Tag: cross-country ski
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Nova Scotia’s Emma Archibald Nominated to Compete at Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games!
Article posted by Canadian Paralympic Committee (view full article) TEAM OF 15 PARA NORDIC SKIERS NOMINATED TO COMPETE AT MILANO CORTINA 2026 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES Calgary, January 30, 2025 – A team of 15 Para nordic skiers, including guides – who compete across Para biathlon and Para cross-country skiing – have been nominated to compete for Canada at the Milano Cortina…
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Adult Cross-Country Ski Skills Camp at North Highlands Nordic, Jan. 30- Feb. 1
Calling skiers of all abilities to learn new technical skills, connect with fellow skiers, and enjoy time on the trails > Register +/or Join WaitlistTake heart, please join our waitlist if our camp fills! Life happens and we do get cancellations. Cross Country Nova Scotia is offering an adult ski skills camp at North Highlands…
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On Snow Masters Cross-Country Ski Training Camp, January 23-25, 2026, at Killarney Lake Park, Fredericton, New Brunswick (Event is full)
By David Hubley, CCNS Director of Coaching and Athlete Development, and Fran Robinson, Director of New Brunswick Masters Association of cross-country skiing ⚠️ Event is full (updated Nov, 2025) Hello skiers! The Canadian Masters Ski Championships will be held in Fredericton, at Killarney Lake, and will be hosted by the Wostawea Ski Club from February…
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Community Coaching Course, December 6-7, Halifax
By David Hubley, Director of Coaching and Athlete Development | CCNS Board of Directors Are you a positive, respectful, and caring person who is passionate about skiing? We are keen to expand the number of coaches/instructors within our membership! Scotia XC Ski Club in collaboration with Cross Country Nova Scotia are pleased to offer the…
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Correction – Contact for Dryland Training
Please contact davidhubley@icloud.com, to register for the fall dryland program by Scotia XC Ski Club. We extend our sincerest apologies on this matter and appreciate your understanding. Fall Dryland Program> Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 + Nov 2, 9, 16> Full Article
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Fall Dryland Training by Scotia XC Ski Club
By David Hubley, Coach Dryland Program, Director of Coaching and Athlete Development | CCNS Board of Directors It is time, fall has arrived and that means winter and nordic skiing is just a few months away. To get ahead start on the season why not join our adult dryland training group, offered by Scotia XC…
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2026 Bill Gairdner Canadian Masters Championships, hosted by Wostawea Ski Club in New Brunswick, February 19-22
Wostawea Ski Club is hosting the 2026 Bill Gairdner Canadian Masters Championships, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on February 19-22; which is open to skiers 30 years and older. The event is hosted annually by clubs across Canada, as supported by the Canadian Masters Ski Association. Contact wostaweaski@gmail.com. Racing suits can be ordered through Zone4, deadline…
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Cross Country Nova Scotia Board of Directors Call for Nominations
by John Graham, Executive, CCNS Board of Directors Help grow cross-country skiing in Nova Scotia Cross Country Nova Scotia is seeking individuals interested in joining the Board of Directors of Cross Country Nova Scotia. We invite you to consider contributing your skills and passion to the governance and promotion of cross-country skiing across our beautiful…
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Call for Volunteer Nominations!
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 2025 Awards event will take place in the spring at the Halifax Convention Centre. Do you know a cross-country ski club volunteer who went above and…
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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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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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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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Ski Team Tests Mettle at Atlantic Super Camp
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Oct 23, 2024 Ski team athletes challenged their physical and mental capacities, alongside athletes from four provinces, while attending the third annual Atlantic Super Camp at Fundy National Park, on Oct 18-20, 2024. Our athletes forged new friendships throughout the jam-packed weekend that included roller-skiing up hills with 416…
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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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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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Nova Scotia Racers Compete – 2024 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Mar 13, 2024 GATINEAU, Q.C. – Nova Scotia athletes are competing against the country’s top-ranked skiers, at the 2024 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals, being held at the Nakkertok Nordic Ski Centre, on March 11-14; a compressed schedule due to ongoing unseasonal temperatures and heavy rain. The event is organized…
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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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Global News Interviews NS Skier – Emma Archibald
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Feb 23, 2024 Global News interviews Emma Archibald, Nova Scotia provincial team skier, about her experience racing at two Para Nordic World Cup competitions in Toblach, Italy from Jan 24-28, and Martell, Italy, from Jan 31 – Feb 1. Emma is a standing para nordic skier and skis with…
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Archibald 2 x Gold, Sircom-Brown and Norman Crack Top 25 in 6 Races at 2023 Eastern Canada Cup
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, December 20, 2023 GATINEAU, Q.C. – Emma Archibald earned double gold in para-nordic standing sprint and distance races; Sircom-Brown placed 14th in sprint qualifier, advanced to quarter-finals, and posted 24th and 22nd rankings in distance freestyle and distance classic events; Norman clocked 20th in distance freestyle, 17th in sprint…
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Nova Scotia Racers Compete – 2023 Candy Cane Cup
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, December 14, 2023 (updated Dec 17) GATINEAU, Q.C. – Nova Scotia racers are testing their metal against top-ranked skiers, at the Eastern Canada FIS Cup / Candy Cane Cup, being held at the Nakkertok Nordic Ski Centre, on December 15-17, 2023. Our provincial team athletes are keen to get back…
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