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Registration for the 2025/ 2026 Skills Canada – Nova Scotia Abilympics Competition will open in mid- November.

You can find more information on Abilympics on our Accessibility tab. Please click the link here to learn more about Abilympics.

2026 Abilympics Competition Registration

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What Organization / Program are you applying from ?

Prescott Group

Steps on Arthur

Building Futures

Achieve ( Akerley )

Achieve ( IT)

Achieve ( Truro)

Achieve ( Strait )

Achieve ( Sydney Waterfront )

Breton Ability

CAPE Society

Horizons Acheivment Center

Name(Required)

First Last

Email - PLEASE DO NOT USE A SCHOOL EMAIL.(Required)

This is so that we can contact you for Alumni opportunities after you have finished your education.

Phone(Required)

Date of Birth

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Are you under the age of 19?

Yes

Parent/ Guardian Email (required if under 19)

This will be used to send your parent/guardian a release form which requires their signature in order for you to compete.

Emergency Information

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Provincial Health Card Number(Required)

Health Card Expiry Date(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Do you have any medical conditions or allergies that we should be aware of ?

Yes

Please provide details about your medical condition/ allergy.

You are responsible for bringing any medication necessary and you must be able to administer it yourself.

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Emergency Contact Phone Number(Required)

Contest Information

Contest Area(Required)

Please select your contest area. Please note that there is one spot per organization per contest area. If there is more than one applicant per contest area, per organization, the spot will decided on a lottery basis.

Photography (Please bring your own/phone camera)

Floral Design

Job Search

Cooking

Dietary Concerns

Food allergies / Dietary restrictions / Safe Foods

We will be providing lunch during the competition day. If you have any allergies, food intolerances or dietary restrictions or have a simple "safe food", please let us know.

Accessibility Information

Please indicate if you have any accommodation or accessibility requests, including but not limited to:

ASL (American Sign Language)/ English interpreters

Assistive listening system

Accessible parking

Braille materials

Dietary needs

Large print materials

Materials on a USB memory stick instead of paper

Quiet workspace

Orientation to the facility

Scent-free environment

Sighted guides

Wheelchair access

Please indicate if you have any other accommodation or accessibility requests, including but not limited to:

I require an accommodation that is not listed in the above

Other

Additional details if required:

Please note, while it is the goal of SCNS to work with competitors to ensure equitable access for all, considerations such as prohibitive costs, safety, and health measures will determine whether we can accommodate.

Additional Details

What pronouns do you use ?

He/ Him

She/ Her

They/ Them

Other

Citizenship(Required)

Canadian Citizen

Landed Immigrant

International Student

Other

What is your t-shirt size ?(Required)

Small

Medium

Large

Xtra-Large

2Xtra-Large

3Xtra-Large

Contest Description(Required)

I agree that I will review my contest description and arrive at the Competition prepared with all necessary supplies and tools.

For each contest area, there is a contest description that identifies the following:

- Date, location and schedule for the contest
- Purpose of the challenge
- Criteria
- Number of spaces available
- Skills to be tested
- Prerequisites
- Equipment and materials
- Judging criteria
- Supporting documentation (i.e. project drawings)

Competition Rules and Regulations(Required)

I agree to review the Official Regulations of the Competition and abide by them.

The Nova Scotia Abilympics Competition is
governed by the same regulations that the Nova Scotia Skills Competition is governed by the 'Official Regulations', please visit www.skillsns.ca/competitions/nsskills .

Release Form- Nova Scotia Skills Competition

ALL RISK RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, INDEMNITY, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS (hereinafter the "Release Agreement") BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT, YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION. READ CAREFULLY

INITIAL

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

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Release Form(Required)

TO: SKILLS CANADA - NOVA SCOTIA and its officers, directors, agents, employees, former employees, staff, representatives, contractors, subsidiaries, successors and assigns, and all related and affiliated corporations, and their officers, directors, agents, employees, successors (all of whom are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Releasee").

I have carefully read and fully understand and agree to the terms of this Agreement.

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

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Consent(Required)

“Competition” shall mean the Nova Scotia Skills Competition that occurs between March 2025 and May 2025 and shall include all activities, events, and services provided, arranged, organized, conducted, sponsored or authorized by the Releasee whether on or off Site, virtual or in person, and shall include but is not limited to: skills whether in person or virtual and whether supervised or not supervised, accommodation, food services, recreational activities, transportation, and ancillary services.

“Sites” shall include all locations where the Competition occurs in person or virtually.

I have carefully read and fully understand and agree to the terms of this Agreement.(Required)

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

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Consent(Required)

2. Description and Assumption of Risks*

I am aware that my attendance at the Sites and participation in the Competition involves risk, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: bodily injury or illness; being exposed to or contracting Covid-19 or other infectious diseases, permanent disability, paralysis, ,loss of life; collision with natural or manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse weather conditions; imperfect venue or skill conditions; equipment failure; participants of varying skill levels; inadequate safety measures; circumstances known, unknown or beyond the control of the Releasee; negligence or omission of the Releasee and loss or damage to my tools (collectively, the “Risks”).

I freely assume all Risks, and anything incidental to the Risks, which may arise as a result of participation in or in connection with the Competition or my attendance at the Sites(Required)

Initial(Required)

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

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Consent(Required)

3. Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims*

In consideration of the Releasee allowing me to attend the Sites and to participate in the Competition, I hereby agree TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RELEASEE and TO RELEASE THE RELEASEE from any and all liability for any loss, damage, illness, sickness, expense or injury including death that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of the Risks at the Sites or the Risks from participating in the Competition or both, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEE. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEE TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS REFERRED TO ABOVE.

I have carefully read and fully understand and agree to the terms of this Agreement.(Required)

Initials(Required)

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

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Consent(Required)

4. INDEMNIFICATION*

I FURTHER AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEE FROM ANY AND ALL LIABIILITY, CAUSES OF ACTION, CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS, COSTS AND EXPENSES (INLCUDING LEGAL FEES) THAT ANY THIRD PARTY MAY SUFFER AS THE RESULT OF MY ATTENDANCE AT THE SITES OR MY PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPETITION.

I have carefully read and fully understand and agree to the terms of this Agreement.(Required)

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

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Consent(Required)

5. GENERAL*

• This Release Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity.

• This Release Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Nova Scotia and any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within the jurisdiction of Nova Scotia and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Nova Scotia.

• I expressly agree that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by applicable laws, and that if any portion of this Agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

• I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasee other than what is set forth in this Release Agreement.

• I have had an opportunity to review this Release Agreement with advisors of my choosing including legal counsel.

• This Agreement may be executed, made and delivered electronically.

I have carefully read and fully understand and agree to the terms of this Agreement.(Required)

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

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Disclosure of Information*(Required)

I understand and agree that information pertaining to participation in the Competition, including but not limited to names, occupation, status as a student or apprentice, and standings in the Competition may be shared with or released to the media for coverage of the event. I also agree that photographs and videos taken during the Competition may be used and reproduced by SCNS and its partners in media, promotional materials and bulletins.

I agree that photographs and videos taken during the Competition may be used and reproduced by SCNS and its partners in media, promotional materials, and bulletins.

I decline to have photographs and videos of myself used and reproduced by SCNS and its partners in media, promotional materials and bulletins.

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEE.

Date(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Name(Required)

First Last

Signature

*Required Field

Abilympics Competition

2026 Abilympics Competition Registration

Emergency Information

Emergency Contact Information

Contest Information

Dietary Concerns

Accessibility Information

Additional Details

Release Form- Nova Scotia Skills Competition

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

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