Category: All News
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Christmas Market by North Highlands Nordic
by Paula Michaelis, North Highlands Nordic, President, November 17, 2022 Tis the Season! Join us for our Second Annual Christmas Market, Tis the Season, presented by North Highlands Nordic and the Cape North Farmers Market, on Saturday, December 10th, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at the Cape North Fire Hall. All are welcome to…
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Scotia XC Masters Group
by Steve Chipman, Coordinator, November 17, 2022 Information Session The Scotia XC Ski Club masters group is aimed at (but not restricted to) club members age 50 and over wanting to ski with others on weekdays for fun, fitness, and technique improvement (skate and classic). Our outings will be to local areas groomed by Scotia…
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CANADA WINTER GAMES – CALL FOR WAX TECHNICIAN APPLICATIONS
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, November 7, 2022 2023 Canada Winter Games Cross Country Nova Scotia is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to work with the support team for the 2023 Nova Scotia Canada Games Team for cross country skiing. Role Expectations The time commitment for this role is February 26th – Mar. 6th,…
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Emma Archibald – Team Coatsworth Grant Recipient
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, November 3, 2022 Congratulations to Emma Archibald, Nova Scotia ski team athlete, for being selected as a Team Coatsworth grand recipient, by the Nordiq Canada Development Fund committee. Established as a gift by former Nordiq Canada Board Chair, Jamie Coatsworth, this new grant provides support to individual elite athletes…
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Canadian Sport for All Initiative Funding – Scotia XC Ski Club & CCNS
October 17, 2022 Cross Country Nova Scotia and Scotia XC Ski Club are proud to announce that we are recipients of $5,010 from the Nordiq Canada Equity Initiative, funded by Sport Canada’s Community Sport for All Initiative. This money will be used to support the New Canadians on Skis Program this upcoming ski season. Thank…
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2023 Coach Development Workshop
by David Hubley, November 1, 2022 Atlantic Canada Coaching Rendezvous Cross Country Nova Scotia in collaboration with Nordiq Canada and North Highlands Nordic (NHN), are offering a Coach Development Workshop, on March 10th -13th, at North Highlands Nordic in Cape North, Cape Breton Island. Coaches from the Atlantic provinces who instruct intermediate-level skiers, and anyone…
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New Canadians on Skis Project – Call for Applications
by John Cameron Details Paid Positions: Project Coordinator x 1 Ski Coaches x 2 Also welcoming many volunteers to help Deadline: October 12, 2022 Apply: ccns@sportnovascotia.ca CCNS is looking for a 1) Try-it Event Coordinator and 2) two ski instructors for the ‘New Canadians on Skis’ project. We invite applications for either position or both positions…
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Scotia XC Ski Club – AGM
by Scotia XC Ski Club, April 21, 2022 Save the date. Scotia XC Ski Club will be holding their AGM on May 26, 2022, starting at 6:30 p.m., at The Links at Brunello. View additional information as posted on the SXC Facebook page. Contact scotiaxc@gmail.com.
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Cape Breton Nordic – AGM
by Cape Breton Nordic, May 12, 2022 Cape Breton Nordic will host their 2022 AGM and Membership Discussion on Tuesday, June 14th, from 6:30-8:30, at at 57 Meech Ave., North Sydney. Coffee, Tea and Dessert will be served. All Members and potential members welcome. Updates will be posted on the Cape Breton Nordic Facebook Page.…
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Black and Indigenous Coach Mentorship Program
by Canadian Sports Centre Atlantic, April 2022 After applications are received, there will be an interview process to gain entry into the program. Apply here. All coaches accepted into the program will be required to take NCCP mentorship training online via Zoom. In collaboration with Sport Nova Scotia and the Mi’kmaq Sport Council of Nova…
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FIS Survey for Athletes YOB 2002-2009
April 17, 2022 The FIS Youth and Children cross country skiing committee wants to conduct a survey amongst young athletes (birth year 2002-2009) in order to get a better view of athletes’ thoughts about cross country skiing. These views help FIS to evaluate the current status as well as to determine the direction that cross…
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2022 AGM, Call for Board Members
by John Cameron, President, CCNS, April 22, 2022 The Cross Country Nova Scotia (CCNS) Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 6th, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. The meeting will be held using Zoom conferencing, which you can connect via phone or computer. View the AGM Report. Registration AGM >Register in advance, on Zoom, to…
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2022 Nationals – 3 x Gold for NS
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, March 27, 2022 WHISTLER, BC: Nova Scotia ski team athletes, Emma Archibald and Milo Sircom-Brown, competed at the 2022 Canadian Cross Country National Championship, held at Whistler Olympic Park, on March 20-27. Provincial head coach, Daniel Murray attended to provide coaching and waxing support, in partnership with Chelsea Nordiq…
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Call for Volunteer Nominations!
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, March 9, 2022 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 2022 Awards event will take place on May 28, in Halifax. Do you know a cross-country ski…
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Nova Scotia Athletes at 2022 OUA Championships
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, March 2, 2022 SUDBURY, ON: Nova Scotia ski team members and alumni represented their respective university nordic ski teams in competitive and supporting roles, at the 2022 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Nordic Skiing Championships, hosted by Laurentian University, on February 27-28. A highly competitive field of 136 skiers representing…
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North Highlands Nordic Accommodations
Plan your trip to North Highlands Nordic starting with cozy accommodations! There’s a range of options in Cape North and surrounding areas. Ski and Stay North Highlands Nordic is partnering with the Highlands Hostel, Little Brook Cottages, Sidanna Retreat, and True North Destinations to provide “Ski and Stay” packages. Simply let the accommodations provider know…
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Nordic Centre Offers Cure for Covid Blues – NHN
by David Jala, Saltwire – Atlantic Canada, February 14, 2022 (view article online) Cross-country ski enthusiasts Linda Murray, left, and Sandra Curtis are shown enjoying a recent day out on the trails of the North Highlands Nordic centre. The upgraded facility includes 12 kilometres of groomed trails in one of Cape Breton’s most scenic areas.…
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Community Coaching Course – NHN
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, February 14, 2022 Cross Country Nova Scotia is excited to offer the Community Coaching Course with delivery online and on-snow, at North Highlands Nordic. This course is designed by Nordiq Canada and delivered by CCNS. The focus is to enable coaches to deliver high-quality ski instruction to children/youth and…
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Provincial Team Trains at Greenwood XC
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, February 6, 2022 GREENWOOD, NS: The provincial ski team attended Greenwood XC, located in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, for a training session on February 6, 2022. Our team trains year-round at venues across the province. The team was excited to explore Greenwood XC, located in the Annapolis Valley, 4 km…
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Community Coaching Course – Annapolis Valley
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, February 10, 2022 Cross Country Nova Scotia is excited to offer the Community Coaching Course with delivery online and on-snow, in the Annapolis Valley (location TBC). This course is designed by Nordiq Canada and delivered by CCNS. The focus is to enable coaches to deliver high-quality ski instruction to…
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