Category: All News
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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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Sue Hill Award – Milo Sircom-Brown
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, June 20, 2020 Most Improved Cross Country Nova Scotia is proud to announce that provincial ski team athlete, Milo Sircom-Brown, is the recipient of our 2020 Sue Hill Award, for most improved skier. The high performance committee determines the award winners, by calculating the ski team member with the…
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Chat with Champions – NC Webinar
by Nordiq Canada Nordiq Canada is inviting you to a special open webinar, on Thursday, June 25th, at 12pm MST / 3pm AST, featuring a panel of World and Olympic Champions who will engage in various aspects of their cross-country ski careers and experiences. This session is part of the national ski team virtual training…
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U.S., Canadian NGB/NSOs Form North American Fluorocarbon Free Policy Working Group
by Nordiq Canada, June 19, 2020 PARK CITY, Utah (June 15, 2020) – National Governing Body’s and National Sport Organizations (NGB/NSOs), and snow sport organizations from the United States and Canada today are announcing the formation of a Fluorocarbon Free Policy Working Group. With representation from U.S. Ski & Snowboard, USA Nordic, U.S. Biathlon, U.S. Paralympics…
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The Ultimate Experience at North Highlands Nordic
by Dennis Doyon, contributing writer, June 12, 2020 Grooming equipment and operator expertise ensures the ultimate trail experience for cross-country skiers, snowshoers, and hikers at North Highlands Nordic in Cape North. The 12km trail system is maintained by a PistonBully PB 100 tractor, and groomed to a width of 16’. It’s the only XC trail…
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