Category: Clubs
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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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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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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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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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Roller-Kids! by SCOTIA XC Ski Club
by SCOTIA XC Ski Club, Sept. 28, 2023 SCOTIA XC Ski Club welcomes all youth cross-country skiers to join Roller-Kids this fall at the Emera Oval. This program will introduce 9-11 year olds to skate and classic roller-skiing, as a great way to learn technique and increase fitness. Coaches Dave, Kat and Kip will be leading the group.…
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2023 CCNS Award Recipients
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Sept. 22, 2023 Cross Country Nova Scotia is pleased to announce our 2023 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 CCNS board of directors to determine volunteer…
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Club Grant Applications 2023/24
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Sept. 19, 2023 Member cross-country ski clubs are invited submit CCNS grant proposals up to $3,5000 for the upcoming season. The objective of our grants is to promote the growth of cross-country skiing in Nova Scotia, in line with our strategic plan. Deadline to apply is Sept. 29, 2023.…
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Adult Roller-Ski and Fall Conditioning
by SCOTIA XC Ski Club, Sept 2023 SCOTIA XC coach Kat Kitching is coordinating an informal roller-ski training group this fall, starting September 12. Anyone is welcome to join – prior roller-ski experience is not required, but participants should be reasonably confident and at least somewhat experienced on skis- this is not a beginner lesson. Participants can come…
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Great Outdoors & Active Lifestyle Program for Youths
by SCOTIA XC Ski Club, September 15, 2023 The Great Outdoors & Active Lifestyle program (GOAL), is an eight week program being offered by SCOTIA XC Ski Club for youths ages 8-12 years, scheduled every Wednesday from 4:15 p.m. – 5 p.m., from Sept. 20th – Nov. 8th, 2023, at Shubie Park, Dartmouth. The fee…
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Workshop for masters skiers
by David Hubley, CCNS Board of Directors, SCOTIA XC Ski Club member, Sept. 1, 2023 (updated Sept. 28) Workshop – Skiing specific exercises, masters skiers, interactive, 2 hours Coach – Robert Brownell, strength and conditioning specialist Date – Oct. 13 Time – 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Location – Waverley Fire Hall, Station 41 Fee…
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Coach Development Camp by CCNS
by John Cameron, March 20, 2023 Sixteen cross country ski instructors travelled from across Nova Scotia to North Highlands Nordic in Cape North for an amazing weekend of coaching development with Stephen Novosad, Nordiq Canada’s manager of coach development, on March 10-13, 2023. Stephen brought an infectious energy to the camp along with incredible knowledge…
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Join the March Break Fun at North Highlands Nordic!
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, March 10, 2023 Visit North Highlands Nordic this March break to enjoy activities for all ages in a festive atmosphere. Enjoy your time on the trails and relax in front of the chiminea or inside the new chalet afterwards. All fees are reduced by 50% for the weekdays, Monday…
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North Highlands Nordic Ski Loppet
by North Highlands Nordic North Highlands Nordic invites all cross country skiers to participate our 34th Annual Cross Country Ski Loppet on Sunday, March 12th . Skiers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. You can select your preferred distance, whether you want use classic or skate technique, and ski at your own pace. A meal,…
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Call for Volunteer Nominations!
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, March 7, 2023 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 2023 Awards event will take place on May 27th, in Halifax. Do you know a cross-country ski…
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2023 Provincial Cross-Country Skiing Championships
by Linda Murray, Chief of Race, February 9, 2023 (updated with results) Hosted by North Highlands Nordic on February 18th – 19th Dear Coaches and Competitors: On behalf of North Highlands Nordic and Cross Country Nova Scotia, we would like to invite you to participate in the Nova Scotia Provincial Cross Country Ski Championships, on…
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CBC News – Lorenzo Caterini on Grooming
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, January 16, 2023 A report by Colleen Jones, CBC News, features Lorenzo Caterini commenting on cross-country skiing in our region – at a time when we’re awaiting our first significant snow storm. Caterini is the head of grooming and operations for Scotia XC Ski Club, which grooms and maintains nine…
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