Tag: Cross Country Nova Scotia
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Cancelled – 2025 Nova Scotia Provincial Championships – hosted by North Highlands Nordic, on February 16 & 17
by North Highlands Nordic (Updated Feb 16) Update: Event cancelled due to storm conditions. 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. Please view North Highland’s Nordic website for race information…
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2025 Ski ambassador program
We are excited to announce the hiring of four cross-country ski ambassadors, who will promote our sport through targeted partnerships and events, under the guidance of the Cross Country Nova Scotia board of directors; contributing our strategic plan objectives. Funding is provided by the Government of Nova Scotia. This season marks the second year, for our…
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Provincial team competes at FIS Para Cross Country World Cup, Nordiq Canada Selection Trials, OCUP #2 & Quebec Cup #2
Provincial ski team athletes competed at the FIS Para Cross Country World Cup, Vuokatti, Finland, Emma Archibald; Nordiq Canada Selection Trials, Cohen Norman; OCUP#2, Suzanne Jackson; and Quebec Cup #2, Adrien Doyon, Lynden Doyon, Romey Gallagher, and Jonah McIntyre. The World Cup races were held in Vuokatti, Finland, from Dec 17-20. Nordiq Canada Selection Trials…
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Regional Ski Workshop – North Highlands Nordic, Feb 7-9
Come enjoy Nova Scotia’s winter wonderland, make new ski friends, and elevate your technique. Register on Zone4, by Jan 27, 2025 Cross Country Nova Scotia is offering a regional cross-country ski workshop at North Highlands Nordic, located in Cape North, Cape Breton Island, from February 7-9, for beginner-through-intermediate skiers to learn and improve their skate…
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Learn more about skiing while having fun – join a ski maintenance workshop
Presented by Ike Whitehead, “that ski guy” in partnership with municipalities across Nova Scotia and The Keppoch Come on out to learn more about cross-country skiing in a fun, informative, and welcoming environment! Ike Whitehead is providing workshops, covering topics such as: equipment selection, equipment maintenance, the difference between waxable and less wax skis, suitable…
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Ski team secures top 15 in sprints and 3.3 km at Eastern Canada Cup. Alumni, Sircom-Brown, finishes 10th, 15th & 16th!
GATINEAU, Q.C. – Provincial team athletes competed alongside over 650 racers across Canada and United States; at the Eastern Canada Cup; the first major ski race of the season in the East, held at the Nakkertok Nordic Ski Centre, on December 13-15, 2024. Multiple events were held over three days of racing. Athletes attending included: Cohen…
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Regional Ski Workshop – North Highlands Nordic, Feb 7-9
Come enjoy Nova Scotia’s winter wonderland, make new ski friends, and elevate your technique. Register on Zone4, by January 15, 2025 Cross Country Nova Scotia is offering a regional cross-country ski workshop at North Highlands Nordic, located in Cape North, Cape Breton Island, from February 7-9, for beginner-through-intermediate skiers to learn and improve their skate…
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Officials Hub – New from Nordiq Canada
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Dec 3, 2024 In order to better serve the officials community, Nordiq Canada has moved to a new platform for officials to register, log, track, and learn. The previous database is no longer compatible with Nordiq Canada’s server and platform. We are asking all Nova Scotia officials to please…
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David Hubley Recipient of Cleve’s Source for Sports Impact Awards
Congratulations! Scotia XC Ski Club coach, David Hubley, is the recipient of the Cleve’s Source for Sports Impact Award, Coach of the Month, for April, 2024. David is a long-standing cross-country ski coach for the Scotia XC Ski Club. David instructs the club’s elementary-age participants, working with them to develop their skill sets while ensuring…
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Guided Hike + Campfire at Baddeck Nordic Club
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Dec 1, 2024 Sunday December 1st Baddeck Nordic Club presents guided hikes on Sunday, December 1, with hiking durations coordinating with the following times, departing from the trailhead at 1085 Westside Baddeck Road: 2pm, 2 hour hike; 2:30pm, 1.5 hour hike; and 3pm, 1 hour hike. Please wear good…
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Hiring Manager – Scotia XC Ski Club
by Scotia XC Ski Club, Nov 29, 2024 Job Description Looking for someone to learn and take over the tasks required to keep the club and it’s programs up and running as the current volunteer steps away from the role after 5 years. Ideally a person would be interested in this role for several years. …
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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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Ski Wax Clinic – Town of Kentville
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Nov 27, 2024 Get ready for the snow with a free cross-country ski waxing session hosted by “That Ski Guy” (Ik3 Whitehead), on Sunday, December 15, from 1-3 pm; at the Kentville Rec Hub, Kentville, NS! No supplies or equipment are required for this hands-on session. Learn tips and…
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2nd Annual – Coaching Workshop + Masters Development Camp, Charlo, NB
by Dave Hubley, Coach Development, CCNS Board, Nov 6, 2024 Coach development workshop, Jan 16. Atlantic regional masters nordic development camp, Jan 17-19. Both events will be held in Charlo, NB. > Register on Zone4 A training partner of mine often comments, “as we get older, the hills get steeper & distances longer, time moves…
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Ski Maintenance Workshops
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Nov 6, 2024 Regular cross-country ski maintenance will extend the life of equipment and safeguard your investments. Ski technician, Ike Whitehead, is keen to teach your organization’s staff and volunteers, simple technical skills that will keep your fleet in top condition. Workshops are also available for members of your…
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We are Hiring – School Ski Coordinator
by CCNS Staff, Oct 17, 2024 Hiring P/T Coordinator Cross Country Nova Scotia is looking for a School Ski Program Coordinator to manage a fleet of youth ski equipment that is available for rent by schools, youth group leaders, and cross-country ski clubs. Our fleet is stored at The Links at Brunello, in Timberlea, Nova…
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We are Hiring Ski Ambassadors
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Oct 16, 2024 Hiring P/T Ambassadors Cross Country Nova Scotia is interested in hiring two enthusiastic skiers for our award winning Ski Ambassador Program, which attracted more than 1,000 individuals to participate in fun and inclusive cross-country ski sessions during the 2023-24 season. Ski Ambassadors will be responsible for facilitating…
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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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Online Workshop – Coaching Masters Athletes, by Nordiq Canada
by Nordiq Canada, Sept 23, 2024 (updated Sept 27) Nordiq Canada is excited to be partnering with CoASTaL Labs to present a three part online workshop on Coaching Masters Athletes. Dr. Bettina Callary of CoASTaL Labs will present on the topics listed below, on Oct 2, 3, and Nov 20; all sessions will start at…
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2024 Annual General Meeting
by CCNS staff, April 15, 2024 Cross Country Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting is set for Thur, May 16 at 7 pm, via Zoom conference. Nova Scotia ski club members are invited to participate by phone or computer. Please e-mail Aiden Devine, to register for the meeting and receive a link, ccns@sportnovascotia.ca. Our AGM report…
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