Halifax Nordic Ski Club Newsletter In this week's newsletter: NS Provincials- Feb 22 & 23 Saturday Lessons Honney Pot Loppet ISANS Skis Kouch Loppet Halifax Nordic Fundraiser Volunteer with Halifax Nordic Feb 27, 2020

Still Lots of Skiing Left!

There is still snow in the snow bowl and snow in the forecast for the weekend. Keep an eye on trail reports to know where to ski. If history is our guide, we will be skiing into April in HRM!

Nova Scotia Cross Country Ski Provincials Although it required a back-up date and last minute registration to guarantee snow, HNSC was able to host the 2020 NS XC Ski Provincials at Oakfield Golf & Country Club. The event was a huge success. Despite little snow in the HRM, our dedicated grooming team was able to create a fun 2 km lap race course that gave us options for skiers of all ages. The littlest skiers have definitely been watching the pro races as they have mastered their finish line collapse. We had 40 racers aged 7-70 join in on the action. Skate races were held on Day 1 and Classic Races were held under spring-like conditions on Day 2. Oakfield Golf Course was a great host and the clubhouse was an excellent place to watch the action or socialize afterwards.

Day 1- Skate Results Day 2- Classic Results End of Programming- Sat Feb 29th Due to the success of the January snowmaking in the bowl we only had to cancel one Saturday lesson this whole season due to frigid temperatures. This week, Sat Feb 29th, will be the final lesson for our youth and adult programing. Thanks to all the coaches who have volunteered their time and skill to share their love of XC Skiing. And thanks to all the skiers whose skills have improved consistently week to week. Tell a friend to join you next year!!!

Honney Pot Loppet is this Sunday The Honey Pot Loppet is hosted by the Arctic Fox Ski Club, in support of the NS XC Ski Team and the Bryan Scallion Memorial Society Fund. This is one of the oldest running Loppets in Nova Scotia - started by Bryan Scallion and Dianne Powell back in the 70's, with Fun and Honey to go for. We are happy to be working with Truro’s Recreation Department to host the Honeypot in the beautiful Victoria Park upper side. Over the next few years we are hoping to improve the trail system for those passionate for xc skiing. Sunday, March 1 2020 10:00-10:45 Registration | Start Area | Upper Side Victoria Park 11:00 Mass Start 1:00 Awards | 40 Douglas Street COURSE We have decided to change the format to a fixed time event rather than a fixed distance. The course will be set on the Ring Road trail (map link on facebook event page). We will plan on a 1 hour freestyle ski, over a 3 km course. Everyone will get to ski for 1 hour and see how far you will go in that time. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This will allow us all to be out there for a great ski regardless of your speed. It will be fun for those that are watching as well, as the skiers will go by the start line every three km. REGISTRATION Please register on Zone4 at: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=23476 . No fees will be charged on Zone4 and you are asked to bring cash to complete registrations on-site. Fee: $30 per Individual or $60 for a family CONTACT Pierre Roy 902-890-0374 Link for details:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1336177596576963/

ISANS Ski Sunday, February 23rd, Halifax Nordic hosted a group from ISANS in the Snow Bowl at Brunello. We expected 20-30 and ended up with almost 60 smiling new Canadians of all ages in the snow bowl. Steve, Derek, Sue, John and Susan worked with adults on the flat area beside the club house where the curling rink is set up to introduce the basics of balance, falling down, and getting back up. Once comfortable, the group came down to the Snow Bowl to enjoy all the snow. Down in the bowl Kat, Oscar, Thomas and Deirdre were working with the teenagers and children who caught on VERY quick ly. There were kids looping around the bottom snow pile and very quickly, the bump at the bottom became a ramp with a steep decent and a lineup of kids waiting to go down. It was amazing to see how quickly this group of first time skiers picked up cross country skiing. Thanks to the volunteers who came out, and to club sponsors that helped make this day happen:  Cross Country Nova Scotia ,  Nordiq Canada , Sport Nova Scotia, Support4Sport, and Nova Scotia Communities Culture and Heritage. The club worked with CCNS to aquire a set of skis for elementary schools, every ski we had was in use at the clup on Sunday! ISANS is hoping to come out again to Brunello Saturday March 7th and Friday March 20th, the outing is being organized by the Dalhousie Recreation Group and A for Adventure. If you would like to help volunteer, please email info@halifaxnordic.ca . The rental skis from the grant are headed to Keppoch this weekend for a Try-it even and then Monday, off to another elementary school. Halifax Nordic is thrilled with the success of the rental skis and to see the incredible interest from new skiers in our sport.

Kouch Loppet March 8th Keep an eye on our Facebook page for details on the March 8th Kouch Loppet. If you are looking to book accomodation near Kouch, please check http://halifaxnordic.ca/membership/ as many locations offer special rates for Halifax Nordic members.

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 Click here to support Halifax Nordic's Fundraiser

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.

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