Tag: Nova Scotia
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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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Baddeck Nordic Club hosts social ski on Monday, Jan 13, at 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Skiers of all ages and abilities are invited to enjoy a full moon guided social ski, on Monday, Jan. 13, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., at the Baddeck Nordic Club. Michelle Richards, Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, will lead the sessions. Come on out to meet fellow skiers, discover the beauty of this club’s trails under…
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North Highlands Nordic hosts social skis, on Sunday, Jan. 12 – during annual open house
Skiers of all ages and abilities are invited to enjoy the open house festivities, along with multiple social skis, being held throughout the day, on Sunday, Jan. 12, at North Highlands Nordic (NHN), located in Cape North, Cape Breton Island. Michelle Richards, Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, will lead the sessions at the following…
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Baddeck Nordic hosts social skis, on Saturday, Jan. 11
Skiers of all ages and abilities are invited to enjoy a guided social ski, on Sat, Jan 11, from 11-12 am &/or 1-2 pm, at the Baddeck Nordic Club. Michelle Richards, Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, will lead the sessions. Come on out to meet fellow skiers, discover the beauty of this club’s trails,…
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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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Municipalities Support Skiing
Municipalities across the province support cross-country skiing by providing rental or equipment loans, try-it events, and groomed trails. Keep your local recreation departments and libraries in mind, in addition to cross-country ski clubs, when planning your next outing! Keep an eye on the CCNS calendar and check directly with your municipality for upcoming “try it…
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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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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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Baddeck Nordic Club – Early Bird Membership Savings
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Oct 2, 2024 Baddeck Nordic Club is offering a 33% early bird discount for memberships purchased before Oct 31, 2024. Annual memberships for an individual are $50 (regular $75), and family are $100 (regular $150). Visit Baddeck Nordic’s homepage to register! The club also offers day passes. As a…
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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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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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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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