel on Education, and I wanted to share some of it with you Director of Public Relations transportation. Additionally, if we can teach the fundamentals in this space: Carolyn Townsend Director of Marketing As the provincial Thrive initiative acknowledges, in Nova leading to improved performance. Jeff LeDrew Scotia, physical activity levels are disturbingly low. Less than • School-based physical education has been shown to improve 30 per cent of Grade 7 students and 5 per cent of Grade 11 school performance, even when children spend less time on Director of Sport Development students (and less than 1 per cent of Grade 11 girls) now meet the other school subjects. Amy Walsh minimum guidelines. And the decline in activity from Grades • The largest impacts of physical activity on school performance Director of Coaching 3 to 7 appears to be growing, especially for girls. are in math, IQ and reading. Mark Smith We all know that youth who participate in sport and physical The bottom line is that physical activity and education activity fight these statistics outcomes can – and should and lower their risk of – go hand in hand. To Sport Quarterly, Youth who participate in physical a publication of Sport Nova Scotia. preventable chronic disease. increase the quality and But there is much more. activity programs are less likely to quantity of physical activity, Letters to the editor must include Youth who participate in some specific ideas for name, address and phone physical activity programs get in trouble with the law, more consideration include: number. are less likely to get in trouble likely to have higher self-esteem and 1. Integrate grade-specific with the law, more likely to academic learning objectives Sport Nova Scotia feel “included,” less likely to struggle 5516 Spring Garden Road have higher self-esteem and with age-appropriate feel “included,” less likely to physical activity; 4th Floor with mental illnesses, more likely to struggle with mental 2. offer more intramural Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1G6 illnesses, more likely to volunteer in their community, less likely activities in schools; Tel: (902) 425-5450 volunteer in their community, to do drugs, smoke and have unwanted 3. provide training for Fax: (902) 425-5606 less likely to do drugs, smoke volunteer coaches; E-mail: [email protected] and have unwanted teenaged teenaged pregnancies, more likely to 4. provide schools with age- sportnovascotia.ca pregnancies, more likely to demonstrate pro-education values, and appropriate equipment; and demonstrate pro-education 5. educate teachers on the values, and more likely to do more likely to do well in school. principles of physical literacy well in school. and fundamental movement Now consider the following skills. facts, taken from the Alliance for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Nova Scotia: At many different schools in communities across the province • The school is a key setting where we can help children to eat there are already great examples of partnerships between sport better and be more active. and education. Working together and taking a strategic • Physical activity helps children to think and process approach would allow for even more of these opportunities. information, concentrate and behave appropriately in class, We believe the benefits are worth it. Senior Funding Partner of Sport Nova Scotia 2 3 Sponsored by

Finding Confidence, On and Off the Water

Athlete’s Column The advice I’d give any young athlete is to find someone you trust. It helps to start talking. For so Connor Taras many years I held it inside. I lost my confidence, and Kayak I think that took away from what I was doing on the water. There’s so much more energy I can put into Waverley kayaker Connor Taras has tasted the joys and my performance that I was using to try to hide being agonies of sport, from winning a world junior silver medal gay. Now I can focus on training and racing. at age 16 in 2007 to just missing out on qualifying for I’m working hard toward the Rio Olympics in 2016. the London Olympics by 0.66 seconds. The 2012 Ricoh The Pan-Am Games and the world championships Male Team Athlete of the Year has succeeded nationally next summer are my next goals. and internationally, but he made headlines this summer Over the last two years, I’ve looked at things over when he became one of the few openly gay elite athletes in the long term. It’s going to require some discussions Canada. His story has inspired people across the country. with coaches this fall on whether I’ll focus on the 1,000 or the 200. It’s a little stressful trying to figure tried paddling at Cheema when I was 11 and fell that out. Whatever decision we take, there’s no going “ Connor Taras (Contributed) I in love with it right away. It was 2000 and there back.” were lots of Olympians around the club that summer—Karen Furneaux, Richard Dalton, Mike Scarola. It was an inspiring place to be. Once I switched from canoe to kayak, I really started to progress. I made the Canada Cup team at If we can help 14 and the following summer I made it to junior worlds. small marketing From 2004-2008, I was making really big gains fi rms increase every year. I made the K4 crew for the world championships in 2010 and won a silver in the K4 sales by an average at the Pan-American Games in 2011. of 10 percent, I was a 500-metre athlete, but in between the Beijing and London Olympics the international body eliminated the 500 and introduced the 200. I’ve been training half in both the 1,000 and the 200. My partner Austin Denman and I went for a K2 200 spot in London and narrowly missed. After 2012, I did a lot of thinking. For years I’d known I was gay but I built up this sort of fictional world where I thought everybody wouldn’t accept me. I came out to family and friends in November 2013 and that was the first big step. That winter in training camp I started talking about imagine what we can do for you. it with one person and by the end of the conversation there were 15 people sitting around, asking me questions. My fellow paddlers are basically family to me and it ended up being easier than I thought. They were just happy I wasn’t hiding this anymore. The more I talk about it, the more I realize people are open to talking. The support I’ve received is tremendous, and I almost get a little angry at myself for hiding so long. Hopefully, in the future, it won’t ricoh.ca be a big deal at all for an athlete to come out. But to come to that, people have to step up and show it’s OK to be gay in sports. 4

Using Sport as a Force for Good

sums up the thinking behind Mandela’s Sport for development is tapping into and supporting quality sport words. Any program that uses sport the power of sport to build healthy opportunities. intentionally to help improve or communities, to train the next generation - Pioneering the Youth Leadership strengthen a community or person in of leaders, to influence government, and Program, which used sport as a Amy Walsh need – that is what sport for development the list goes on. vehicle to offer at-risk youth the Director is all about. There are opportunities to do more. opportunity to gain skills and of Sport Many people think of this as I recently attended a national Sport leadership training to improve Development something that happens in under- for Development leaders’ gathering to confidence and employability. developed countries (think Right to Play celebrate achievements, take stock of the - Using funding opportunities to link Nelson Mandela said, “Sport has the or UNICEF). But it’s amazing to current ecosystem of sport, physical sport initiatives with social outcomes power to change the world. It has the power recognize how much we’re already activity and recreation and, most and encouraging sport groups to re- to inspire. It has the power to unite people doing right here at home. importantly, to identify ways to be more think how their program can impact in a way that little else does. It speaks to Think about community sport projects effective. It was a great opportunity to individuals in their community. youth in a language they understand. Sport that deliberately use sport for capacity learn from other leaders across the Research by the Canadian Centre for can create hope where once there was only building, health promotion, Aboriginal country and to see value in engaging Ethics in Sport indicates that the majority despair. It is more powerful than government youth engagement, economic people and groups you would not of Canadians think that community in breaking down racial barriers.” revitalization, newcomer settlement, normally consider. sport, second only to the family, is the citizen participation and conflict In fact, more and more we see interest most important factor in the here’s a concept taking hold in the resolution. Examples include: ACTIVATE, from colleges and universities, the development of values for our children. Tsport world these days called ‘Sport GEN7, Newcomer On the Move, Smart corporate sector, non-profits, NGOs, With this backdrop, we have a real for Development.’ & Caring, True Sport, Aboriginal government agencies (immigration, opportunity to collaborate and achieve Somewhat obscure, but it essentially Snowboard Program, and many more. justice and education, for example), common social goals. In fact, there is activists, and youth who are increasingly growing attention by policy-makers, interested in the potential of sport as a philanthropists and social innovators in tool to make a difference. how sport for development can impact This is exciting! not just beyond our borders but also One key element in using sport across Canadian communities. intentionally is that it needs to be quality One more thought. As this article may sport. The objectives are at risk if the illustrate, sport for development is not sport experience is poor. a thing that is (currently) precisely This is an area of focus for our team defined in Canada. It truly has grown at Sport Nova Scotia. organically all over the world for What does that look like? Most decades. In other words, there has recently we’ve been reaching out to probably always been sport for stakeholders at the grassroots level to development, we just didn’t give it a work together on the ingredients of label. But over time as we see the results quality sport programming. and the power of this tool, there’s more This is not a simple task because it is interest in harnessing the concept. a complex system with multiple players Imagine a national organization called involved. But here are a few examples Sport for Development or a toolkit for of our work in this area: groups looking to use sport intentionally. - Applying the principles of the The risk, however, is that the more we Canadian Sport For Life movement define it, the more we restrict it. And, to challenge the current sport system arguably, therein lies the beauty in what to emphasize program alignment, we have now. No boundaries. inclusion, fairness and fun, as well as As I look forward, one thing I know excellence. for sure is that Sport Nova Scotia will - Activating the Community Sport continue to look for ways to use sport Development Program, an innovative intentionally to make a difference in the approach where coordinators across lives of Nova Scotians. the province are actively identifying 4 5 Sponsored by

