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Try skiing at The Links at Brunello on Sunday, Jan. 26 – suitable for beginners of all ages
Join the fun! Complimentary equipment provided. New skiers are invited to try our sport, on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 10:15-11:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at The Links at Brunello, in Timberlea. The event is suitable for all ages. You will learn the fundamentals of skiing in a fun and relaxed environment –…
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Calling all new skiers! North Highlands Nordic is hosting beginner ski clinics and social skis – Sunday, Jan. 26
New skiers are invited to beginner ski clinics with social skis, on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 10:30-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m., at North Highlands Nordic (NHN), in Cape North, Cape Breton Island. Skate skiing instruction with progression of skills will be also be offered all day. Please register for as many sessions as you would…
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Baddeck Nordic Club hosts ski clinics and ski maintenance workshop on Sunday, Feb. 16.
Baddeck Nordic Club invites you to enjoy a day dedicated to skiing! Join beginner clinics or social skis, learn about ski maintenance, and importantly – gain new ski friends; on Wednesday, Feb. 16. The ski maintenance workshop will be held from 1-3 p.m., at the Baddeck Valley Community Hall, Baddeck Forks; beginner ski clinics and social…
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Baddeck Nordic Club hosts social ski/snowshoe on Wednesday, Feb. 12 – under light of full moon
Participants of all ages are invited to enjoy a full moon guided social ski/snowshoe, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 6-7 p.m., at the Baddeck Nordic Club. Michelle Richards, Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, will lead the sessions. Come on out to meet fellow skiers, discover the beauty of this club’s trails under the light…
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Baddeck Nordic Club hosts social ski/snowshoe on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 4:30-5:30 pm
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Jan 15, 2025 Skiers of all ages are invited to enjoy a full moon guided social ski/snowshoe, on Wed, Feb 12, from 4:30-5:30 pm, at the Baddeck Nordic Club. Michelle Richards, Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, will lead the sessions. Come on out to meet fellow skiers, discover…
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2025 Ski ambassador program
We are excited to announce the hiring of four cross-country ski ambassadors, who will promote our sport through targeted partnerships and events, under the guidance of the Cross Country Nova Scotia board of directors; contributing our strategic plan objectives. Funding is provided by the Government of Nova Scotia. This season marks the second year, for our…
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Provincial team competes at FIS Para Cross Country World Cup, Nordiq Canada Selection Trials, OCUP #2 & Quebec Cup #2
Provincial ski team athletes competed at the FIS Para Cross Country World Cup, Vuokatti, Finland, Emma Archibald; Nordiq Canada Selection Trials, Cohen Norman; OCUP#2, Suzanne Jackson; and Quebec Cup #2, Adrien Doyon, Lynden Doyon, Romey Gallagher, and Jonah McIntyre. The World Cup races were held in Vuokatti, Finland, from Dec 17-20. Nordiq Canada Selection Trials…
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Ski Try-It Session – Village of Kingston, Feb 1st
We are sharing an event being hosted by, the Village of Kingston. Join Ike the “Ski Guy” at the Rec Hut (429 Elm St. Kingston, NS) on Saturday, February 1st 1:00-3:00 pm for Cross-Country Ski Try-It Session! Please register here if you plan to attend and if you need to borrow equipment: https://forms.office.com/r/mF47KuAr6f Interested in…
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Baddeck Nordic Club hosts social ski on Monday, Jan 13, at 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Skiers of all ages and abilities are invited to enjoy a full moon guided social ski, on Monday, Jan. 13, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., at the Baddeck Nordic Club. Michelle Richards, Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, will lead the sessions. Come on out to meet fellow skiers, discover the beauty of this club’s trails under…
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North Highlands Nordic hosts social skis, on Sunday, Jan. 12 – during annual open house
