Tag: Nordic Skiing
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Ski Ambassador Program Recognized
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Oct 16, 2024 CCNS Receives Recreation Nova Scotia’s Mayflower Community Cooperation Award Cross Country Nova Scotia has been selected as the recipient of the Mayflower Community Cooperation Award, by Recreation Nova Scotia, for the implementation of our Ski Ambassador Program, during the 2024-25 season. The Mayflower Award recognizes the…
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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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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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Family Ski Night at The Links at Brunello
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Feb 21, 2024 Bring the whole family to try cross-country skiing at the Links at Brunello, on Thu, Feb 22, from 6:15 pm – 8 pm. The lesson area is lit for night skiing. Cross Country Nova Scotia’s ski ambassador, Claire Miner, will provide all of the basic instruction you require…
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Family Cross-Country Ski Night at The Links at Brunello
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Feb 14, 2024 Bring the whole family to try cross-country skiing at the Links at Brunello, on Tuesday, February 20, from 6 pm – 7:30 pm. The lesson area is lit for night skiing. Cross Country Nova Scotia’s ski ambassador, Stacy Payne, will provide all of the basic instruction you require…
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Social Ski + Technique Tips at The Links at Brunello
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Fri, Feb 9, 2024 Skiers of all ages are invited to a pop-up ski, in a casual and social environment, on Sun, Feb 11, from 2:30 pm – 4 pm, at The Links at Brunello, driving range. Join Kat Kitching, who will be offering instructional tips for classic and skate…
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Try Cross-Country Skiing at Springfield Lake Recreation Centre
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Jan 31, 2024 Come on out and try cross-country skiing at the Springfield Lake Recreation Centre, on Sat, Feb 10, 2024, located in Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia; from 2:45 pm – 4 pm. Cross Country Nova Scotia’s ski ambassador, Stacy Payne, will provide all of the basic instruction you require…
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Social Ski + Technique Tips at Graves Oakley
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Mon, Jan 29, 2024 Skiers of all ages are invited to a pop-up ski, in a casual and social environment, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 6 pm – 7:30 pm, at Graves Oakley Memorial Park. Join Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, Claire Miner, who will be offering technique…
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Try Cross-Country Skiing at Sackville Snow Days
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Jan 17, 2024 (updated Feb 15) Come on out and try cross-country skiing at the Sackville Snow Days on Sat, Feb 17, 2024, at Acadia Park in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia; from 1 pm – 3 pm. Cross Country Nova Scotia’s ski ambassador, Stacy Payne, will provide all of the…
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Cross-Country Ski Ambassador Program – New for 2024
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Jan 4, 2024 We are delighted to announce the hiring of three 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…
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2024 Masters Development Workshop
by David Hubley, November 22, 2023 (updated Jan 9) Improve your technique and join a group of like-minded skiers! Cross Country Nova Scotia, Ski de Fond / Cross Country New Brunswick and Nordiq Canada are delivering a regional Masters Ski Development workshop at Les Aventuriers de Charlo, in Charlo, New Brunswick, on January 18 –…
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Call for Nominations – Board of Directors
by CCNS staff, April 6, 2023 Cross Country Nova Scotia is seeking individuals who are interested in joining the Cross Country Nova Scotia Board of Directors. We are looking for new board members to help grow cross-country skiing in Nova Scotia. The election of new board members will take place during our upcoming Annual General…
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2023 Annual General Meeting
by CCNS staff, April 6, 2023 Our Annual General Meeting is set for Wednesday, May 10, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m, via Zoom conference. Nova Scotia ski club members are invited to participate by phone or computer. View the AGM Report. We are seeking individuals who would like to join the CCNS Board of Directors.…
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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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