Tag: Nova Scotia
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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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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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Annual Ski Swap
by Scotia XC Ski Club The SCOTIA XC Ski Swap will take place on: This is a terrific opportunity to sell your old ski equipment, buy some gently used gear, and to help new skiers get started. We’re anticipating a significant increase in interest in cross country skiing this winter – “the original winter social…
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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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Fall Program for Youths!
by Halifax Nordic Ski Club, October 7, 2021 The GOAL (Great Outdoors & Active Lifestyle) program is a new offering for the fall of 2021, by Scotia Nordic Ski Club. The program is open to youths ages 11 – 14, who are looking to get a head start on the ski season. The focus of…
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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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