Skiers of all ages and abilities are invited to enjoy the open house festivities, along with multiple social skis, being held throughout the day, on Sunday, Jan. 12, at North Highlands Nordic (NHN), located in Cape North, Cape Breton Island. Michelle Richards, Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, will lead the sessions at the following…
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Baddeck Nordic hosts social skis, on Saturday, Jan. 11
Skiers of all ages and abilities are invited to enjoy a guided social ski, on Sat, Jan 11, from 11-12 am &/or 1-2 pm, at the Baddeck Nordic Club. Michelle Richards, Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, will lead the sessions. Come on out to meet fellow skiers, discover the beauty of this club’s trails,…
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Regional Ski Workshop – North Highlands Nordic, Feb 7-9
Come enjoy Nova Scotia’s winter wonderland, make new ski friends, and elevate your technique. Register on Zone4, by Jan 27, 2025 Cross Country Nova Scotia is offering a regional cross-country ski workshop at North Highlands Nordic, located in Cape North, Cape Breton Island, from February 7-9, for beginner-through-intermediate skiers to learn and improve their skate…
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Learn more about skiing while having fun – join a ski maintenance workshop
Presented by Ike Whitehead, “that ski guy” in partnership with municipalities across Nova Scotia and The Keppoch Come on out to learn more about cross-country skiing in a fun, informative, and welcoming environment! Ike Whitehead is providing workshops, covering topics such as: equipment selection, equipment maintenance, the difference between waxable and less wax skis, suitable…
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Municipalities Support Skiing
Municipalities across the province support cross-country skiing by providing rental or equipment loans, try-it events, and groomed trails. Keep your local recreation departments and libraries in mind, in addition to cross-country ski clubs, when planning your next outing! Keep an eye on the CCNS calendar and check directly with your municipality for upcoming “try it…
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Ski team secures top 15 in sprints and 3.3 km at Eastern Canada Cup. Alumni, Sircom-Brown, finishes 10th, 15th & 16th!
GATINEAU, Q.C. – Provincial team athletes competed alongside over 650 racers across Canada and United States; at the Eastern Canada Cup; the first major ski race of the season in the East, held at the Nakkertok Nordic Ski Centre, on December 13-15, 2024. Multiple events were held over three days of racing. Athletes attending included: Cohen…
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Regional Ski Workshop – North Highlands Nordic, Feb 7-9
Come enjoy Nova Scotia’s winter wonderland, make new ski friends, and elevate your technique. Register on Zone4, by January 15, 2025 Cross Country Nova Scotia is offering a regional cross-country ski workshop at North Highlands Nordic, located in Cape North, Cape Breton Island, from February 7-9, for beginner-through-intermediate skiers to learn and improve their skate…
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Officials Hub – New from Nordiq Canada
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Dec 3, 2024 In order to better serve the officials community, Nordiq Canada has moved to a new platform for officials to register, log, track, and learn. The previous database is no longer compatible with Nordiq Canada’s server and platform. We are asking all Nova Scotia officials to please…
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David Hubley Recipient of Cleve’s Source for Sports Impact Awards
Congratulations! Scotia XC Ski Club coach, David Hubley, is the recipient of the Cleve’s Source for Sports Impact Award, Coach of the Month, for April, 2024. David is a long-standing cross-country ski coach for the Scotia XC Ski Club. David instructs the club’s elementary-age participants, working with them to develop their skill sets while ensuring…
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Guided Hike + Campfire at Baddeck Nordic Club
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Dec 1, 2024 Sunday December 1st Baddeck Nordic Club presents guided hikes on Sunday, December 1, with hiking durations coordinating with the following times, departing from the trailhead at 1085 Westside Baddeck Road: 2pm, 2 hour hike; 2:30pm, 1.5 hour hike; and 3pm, 1 hour hike. Please wear good…
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Hiring Manager – Scotia XC Ski Club
by Scotia XC Ski Club, Nov 29, 2024 Job Description Looking for someone to learn and take over the tasks required to keep the club and it’s programs up and running as the current volunteer steps away from the role after 5 years. Ideally a person would be interested in this role for several years. …
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