The Nova Scotia 55+ Games Society (NS 55+ Games Society or the Society) was formed in November of 2003 under the initiative of the Nova Scotia Senior Citizens’ Secretariat (now known as the NS Dept. of Seniors). In February of 2004, we were incorporated under the Nova Scotia Societies Act.
Like the Canada 55+ Games Association (the Canada Senior Games Association), our mission is to bring together individuals (aged 55+) from all across the province, for an event centred around fun, fitness, and friends. This is through the bi-annual Nova Scotia 55+ Games, as well as supporting other games at the regional or community level. At these events, participants engage in games of both physical and mental challenges and lively social interaction. The Society encourages a healthier and more active lifestyle for older adults in Nova Scotia.
In order to provide a degree of competitiveness into the Nova Scotia 55+ Games, the province has been divided into regions as defined below. Each Region has two or three Directors on the Society board. These Directors are the coordinators for each of the regions when it comes to organizing their teams for the provincial games and can also be contacted for advice if communities need assistance in setting up local games. If you need support in identifying your region, please reach out via the contact page.
You don’t need great athleticism to participate! You just need to be willing to have a good time! After all, our goals are fun, fitness and friends!
Region Boundaries
The six regions of Nova Scotia, as mentioned above, are further defined as follows and highlighted in a map below:
The Regions
Cape Breton - All of the Island
Highlands - Guysborough, Antigonish & Pictou
Central - HRM & Halifax
Fundy - Cumberland, Colchester & East Hants
Valley - Kings, Annapolis, Digby, West Hants & Clare
South Shore - Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens & Lunenburg
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