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Nova Scotia’s Emma Archibald Nominated to Compete at Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games!
Article posted by Canadian Paralympic Committee (view full article) TEAM OF 15 PARA NORDIC SKIERS NOMINATED TO COMPETE AT MILANO CORTINA 2026 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES Calgary, January 30, 2025 – A team of 15 Para nordic skiers, including guides – who compete across Para biathlon and Para cross-country skiing – have been nominated to compete for Canada at the Milano Cortina…
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Adult Cross-Country Ski Skills Camp at North Highlands Nordic, Jan. 30- Feb. 1
Calling skiers of all abilities to learn new technical skills, connect with fellow skiers, and enjoy time on the trails > Register +/or Join WaitlistTake heart, please join our waitlist if our camp fills! Life happens and we do get cancellations. Cross Country Nova Scotia is offering an adult ski skills camp at North Highlands…
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On Snow Masters Cross-Country Ski Training Camp, January 23-25, 2026, at Killarney Lake Park, Fredericton, New Brunswick (Event is full)
By David Hubley, CCNS Director of Coaching and Athlete Development, and Fran Robinson, Director of New Brunswick Masters Association of cross-country skiing ⚠️ Event is full (updated Nov, 2025) Hello skiers! The Canadian Masters Ski Championships will be held in Fredericton, at Killarney Lake, and will be hosted by the Wostawea Ski Club from February…
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Community Coaching Course, December 6-7, Halifax
By David Hubley, Director of Coaching and Athlete Development | CCNS Board of Directors Are you a positive, respectful, and caring person who is passionate about skiing? We are keen to expand the number of coaches/instructors within our membership! Scotia XC Ski Club in collaboration with Cross Country Nova Scotia are pleased to offer the…
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Correction – Contact for Dryland Training
Please contact davidhubley@icloud.com, to register for the fall dryland program by Scotia XC Ski Club. We extend our sincerest apologies on this matter and appreciate your understanding. Fall Dryland Program> Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 + Nov 2, 9, 16> Full Article
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Fall Dryland Training by Scotia XC Ski Club
By David Hubley, Coach Dryland Program, Director of Coaching and Athlete Development | CCNS Board of Directors It is time, fall has arrived and that means winter and nordic skiing is just a few months away. To get ahead start on the season why not join our adult dryland training group, offered by Scotia XC…
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2026 Bill Gairdner Canadian Masters Championships, hosted by Wostawea Ski Club in New Brunswick, February 19-22
Wostawea Ski Club is hosting the 2026 Bill Gairdner Canadian Masters Championships, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on February 19-22; which is open to skiers 30 years and older. The event is hosted annually by clubs across Canada, as supported by the Canadian Masters Ski Association. Contact wostaweaski@gmail.com. Racing suits can be ordered through Zone4, deadline…
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Notice of Special Meeting
Cross Country Nova Scotia will be holding a special meeting to elect Board members for the Cross Country Nova Scotia Board of Directors. Please see agenda as below. If you would like to attend this meeting, conducted via Zoom conference, please contact, ccns@sportnovascotia.ca. Election of Board Members September 9, 20257–8 pm
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Cross Country Nova Scotia Board of Directors Call for Nominations
by John Graham, Executive, CCNS Board of Directors Help grow cross-country skiing in Nova Scotia Cross Country Nova Scotia is seeking individuals interested in joining the Board of Directors of Cross Country Nova Scotia. We invite you to consider contributing your skills and passion to the governance and promotion of cross-country skiing across our beautiful…
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Nordic Sports Regional Training Camp – PEI
by Judy Hale, Nordic Sports PEI Forwarding on behalf of our skiing friends in PEI. Nordic Sports Regional Training Camp 2025 Open to biathlon and cross country ski athletes and coaches: Athletes, coaches and supporters, come join us and contribute to a weekend of fun training and learning with our regional Nordic Sports community. We…
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2026 Bill Gairdner Canadian Masters Championships, in New Brunswick
Wostawea Ski Club is hosting the 2026 Bill Gairdner Canadian Masters Championships, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on February 19-22; which is open to skiers 30 years and older. The event is hosted annually by clubs across Canada, as supported by the Canadian Masters Ski Association. Contact wostaweaski@gmail.com. Racing suits can be ordered through Zone4, deadline…
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Masters Training Camp – Success!
by David Hubley, Camp Co-coordinator, Director of Coaching Development – CCNS Board of Directors Skiers from across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick participated in a masters dryland training camp, organized in partnership by Cross Country Nova Scotia and Ski de fond Nouveau Brunswick; from June 13-15, at Les Aventuriers de Charlo, in Charlo, New Brunswick.…
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Annual Award Recipients
Recognizing greatness in our sport Every spring at our AGM, we recognize individuals who have made an impact on our sport and the achievements of our provincial team athletes. Club volunteers work tirelessly on the front-lines and behind the scenes to ensure Nova Scotians can enjoy skiing. Our programs, groomed trails, and many club events…
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Nordiq Canada – Notice of AGM
by Nordiq Canada (full article) When: June 23, 2025, 5:00-7:00 pm MST (UTC-7) Where: Zoom Link Meeting ID: 954 2346 9311 / Passcode: 005574 Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of Nordiq Canada (incorporated as Cross-Country Ski de fond Canada) on June 23 at 5:00 pm MST: Please review the following documents before the AGM:
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Calling all coaches! CSI Atlantic VIP Support4Sport Coaching Program
by Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic Creating a community of like-minded coaches across Nova Scotia The Support4Sport VIP coaching program was created to recognize the contribution of coaches in communities across Nova Scotia. VIP is not a certification or requirement, but a proactive opportunity for coaches to excel in ethical leadership and lifelong learning. VIP participants are supported and part of a…
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CBC Mainstreet NS – Winter enthusiasts talk about the joys of being outside, in winter
by CBC Listen, Mainstreet NS, Jeff Douglas Featuring John Cameron, former president of CCNS and lifelong cross-country skier, and John Chaisson, president of Positive Action for Keppoch Board of Directors Jeff Douglas speaks to Dalhousie professor John Cameron and family doctor John Chiasson about ways they enjoy the outdoors in the winter. Interview held on…
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Whitehorse Nordic Centre is Hiring!
by Juliette Ramain, Office Manager, Whitehorse Nordic Centre, June 5, 2025 Dear Eastern Skiers, I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out on behalf of the Whitehorse Nordic Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon, where we are gearing up for the 2025 winter season. We’re hiring two Cross-Country Ski Program Coordinators for the 2025 winter…
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Community Sport for All Initiative Grant, 2024-2025
Cross Country Nova Scotia is excited to announce that we are recipients of $6 825.00 from the Nordiq Canada Equity Initiative, funded by Sport Canada’s Community Sport for All Initiative. This money was used to support ski ambassador events featuring para-nordic instruction and groups facing barriers to accessing cross-country skiing this season. Thank you SportCanada for helping…
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Successful Atlantic ski workshop held in February at North Highlands Nordic
by John Graham, Camp Coordinator, Director of Board CCNS The trails at North Highlands Nordic were buzzing with excitement and learning this past February 7th and 8th, as the “Elevate Your Ski Technique” workshop, hosted by Cross Country Nova Scotia, proved to be a resounding success! Twenty-two enthusiastic skiers from across Nova Scotia, along with…
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Dryland master ski training camp, June 13-15 in Charlo
by Fran Robinson, coordinator Roller-skiing, ski bounding, strength & training strategy Details Register Who is this camp for? What to Expect Instructor / Formateur Lodging Questions / Contact
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