Tag: Nordic Skiing
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Join the March Break Fun at North Highlands Nordic!
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, March 10, 2023 Visit North Highlands Nordic this March break to enjoy activities for all ages in a festive atmosphere. Enjoy your time on the trails and relax in front of the chiminea or inside the new chalet afterwards. All fees are reduced by 50% for the weekdays, Monday…
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2023 Provincial Cross-Country Skiing Championships
by Linda Murray, Chief of Race, February 9, 2023 (updated with results) Hosted by North Highlands Nordic on February 18th – 19th 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, on…
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CBC Mainstreet NS – Provincial Coach Daniel Murray
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, January 18, 2023 Join Jeff Douglas, host of CBC Mainstreet NS, with guest Daniel Murray, who is head coach of the provincial ski team. Murray says the sport remains popular in the province. Coach Daniel Murray has been skiing for as long as he can remember. He tells Jeff…
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2023 Canada Winter Games Team Announcement
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, January 7, 2023 (updated Mar 1) Cross Country Nova Scotia is pleased to announce athletes and support staff who will represent Nova Scotia at the 2023 Canada Winter Games, in Prince Edward Island. Cross-country ski events will be held at the Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park in Brookvale, scheduled for…
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The Keppoch – Wax + Gear with Ike Whitehead
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, December 6, 2022 Get Your XC Skis Ready for the Season The Keppoch presents a “Wax and Gear Session” with Ike Whitehead (aka that Ski Guy), on Saturday, December 10th, on-site at the lodge. There will be waxing demonstrations, a gear discussion, and plenty of time for questions about…
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Scotia XC Masters Group
by Steve Chipman, Coordinator, November 17, 2022 Information Session The Scotia XC Ski Club masters group is aimed at (but not restricted to) club members age 50 and over wanting to ski with others on weekdays for fun, fitness, and technique improvement (skate and classic). Our outings will be to local areas groomed by Scotia…
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2023 Coach Development Workshop
by David Hubley, November 1, 2022 Atlantic Canada Coaching Rendezvous Cross Country Nova Scotia in collaboration with Nordiq Canada and North Highlands Nordic (NHN), are offering a Coach Development Workshop, on March 10th -13th, at North Highlands Nordic in Cape North, Cape Breton Island. Coaches from the Atlantic provinces who instruct intermediate-level skiers, and anyone…
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Black and Indigenous Coach Mentorship Program
by Canadian Sports Centre Atlantic, April 2022 After applications are received, there will be an interview process to gain entry into the program. Apply here. All coaches accepted into the program will be required to take NCCP mentorship training online via Zoom. In collaboration with Sport Nova Scotia and the Mi’kmaq Sport Council of Nova…
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Nova Scotia Athletes at 2022 OUA Championships
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, March 2, 2022 SUDBURY, ON: Nova Scotia ski team members and alumni represented their respective university nordic ski teams in competitive and supporting roles, at the 2022 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Nordic Skiing Championships, hosted by Laurentian University, on February 27-28. A highly competitive field of 136 skiers representing…
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Nordic Centre Offers Cure for Covid Blues – NHN
by David Jala, Saltwire – Atlantic Canada, February 14, 2022 (view article online) Cross-country ski enthusiasts Linda Murray, left, and Sandra Curtis are shown enjoying a recent day out on the trails of the North Highlands Nordic centre. The upgraded facility includes 12 kilometres of groomed trails in one of Cape Breton’s most scenic areas.…
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Provincial Team Trains at Greenwood XC
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, February 6, 2022 GREENWOOD, NS: The provincial ski team attended Greenwood XC, located in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, for a training session on February 6, 2022. Our team trains year-round at venues across the province. The team was excited to explore Greenwood XC, located in the Annapolis Valley, 4 km…
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NS Represented at National PN Development Camp
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, December 6, 2021 Skier Emma Archibald and Provincial Coach Lilla Roy – Attend Canmore, Alberta: Nova Scotia ski team athlete, Emma Archibald, accepted an invitation to Nordiq Canada’s annual para-nordic development camp; held at the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, in Canmore, Alberta, from November 20th – 25th. Skiers…
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Updates COVID-19
Feb. 9, 2022 Update: Today the Provincial government announced that starting at 12:01 am Monday February 14, 2022 the following eased restrictions will go into effect. Sport training, practice and regular league games/competition are allowed with a maximum of 60 participants indoors and outdoors without physical distancing. Competition is limited to the regular competitive schedule. The regulations state that if the…
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NHN Warm Room Ready for 2022!
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, November 27, 2021 (updated Jan. 14) CAPE NORTH, NS: North Highlands Nordic completed construction of a warm room, though due to COVID restrictions it will be officially open to the public at a later date. NHN kicked off 2021 with a new access trail; parking area; and new groomer…
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NHN & Cape North 1st Annual Christmas Market
by North Highlands Nordic, November 26, 2021 (updated Dec 16) A complete Christmas experience! Pick up your fresh Christmas Tree from the Lions Club then come inside to enjoy a delicious Big Breakfast hosted by North Highlands Nordic and shop local for goodies from a variety of local vendors while enjoying local live music and…
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NHN is Hiring!
by North Highlands Nordic, November 26, 2021 Job Posting: Office Room Manager Period of Employment: Winter 2022, 9 am – 5pm, Sunday to Thursday Wage: $15.00/hr includes vacation pay Job Description Welcome North Highlands Nordic customers and fit them with ski equipment. Manage daily finances. Administer various programs and events for NHN Promote NHN events,…
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Discover More Club Trails in 2022!
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, October 19, 2021 Hi Everyone – It’s time to get excited for skiing! Tempt yourself to discover more club trails and charming communities across our province. View our clubs’ awesome winter photos and trail highlights below – start thinking “skiing”. We’ve also highlighted where to find some of our…
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Proof of Vaccination
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, September 18, 2021 Sport and Recreation Sector The Nova Scotia government released additional policy details for proof of vaccination on September 17, 2021. Note the policy has not been fully developed – information may change and more details will be available before the policy is in effect. The policy will…
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East Coast Kids Episode at North Highlands Nordic
by East Coast Kids, September 16, 2021 Join Liam and Lucas, hosts of East Coast Kids, as they spend quality time on skis at North Highlands Nordic! If you’ve been wondering where to plan your next ski trip, be sure to press play to catch a glimpse of this club’s majestic beauty and trail system…
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Masters World Cup 2022
by Masters World Cup 2022, Organizing Committee, September 10, 2021 Hello Master Skiers and Friends, The Alberta World Cup Society is pleased to announce to the International Masters Cross Country Ski Community that the Masters World Cup 2022 is just over six months away. We invite all Masters Cross Country skiers to join us in Canmore, Alberta, Canada.…
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