We are pleased to announce that we have brought on major partners and sponsors to expand our snow making at Brunello. This exciting announcement launches our member funding drive and means more consistent and consecutive ski days in the province.
Do you have gear to sell or looking to buy? We are looking for your old gear to sell at the annual Gear Swap , this Saturday at the Trail Shop!
There is snow at nearby clubs, read our newsletter to find out trails that are open in Truro and more in NB.
In this week's newsletter:
Next pop-up roller ski event
Coaches Meeting
Looking for snow?
NS Ski Team News
Ways to get involved with the club:
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Halifax Nordic is very excited to announce that they have received a $25,000 Recreation
Facility Development Grant to expand the Nordic facility with snow making capacity at the Links at Brunello. The new equipment and facilities will provide more consistent and consecutive ski days in the province. Halifax Nordic Ski Club recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage to develop and promote our communities, sport and recreation for all Nova Scotians.
Halifax Nordic Ski Club, in cooperation with the Links at Brunello, is preparing a $75,000
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Miles Mortensen, General Manager The Links at Brunello;r Minister Lena Diab; Lorenzo Caterini, HNSC |
expansion to the snow making equipment at Brunello. A new 12000 sq ft ski track with a 20' wide road 400 meters in length has been cleared near the club-house. This fall, the Links at Brunello has been busy creating the ski track, adding pipes, drainage and landscaping
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| Minister Lena Diab, Miles Mortensen, General Manager The Links at Brunello, Lorenzo Caterini |
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for the Nordic facility. We will be adding piping to deliver the water and high efficiency snow guns so that when the temperatures drop, Halifax Nordic can make snow for cross country skiing.
We are excited to announce that funds for this $75,000 project are coming from the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, the Links at Brunello, Cross Country Nova Scotia, sponsors.
How can you help?
To match these provincial funds, the club needs to raise $7,500.
If each of us donates
$20
we will reach our goal! Remember how much you used to pay for a Martock season pass? - please consider investing that amount in local snowmaking. Halifax Nordic needs your support this season.
Our current snow-making partners include:
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The annual
Ski Swap is your chance to sell ski equipment or to buy some gently used gear. The sale is
Saturday, November 24 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Trail Shop's new location, 6112 Quinpool Rd.
Information for Sellers:
We are looking for your old gear! All members are welcome to sell gently used cross country ski equipment - classic or skate - and x-c related equipment like wax benches, clothing, and pulks. We will not accept old wooden skis, 3-pin bindings or boots, bamboo poles, etc. or other types of equipment (e.g. alpine, snowboards, snowshoes, etc.). If your equipment fits NNN or Salomon bindings, it should be OK.
Sellers must complete this Seller Information Form and submit it no later than Nov. 22. Just click on the form, fill it out, and it will automatically save.
Drop off marked equipment to sell at The Trail Shop's new location, 6112 Quinpool, on Saturday, November 24 between 10 and 11 a.m. Come see the new selection of skis, waxes and outdoor gear at the new location.
You set the selling price.
Halifax Nordic will keep 15% to support club activities. You will receive the rest of the selling price.
If your equipment has been sold we will e-transfer the money to you at the e-mail address you indicated on the Form.
If your equipment has not sold you should pick up your equipment at The Trail Shop by Sunday, Dec. 2nd. Any equipment not picked up by Dec. 2nd will become the property of the Club.
Information for Buyers:
Equipment must be purchased at The Trail Shop on a first come, first served basis starting at 11:00 on Nov. 24.
Equipment will only be sold for the price indicated; there will be no negotiating on prices.
Payment for items purchased must be in cash or cheques payable to the Halifax Nordic Ski Club. No credit cards.
You must take the items you purchase with you.
List of Equipment for Sale
| Equipment Type |
Equipment Make & Model |
Equipment Size |
Selling Price |
| Skis |
Fischer CRS |
177cm |
$ 250.00 |
| Skis |
Salomon Elite S Contagrip |
186 cm |
$ 80.00 |
| Boots |
Salomon |
EU 39 US 7 |
$ 50.00 |
| Skis |
Rossignol X-tour Venture |
207 cm |
$ 80.00 |
| Boots |
Salomon |
EU 44. US 10 mens |
$ 50.00 |
| Boots |
Rossignol |
EU 31 |
$ 40.00 |
| Skis |
Alpina 130cm |
Alpina 130cm |
$ 30.00 |
| Skis |
Alpina 130cm |
Alpina 130cm |
$ 30.00 |
| Skis |
Rossignal 130cm |
Rossignal 130cm |
$ 40.00 |
| Skis |
Karhu 130cm |
Karhu 130cm |
$ 30.00 |
| Skis |
Karhu 140cm |
Karhu 140cm |
$ 30.00 |
| Skis |
Universal Rossignol 147cm |
Universal Rossignol 147cm |
$ 50.00 |
| Skis |
Universal Rossignol 157cm |
Universal Rossignol 157cm |
$ 50.00 |
| Skis |
Universal Rossignol 157cm |
Universal Rossignol 157cm |
$ 50.00 |
| Skis |
Universal Rossignol 167cm |
Universal Rossignol 167cm |
$ 50.00 |
| Skis |
Universal Rossignol 167cm |
Universal Rossignol 167cm |
$ 50.00 |
| Boots |
Rossignol 36 |
Rossignol 36 |
$ 20.00 |
| Boots |
Rossignol 37 |
Rossignol 37 |
$ 20.00 |
| Boots |
Alpina 41 |
Alpina 42 |
$ 20.00 |
| Boots |
Fisher 42 |
Fisher 42 |
$ 20.00 |
| Boots |
Fisher 44 |
Fisher 44 |
$ 20.00 |
| Poles |
Exel 110cm |
Exel 110cm |
$ 5.00 |
| Poles |
Exel 110cm |
Exel 110cm |
$ 5.00 |
| Poles |
Swix 110cm |
Swix 110cm |
$ 5.00 |
| Poles |
Swix 110cm |
Swix 110cm |
$ 5.00 |
| Poles |
Salomon 132.5cm |
Salomon 132.5cm |
$ 10.00 |
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 Not sure how to take storage wax off your skis?