Energy, Sports Drinks Sponsor Spotlight and supporting quality sport opportunities. Come With Risks - Pioneering the Youth Leadership Program, which used sport as a s kids return to school and the health organizations across North vehicle to offer at-risk youth the Aroutine of fall sports, parents America have pushed for energy opportunity to gain skills and should think twice about letting them drinks to come with age limits the leadership training to improve reach for an energy drink as a pick- same as alcohol or cigarettes. Yet they confidence and employability. me-up—or even a sports drink. acknowledge it will take education, Official Sponsor - Using funding opportunities to link Drinks such as Red Bull and not just legislation, to help young sport initiatives with social outcomes Monster pack a caffeinated wallop people make healthy choices. and encouraging sport groups to re- he local Boston Pizza is a place “There’s so much potential to that isn’t safe for children and “The real challenge is we have a think how their program can impact Twhere people often gather to bring people in after the game,” youth, says John Finley, a Halifax product that’s legal and marketed individuals in their community. watch the big game, and where she says. Research by the Canadian Centre for cardiologist and former president of heavily at the very population teams head to celebrate after their Boston Pizza also offers other Ethics in Sport indicates that the majority Doctors Nova Scotia. we don’t want to be drinking it,” own big games. incentives for sports teams, such “Families just should not have says Kirk. “For parents it’s about of Canadians think that community So it was a natural fit for the as a fundraising rebate program these products available,” says awareness—knowing if your child sport, second only to the family, is the restaurant and sports bar where teams that save their Finley. “They could cause really is drinking these drinks and having most important factor in the company to get involved with receipts can receive 10 per cent development of values for our children. serious trouble.” that conversation about why they’re With this backdrop, we have a real Too much caffeine can lead to not good things to have.” Sport Nova Scotia, says regional back toward their sport program. opportunity to collaborate and achieve accelerated heartbeat, seizures, While sports drinks such as marketing manager Julianne Clubs can also host events at common social goals. In fact, there is insomnia, stomach issues and Gatorade and Powerade aren’t as Walsh. Boston Pizza where 10 per cent growing attention by policy-makers, increased anxiety, Finley says. And potent, parents should still think “(Partnering with Sport Nova of the amount spent goes back philanthropists and social innovators in the effects are even more pronounced twice about handing the sugar-heavy Scotia) completely represents into the program. how sport for development can impact on young, growing bodies. “For kids beverages to kids, doctors say. what our brand strives to be,” she “We offer discounts and not just beyond our borders but also who may be predisposed to anxiety A CBC Marketplace study aired says. “It’s about combining programs for teams and we across Canadian communities. problems, this could really tip them earlier this year found that elite family and sport. It’s a priority definitely host lots of parties, One more thought. As this article may over the edge.” athletes like Clara Hughes and for us to be involved with Sport whether it’s teams coming in or illustrate, sport for development is not The drinks also don’t give athletes Simon Whitfield had to work out at a thing that is (currently) precisely Nova Scotia and involved with Christmas parties,” Walsh says. defined in Canada. It truly has grownan extra boost, he points out. “It an intense level for two hours to reap the community.” Boston Pizza has 10 locations organically all over the world for has never been shown that caffeine any benefit from a sports drink. The Boston Pizza has partnered in Nova Scotia with another set decades. In other words, there has does anything to boost athletic average teen or adult isn’t burning with Sport Nova Scotia by to open soon in Truro. Walsh says probably always been sport for performance.” that kind of energy in a game or providing a presence at its main the company makes it a priority development, we just didn’t give it a The caffeine content in energy hockey practice, Kirk says. events, including the Manulife to support the local community label. But over time as we see the results drinks can vary widely, but some “You need to rehydrate, but you Dragon Boat Festival, the Ricoh around each restaurant. and the power of this tool, there’s more contain as much as 14 cans of Coca could get the same benefit from a Sport Awards and the Corporate “Community involvement as a interest in harnessing the concept. Cola, says Sara Kirk, the Canada sports drink as from a banana, and Games. The company donates whole is something that’s very Imagine a national organization called Research Chair at Dalhousie that’s much better for you.” prizes and coupons as well as important to us,” Walsh says. Sport for Development or a toolkit for University’s School of Health and Water is still best after exercise, groups looking to use sport intentionally. Human Performance. They are along with milk for growing having representatives on hand. “There are national ways Boston The risk, however, is that the more we also loaded with sugar, which can adolescents, she says. It’s a win-win partnership, says Pizza gets involved, but it’s nice define it, the more we restrict it. And,contribute to obesity and diabetes. “The key thing is we just don’t Walsh: Sport Nova Scotia can to be able to relate on a community arguably, therein lies the beauty in what The bottom line is they’re not need these things,” like energy and reward participants while Boston level as well.” we have now. No boundaries. necessary, Kirk says. “We have more sports drinks, she says. “We have Pizza can raise awareness of its As I look forward, one thing I know brand. for sure is that Sport Nova Scotia will than enough energy in the food we to teach our kids to be much more continue to look for ways to use sport eat. We’re all consuming far too critical, to have more media literacy intentionally to make a difference in the much.” and to be more understanding of the lives of Nova Scotians. Doctors Nova Scotia and other risks.” 6

