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Online Auction – NHN Groomer Fund
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Nov 29, 2024 Bid from Nov 30 – Dec 1 North Highlands Nordic is hosting an online auction to raise funds for a grooming tractor purchase. Visit and support this nordic centre, by visiting the Auction Facebook Event Page to place your bids! Plan your visit to North Highlands…
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Ski Wax Clinic – Town of Kentville
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Nov 27, 2024 Get ready for the snow with a free cross-country ski waxing session hosted by “That Ski Guy” (Ik3 Whitehead), on Sunday, December 15, from 1-3 pm; at the Kentville Rec Hub, Kentville, NS! No supplies or equipment are required for this hands-on session. Learn tips and…
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2nd Annual – Coaching Workshop + Masters Development Camp, Charlo, NB
by Dave Hubley, Coach Development, CCNS Board, Nov 6, 2024 Coach development workshop, Jan 16. Atlantic regional masters nordic development camp, Jan 17-19. Both events will be held in Charlo, NB. > Register on Zone4 A training partner of mine often comments, “as we get older, the hills get steeper & distances longer, time moves…
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Ski Maintenance Workshops
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Nov 6, 2024 Regular cross-country ski maintenance will extend the life of equipment and safeguard your investments. Ski technician, Ike Whitehead, is keen to teach your organization’s staff and volunteers, simple technical skills that will keep your fleet in top condition. Workshops are also available for members of your…
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Online Auction Nov 30th, by North Highlands Nordic
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Nov 3, 2024 Save the date! North Highlands Nordic is hosting an online auction on Nov 30, 2024, to raise funds for the purchase of a new grooming tractor. Keep an eye on NHN’s social media accounts for updates on Facebook and Instagram. Plan your visit to North Highlands…
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Fundraiser Breakfast + Live Music at NHN
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Nov 1, 2024 Come enjoy a delicious breakfast, live music, and good company at North Highlands Nordic! Help this club raise funds for a new groomer. Menu items include: scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, hash browns, coffee, and tea. The event is being held at NHN’s Nordic Centre, which is…
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Ski Team Tests Mettle at Atlantic Super Camp
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Oct 23, 2024 Ski team athletes challenged their physical and mental capacities, alongside athletes from four provinces, while attending the third annual Atlantic Super Camp at Fundy National Park, on Oct 18-20, 2024. Our athletes forged new friendships throughout the jam-packed weekend that included roller-skiing up hills with 416…
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We are Hiring – School Ski Coordinator
by CCNS Staff, Oct 17, 2024 Hiring P/T Coordinator Cross Country Nova Scotia is looking for a School Ski Program Coordinator to manage a fleet of youth ski equipment that is available for rent by schools, youth group leaders, and cross-country ski clubs. Our fleet is stored at The Links at Brunello, in Timberlea, Nova…
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Baddeck Nordic Club – Early Bird Membership Savings
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Oct 2, 2024 Baddeck Nordic Club is offering a 33% early bird discount for memberships purchased before Oct 31, 2024. Annual memberships for an individual are $50 (regular $75), and family are $100 (regular $150). Visit Baddeck Nordic’s homepage to register! The club also offers day passes. As a…
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Ski Ambassador Program Recognized
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Oct 16, 2024 CCNS Receives Recreation Nova Scotia’s Mayflower Community Cooperation Award Cross Country Nova Scotia has been selected as the recipient of the Mayflower Community Cooperation Award, by Recreation Nova Scotia, for the implementation of our Ski Ambassador Program, during the 2024-25 season. The Mayflower Award recognizes the…
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We are Hiring Ski Ambassadors
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Oct 16, 2024 Hiring P/T Ambassadors Cross Country Nova Scotia is interested in hiring two enthusiastic skiers for our award winning Ski Ambassador Program, which attracted more than 1,000 individuals to participate in fun and inclusive cross-country ski sessions during the 2023-24 season. Ski Ambassadors will be responsible for facilitating…
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Masters Roller Ski Program by Scotia XC Ski Club
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Oct 1, 2024 Scotia XC Ski Club is excited to offer an adult roller-ski program designed for all skill levels, from Oct 15 – Nov 26, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – lead by coach Dave Hubley. Every Tuesday, the group will meet at the 5K Cafe parking lot…
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Celebrating our 2024 Award Recipients
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Sept. 27, 2024 Cross Country Nova Scotia is pleased to announce our 2024 award recipients. Annually, dedicated volunteers and provincial team athletes are recognized for their dedication to cross-country skiing and achievements. Nominations are submitted by club members and voted on by our board of directors to determine volunteer…
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Online Workshop – Coaching Masters Athletes, by Nordiq Canada
by Nordiq Canada, Sept 23, 2024 (updated Sept 27) Nordiq Canada is excited to be partnering with CoASTaL Labs to present a three part online workshop on Coaching Masters Athletes. Dr. Bettina Callary of CoASTaL Labs will present on the topics listed below, on Oct 2, 3, and Nov 20; all sessions will start at…
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2024 Annual General Meeting
by CCNS staff, April 15, 2024 Cross Country Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting is set for Thur, May 16 at 7 pm, via Zoom conference. Nova Scotia ski club members are invited to participate by phone or computer. Please e-mail Aiden Devine, to register for the meeting and receive a link, ccns@sportnovascotia.ca. Our AGM report…
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Nova Scotia Racers Compete – 2024 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Mar 13, 2024 GATINEAU, Q.C. – Nova Scotia athletes are competing against the country’s top-ranked skiers, at the 2024 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals, being held at the Nakkertok Nordic Ski Centre, on March 11-14; a compressed schedule due to ongoing unseasonal temperatures and heavy rain. The event is organized…
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Call for Volunteer Nominations!
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, March 1, 2024 Every year, Sport Nova Scotia holds a gala banquet to present awards to athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and corporate sponsors to recognize their accomplishments and dedication to sport. The 2024 Awards event will take place on June 1, 2024 at the Halifax Convention Centre. Do you…
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Family Fun Day at Baddeck Nordic Club
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, February 29, 2024 Come on out to Family Fun Day, on Sat, Mar 2, with activities scheduled from 10-4 pm, at Baddeck Nordic Club! A ski obstacle course and ski games are set for 10 am -2 pm. Social ski sessions are set for 2 pm -3 pm and…
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Ski Skills + Social Ski at Baddeck Nordic Club
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, February 29, 2024 Come on out to a classic ski skills session &/or social ski on Fri, Mar 1, at Baddeck Nordic Club! Adults are invited to join complimentary lessons for classic cross-country skiing, being held from 3-4 pm &/or a social ski set for 4-5 pm. All sessions will…
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Global News Interviews NS Skier – Emma Archibald
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Feb 23, 2024 Global News interviews Emma Archibald, Nova Scotia provincial team skier, about her experience racing at two Para Nordic World Cup competitions in Toblach, Italy from Jan 24-28, and Martell, Italy, from Jan 31 – Feb 1. Emma is a standing para nordic skier and skis with…
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