There will be a waxing demo at the Trail Shop during the Ski Swap on Saturday, 11-1. Please stop in and get tips from wax experts. We will also be setting up future sessions as the temperature drops with members who have volunteered to help those new to skiing and looking for guidance on how to wax skis.
Can't wait? Here is a basic video with some tips:
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| Basic Cross Country Ski Waxing Principles |
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Pop-up roller ski demo
Come join Halifax Nordic's adult pop-up roller ski sessions. Instructor Dave Hubley is aiming for weekly sessions on either Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, 1:30 to 3:30. The senior group meets for a roller ski & coffee; roller skis will be supplied.
Make sure you have your 2019 Halifax Nordic membership, skate boots (with NNN bindings), ski poles, gloves, and bike helmet. The group will meet at the Chain of Lakes trail - park in the parking lot by the Art of Stone, 130 Chain Lake Dr, Bayers Lake.
Please email Dave Hubley at programs@halifaxnordic.ca if you are interested so we bring enough roller skis.
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Coaches are reminded of the coaching information session on Sunday November 25th from 9:30 to 12:00 in
room 1016 on the main floor of the Rowe Management Building at Dalhousie University (6100 University Ave.).
Interested in becoming a coach for either our adult or youth lessons? The Club and CCNS supports coach training. Contact programs@halifaxnordic.ca.
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Geoff Bennett has generously added one last rental pick up day for Saturday December 1 from 9 am-noon.
Participants in club
youth
programs are eligible for low-cost, season-long ski rentals from the Club's inventory
- just register for lessons, pick up the equipment in the fall and return it in the spring!
Cost:
$40 for classic (4-8 yr olds) / $80 for universal (9+ and includes poles for both classic and skate). Full sets only (skis, poles, boots) to youth registered in lessons.
Dates
: Please sign up for your rental time via the following doodle polls. Please be on time for your time slot.
Pick-up Location:
8 Cherry Drive, Dartmouth. Bring your completed rental form, lesson registration confirmation email to prove eligibility (on phone is fine) + 2 cheques
Rentals for Adults:
Adults looking to rent from the club will have to wait until Dec. 1 to see what remains after the youth are set. Those adults who have rented in the past, please consider purchasing your own equipment to allow first timers the opportunity to rent from the club.
For questions related to rentals, or if you are available to help at the rental pick-up, contact Geoff Bennett, our hard-working Volunteer Ski Rental Guy bennettgeoff1@gmail.com
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Program fees will increase on Dec. 10 - sign up soon! The funky toques and buffs from Cross-Country Canada have arrived - make sure your children get theirs through the Jackrabbit program. Details on Youth and Adult X-Country Ski Lessons: http://halifaxnordic.ca/programs/
Be ready for the ski season - purchase your Halifax Nordic membership now.
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Looking for snow? Check our Facebook page and Website where members are posting the latest from surrounding trails.
Here is what we have so far.....
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Victoria Park_ Truro |
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| Wastawea in Fredericton_ NB |
Truro has just groomed Victoria Park, check their Facebook page for updates.
Wastawea in Fredericton NB has groomed, here are their Trail Conditions.
Kouchibouguac National Park (3 hr drive), is reporting a 30+ cm base with more snow in the forecast. Check their trail report.
It's time to take the storage wax off your skis! Did you know that Halifax Nordic members get a discount on accommodations near Kouchibouguac?
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Training is on for our Halifax Nordic Skiers who are getting ready for the Canada Games this winter. Two Halifax Nordic skiers travelled to Quebec's
ForĂȘt Montmorency with the provincial ski team to find snow in early November.
Over the course of 3 days Fiona McClure, Grace McIntyre and Caden McLeod (NHN) skied 400 kms!!!! On the last day alone, they put in a total of 150k.
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It is easy to get involved with Halifax Nordic and as a volunteer-run club with over 400 members, we are looking for more folks to help with events, lessons, fundraising for snow making, our club board as well as an occasional ask. Below are a few ways to get involved, so email us at
info@halifaxnordic if you would like to help us with our 2018/19 season.
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Becoming a parent coach with Halifax Nordic is a great opportunity to support your child to have fun outdoors in the winter, develop as a skiing athlete and get to know all the other ski-parents! Cross-Country Canada in partnership with the Coaching Association of Canada, has established an easily accessible coaching development pathway with on-line training modules and super on-line resources. Find out more at: http://www.cccski.com/Programs/Coaching-Development/Parent-Coaching-101.aspx?lang=en-CA and watch a short presentation. Halifax Nordic supports its coaches with a free adult membership.
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Do you have some easy-to-access indoor storage space in the Halifax area that the Club could use to store program and race equipment? We would need approx. 5'x5' accessed a few times per year. Please contact
info@halifaxnordic.ca if you can help us out.
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Are you a wax-tech-geek willing to share your expertise with baffled newbie skiers?
Even with the wealth of on-line how-to-wax videos, it would be very helpful to have a few local ski club members who our newer members could call-up to ask questions about waxing/equipment/etc.
If you could field an occasional call in the coming months, please email your contact info to
info@halifaxnordic.ca. We won't post your name on-line, we would just give it out when we get email queries, or in-person at the equipment rental pick-up or at the Ski Swap. Ideally if we have a bank of experts, you won't be called on too often.
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