Presents Building on a Tennis Boom

Tennis community sees Davis Cup “I’ve been playing my whole life as a market,” Ziv says. “The team grew in the days leading up to the as a springboard to bigger things and working so hard to make my showing that interest was part of the tournament. mark and do well. Now to see more impetus for all of this. Our mission is “I think people need to realize here is plenty at stake this weekend people taking interest in the sport, growing the game in Canada. We had watching the game live is so much Tas a team of Canada’s top tennis been speaking with the more interesting than watching it on players compete in a Davis Cup Metro Centre for three television,” he says. “You can’t fully playoff at Halifax Metro Centre. or four years… and on appreciate it until you see it up close.” On the hard court, Canada is this one everything He’s hopeful the Davis Cup looking to cap a summer of landmark aligned at the right momentum will spur governments results by clinching a return to the time.” to extend their support beyond the top-tier World Group with a victory Coming on the heels weekend. Graham and others in the over Colombia. But beyond the three- of the U.S. Open just tennis community have been pushing day event, both local and national a short flight away in for a publicly funded indoor facility tennis officials are looking at the big New York, the timing in Halifax for years. picture. was perfect for Halifax The city of Fredericton recently Jack Graham sees the Davis Cup to host this event. Tennis contributed to such a venue, partnering tie—the biggest tennis event Nova Nova Scotia jumped at with private funders and community, Scotia has ever hosted—as a litmus provincial and test. national tennis “We want to be able to demonstrate bodies to support that we can show the sport at its Vasek Pospisil (Photo Credit: Kyle Clapham/ the six-court Abony highest level and it can be a successful Tennis Canada) Family Tennis Center. event,” says Graham, a Halifax it’s great for development. Tennis is “I think there’s lawyer and a director with Tennis on TV more, and there will be more growing recognition Canada and the International Tennis kids playing the game.” that tennis is really Federation. “It will show people the Graham sees both the national no different from level of support the game enjoys.” and local perspective. He views the basketball, hockey This has been a banner year for Davis Cup event not as a one-off but and so on… they Canada’s rising stars. At Wimbledon, a chance to build a stronger future should be played Eugenie Bouchard reached the final for tennis in Nova Scotia, including in public facilities,” and Milos Raonic fell to Roger a new facility with government Graham says. “In Federer in the semifinals while Vasek support. order for this to be Pospisil claimed the doubles title with “Our participation numbers are successful, it has American partner Jack Sock. way up, interest in tennis is way up,” Milos Raonic (Photo Credit: Kyle Clapham/Tennis Canada) to be a joint effort Pospisil and Raonic later made Graham says. “I’m optimistic that of Tennis Canada, history with an All-Canadian final at this will be a springboard to doing the chance to bring in an international governments and the provincial the Citi Open in Washington, where something on the publicly funded event, but they knew they couldn’t do tennis association.” Raonic—ranked sixth in the world side.” it alone. The provincial and municipal For Graham and others in the as of this writing—topped the 46th- Halifax had been on Tennis governments have chipped in $65,000 tennis community, that would be ranked Pospisil. Canada’s radar for a while, says each to help host the event. the ultimate legacy of this weekend’s As great as the individual results Gavin Ziv, director of national events. “Fortunately, the province and showcase: having people leave the are, Pospisil, like Tennis Canada While Graham’s influence has been municipality have been great Metro Centre inspired to pick up a officials, sees the possibilities of a key, Ziv also cites a conversation supporters,” Graham says. “They racket themselves, and finding an collective surge. that Raonic had with Scott Moore, saw it as a real tourism opportunity accessible place to play. “I think the summer we’ve had president of Rogers Sportsnet. Raonic along with the awareness generated “We want to try to spread this this year is quite special for tennis,” asked Moore which Canadian city by TV coverage.” newfound popularity all across the says the 24-year-old Pospisil, the son he thought would excel at holding a Speaking in late August, Graham country,” Graham says, “in playing of Czech immigrants who settled in Davis Cup event. said ticket sales were doing well opportunities and in seeing these top Vernon, B.C. “He (Moore) recommended Halifax and he expected even more as buzz players.” 6 7 Sponsored by

Building on a Tennis Boom What to Expect at the Davis Cup grew in the days leading up to the urious how the Davis Cup World Group since 2011, reaching the part of the extended team, captained want people to be loud and cheer. tournament. Cworks? Think of it as the semifinals last year before falling to by Martin Laurendeau. Cheering squads come and people “I think people need to realize “World Cup of tennis,” says Jack Serbia. An injury-riddled Canadian “It’s a really special event. (Tennis) even paint their faces.” watching the game live is so much Graham. squad lost to Japan in the first round is individual all year so we don’t get Pospisil says the Canadian squad more interesting than watching it on “If people have an interest in the this year in January, so they need a to play in a team event very much,” feeds off the “rowdy” energy. After television,” he says. “You can’t fully sport at all, seeing it played at the victory over Colombia to return to says Pospisil, 24, who captured tasting the semifinals last year and appreciate it until you see it up close.” highest level while cheering for the World Group in 2015. the Wimbledon doubles title this achieving great individual results He’s hopeful the Davis Cup your country is a great experience,” The three-day event is a best- summer with partner Jack Sock. “For this year, the team is looking to momentum will spur governments says Halifax’s Graham, a director of-five format. Countries play two me, it’s one of the most important build toward a strong 2015. to extend their support beyond the with Tennis Canada and the singles contests on Friday, doubles events of the year. I take great pride “We made the semis last year so weekend. Graham and others in the International Tennis Federation. on Saturday and “reverse singles” in representing Canada.” we have a taste of how that feels, tennis community have been pushing This weekend’s tie with on Sunday with players squaring off The Davis Cup is also far from the the excitement it can bring to the for a publicly funded indoor facility Colombia—five-match showdowns against a different opponent. “quiet please” atmosphere people crowds,” Pospisil says. “We’d in Halifax for years. are called “ties”—will determine Canada’s four-man roster includes sometimes picture at tennis events, love to take that even further. We The city of Fredericton recently whether Canada remains in young stars Milos Raonic and Vasek says Gavin Ziv, director of events at have a young, good team, and contributed to such a venue, partnering the top-tier World Group or is Pospisil and veterans Frank Dancevic Tennis Canada. the experience that Daniel Nestor with private funders and community, relegated to the Americas group. and Daniel Nestor. Jesse Levine, Adil “It’s a really fun atmosphere,” brings… I’d love to get a Davis Cup provincial and Canada has competed in the Shamasdin and Brayden Schnur are he says. “In between points we title for Canada.” national tennis bodies to support the six-court Abony Family Tennis Center. “I think there’s growing recognition that tennis is really no different from basketball, hockey and so on… they should be played in public facilities,” Graham says. “In order for this to be successful, it has to be a joint effort of Tennis Canada, governments and the provincial tennis association.” For Graham and others in the tennis community, that would be the ultimate legacy of this weekend’s showcase: having people leave the Metro Centre inspired to pick up a racket themselves, and finding an accessible place to play. “We want to try to spread this newfound popularity all across the country,” Graham says, “in playing opportunities and in seeing these top players.” 8

