CALENDAR

Races + Loppets

View dates for Nova Scotia races, loppets, and popular Canadian events. Review New Brunswick’s Calendar of events.

DATE	EVENT	LOCATION
Dec 10 – Dec 11 2022	Candy Cane Cup	Gatineau/Cantly, QC
TBD 2023	Scotia XC Ski Club Loppet	TBD
Feb 3 – Feb 5 2023	Eastern Canadian Championship	Nakkertok / Engne, QC
Feb 10 – Feb 27 2023	Canadian Birkie Ski Festival	Kananaskis, AB
Feb 11 – Feb 12 2023	Canadian Ski Marathon	Gatineau, QC
Feb 17 – Feb 19 2023	Gatineau Loppet	Gatineau, QC
Feb 18 – Feb 19 2023	NS Provincial Championships (North Highlands Nordic)	Cape North, NS
Mar 2024 (N/A 2023)	Honey Pot Loppet	Victoria Park, Truro
Mar 12 2023	North Highlands Nordic Loppet	Cape North, NS
Mar 11 – Mar 17 2023	Canadian Cross-Country Ski Championship	Thunder Bay, ON
Mar 18 2023	North Highlands Nordic Snowshoe Loppet	Cape North, NS
Mar 18 – Mar 24 2023	Masters World Cup	Seefeld, Austria

Pop-Up Races

Scotia XC Ski Club hosts pop-up races. Notice for these events can be as short as 12 hours. Check the club’s communication and stay informed.

DATE	EVENT	DETAILS	LOCATION	HOST	WEB
Stay tuned!

Events

Listings for club events, pop-up instruction sessions, recreation department ski initiatives and CCNS items. Please check direct with host to confirm details.

DATE	EVENT	DETAILS	LOCATION	HOST
Nov 25-27, 2022	Ski Swap	Virtual ski swap/buy/sell.	Online	SXC
Nov 30, 2022	Members Night	Private event for SXC members, 10% discount, wax demos + more, 6-8pm.	The Trail Shop	SXC
Nov 30 2022	Masters Meetup	Info session for Masters Group who meet to ski regularly throughout the year, 2-4 pm.	Brunello, Pavillion	SXC
Dec 10 2022	Christmas Market	Breakfast by NHN volunteers, craft tables, visit Santa, live music & more. Opens 9 am.	Cape North Fire Hall	NHN
Dec 10 2022	Wax + Gear	Info session about wax + gear with Ike Whitehead at The Keppoch. 1-3 pm.	The Keppoch	The Keppoch
Dec 11 2022	Wax Demonstration	Wax demonstration by Ike Whitehead. Lower level Kentville Recreation Centre, 2-4 pm.	Kentville	Town of Kentville
Feb 5 2023	Social Ski	Join Scotia XC Ski Club masters and anyone who would like to attend. “Nineteen”, Brunello restaurant, opens 12 pm, all welcome for beverage or meal. 11am start	Brunello Range	SXC
FEB 16 2023	Wax + Maintenance Clinic	Learn essential skills for maintaining your xc ski equipment. Hosted by Hub Cycle, and Truro Parks Recreation & Culture	Truro Fire Service	Hub Cycle
May 10 2023	AGM	Annual General Meeting – Cross Country Nova Scotia. All ski club members welcome to attend.	Zoom	CCNS

Weekly Events & Programs

Listings for weekly club events and programs. Please check direct with host to confirm details. Contact your local club for private instruction options.

DATE	EVENT	DETAILS	LOCATION	HOST
Sep 13 – Oct 11 2022	Youth Roller-Ski	Intro level, youth 9-13, gear avail	COLTA trail	SXC
Oct 12 – Nov 16 2022	Masters Roller-Ski + Dryland	Intro level roller-skiing, strength training, gear avail	COLTA Trail	SXC
Nov – Dec 2022	Adult Roller-Ski	Roller-skiing & pre-season conditioning, 4 sessions	HRM	SXC
Dec – Apr 2022	Masters Meetup	SXC members ages 50+ (approx.) wanting to ski with others on weekdays for fun, fitness & technique improvement.	Variable	SXC
Full Year 2022	Ski Team	Provincial team athletes training	Variable	SXC
Jan – Mar 2023	New Canadians	New Canadians on Skis program, adults, Sunday mornings	Brunello	SXC
Jan – Mar 2023	Drop-in Classic	Drop-in classic skiing lessons for SXC adult members	Variable	SXC
Jan 7 – Mar 4 2023	Bunny Rabbits	Intro lessons for 4-5 year olds.	Brunello	SXC
Jan 7 – Mar 4 2023	Jack Rabbits	Lessons for youth ages 6-9, Sat am	Brunello	SXC
Jan 7 – Mar 4 2023	Track Attack	Lessons for youth ages 10-13, Sat am	Brunello	SXC
Jan 9 – Mar 8 2023	Track Attack	Lessons for youth ages 10-13, Mon pm	Brunello	SXC
Jan 9 – Mar 4 2023	Jack Rabbits	Lessons for youth ages 6-9, Wed pm	Brunello	SXC
Jan 10 – Feb 28 2023	Adult Beginner	Skate ski lessons, 5 lessons over 8 weeks, Tues pm	Brunello	SXC
Jan 12 – Mar 2 2023	Adult Intermediate	Skate ski lessons, 5 lessons over 8 weeks, Thurs pm	Brunello	SXC
Jan 24- Mar 2023	Tea & Ski/Snowshoe	Join friends, neighbours and visitors at NHN for a social outing on skis or snowshoes! After you’ve had enough outdoor fun meet back at the Nordic centre for tea (or coffee) and enjoy company and conversation. Weekly on Tues 10am.	NHN	NHN
Jan 28 – Mar 2023	Bunnies	Classic ski lessons, ages 3 & 4. Sat am	NHN	NHN
Jan 28 – Mar 2023	Jackrabbits	Elementary school age children. Sat am	NHN	NHN
Feb 5 2023	Moonlight Snowshoe	Meet at the NHN prior to 7pm for a moonlight snowshoe. 1/2 price for non season pass holders, Trail Pass $10 + Rentals $10. No fee for season pass holders.	NHN	NHN
Mar 11-18 2023	March Break Events	Enjoy your March break at NHN with special daily events for skiers and snowshoers of all ages. Schedule coming soon.	NHN	NHN
All Season	Helping Hats	No fee program that matches you with a guide to ski or snowshoe with you! Learn about local history and the trail routes. You’ll be in good company. E-mail or call to book, nhn@xcski.ca, 902-383-2479.	NHN	NHN

Coaching & Officials Training

Please check with local divisions for additional training options in NB, NL, and PEI (morrisonandree@gmail.com). View all Divisions.

DATE	TRAINING	DETAILS	LOCATION	HOST
Anytime	Introduction to Community Coaching (ICC)	Helpful tips to teach young skiers, parents encouraged to enrol.	Online	NC
Anytime	Level 1 Official	Certification for volunteers to perform tasks at races, while guided by trained officials.	Online	NC
Feb 22, 25 + 26 2023	Community Coaching	This course is for all instructors/coaches who teach children or adults at the beginner-intermediate levels.	Online + Brunello	CCNS
Mar 10 – Mar 12 2023	Coach Development Workshop	Current or future coaches of intermediate level skiers	NHN	CCNS + NC

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