Tag: Scotia XC Ski Club
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2024 Provincial Championships
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Jan 31, 2024 (updated Feb 7) The Nova Scotia Provincial Championships will be hosted by Scotia XC Ski Club, on Sat, Feb 10 – Sun, Feb 11. Nova Scotia has been celebrating ski racing for over 50 years at the Provincial Cross-Country Ski Championships. This two day event has races for…
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Social Ski + Technique Tips + Lunch at Kentville XC
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Adult and Masters skiers are invited to a pop-up ski, in a casual and social environment, on Thursday, February 1st, 2024, from 12 pm – 1:15 pm, at Kentville XC, also known as “The Sandpit”. You are also welcome to enjoy lunch in the company of…
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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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Social Ski + Technique Tips at Kentville XC
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Friday, Jan 26, 2024 Folks, unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to lack of snow. Stay tuned for future pop-up events. Skiers of all ages and abilities are invited to a pop-up ski, in a casual and social environment, on Sunday, January 28, 2024, from 11 am – 1pm,…
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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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Group Social Ski – Cancelled
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Friday, Jan 5, 2024 (updated Jan 15) Update: This event has been cancelled due to lack of snow. Keep an eye out for future opportunities. Get your season started with an adult / master skate ski in a casual and social environment on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Graves Oakley Memorial…
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Archibald 2 x Gold, Sircom-Brown and Norman Crack Top 25 in 6 Races at 2023 Eastern Canada Cup
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, December 20, 2023 GATINEAU, Q.C. – Emma Archibald earned double gold in para-nordic standing sprint and distance races; Sircom-Brown placed 14th in sprint qualifier, advanced to quarter-finals, and posted 24th and 22nd rankings in distance freestyle and distance classic events; Norman clocked 20th in distance freestyle, 17th in sprint…
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Nova Scotia Racers Compete – 2023 Candy Cane Cup
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, December 14, 2023 (updated Dec 17) GATINEAU, Q.C. – Nova Scotia racers are testing their metal against top-ranked skiers, at the Eastern Canada FIS Cup / Candy Cane Cup, being held at the Nakkertok Nordic Ski Centre, on December 15-17, 2023. Our provincial team athletes are keen to get back…
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2023 CCNS Award Recipients
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Sept. 22, 2023 Cross Country Nova Scotia is pleased to announce our 2023 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 CCNS board of directors to determine volunteer…
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Club Grant Applications 2023/24
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Sept. 19, 2023 Member cross-country ski clubs are invited submit CCNS grant proposals up to $3,5000 for the upcoming season. The objective of our grants is to promote the growth of cross-country skiing in Nova Scotia, in line with our strategic plan. Deadline to apply is Sept. 29, 2023.…
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Adult Roller-Ski and Fall Conditioning
by SCOTIA XC Ski Club, Sept 2023 SCOTIA XC coach Kat Kitching is coordinating an informal roller-ski training group this fall, starting September 12. Anyone is welcome to join – prior roller-ski experience is not required, but participants should be reasonably confident and at least somewhat experienced on skis- this is not a beginner lesson. Participants can come…
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Great Outdoors & Active Lifestyle Program for Youths
by SCOTIA XC Ski Club, September 15, 2023 The Great Outdoors & Active Lifestyle program (GOAL), is an eight week program being offered by SCOTIA XC Ski Club for youths ages 8-12 years, scheduled every Wednesday from 4:15 p.m. – 5 p.m., from Sept. 20th – Nov. 8th, 2023, at Shubie Park, Dartmouth. The fee…
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Workshop for masters skiers
by David Hubley, CCNS Board of Directors, SCOTIA XC Ski Club member, Sept. 1, 2023 (updated Sept. 28) Workshop – Skiing specific exercises, masters skiers, interactive, 2 hours Coach – Robert Brownell, strength and conditioning specialist Date – Oct. 13 Time – 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Location – Waverley Fire Hall, Station 41 Fee…
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Call for Volunteer Nominations!
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, March 7, 2023 Every year, Sport Nova Scotia holds a gala banquet to present awards to athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and corporate sponsors to recognize their accomplishments and dedication to sport. The 2023 Awards event will take place on May 27th, in Halifax. Do you know a cross-country ski…
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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 Laker News – Fall River Skier Brings Home Gold from Candy Cane Cup
by Pat Healey, The Laker News, Online Article, December 16, 2022 OTTAWA, ONT.: Emma Archibald has had quite the start to her 2022-2023 skiing season with the University of Ottawa. Archibald, a Lockview High alum, and Fall River product, won double gold last weekend at the Candy Cane Cup (Eastern Canada Cup), hosted by Nakkertok Nordic…
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Trail Shop SXC Members Night
by Scotia XC Ski Club, November 28, 2022 Are you a member of Scotia XC Ski Club? Join us at The Trail Shop in Halifax for a night of private shopping and mingling with the Experts from Scotia XC. Whether you’re a XC Ski beginner or a veteran – you won’t want to miss this!!!…
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Virtual Ski/Swap/Sell by Scotia XC Ski Club
by Scotia XC Ski Club, November 25, 2022 For the last 2 winters there has been a huge increase in the number of people joining in the wonderful sport of XC skiing in Nova Scotia. Skiers are looking for gear. Let’s get eyes from all across the province on our virtual swap to find new…
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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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