Black Golden at Commonwealth Games by Ryan Van Horne

llie Black’s Commonwealth Games performance she led Canada’s women’s team to its best finish at Vault and beam Eis proof that being a champion isn’t about never the London Olympics. Black has won medals at are her best falling, it’s about always getting back up and learning international gymnastics meets, but this was a multi- events, so she was from every moment. sport event on a big stage. hoping to medal After a few early wobbles, Black finished with a “To be on that international stage and to be on that in those, but she flourish at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, podium is just such an honour,” she said. was excited to Scotland this summer and brought home three Though many of the world’s best gymnasts were win a bronze on medals—her first hardware from a major international not at the Commonwealth Games, it was still a good floor. competition. competition with strong teams from England and The part-time Black, who just turned 19, won gold in beam, silver Australia. Black said she learned a lot from the kinesiology in vault, and bronze in the floor exercise. She also experience and will use it as a stepping stone to help student at narrowly missed a medal in bars (4th) and all-around her prepare for the world championships October Dalhousie (4th). 3-13 in Nanning, China. brought her “This is definitely the biggest international “We had a little bit of a rocky start, but you have to medals to Alta competition I’ve won a medal at,” said Black, who keep working toward fixing things and keep pushing Gymnastics made an international breakthrough in 2012 when to hit the routine the way you want to,” Black said. where she trains and showed them to all the people w h o h a v e Ellie competing in the floor exercise supported her. at the 2013 world championships in Staying True To The Antwerp. (Photo Credit: Grace Chiu/ She was greeted GraceClick) like a rock star. Spirit Of Competition. “It was super exciting,” Black said. Three other Nova Scotians competed at the Commonwealth Games: boxers Custio Clayton of Dartmouth; Brody Blair of Lyons Brook, Pictou Co.; and lawn bowler Jackie Foster of Sackville. Clayton won his first two bouts, then lost a decision to Steven Donnelly of Northern Ireland in the quarterfinal. Clayton advanced to the quarterfinals with unanimous decisions over Jonathan Francois of Grenada and Carl Heild of the Bahamas. Against Donnelly, all three judges scored the fight At Enterprise, we salute that competitive in favour of the Irishman, who held an 89-82 edge spirit and encourage everyone to nurture over Clayton when combining the three scorecards. it within themselves. Blair won a split decision over Abdul Bangura of Sierra Leone in his first fight, which had to be stopped after an accidental clash of heads that opened up cuts over Blair’s eyes just 2:15 into the first round. In his next fight, Blair lost on TKO because the cuts re-opened during his bout with Benny Muziyo of Zambia. Official car rental cOmpany Foster, who originally hails from Bridgetown, was fOr SpOrt nOva ScOtia. a member of the women’s pair and women’s fours

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Sails Up at Thriving New Mabou Club

ituated on Cape Breton’s west One of the most enthusiastic Scoast, the picturesque village of supporters was MacDonald’s niece Mabou seems a natural spot from Siobhan MacDonald, who tested the which to set sail. waters for the first time at age 10. Yet even the founder of the new “We were always swimming and Mabou Sailing and Boating Club is going to the beach,” says Siobhan, surprised at how quickly local youth now 16. “I knew if it was something have taken to the sport. In its first on the water, I was going to enjoy it.” full year of operation in 2013, the Siobhan, who was born missing Mabou club drew 70 youth to its part of her left arm and right leg, has learn-to-sail programs. quickly become a strong competitor “When you register 70 kids in a in para sailing. She finished fourth village of less than 900 people, it at the 2013 Canada Games and had speaks pretty loud that something a chance to attend the International right is happening,” says club Federation of Disabled Sailing founder Dan ny MacDonald. MacDonald took up sailing when he Young sailors prepare to hit the water at the Mabou Sailing Club. (Contributed) moved home to Nova Scotia from Ottawa. He bought the number-one barrier include family programs and a boat in 2008 and any rural community mentorships for young sailors. “it wasn’t long would face,” he says. “Sailing is in the blood of every before I caught the “You need really good Nova Scotian,” he says. “I think bug and wanted to qualified people. (Sailing) there are hundreds, perhaps s h a r e t h e is more specialized, it can thousands, of great sailors that have experience with be dangerous, there’s a yet to step on a sailboat.” my kids and lot more at stake.” anyone else who As the club continues to Learn more about the Mabou club at wanted to sail,” he build its base, MacDonald mabousailing.com says. sees it expanding to He mentioned his newfound love (IFDS) world championships in in a business meeting and a colleague Halifax earlier this summer. told him about Sail Nova Scotia’s She also helps teach at the club and mobile sailing school. MacDonald says the enthusiasm continues to helped bring the program to Mabou spread. “I’ve talked to kids I’ve and over three summers it attracted taught this summer and everyone’s enough participants that he was so excited about it and telling their We Specialize In: convinced Mabou could support its friends.” Indoor/Outdoor Banners own club. Danny MacDonald says the biggest Event Signage Others in the community bought challenge has been attracting Banner Stands Digital Printing into the vision. He had someone qualified instructors. He posted Offset Printing write him a $1,600 cheque on the Kijiji ads in every province and Graphic Design spot and another donate a high- aggressively recruited people to Proud Sponsor of For all your printing needs! performance boat. The club now has come to Mabou for the summers. Sport Nova Scotia Call us today 423.8281 a building and 14 boats. Finding instructors is “definitely 10

ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

MAY Carrington Carroll ~ TaeKwonDo Mark MacPhail ~ Arm Wrestling Team NS Relay ~ Swimming Female Individual Athlete Male Individual Athlete Team The 37-year-old from Halifax’s Carroll, 11, captured The relay squad Ben Eoin won gold in the her fourth straight national of Sarah Polley, right and left arm events youth black belt title at the Molly Wedge, in the men’s open 95kg 2014 Canadian Taekwondo Alison Grant class at the Canadian Arm Championships. She and Rebecca Wrestling Championships graduates her youth division MacPherson in Charlottetown. MacPhail with a four-year undefeated finished second earned a trip to the World record at nationals. overall in the 4 x 200-metre relay at the Charlotte Championships in Lithuania Grand Prix in Charlotte, N.C. in September. JUNE Rebecca Haworth ~ Athletics Female Individual Athlete Haworth, a 21-year-old high jumper from Waverley, won a bronze medal at the Canadian Track and Field Championships in Moncton. Her provincial record-tying leap of 1.80 metres earned her a berth at the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) under-23 championships in Kamloops, B.C.

JULY Jade Hannah ~ Swimming Deniz Kaptan ~ Soccer Female Individual Athlete Male Individual Athlete The 12-year-old swimmer for Deniz, 12, took part in the the Halifax Trojan Aquatic Manchester United Soccer Club brought home four School Skills Challenge and medals from the Canadian finished first overall. The Age Group National Dartmouth native earned an Championships. Jade won invitation to return for the gold in the 200m freestyle, World Skills Challenge in silver in 100m and 200m October. butterfly, and bronze in the 400m individual medley. 10 11 Sponsored by

