November Highlights

Youth Parapan Am Games – Chile

Atlantic athletes delivered strong performances across multiple sports at the Youth Parapan Am Games in Chile.

In Boccia, Andrew Woodrow (NL, BC4) captured Silver, while Joe Philpott (NL, BC1) narrowly missed the podium with a 4th-place finish.
Harry Nickerson (NS) added to Canada’s medal total by earning Bronze with the Goalball team.

In Para Swimming, Veronica MacLellan (PEI) had a standout meet, claiming Gold in the Women’s Junior 100m Backstroke. She also earned Bronze in the 50m Freestyle and finished 4th in the 100m Freestyle.

On the court, Kayla MacKinnon (NS) helped lead Team Canada to Gold in WCB 3x3, contributing to another strong international result for Atlantic athletes.

World Cups & Tours

Atlantic athletes also competed on the World Cup circuit throughout November.

Jenna Larter (PEI) represented Canada at the Long Track Speed Skating World Cup, finishing 18th in the 500m (B division).

In Short Track Speed Skating, Courtney Sarault (NB) continued her exceptional season at the ISU Short Track World Tour stop in Gdansk. She earned Silver in the 1000m and Bronze in both the 1500m and the 2000m Mixed Relay. Courtney’s consistency throughout the tour was recognized when she was crowned Crystal Globe Champion, finishing as the overall leader of the ISU Short Track World Tour — a major milestone for Canadian short track.

November Medal Count

🥇 2 Gold | 🥈 2 Silver | 🥉 4 Bronze

Looking Ahead to December

Youth Sailing World Championships

Atlantic athletes will continue to represent Canada on the international stage in December at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships, taking place on December 19.

Four Nova Scotia sailors will compete at the event:

• Freida Smith – 29er Women
• Laura Eisenhauer – 29er Women
• Victoria Carroll – i420 Women
• Lorelai Freeman – i420 Women

The championships offer an important opportunity for these athletes to gain experience and compete against the world’s top youth sailors.

Para Hockey

Atlantic representation remains strong in Para Hockey as Gavin Baggs (NL) and Liam Hickey (NL) continue their season with Canada’s Para Hockey Men’s Team. Both athletes earned Silver at the Para Hockey World Cup earlier this fall and look ahead to a busy winter of international competition.

As 2025 draws to a close, Atlantic athletes continue to demonstrate excellence, resilience, and pride on the world stage — from youth development events to elite international competition.