Tag: Nova Scotia
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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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Coach Development Camp by CCNS
by John Cameron, March 20, 2023 Sixteen cross country ski instructors travelled from across Nova Scotia to North Highlands Nordic in Cape North for an amazing weekend of coaching development with Stephen Novosad, Nordiq Canada’s manager of coach development, on March 10-13, 2023. Stephen brought an infectious energy to the camp along with incredible knowledge…
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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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North Highlands Nordic Ski Loppet
by North Highlands Nordic North Highlands Nordic invites all cross country skiers to participate our 34th Annual Cross Country Ski Loppet on Sunday, March 12th . Skiers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. You can select your preferred distance, whether you want use classic or skate technique, and ski at your own pace. A meal,…
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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 News – Lorenzo Caterini on Grooming
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, January 16, 2023 A report by Colleen Jones, CBC News, features Lorenzo Caterini commenting on cross-country skiing in our region – at a time when we’re awaiting our first significant snow storm. Caterini is the head of grooming and operations for Scotia XC Ski Club, which grooms and maintains nine…
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Sircom-Brown is Athlete of the Month Recipient
by Sport Nova Scotia, January 17, 2023 Halifax, NS – Cleve’s Source for Sports Athlete of the Month Recipients Announced Sport Nova Scotia is proud to announce the January 2023 Cleve’s Source for Sports Athlete of the Month recipients; Team Canada (Team of the Month), Mason Smith (Sr. Male), Milo Sircom Brown (Jr. Male). Team…
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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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CANADA WINTER GAMES – CALL FOR WAX TECHNICIAN APPLICATIONS
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, November 7, 2022 2023 Canada Winter Games Cross Country Nova Scotia is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to work with the support team for the 2023 Nova Scotia Canada Games Team for cross country skiing. Role Expectations The time commitment for this role is February 26th – Mar. 6th,…
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Emma Archibald – Team Coatsworth Grant Recipient
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, November 3, 2022 Congratulations to Emma Archibald, Nova Scotia ski team athlete, for being selected as a Team Coatsworth grand recipient, by the Nordiq Canada Development Fund committee. Established as a gift by former Nordiq Canada Board Chair, Jamie Coatsworth, this new grant provides support to individual elite athletes…
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Canadian Sport for All Initiative Funding – Scotia XC Ski Club & CCNS
October 17, 2022 Cross Country Nova Scotia and Scotia XC Ski Club are proud to announce that we are recipients of $5,010 from the Nordiq Canada Equity Initiative, funded by Sport Canada’s Community Sport for All Initiative. This money will be used to support the New Canadians on Skis Program this upcoming ski season. Thank…
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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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Scotia XC Ski Club – AGM
by Scotia XC Ski Club, April 21, 2022 Save the date. Scotia XC Ski Club will be holding their AGM on May 26, 2022, starting at 6:30 p.m., at The Links at Brunello. View additional information as posted on the SXC Facebook page. Contact scotiaxc@gmail.com.
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Cape Breton Nordic – AGM
by Cape Breton Nordic, May 12, 2022 Cape Breton Nordic will host their 2022 AGM and Membership Discussion on Tuesday, June 14th, from 6:30-8:30, at at 57 Meech Ave., North Sydney. Coffee, Tea and Dessert will be served. All Members and potential members welcome. Updates will be posted on the Cape Breton Nordic Facebook Page.…
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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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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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Scotia XC Grooming at Greenwood Golf Club
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Jan 21, 2022 GREENWOOD, NS: Scotia XC Ski Club is pleased to announce a new groomed trail location, spanning 6.5 km for cross-country skiing, at the Greenwood Golf Club. The village of Greenwood is located in the Annapolis Valley, 4 km south of Kingston. The new venue will provide…
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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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