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Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation Sail Nova Scotia PSOs Executive Director – Heather Myrer Executive Director – Frank Denis Associate Members Alpine Ski Nova Scotia 902.425.5450, ext. 333 902.425.5450, ext. 312 Blind Sports Nova Scotia Executive Director – Lorraine Burch Fencing Association of Nova Scotia Shooting Federation of Nova Scotia President – Jennifer MacNeil 902.425.5450, ext. 349 Sean Brilliant President – David Grantham [email protected] Archers Association of Nova Scotia [email protected] [email protected] Nova Scotia 55+ Games Society President – Bill Currie Field Hockey Nova Scotia Skate Canada Nova Scotia President – Bob MacLeod [email protected] Admin. Coordinator – Candice Petten Executive Director – Jill Knowles [email protected] Nova Scotia Arm Wrestling Association 902.425.5450, ext. 357 902.425.5450, ext. 336 Nova Scotia Deaf Sports Association President – Rick Pinkney Football Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Snowboard Association President – Matt Ayyash 902.864.1306 Executive Director – Karen Ouellette Admin. Coordinator – Andrew Hayes [email protected] Athletics Nova Scotia 902.454.5105 902.425.5450, ext. 370 Nova Scotia Disc Sports Society Executive Director – Anitra Stevens Nova Scotia Golf Association Soccer Nova Scotia Chair – Greg Van Slyke 902.425.5450, ext. 339 Executive Director – David Campbell Program Administrator – Cathy Napier [email protected] Atlantic Division, CanoeKayak Canada 902.468.8844 [email protected] Nova Scotia School Athletic Federation General Manager – Tracy White Gymnastics Nova Scotia Softball Nova Scotia Executive Director – Darrell Dempster [email protected] Executive Director – Angela Gallant President – Dave Houghton 902.425.8662 Badminton Nova Scotia 902.425.5450, ext. 338 902.425.5450, ext. 313 Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame Executive Director – Jennifer Petrie Hockey Nova Scotia Speed Skate Nova Scotia Executive Director – Bill Robinson 902.425.5450, ext. 353 Executive Director – Darren Cossar President – Andrew Hayes 902.421.1266 Nova Scotia Ball Hockey Association 902.454.9400 902.425.5450, ext, 370 Special Olympics Nova Scotia President – Gian Scalet Judo Nova Scotia Squash Nova Scotia President & CEO – Mike Greek [email protected] Admin. Coordinator – Gordon Brown Admin. Coordinator – Gordon Brown 902.429.2266 Baseball Nova Scotia 902.425.5450, ext. 368 902.425.5450, ext. 368 Executive Director – Brandon Guenette Nova Scotia Karate Association Surfing Association of Nova Scotia 902.425.5450, ext. 355 Registered Users Admin. Coordinator – Candice Petten President – Justin Huston Camping Association of Nova Scotia Basketball Nova Scotia 902.425.5450, ext. 357 [email protected] Operations Manager – Ryan Dickison President – Ryan Underhill Lacrosse Nova Scotia Swim Nova Scotia [email protected] 902.425.5450, ext. 351 Admin. Coordinator – Greg Knight Executive Director – Bette El-Hawary Biathlon Nova Scotia [email protected] 902.425.5450, ext. 314 Canadian Ski Patrol, Nova Scotia Zone President – Karen Purcell Administrator – Sarah Wood Lawn Bowls Nova Scotia Synchro Nova Scotia 902.425.5450, ext. 316 [email protected] President – Keith Finck Executive Director – Pam Kidney Bicycle Nova Scotia [email protected] 902.425.5450, ext. 332 Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia Administrator – Sarah Wood Administrator – Sarah Wood Orienteering Association of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Table Tennis Association 902.425.5450, ext. 316 902.425.5450, ext. 316 Admin. Coordinator – Candice Petten President – Erica Ans Boxing Nova Scotia 902.425.5450, ext. 357 [email protected] Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Nova Scotia Division Admin. Coordinator – Gordon Brown Nova Scotia Powerlifting Association Provincial TaeKwonDo Society of NS 902.425.5450, ext. 368 Executive Director – Connie Miller President – Eileen DuPlooy President – Bruce Carroll 902.425.5450, ext. 329 Nova Scotia Amateur Body Building Assoc. ? [email protected] Nova Scotia Fitness Association President – Georgina Dunnington Nova Scotia Rhythmic Sportive Tennis Nova Scotia [email protected] Admin. Coordinator – Zena Snider Gymnastics Association Executive Director – Roger Keating [email protected] Climb Nova Scotia President – Heather Leither 902.425.5450, ext. 318 Lifesaving Society, Nova Scotia Branch President – Mick Levin [email protected] Triathlon Nova Scotia [email protected] Executive Director – Gordon Richardson Nova Scotia Rifle Association Executive Director – Sarah Wood 902.425.5450, ext. 331 Nova Scotia Cricket Association President – Andrew Webber [email protected] Recreation Facility Association of Nova President – Matthew Lane 902.456.SHOT (7468) Volleyball Nova Scotia [email protected] Scotia Ringette Nova Scotia Executive Director – Jason Trepanier Executive Director – Catherine Kersten Cross Country Ski Nova Scotia Executive Director – Lainie Wintrup 902.425.5450, ext. 322 902.425.5450, ext. 330 Executive Director – Sarah Wood [email protected] Water Polo Association of Nova Scotia 902.425.5450, ext. 316 Recreation Nova Scotia Rope Skipping Association of Nova Scotia Admin. Coordinator – Andrew Hayes Executive Director – Rhonda Lemire Nova Scotia Curling Association President – Sam Ashley 902.425.5450, ext. 370 902.425.1128 Executive Director – Jeremiah Anderson [email protected] Nova Scotia Water Ski Association 902.425-5450, ext. 345 Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia Row Nova Scotia President – Jan Josey General Manager – Mike Eddy DanceSport Atlantic Association Admin. Coordinator – Candice Petten [email protected] 902.425.5450, ext. 360 President – Heather Fairbairn 902.425.5450, ext. 357 Wrestling Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Trails Federation [email protected] Rugby Nova Scotia Admin. Coordinator – Gordon Brown Nova Scotia Amateur Diving Association Executive Director – Vanda Jackson Admin. Coordinator – Anna Carew 902.425.5450, ext. 368 902.425.5450, ext. 325 Admin. Coordinator – Andrew Hayes 902.425.5450, ext. 341 902.425.5450, ext. 370 12 13 Sponsored by

