The 2020 Nova Scotia Provincial Cross-Country Ski Championships were hosted by Halifax Nordic Ski Club, at the Oakfield Golf and Country Club, on February 22nd – 23rd. Youths were supported by skiers of all ages in attendance. Published March 27, 2020 A happy skier receives a round of applause, a medal, and a treat bag following the 1.8km Freestyle on…
Published: March 27, 2020 (Communicated by Nordiq Canada). The situation respecting the current pandemic is changing rapidly as it affects the activities of Nordiq Canada National, Divisions, clubs and members. It is expected that updated restrictions and recommendations published by your local public health authority and the Government of Canada are followed. For more information please see the link. Visit the Government of Canada…
Nominate a cross-country ski club volunteer to support someone who made a difference. Deadline to nominate is March 30th, 2020. Nomination Form + Details (click). Published: March 18, 2020 2020 skiing and volunteer highlights. Thank-you to all volunteers. Club volunteers work tirelessly on the front-lines and behind-the-scenes to ensure Nova Scotians can enjoy our sport. We have groomers, coaches, details…
The Nova Scotia provincial cross-country ski team competed at the 2020 Maritime Cup, on January 18th-19th, at Killarney Park in Fredericton. Wostawea cross county ski club hosted the event. Published: January 20, 2020 Nova Scotia and New Brunswick provincial team members. Photos contributed by team manager, Tara McIntyre. Results Day 1: Freestyle, Individual Start, Zone 4 Results (click) Team Member…
The North Highlanders Ski Team is a part of Nova Scotia’s cross-country ski history. Take a peek back in time by reading more about this team, as featured in the Winter 1992 edition of the “Stride and Glide” – Nordic Ski Nova Scotia news. Published: December 16, 2019 This article originally published by “Cross Connections”, Cross Country Canada’s youth program…
Calling all adult Nova Scotia skiers. Nordiq Canada would like to hear from YOU! Your voice will help the greater cross-country skiing community. Thank-you for considering. Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NC_adult_skier Published: November 22, 2019 Message from Nordiq Canada View Nordiq Canada website (click here) After recently rebranding and redefining our mission, Nordiq Canada wants to go beyond the operation of high-performance…
Nordiq Canada invites club coordinators, coaches, and interested volunteers to take part in a webinar designed to maximize delivery of the skills development program – keeping our young skiers engaged from the start. Webinars scheduled for: Wed Dec 4th 8:00 p.m., Sat Dec 7th 1:00 p.m. (AST). French instruction on Thurs Dec 5th 8:00 p.m. (AST). Length is 45 minutes,…
The Big Roll brought members of the cross-country ski community together from across three provinces, who roller-skied and skied their way, collectively, 2.85 times from Halifax Nordic to North Highlands Nordic – at the first annual “Big Roll” held on Sunday, November 10th, 2019. A collective total kilometres was calculated by adding each person’s distance travelled. The Nova Scotia cross-country…
Athletes roller-skied for 24 hours in a 1979 roller-ski relay organized by P. A. Arctic Fox Cross-Country Ski Club, at the KMart parking lot in Dartmouth – complete with tents and a sofa to rest between intervals. Arctic Fox paid $183 for radio ads and $32 for printing costs to organize what proved to be a memorable event. Thank-you to…
Québec City is hosting the FIS Cross Country Ski World Cup on March 13th – 15th, 2020. The world’s elite skiers will race on the historic Plains of Abraham – one of the most unique venues for competitors and spectators on the world tour! 60,000 ski fans supporting the best skiers in the world, within steps of vieux Québec –…
Get excited! The 2020 FIS Cross-Country World Cup season finale will be held at the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park on March 19th – 22nd, 2020. Published: October 23, 2019 See what’s it’s all about! Sneak a peek at the excitement and plan your trip to Canmore for the season finale. (Video posted by Alberta World Cup.) World’s Best 200 from 20…
You found us. Welcome to the updated CCNS website. A sincere thank-you to all of the volunteers who contributed – your time, expertise, and content is much appreciated. Published: October 20, 2019 The many faces of Nova Scotia’s cross-country ski community. Our builders, conversationalists, outdoor-lovers, passionate competitors, bunny rabbits, historical influencers, grand-masters, volunteers, leaders, slow pokes & speedsters, administrators, jackrabbits,…
Canada’s cross-country ski national sport organization has established a new strategy, to be supported by a bold and new brand. “Nordiq Canada” will identify the NSO, which was formerly “Cross Country Ski de fond Canada (CCC)”. Published: Spring, 2019 Cross Country Ski de fond Canada launched its new brand in March, 2020. Brand Overview Nordiq Canada announced a revised brand…
Four NCCP online training courses are free from September 21 – 29, as offered in conjunction with National Coaches Week. Posted: September 2019 Through “Coaches Week”, the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) increases awareness of the tremendous positive impact coaches have on individuals and communities across Canada,. NCCP Courses Offered at No Cost | Sept 21-29 Making Head Way in…
Consider the Introduction to Community Coaching course. Learn techniques to help your youngsters get moving on cross-country skis and enjoying the outdoors. The Introduction to Community Coaching course is 100% online, enrolment fees are covered by CCNS, and you’ll learn tricks and tips to increase your entire family’s overall enjoyment of the sport. Posted: September 2019 This course delivers foundational…
Qualified coaches, instructing for more than 7 hrs/year, are required to register for a Nordiq Canada coaching license. Coaches require this licence to qualify for liability insurance coverage. Posted: July 2019 Registration takes approximately three minutes. All ski coaches teaching more than 7 hours/year, with any age group, are required to register for a Nordiq Canada coaching licence (effective July 1, 2018). A…
Congratulations to Rosemary Algar of North Highlands Nordic for earning the CCNS 2018 Freda Wales Volunteer of the Year award. Posted: May 15, 2019 Rosemary photographed with her students, participating in the “Cookie Race” at the North Highlands Nordic Loppet. The award presentation will take place at the CCNS Annual General Meeting on Sunday, May 26th. Rosemary has been a…
Lorenzo Caterini surveys the terrain before the weather drops tomorrow… and Halifax Nordic turns on their snow guns at The Links at Brunello.
