Halifax Nordic Ski Club Newsletter
In this week's newsletter:
  • Membership
  • NS Provincials- Feb 22 & 23
  • Saturday Lessons
  • HNSC Trail Report
  • Getting Haligonians out on Skis
  • Dollar Lake Loppet
  • CANSI Clinic for Coaching
  • Halifax Nordic Fundraiser
  • Volunteer with Halifax Nordic
Feb 20, 2020
Still Lots of Skiing Left- Halifax Nordic Ski Club Membership

Please share the link to our membership page with friends who are looking to join Halifax Nordic Ski Club. There will be lots of new faces on the trails this weekend with people taking atvantage of the snow as well as evening skiing under the lights. For full membership details and pricing visit our website . Purchase this year's membership on Zone 4.
Nova Scotia Cross Country Ski Provincials
HNSC is hosting the Nova Scotia Cross Country Ski Provincials.
Locatio n: Oakfield Golf & Country Club
6055 Highway #2, Oakfield, Nova Scotia, Enfield, Nov a Scotia

Date: February 22nd & 23rd.
 

Everyone is welcome – from novice skiers to seasoned racers.
Prizes and free entry for children under 12.
 
Saturday, Feb 22nd: Freestyle (Skate) technique, mass start races, by category, begins at 2pm.
Sunday, Feb 23rd : Classic technique, individual starts begin at 10am.

Registration :
  • Children 12 and under: Free registration (but you still need to register in advance.)
  • Youth 13-18: $5 per race
  • Adults (19+): $25/race, $40/both races or $10/race for the Participation

* Same day registration will be available for an extra $10.
All proceeds go to the Halifax Nordic trail grooming fund.

* Due to Nova Scotia’s always uncertain weather and snow conditions, registration will open on Thursday, February 20 at 8 am.
*Skiers who are not members of a CCNS-affiliated club must purchase a 1-day membership when they register for the races (Under 12: Free, 13-18: $5, 19+: $20). We also encourage you to join one of our clubs – check them out on the CCNS web page:  www.crosscountryns.ca

 * Deadline to register for Skate Race is Friday, February 21st at 10:00pm and for Classic Race is Saturday, February 22nd at 10:00pm.

If you would like to volunteer, send us an email at info@halifaxnordic.ca.
Saturday Lessons
Due to missed time this season, please look for an email update from your instructors for make up lessons.
HNSC Trail Report
A big thank you to everyone who stayed off our HNSC trails in the sticky snow Wednesday. Our groomers have spent many hours today getting the trails ready, here are the snow conditions- get out and ski!
 
Brunello : Only the Snow Bowl is skiable
 
Smileys Park is closed
 
Dollar - Perfect
 
Oakfield Golf and Country Club -Open
 
MSP - Closed

Graves- Oakley - 300 m loop in upper rugby field is groomed

Trail report available @ http://halifaxnordic.ca/trails/

Brunello in groomed twice a day (10 am & 2 pm & the trail report is available: https://www.thelinksatbrunello.com/activities/winter-activities.html
Getting Haligonians out on XC Skis
Halifax Nordic Ski Club is working to get more Haligonians out on skis. This includes:
·          working with schools in HRM
·          working with ISANS
·          holding social nights where people can come out and try skiing
 
We have struggled in the past as we did not have enough equipment for those who wanted to test out the sport before buying equipment. Last year we purchased several sets of adult classic skis to go along with the skate skis at Brunello. In addition, we worked with Cross Country Nova Scotia (CCNS) and thanks to Sport Nova Scotia and a Support4Sport grant, Halifax Nordic and CCNS received a grant to purchase a fleet of 30 sets of skis for children.
 
On Tuesday, over 100 children in grades 2, 3 and 4 at John W. MacLeod School in Halifax were able to take advantage of the children's ski equipment we purchased thanks to Support4Sport. The children picked up the sport quickly and were racing around the double sets of tracks set along the school field perimeter. Thanks to Halifax Nordic Ski Club member and John W. MacLeod teacher, Nancy Munro, for making this day happen.
 
This Sunday, February 23rd from 2-4 we will host an ISANS Ski for 30 new Canadians. These are families new to Canada, who saw snow for the first time this winter. With the aid of translators and volunteer instructors, we will introduce the group to cross country skiing in the Brunello Snow Bowl. If you would like to lend a hand and introduce a new skier to our sport, please send us an email and we would be happy to find a role for you.

Last weekend was very busy at the Brunello Pro Shop. In fact, Brunello rented all their ski equipment on Saturday, Sunday and Monday to people looking to get out and try skiing.
Dollar Lake Loppet Sunday
The Dollar Lake  loppet was a great success. There were 29 racers out on the trails and some put in many kilometers around the loop..
Thanks to those that were in town and made the event.  
Thanks to our volunteers who made cookies, muffins, and candy bags up.


Attention Instructors- CANSI Clinic
Halifax Nordic and CCNS are hoping to offer a Level 1  CANSI  (Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors) course on the weekend of March 7 -8th. This course is focused for people who are interested in instructing adult beginners in both skate and classic style of Nordic skiing. It is also a great opportunity to improve your own technique with instruction from a highly-qualified coach. Cross Country NS will cover some of the course registration costs. As well if you are all ready a CANSI Instructor this would be an opportunity to fulfill your PD and maintain your instructor status at no expense. If interested please contact David Hubley  davidhubley@icloud.com
 
*Halifax Nordic / Brunello have a limited number of adult classic skis which you can borrow for the CANSI course if you need them. 
Halifax Nordic Fundraiser Supporting Nordiq Canada in the 100 Campaign

HNSC has shut down the GoFundme "New Sled" campaign because Nordiq Canada our governing body has partnered with the club to coordinate a fundraiser in which TAX RECEIPTS will be issued to donors. 95 % of the donation amount goes to the club and 5 % to cover administration cost. This is a great opportunity for HNSC to fundraise whilst its donors get a tax deduction. HNSC thanks you for your continued support and would like to recognize everyone's past contributions. MAKE SURE YOU SPECIFY HNSC as your donation choice.
Thanks as always!
Lorenzo
HNSC President
Ways to volunteer with the club
We are looking for a range of volunteers to help us out. Looking to volunteer? We have many rolls: coaches, event volunteers, join the Halifax Nordic Board, grooming , etc. Send us an email and we would be happy to find a role for you.
Thank you to our club sponsors, we are grateful for your generous support of our club and growing the cross country ski community.