We are the governing body of cross-country and para nordic skiing in Nova Scotia. We are a not-for-profit organization, dedicated to advancing the sport and its athletes. We’re passionate about inspiring all Nova Scotians to ski for life. Cross Country Nova Scotia is a member of Nordiq Canada, the national governing body for cross-country skiing. We work to implement policies and vision set out by Nordiq Canada, to meet the evolving requirements of our sport.
Board of Directors
John Graham
President
Eileen Woodford
Vice-president
Marcy Madamombe
Treasurer
Taylor Buchanan
Secretary
David Hubley
Coaching and athlete development
Lorenzo Caterini
Member at large
Paula Michaelis
Member at large
Daniel Murray
Member at large
Meet our Board!
Dedicated to our vision and mission
Our vision is to inspire and empower Nova Scotians to achieve excellence, health, and participation in cross-country skiing.
Our mission is to support our member clubs to promote cross-country skiing for participants of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds.
Guided by Objectives
Cross Country Nova Scotia is proud to grow our sport methodically and strategically through a defined set of objectives.
1. To support nordic ski clubs by improving capacity for provincial clubs to function together to develop the sport in the province.
2. To enhance athlete development and provincial team capacity by increasing opportunities for athletes to excel by providing resources and competitive opportunities.
3. To develop coaching capacity by improving opportunities for coaches and prospective coaches to obtain the training they need.
4. To promote awareness of cross-country skiing in Nova Scotia by publicly communicating information about clubs, trails, programs and events via the internet and other means.
5. To promote participation by all Nova Scotians by encouraging people of all creeds, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability and language to participate in cross-country skiing.
6. To enhance event hosting capacity by encouraging clubs to host races and increasing race official capacity.
7. To diversify and increase resource levels by increasing resources by encouraging new memberships in clubs, exploring additional revenue streams including new government funding sources.
Committed to our values
Active living: cross-country skiing as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Inclusivity: Nova Scotians of all economic levels, creeds, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and language participate in cross-country skiing.
Sporting excellence: Nova Scotians excel fairly and ethically in cross-country skiing.
Respect and Fairness: safe, fair environment for everyone and promote respect for our natural world.
Fun: cross-country skiing should be first and foremost a fun and enjoyable experience.
Membership
Do you live in a community that is interested in bringing cross-country skiers and nordic sports enthusiasts together? Consider forming a club!
Membership offers the strength of connecting your group with cross-country skiers from other clubs across the province and the country, who are willing to share their expertise. Your group will also gain access to supporting resources.
There are many resources available to clubs who affiliate with Cross Country Nova Scotia. Funding opportunities exist to improve club programs, coach training, equipment, and skiing initiatives. We allocate funding to qualifying clubs in various forms including grants, fund-matching, and loans.
View our Document Centre to review current funding opportunities.
Our Services to You
Administer funding to clubs.
Liaise with external partners, including (Sport Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Communities, Culture and Heritage).
Promotion and coordination of try skiing events.
Provide third party sport liability insurance and directors and operators, through Nordiq Canada. Covers all club members involved in ski-related activities.
Administer and support rewards programs for athletes, coaches, and volunteers.
Promote the delivery of programs including Bunny Rabbit, Jackrabbit and Track Attack.
Operates the Nova Scotia Ski Team including governance, subsidization, policy development, coaching selections, training opportunities and development.
Provides internal and external communication (Cross County Nova Scotia website, social media).
Fee Schedule
Cross-country ski clubs independently determine their membership fee structures. A portion of each membership is dispursed to CCNS and Nordiq Canada. Fund allocation is as follows: CCNS, $5 per adult membership; NC $10 per adult and youth memberships. Adult memberships include individuals 18 years of age and older. Fees contribute to insurance, skill development program designs, coach training, and additional resources.
Document Centre
Find resources for clubs, athletes and governance records.
Ski News
Read the latest ski news from across Nova Scotia.
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