Youth Movement on the Golf Course

Associate Members he old adage that children are Traditionally, kids might have centres throughout Nova Scotia, students from Oxford School in Blind Sports Nova Scotia Tthe future rings true for the picked up the game from hanging which will feed into a provincial Halifax were able to take a field President – Jennifer MacNeil Nova Scotia Golf Association’s around the club with their parents, development program. The trip to Brightwood to try the real [email protected] new director of sport development. but research has shown the inverse province fielded its first junior thing. Nova Scotia 55+ Games Society As Nova Scotia’s population ages, is now true, Noseworthy says: development team this year, with As with most sports, Noseworthy President – Bob MacLeod [email protected] golf’s image as a “grown-up” sport draw a child to the course and 12 golfers aged 13-16 from Chester says one of the biggest keys to Nova Scotia Deaf Sports Association has to change for the game to parents might follow. to Truro Heights. creating opportunities for youth is President – Matt Ayyash thrive, says Andrew Noseworthy. “With golf, if my child is in a good “It’s a good program, but it will enlisting good coaches. “We need [email protected] take a number of years (to grow),” more trained coaches,” he says. Nova Scotia Disc Sports Society Chair – Greg Van Slyke he says. “It’s going to be important for my [email protected] Nova Scotia also takes part in fellow PGA members as trained Nova Scotia School Athletic Federation Golf Canada’s National Golf in coaches to grow the game… (both) Executive Director – Darrell Dempster Schools Program, which gives in their clubs and in the community 902.425.8662 elementary school students an as a whole.” Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame Executive Director – Bill Robinson opportunity to test out the game 902.421.1266 in their physical education classes. For more on golf in Nova Scotia visit Special Olympics Nova Scotia Between 40-50 schools took part nsga.ns.ca President & CEO – Mike Greek last year, Noseworthy says, and 902.429.2266 Registered Users Camping Association of Nova Scotia President – Ryan Underhill [email protected] Canadian Ski Patrol, Nova Scotia Zone Administrator – Sarah Wood 902.425.5450, ext. 316 Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia Administrator – Sarah Wood 902.425.5450, ext. 316 Andrew Noseworthy (with club) shows the ropes to students from Oxford School at Brightwood Golf Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Nova and Country Club. (Contributed) Scotia Division Executive Director – Connie Miller 902.425.5450, ext. 329 “All those stereotypes about golf junior program, I can get out on Nova Scotia Fitness Association being too expensive and too stuffy the course with them,” he says. “I Admin. Coordinator – Zena Snider are changing, especially at can’t think of many sports where [email protected] progressive clubs who see the need parents can interact on the playing Lifesaving Society, Nova Scotia Branch Executive Director – Gordon Richardson for junior golf to grow,” he says. field with their kids. Progressive 902.425.5450, ext. 331 “For clubs to be sustainable, they clubs are taking advantage of that Recreation Facility Association of Nova need kids.” family aspect.” Scotia Noseworthy, a Class A PGA of Noseworthy has long been Executive Director – Catherine Kersten 902.425.5450, ext. 330 Canada Pro and a former head involved with the Future Links Recreation Nova Scotia professional at Oakfield Golf and program for young golfers. In his Executive Director – Rhonda Lemire Country Club, joined the provincial new role with the provincial 902.425.1128 golf association in March as its first association he is working to set up Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia director of sport development. junior golf development centres, a General Manager – Mike Eddy 902.425.5450, ext. 360 He is tasked with growing new initiative rolling out across the Nova Scotia Trails Federation participation at all levels, from country. Executive Director – Vanda Jackson grassroots to high performance, The first centre is now active at 902.425.5450, ext. 325 and he sees one of his top priorities Brightwood in Dartmouth, where as drawing more youth to the Blehr MacKinley is the head pro. links. Noseworthy envisions junior 14 NOVA SCOTIA SPORT HALL OF FAME Class of 2014

he Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame will celebrate its 50th anniversary as it welcomes five distinguished athletes, two builders and one team Tin the Class of 2014. While the idea of a provincial sport shrine began to stir in the 1950s, the Hall of Fame officially opened its doors in the Halifax Forum complex on November 3, 1964. Since then, the Hall has moved several times to keep pace with its growth, including stops at the Sport Nova Scotia offices, the Brewery Market and the Centennial Building on Hollis Street. The Hall moved into its current location at the Halifax Metro Centre in September 2006 and continues to grow. The annual Induction Awards Night has been a mainstay event since 1980. This year’s event is November 1st at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax, with CBC Charlottetown host Bruce Rainnie returning as emcee. For tickets or further information, contact 902.404.3321 or email [email protected].

Athletes Theresa MacCuish ~ Basketball Ken Poole ~ Badminton Kevin Dugas ~ Golf acCuish, a native of Balls oole, originally from Truro, MCreek, Cape Breton, was a Pcollected more than 25 lare native Dugas is one of trailblazer in Atlantic university provincial and national titles in CNova Scotia’s most decorated basketball. The St. Francis singles and doubles competition and celebrated golfers. He has Xavier X-Woman became the during his badminton career. earned recognition at home and first Atlantic player to win the He was a member of Badminton abroad, winning 16 Canadian PGA Canadian Interuniversity Sport Canada’s national team from Atlantic Zone championships and rookie of the year award in 1991. 1984-87 and competed at the All- setting course records in Canada MacCuish was a two-time All- England Championships from and the United States. Canadian, five-time AUS all-star 1985-87. He was a finalist in men’s Dugas won the Nova Scotia men’s and conference MVP in 1993, one of only two X-Women singles at the 1985 U.S. Open and won a silver medal in amateur championship in 1984 to win the award. MacCuish’s 2,111 career points stood team competition at the 1986 Commonwealth Games. and claimed the PGA Assistants’ as a conference record until Justine Colley of Saint After his playing career, Poole coached for many Championship of Canada in 1987 Mary’s eclipsed her last spring. After graduating from years and served a seven-year term as president of the and 1992. His success on the green spanned three St. F.X. she went on to play professionally in England. Canadian Badminton Coaches Association. decades as he captured five of his 16 Atlantic Zone Richard Munro ~ Track & Field championships after 2000. Builders ridgewater-born Munro had Dr. Cathy Campbell ~ Soccer/Track & Field Scott Fraser ~ Auto Racing the distinction of never losing a B r. Campbell has helped build he late “Shubie Shuttle” left a race during a university career that ended in 1973. The Dalhousie Tiger Dsport as a coach, administrator, Tlegacy on the race track in Nova educator and medical expert for Scotia and beyond. Fraser won claimed five consecutive Atlantic Canada Senior Open cross-country more than 40 years. In track, she Maritime racing championships coached Canadian champion and in 1992, 1996 and 1998 and was championships and set numerous records at university and regional Hall of Famer Cecilia Branch for named Nova Scotia’s male athlete eight years. The Halifax native has of the year in 1999. He went on to road races. He won the Canadian Interuniversity Sport men’s track also been a vital asset for Canadian earn international titles, securing soccer, serving ten years as team physician for the wins at the World Series of Asphalt and field championship in 1973 and went on to compete internationally, Canadian women’s soccer team. She has attended five Stock Racing and the International FIFA Women’s World Cups as team physician and five Pro Stock Car Challenge Championship. winning a 5,000-metre race at the West Australia Track and Field as FIFA medical officer. In 2012 she developed a new In 2001 Fraser finished first in six American Speed Championships in 1974. injury report system as leader of the Women’s High Association races in the northeastern U.S. Since May Performance Team at the London Olympics. After 2004, Atlantic Cat has sponsored a memorial race in serving as lead physician for the 2014 U-20 World Cup, Fraser’s name at his home Scotia Speedworld track. she will resume the position for the 2015 Women’s World Cup. 14 15 Sponsored by

he Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame will celebrate its 50th anniversary as it welcomes five distinguished athletes, two builders and one team Tin the Class of 2014. NOVA SCOTIA SPORT While the idea of a provincial sport shrine began to stir in the 1950s, the Hall of Fame officially opened its doors in the Halifax Forum complex on November 3, 1964. Since then, the Hall has moved several times to keep pace with its growth, including stops at the Sport Nova HALL OF FAME Scotia offices, the Brewery Market and the Centennial Building on Hollis Street. Anthony Hall ~ Canoe-Kayak The Hall moved into its current location at the Halifax Metro Centre in September 2006 and continues to grow. The annual Induction artmouth’s Tony Hall was Awards Night has been a mainstay event since 1980. This year’s event is November 1st at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax, Done of the first full-time, year- round canoe coaches in Canada with CBC Charlottetown host Bruce Rainnie returning as emcee. and helped many Nova Scotians For tickets or further information, contact 902.404.3321 or email [email protected]. shine on the international stage. He led the fledgling Orenda Canoe Club in Lake Echo to a national Ken Poole ~ Badminton title in 1987 in just his third year as oole, originally from Truro, head coach. He has coached several Pcollected more than 25 Olympic and world championship provincial and national titles in team members, including world and Olympic medallist singles and doubles competition Steve Giles. As a provincial coach, Hall guided Nova during his badminton career. Scotia to paddling victories in the 1991 and 1995 Canada He was a member of Badminton Games. He coached the women’s national and Olympic Canada’s national team fromkayak team from 1994-97 and secured the title for overall 1984-87 and competed at the All-women’s points at the 1995 world championships. England Championships from 1985-87. He was a finalist in men’sT eam singles at the 1985 U.S. Open and won a silver medal in 1998 Truro Bearcats ~ Hockey team competition at the 1986 Commonwealth Games. After his playing career, Poole coached for many years and served a seven-year term as president of the Canadian Badminton Coaches Association. Builders Dr. Cathy Campbell ~ Soccer/Track & Field r. Campbell has helped build Dsport as a coach, administrator, educator and medical expert for more than 40 years. In track, she THE UNIQUE VENUE coached Canadian champion and Hall of Famer Cecilia Branch for he 1998 Bearcats were just the second Nova Scotian BOARDROOM • THEATRE • SIMULATOR • FACILITY • STATE-OF-THE-ART AUDIO/VISUAL eight years. The Halifax native has Tteam to capture the Allan Cup, the top trophy in also been a vital asset for Canadian Canadian senior hockey. After reaching the national meetings • presentations • receptions • team building soccer, serving ten years as team physician for the Cup competition three times over the previous decade, Canadian women’s soccer team. She has attended fivethe 1998 squad defeated the London Admirals 6-1 in the FIFA Women’s World Cups as team physician and fivefinal to win the title on home ice at Colchester Legion ALL IN ONE GREAT STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY! as FIFA medical officer. In 2012 she developed a newStadium. The Bearcats were the first Nova Scotian team injury report system as leader of the Women’s High since the Halifax Wolverines in 1935 to capture the ONE GREAT PRICE — ALL INCLUSIVE Performance Team at the London Olympics. After 106-year-old trophy. The Bearcats, led by tournament The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame at Metro Centre • [email protected] serving as lead physician for the 2014 U-20 World Cup, MVP Jason White and all-stars Darren Welsh and she will resume the position for the 2015 Women’s Dwight Lucas, were named Sport Nova Scotia’s 1998 902 404 3321 • www.nsshf.com World Cup. Team of the Year for their victory. 16

Dr. Howard Wightman: Protecting the Hearts of Kentville Since 1992

A message from Doctors Nova Scotia Dr. Wightman. “They really liked the It didn’t stop there. Dr. Wightman individual attention and guidance brought the Valley Cardiac Rehab is name translates to “heart This 10-week program, originally and were proud to be a participant in Society and the Town of Kentville Hprotector” and that’s exactly what operated out of Evangeline Middle their own healing.” together to create LifeCycle, he does. But it’s his work outside School in New Minas, offers Dr. Wightman’s commitment a community event to celebrate of the hospital that cardiologist Dr. supervised exercise programs and to improving the health of his the health and healing benefits of Howard Wightman is recognized for educational presentations around community is commendable. His exercise and active living. The Town by his community in Kentville, Nova heart disease, stress management volunteer efforts are admirable and of Kentville gathered to participate Scotia. and nutrition. Today, the program is have positively impacted his patients in road bike rides, a kid’s bike rodeo, In 1992, as a new physician in the hosted at the Valley Regional Hospital and their families’ lives. slow bike races, mountain bike skills Annapolis Valley, Dr. Wightman was and Acadia University. In 1997, as the Extended Warranty II workshops, Zumba and yoga classes, inspired by the idea that coronary Dr. Wightman and his group of program’s success grew, Dr. Wightman and various health presentations. disease was likely an inflammatory, volunteers dedicated one night every formed the Valley Cardiac Rehab Nova Scotia has some of the highest proliferative condition in the artery week to the program and even offered Society and began to fundraise for rates of chronic disease and obesity that could be brought under control nightly cooking classes to teach the purchase of additional exercise in Canada. Obesity is caused by the by diet, exercise and aggressive risk patients how to prepare low fat equipment. His inaugural Hearts on combination of unhealthy eating factor reduction. He joined forces with vegetarian food. Ice family skating fundraiser raised and inactivity. Physicians know two motivated dietitians at the Valley “Patients were a little skeptical at $12,000. To date, the annual event that inactivity can increase the risk Regional Hospital and founded the first but soon saw the benefits and has raised more than $200,000 – all of of developing chronic diseases, Extended Warranty II program. improvements in their health,” said which has gone back into the program. including cardiovascular disease. Dr. Wightman’s 17,500 KIDS | 260 SCHOOLS | 1 CLUB passion for promoting good health and assisting his community in the prevention of disease is to be applauded. “It’s enjoyable for me, as a physician, to take on a leadership role in health promotion,” said Dr. Wightman. “I To find out more about the program contact: am passionate about it Kerry Copeland Program Coordinator (902) 468-8935 ext. 278 and get so much joy in [email protected] seeing people discover www.doctorsNS.com that they have the power to improve their own health.”

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Healthy Eating in the Hockey Rink

by Ryan Van Horne they didn’t ask customers about this, Amy MacDonald, the healthy eating Scotia. because it would have been “pointless,” coordinator at Health and Wellness, said “They do the administration,” she said. he french fry is getting the boot from Brisson said. this project is a culmination of “We review all grants on a monthly Tsome sports facilities in Nova Scotia, “That wouldn’t work because they all consultations that have been going on basis.” It didn’t stop there. Dr. Wightman thanks to a healthy-eating grant. say they want french fries.” with the sport and recreation sector The maximum grant available is brought the Valley Cardiac Rehab “It’s for the good of the community; it’s The St. Margaret’s Centre had some since 2010. $15,000 (for certain size facilities) and Society and the Town of Kentville healthy eating. Although, typically, it’s aging equipment and it operates as a “Our rationale is really trying to most who have applied have received together to create LifeCycle, part of the hockey rink, like hot dogs are shelter in emergency situations, so increase healthy food options and money. a community event to celebrate part of the baseball stadium,” said Luc improvements to the kitchen, that would decrease the unhealthy options,” she “We do want people to be as successful the health and healing benefits of Brisson, the operations supervisor at St. be completely paid for, were attractive. said. as possible,” MacDonald said. “Not exercise and active living. The Town Margaret’s Centre in Tantallon. They’ve added a panini machine, This program targets large multi- many haven’t been successful.” of Kentville gathered to participate The provincial Department of Health which is less of a fire hazard than the purpose facilities, but is also open to The types of changes could be as in road bike rides, a kid’s bike rodeo, and Wellness started the program in deep fryer. They’ve also purchased a smaller organizations, such as curling significant as the ones at St. Margaret’s slow bike races, mountain bike skills March and as of the first of August had double oven with a ten-burner stove. clubs. Centre or something as simple as buying workshops, Zumba and yoga classes, given 26 grants, totalling $158,000. Still, Brisson realizes that at St. Some organizations already had an industrial blender to make smoothies. and various health presentations. The grant requires the applicant to Margaret’s Centre, there are fast-food healthy-eating policies, but the Nova Scotia has some of the highest submit a healthy-eating plan to indicate options a short walk away. discussion has helped to develop rates of chronic disease and obesity the changes they want to make to their “We’re pushing it out of the building, consistent guidelines. It’s similar to what For more information on the healthy eating menu. They also have to commit to but are we stopping it?” It’s too early to the province did in schools about 10 grant, contact the Recreation Facility in Canada. Obesity is caused by the getting rid of the deep fryer. tell because the change has not been in years ago. Association of Nova Scotia at 902-425- combination of unhealthy eating It’s a bold step, and one that in some effect for a full hockey season. He hopes MacDonald said any group interested 5454, ext. 330 or visit www.rfans.com and inactivity. Physicians knowcases is being done without consulting so, though: “It’s a lot of fat, it’s not in applying can do so through the that inactivity can increase the risk customers. At the St. Margaret’s Centre, healthy,” he said. Recreation Facility Association of Nova of developing chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease. Dr. Wightman’s passion for promoting good health and assisting his community in the prevention of disease is to be applauded. “It’s enjoyable for me, as a physician, to take on a leadership role in health promotion,” said Dr. Wightman. “I am passionate about it and get so much joy in So many sports. So little time. seeing people discover HB STUDIOS SPORTS CENTRE that they have the power to improve their own Oct 7th-9th health.” . To read more stories about Nova Scotia’s physicians and the good work they’re Title Sponsor Presenting Sponsors Official Sponsors doing in communities throughout the province, visit www.YourDoctors.ca 18

