Category: All News
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World Cup “Finale” in Canmore, AB

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. 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.) The world’s top 200…
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New Brand for National Sport Organization

Published: Spring, 2019 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)”. Nordiq Canada announced a revised brand in March 2020, that was developed from input by over…
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4 NCCP Courses – No Fees + NS Coach PD Sessions

by Cross Country Nova Scotia, September, 2019 Four NCCP online training courses are free from September 21 – 29, as offered in conjunction with National Coaches Week. Through “Coaches Week”, the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) increases awareness of the tremendous positive impact coaches have on individuals and communities across Canada. Register | E-Locker NCCP…
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Increase Your Family’s Enjoyment of XC Skiing

by Cross Country Nova Scotia, September 2019 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…
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NC Coaching Licence Required

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. 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 Nordic Canada coaching…
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Volunteer of the Year – Rosemary Algar

May 15, 2019 Congratulations to Rosemary Algar of North Highlands Nordic for earning the CCNS 2018 Freda Wales Volunteer of the Year award. The award presentation will take place at the CCNS Annual General Meeting on Sunday, May 26th. Rosemary has been a key volunteer instructor in 2018 – 2019 at North Highlands Nordic. She…
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In Pursuit of Snow – Halifax Nordic

January 20, 2019 Lorenzo Caterini surveys the terrain before the weather drops on January 31st, and Halifax Nordic turns on their snow guns at The Links at Brunello. Caterini is President and Head Groomer at the Halifax Nordic Ski Club. Halifax Nordic has formed a partnership with The Links at Brunello to produce artificial snow…