Halifax Nordic Ski Club- Newsletter Oct 28th, 2020

Halifax Nordic Ski Club Newsletter

In this week's newsletter:

Membership and Program Registration Opening November 1st
Youth Programming
Adult Programming
Youth Rental Gear
Equipment needed for Swap

Oct 28th, 2020

Club Membership Opening November 1st

Types of membership:

~ Individual Adult

~ Individual Youth: age 4-16

~ Family: Family = 2 adults of the same household and their dependent children under the age of 19 yrs (as of Dec 31st of the current registration year.)

Be sure to name all of the individuals in your family who ski when you register, so that they will be eligible for Club discounts and be covered by Cross Country Canada insurance.)

Again this year we are offering an additional member benefit, the Brunello Pass. The Brunello Pass helps to offset the cost of running snow making equipment at Brunello’s Snow Bowl, in addition to running the lights for night skiing. We plan to offer consistent skiing and grooming again this winter on the artificial snow in the Snow Bowl. If you plan to ski at Brunello's Snow Bowl, please include the Brunello Pass option when you register on Zone 4.

More information on membership is available at HNSC Membership

Youth Programming

Saturdays, January 9th – February 27th at 9:30am at Brunello. (8 weeks)

Mondays, January 11th – Feb 22nd at 6:45pm-7:45pm at Brunello (6 weeks)

*NO CLASSES MONDAY FEBRUARY 15th/2021 (NS HERITAGE DAY)

Cost: $50 (increases to $65 after Dec. 7) plus club membership for 8 weeks.

$40 (increases to $50) for 6 weeks.

Refund Policy: full refund if requested before second lesson.

For all the details please visit Youth Programming

Adult Programming

HNSC is pleased to be offering all levels of Adult Skate Skiing from Introductory to Advanced. In addition, we are also able to offer an open level Classic Technique class.

All lessons starting week of Jan 10th and run 6 weeks.

Cost: $75 plus club membership (Increases to $85 on Dec 7th)

Intro and Intermediate : Mondays & Tuesdays at 6:45 pm

Advanced: Wednesdays at 6:45pm

Open Classic : Sunday at 2:00pm

Many thanks to all the new and returning coaches who are offering their time and skills to bring ski skill development to our club members.

For all the details please visit Adult Programming

Youth Rental Equipment

Participants in club youth programs are eligible for low-cost, season-long ski rentals from the Club's inventory.

Location: 8 Cherry Drive Dartmouth. Bring membership registration confirmation email to prove eligibility (I can look at your phone) + 2 cheques

Dates: See Below

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.

After December 1st, any remaining gear will be available to any Halifax Nordic club members to rent. *There are a limited number of larger-size skate skis which will be available to rent. Adults registered in lessons looking to rent from the club, please sign up for November 28th time slots. Adults signed up for lessons with youth signed up for lessons will be eligible to rent during these times when renting for their children. 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.

Please select your rental time from the following doodle polls. Rental equipment will be guaranteed for your children up to December 1st. No guarantee for adults registered in lessons. If the time slots fill up then I will create another rental day and times. This will be no random arrivals to my garage. Thank you.

Please be on time for your time slot, wash your hands and wear a mask. Thank you.

November 7th, 2019 from 12:00Noon to 3:00PM HNSC XC Ski Rentals November 7th

November 14th, 2019 from 12:00Noon to 3:00PM HNSC XC Ski Rentals November 14th

November 15th, 2019 from 12:00Noon to 3:00PM HNSC XC Ski Rentals November 15th

November 28th, 2019 from 12:00Noon to 3:00PM HNSC XC Ski Rentals November 28th

For questions related to rentals, contact Geoff (volunteer rental guy)

Equipment Needed for Swap

We are anticipating a higher than normal interest, in our socially-distanced sport this winter. Just like bicycles, there may not be enough gear available to meet this interest. This could be the perfect time to sell off some old gear that you are no longer using.

As a club we are trying to focus our efforts on activities that benefit our membership. We are considering hosting our Ski Swap again...IF there is enough interest from sellers.

In the past these have been the terms of our Ski Swap:

Information for Sellers:
All Halifax Nordic Ski Club members are welcome to sell gently used cross country ski equipment - classic or skate - and x-c related equipment like wax benches, clothing, rollerskis, 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 a Ski Swap Seller Information Form.
All equipment must be dropped off at The Trail Shop on a specified date.
All equipment will be sold only for the seller’s asking price. There will be no negotiating with buyers.
Halifax Nordic will keep 15% of the selling price to support club activities. The seller 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.

Please reach out ASAP to Derek and let him know if you have gear you would like to sell in a swap that would happen in November.

Thank you to our club sponsors, we are grateful for your generous support of our club and growing the cross country ski community.