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Year round September 20-21 October 18 November 22 Boccia [Parasport], St. Andrews Bill Byatt Mixed Pairs [Lawn Bowls], Rocky’s Run 5K, Langille Athletic Corporate Games, C a n a d a Community Centre, 3380 Barnsted Dartmouth Lawn Bowls Club, NS. Centre, Dalhousie Agricultural College, Games Centre, Halifax, NS. Visit: Lane, Halifax, NS. Saturdays 10-11am. Contact: [email protected] Bible Hill, NS. Visit dal.ca/about- sportnovascotia.ca Ages 4-15. Contact 902.453.6000, ext. September 24 dal/agricultural-campus/athletics- November 8-9 226. “Like” Boccia Nova Scotia on Registration Day [Special Olympics], recreation/other_events/5K_run Sectionals [Skate Canada], Amherst, Facebook. various locations throughout NS. Visit: October 19 NS. Contact: Skate Canada Nova Scotia September SONS.ca Lawn Bowls Nova Scotia Annual at 902.425.5454, ext. 336. Meeting, 1pm, Bedford Lawn Bowls September-December September 27 November 16 Club, NS. Contact: [email protected] NSSAF Provincial Championships, Late Owl Mixed 4’s [Lawn Bowls], NSEF Annual General Meeting and various locations throughout NS. For a Bedford Lawn Bowls Club, NS. Contact: October 22-23 Awards Reception, Old Orchard Inn, complete list of upcoming events, visit [email protected] 17th Annual Conference [Recreation Wolfville, NS. Contact: nsefservices@ the NSSAF website at nssaf.ednet.ns.ca Nova Scotia], Canada Games Centre, sportnovascotia.ca or call 902.425.5450, October Halifax, NS. For more information, visit ext. 342. Starting September 27 October 3-5 recreationns.ns.ca/conference November 22 Easter Seals Learn to Sledge Program Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian October 24-25 Atlantic Sailing Conference, Citadel [Parasport], BMO 4-plex Rink, Bedford, Championships, Blainville, PQ. Visit: Scott Open [Badminton], Canada High School, Halifax, NS. Contact: Sail NS. Saturdays 10-11am. Ages 4-15. cec-en.ca Visit: www.easterseals.ns.ca or call Games Centre, Halifax, NS. Contact: Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 312. October 4 902.453.6000, ext. 226 [email protected] November 22 2017 Team Trials and Long Distance October 25 Age Group Figures Meet [Synchro September 13 Championships [CanoeKayak], Lake Atlantic Cross Country Championships Swim], Halifax, NS. Contact: Synchro Come Try Ringette, 10:30am-12:30pm, Banook, Dartmouth, NS. Contact: Tracy [Athletics], Halifax, NS. Contact: Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 332. BMO Centre, Gary Martin Drive, White at 902.466.9925 or email gm@ [email protected] Bedford, NS. Contact: ctr-activestart@ adckc.ca November 22 ringette.ns.ca October 25-26 Fall Skate, East Hants, NS. Contact: October 4 Age Group Development Swim Meet Skate Canada Nova Scotia at September 13 Come Try Ringette, 10am, Eastern #1, Halifax, NS. Contact: Swim Nova 902.425.5454, ext. 336. Come Try Ringette, 4pm, Cole Harbour Shore Arena, Musquodoboit Arena, NS. Place, Scotia 1, Dartmouth, NS. Contact: Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 314. Contact: [email protected] December [email protected] October 7-9 November December 3-7 September 13-14 Milk Sport Fair, HB Studios Sports November 1 Skate Canada Challenge, Montreal, Clark (Women’s 4) [Lawn Bowls], St. Centre, Bridgewater, NS. Contact: LTAD Presentation [Synchro Swim], QC. Contact: Skate Canada Nova Scotia Mary’s Lawn Bowls Club, NS. Contact: Lindsay MacAskill at 902.425.5454, Halifax, NS. with Jen Langlois of at 902.425.5454, ext. 336. [email protected] ext. 362 or email lmacaskill@ Synchro Canada. Contact: Synchro September 13-14 sportnovascotia.ca Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 332. December 5-7 Ontario Junior International Swim Dudley Kerr (Men’s Triples) [Lawn October 12 November 1-2 Bowls], Bedford Lawn Bowls Club, NS. Meet, Toronto, ON. Contact: Swim Valley Harvest Marathon, Half Nova Tech Aqua Kids #1, Halifax, Cape Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 314. Contact: [email protected] Marathon & 10K (also a 50K Ultra Breton and Yarmouth, NS. Contact: September 14 and a 5K not on the Run Nova Scotia Swim Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, December 6-7 Masters Championship [Canoe Series). Acadia University Gym, ext. 314. Nova Tech Aqua Kids #2, Dartmouth, Kayak], Lake Banook, Dartmouth, NS. Main Street, Wolfville, NS. Visit: Greenwood and Port Hawkesbury, November 3 NS. Contact: Swim Nova Scotia at Contact: Tracy White at [email protected] valleyharvestmarathon.com ™ KidSport Applications Due. Contact: 902.425.5454, ext. 314. or call 902.466.9925. October 18 Dave Wagg at 902.425.5454, ext. 350 or September 15-20 NSEF 9th Annual Trail Ride & Drive, email [email protected] December 12-14 Nova Scotia Senior Open [Swim], Canadian Swimming Summit, Porter’s Lake Provincial Park, NS. November 14-16 Calgary, AB. Contact: Swim Nova Contact: Susanne Killen, larace1@ Truro, NS. Contact: Swim Nova Scotia Age Group Development Swim Meet at 902.425.5454, ext. 314. Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 314. hotmail.com or call 902.827.5002. Info, #2, Dartmouth, NS. Contact: Swim September 20 registration and waiver forms are Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 314. World’s Largest Truck Convoy available at horsenovascotia.ca [Special Olympics], Dartmouth, NS. Visit: truckconvoyns.ca 18

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