Category: All News
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Construction + Trail Addition at North Highlands Nordic
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, November 25, 2020 (updated January 6, 2021) f A strong community of volunteers is ensuring the legacy of North Highlands Nordic continues, as the walls of a new groomer building rise up, during a multi-phase infrastructure project. Situated in a natural snowbelt, lies the 12km of expertly groomed cross-country…
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Ski + Snowshoe at Cape Breton Nordic
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, November 10, 2020 Join Cape Breton Nordic to connect with a group of outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and spending time on the trails. In partnership with Seaview Golf and Country Club, located in North Sydney, this welcoming group invites you to experience all that winter has…
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COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, October 30, 2020 (updated July 11, 2021) f The health of our cross-country ski community is top priority. We are working diligently on the continual development of our return to sport guidelines, in compliance with rules established by the Nova Scotia Government. We will continue to partner with Sport…
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Programs + Trails at Halifax Nordic Ski Club
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, October 28, 2020 f Have you been searching for an outdoor sport to improve your fitness level while enjoying time in nature? Cross-country skiing within Halifax city limits is very accessible and reliable. Come out to play on skis with Halifax Nordic Ski Club. Halifax Nordic grooms six trail…
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Nordiq Canada – New CEO
by Nordiq Canada, October 16, 2020 f CANMORE, Alta.—Stéphane Barrette will be counted on to play an integral role in leading the team focused on putting all Canadians on cross-country skis and more athletes on the international podium as new chief executive officer of Nordiq Canada, the Board of Directors for the national body announced…
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Fluoro Decision Pending
by Nordiq Canada, October 9, 2020 f In light of the FIS decision to postpone the FIS fluoro ban until 2021, Nordiq Canada is considering the direction to take for events in Canada. We will consult with our membership, including the Domestic Development Committee. We understand the need to quicky decide whether to confirm, amend or…
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VIP Coaching Program
by Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic – Website, October 9, 2020 f Vip is a coaching program created to recognize the contribution of coaches in communities across Nova Scotia. Vip is not a certification or requirement, but rather a proactive opportunity for coaches to continue to excel in ethical leadership. This program is designed to raise the bar for…
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New Discoveries – Ski Historical Material
When you’re gliding along groomed trails, untouched backcountry slopes, or listening as Nova Scotia veteran racers recall the good ‘ol days of competing on harrowing snowmobile trails – do you ever think about the origins of skiing? As we prepare for the upcoming season, we publish this comprehensive post by Lars Pilø, examining new ski…
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Nordic Walking Lessons – Cape Breton Nordic
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, October 5, 2020 Beginner or athlete, Nordic Walking is an excellent way to get whole-body engagement, while enjoying a leisurely walk. Cape Breton Nordic in partnership with Cape Breton Regional Municipality Recreation, are offering lessons to demonstrate the best techniques for Nordic Walking. It is a great way to…
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Roller Skiing in Nova Scotia
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, October 4, 2020 Roller skiing is a great way to practice cross-country skiing technique and ready your skiing-specific muscles for the upcoming season. It’s also a lot of fun! If you’re addicted to the glide on skis, you’ll definitely enjoy the movement on roller skis. It’s fast, you’ll see…
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Provincial Team Remembers Hero
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, September 21, 2020 Provincial Ski Team athletes participated in the Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 20th, 2020, by roller skiing on the Chain of Lakes Trail in Halifax, while their head coach participated in Cape Breton. Athletes challenged their personal bests with the goal of rolling 42km, the distance…
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Lorenzo Caterini is Nordiq Canada’s Volunteer of the Year
by Rita Mingo, Nordiq Canada, September 3, 2020 (updated December 11, 2020) Award Presentation Video – December 10, 2020 Caterini was presented with the award on December 10th, 2020, during a CCCNS board meeting via Zoom, by Nordiq Canada board member, Derek Estabrook. Volunteers: Lifeline for Ski Clubs Across the Country Volunteers make the world…
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Terry Fox Virtual Run. One Day. Your Way.
Marathon of Hope by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, September 18, 2020 Cross Country Nova Scotia would like to invite the Nova Scotia ski community to participate in the Terry Fox Virtual Run this Sunday, September 20th, 2020. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the first Marathon of Hope in 1980, the theme this…
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Jr. Athlete of the Year – Fiona McClure
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, July 11, 2020 Cross Country Nova Scotia is pleased to announce Halifax Nordic Ski Club’s Fiona McClure as the recipient of the 2020 Support4Sport Junior Female Athlete of the Year Award. The CCNS high performance committee determines the recipient, by calculating the highest point standing accumulated by a female…
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Coach of the Year – Jack Solomon
Appreciation for Solomon by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, July 7, 2020 Cross Country Nova Scotia is pleased to announce Halifax Nordic Ski Club’s Jack Solomon as the recipient of the 2020 Support4Sport Coach of the Year Award. A province-wide call for nominations is held annually in March and the CCNS board of directors…
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Bryan Scallion Award – Fiona McClure
Fastest at Provincials by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, July 6, 2020 Cross Country Nova Scotia is proud to announce Halifax Nordic Ski Club’s Fiona McClure as the recipient of the 2020 Bryan Scallion Award for the fastest female skier at the Nova Scotia Cross-Country Ski Championships. McClure achieved the top female aggregate time, calculated…
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Jr. Male Athlete of the Year
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, July 2, 2020 Cross Country Nova Scotia is pleased to announce Halifax Nordic Ski Club’s Ogen Newcomb as the recipient of the 2020 Support4Sport Junior Male Athlete of the Year Award. The CCNS high performance committee defines the recipient as the ski team member with the highest point standing…
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Bryan Scallion Award – Daniel Murray
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, July 1, 2020 2 x Gold at Provincials Cross Country Nova Scotia is proud to announce North Highland Nordic’s Daniel Murray as the recipient of the 2020 Bryan Scallion Memorial Award for the fastest male skier at the Nova Scotia Cross-Country Ski Championships. Murray achieved the top male aggregate…
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2020 Official of the Year
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, June 28, 2020 Rejean Chamberland Cross Country Nova Scotia is pleased to announce North Highland Nordic’s Rejean Chamberland as the recipient of the Support4Sport Official of the Year Award, which is presented annually to recognize outstanding officials in our sport. A province-wide call for nominations is held annually in…
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Freda Wales Award – Deirdre Evans
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, September 18, 2020 Distinguished Award to Evans Cross Country Nova Scotia is pleased to announce Halifax Nordic Ski Club’s Deirdre Evans as the recipient of our 2020 Freda Wales Memorial Award, which is presented to a woman who has made a significant contribution to cross-country skiing in Nova Scotia.…
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