Category: All News
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Intentional Training – NC Webinar
by Nordiq Canada, June 12, 2020 Nordiq Canada is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, June 16th, at 12PM MST / 3PM AST, on the topic of Mindset. Specifically, what mindset will most benefit athletes in their approach to training and what habits can they adopt to gain added benefits to their regular workouts? Register Pre-registration…
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Individual vs. Group Training – NC Webinar
by Nordiq Canada, June 7, 2020 Nordiq Canada is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, June 9th, at 12PM MST (3PM AST) – to explore autonomy vs follow-up. Athletes do parts of their training as a group and parts on their own. What objectives and impacts should be considered in deciding what kind of workouts to…
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Volunteer of the Year – Lorenzo Caterini
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, June 7, 2020 Cross Country Nova Scotia is proud announce Lorenzo Caterini as the Support4Sport 2019-20 Volunteer of the Year. Caterini is President of Halifax Nordic Ski Club and Head Groomer. This Support4Sport award recognizes individuals who are dedicated to advancing the sport of cross-country skiing. Caterini has made…
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Call for Board of Directors – NC
by Nordiq Canada, June 20, 2020 June 2020 – Are you interested in joining the Nordiq Canada Board of Directors? Three Directors at Large will be elected at the online Annual General Meeting on September 9, 2020. Terms are three years subject to approval by the voting members at the AGM; if not approved, term…
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Running – NC Webinar
by Nordiq Canada, June 1, 2020 Long distance running can be intimidating and everyone has to start somewhere. For cross country skiers it is an integral part of the annual training plan that helps to build endurance, stamina and strength for on and off the trails. Join us for this inaugural Nordiq Connection session that…
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Dear XC Ski Moms
May 2020 – Dear XC Ski Moms; We see you. A nod to our “cross-country ski moms”, who may or may not have children of their own. We appreciate you are working diligently, helping many to develop a passion for skiing and demonstrating the virtues of our sport. Invaluable gifts, that impact future generations of…
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Racing for Honey “77
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, May 8, 2020 Bryan Scallion’s Idea The origin of Nova Scotia’s longest running loppet and why a pot of honey still rewards skiers at this annual event. A conversation with Dianne Powell about the history of the Honeypot Loppet. Bryan had this idea of organizing a ski race in…
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2020-21 Provincial Team
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, May 3, 2020 Cross Country Nova Scotia is proud to announce the 2020-21 Provincial Cross-Country Ski Team and Development Team. Athletes will represent Nova Scotia at regional, provincial, and national competitions. The Provincial Team strives to create engaged young role models who are motivated for success at the national…
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AGM Announcement
April 26, 2020 – Please join the CCNS Board for our 2020 AGM on Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00pm. The AGM will be online using Zoom video conferencing. You can also phone in to the meeting using a regular telephone. We will share the details to connect to the meeting as well as the agenda…
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Canadian Birkie: A Great, Historic, Feel-Good Event
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, April 21, 2020 NS Ski Team Alumni Participates Nova Scotia provincial team alumni, Lilla Roy, shares her experiences from the 2020 Canadian Birkie Ski Festival – held at Elk Island National Park in Alberta, this past February. I did the Birkie 31km (the official Birkie is 55km). Fantastic day.…
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Celebrating his 70th at Provincials
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, April 17, 2020 Skiing with Jim Skiing into his 70’s, Jim Blanchard is inspiring many around him. He completed two days of racing at the 2020 NS Provincials – just a few days after his 70th birthday. Previously, Jim has skied at the same events as Bryan Scallion, and…
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Coaching & Officials Development
April 2020 – Many online learning opportunities exist to increase your knowledge and enjoyment of cross-country skiing. If you happen to have extra time on your hands, consider these training options. Most of these courses are free – and CCNS will cover the cost of your course fees (just send your receipt + course completion…
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Youth Racing – NS Provincials
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, staff, March 27, 2020 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. A happy skier receives a round of applause, a…
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Volunteer Nominations
March 18, 2020 – Nominate a cross-country ski club volunteer to support someone who made a difference. Deadline to nominate is March 30th, 2020. Nomination Form + Details. 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 keepers, organizers, fundraisers, communicators, equipment…
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2020 Maritime Cup
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, January 20, 2020 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. Results Day 1: Freestyle, Individual Start, Zone 4 Results (click) Team Member Category Placement Cohen Norman U14…
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Survey – Adult Skiers
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 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…
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Skills Development Program – Webinar
by Nordiq Canada, November 22, 2019 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…
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BIG Roll 2019
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, November 15, 2019 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…
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1979 P. A. Arctic Fox Roller-Ski Relay
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…
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World Cup Returns to Québec City
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…
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