Nova Scotia Provincial Team
The Nova Scotia ski team is a year-round program for athletes competing in race categories including u14 – open and para nordic. Our team objective is to build esprit de corps, develop friendships, and provide competitive learning opportunities and challenges.
This competitive program strives to create engaged young role models who are motivated for success at the national level, as well as inspire future generations of nationally competitive provincial ski teams. Athletes compete at regional, provincial, and national races. The program also includes training camps.
Nova Scotia skiers carry on the tradition of competing at the Canada Winter Games, which have been held every four years, since 1967. During this time, 120 skiers have represented Nova Scotia on 14 CWG teams. We look forward to cheering on our Nova Scotia racers at the 2027 Games, hosted by Québec.
Selection criteria
Athletes
Emma Archibald
A Team Para Nordic
2026 Paralympic Winter Games Team
Nordiq Canada Nxt Gen Para Nordic
Club: Scotia XC Ski Club
Year of birth: 2003
Leadership
Lilla Roy
Head Coach Para Nordic
Tara McIntyre
Manager
News
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Paralympic Winter Games
Emma Archibald makes Nova Scotia history as the first para nordic cross-country skier to compete at the Paralympic Winter Games!
Canada Winter Games
Nova Scotia skiers carry on the tradition of competing at the Canada Winter Games.
Post secondary
Nova Scotia skiers are experts at balancing competitive skiing and post-secondary education. Skiers train for the opportunity to compete at events held at all levels – provincial, national, and international. Four Nova Scotians qualified to race at the World University Games – for some it was their first international competition; venues included Poland, Italy, Korea, and Austria. Notably, post-secondary skiing programs offer challenging training with awesome experiences, contributing to your network of life-long ski friends. Understand your post-secondary training opportunities and find more life adventures through cross-country skiing.
Nordiq Canada Support
Cross-country skiers have access to a variety of programs, scholarships, and additional supports to assist competitive athletes pursuing higher education. Nordiq Canada has compiled the following: directory of post-secondary options, student guide, funding options, and more.
Awards
Athletes are recognized annually for achieving excellence in our sport. Our awards honour the contibutions of historic skiers and coaches who helped to build our sport – including the Bryan Scallion and Sue Hill Awards. View our current and historic recipients.
Sue Hill contributed to the growth our sport for decades, in many volunteer capacities, including coaching. Our ‘Most Improved Skier Award’ is named in her honour and she contributes funds annually to the recipient.
Bryan Scallion spent his lifetime dedicated to advancing the sport of cross-country skiing in Nova Scotia, along with his unwavering commitment to developing competitive athletes. Our ‘Bryan Scallion Award’ recognizes the fasted male and female skiers at the Nova Scotia Provincial Championships each year. Photo – Bryan is photographed far left.
Alumni Nova Scotia Provincial Team
The Nova Scotia Provincial Team retains incredible people and athletes. Passionate leaders, dedicated athletes and countless volunteers have been at the heart of our history for decades. The program continues to be delivered within a close-knit community, bringing competitive cross-country skiers together from across Nova Scotia.
History
Team alumni have proudly represented our sport and province at regional, provincial, and national level competitions. National races include the Canadian Cross-Country Ski Championships, and the Canada Winter Games. Additionally, provincial team alumni have raced at the World University Games, won major events at the Gatineau Loppet, won the Canadian Ski Marathon, and trained with the National Espoir Canadian Ski Team.
Bryan Scallion featured on the 1975 Canadian Ski Marathon Poster. Scallion won the 1974 Canadian Ski Marathon.
Ian Murray photographed after winning the 42 km freestyle event at the 2015 Gatineau Loppet – the event was reduced from 51 km due to extreme cold temperatures. Murray won both premiere events in this edition of the Gatineau Loppet, also placing first in the 51 km classic.
Feature Stories
Learn more about the history of our sport. We love to feature our ski team alumni, builders, and friends of the ski community. Do you have a story to share? Please contact nsxcski@gmail.com!
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