February 18/19 – Nova Scotia Provincial Cross Country Ski Championships
North Highlands Nordic welcomes you to the NOVA SCOTIA PROVINCIAL CROSS COUNTRY SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS February 18th & 19th, 2023 in Cape North Nova Scotia!
Race Package for Nova Scotia Provincial Cross Country Ski Championships: Saturday, February 18th and Sunday, February 19th, 2023
nhn@xcski.ca / 902-383-2479
Dear Coaches and Competitors:
On behalf of North Highlands Nordic and Cross Country Nova Scotia, we would like to invite you to participate in the Nova Scotia Provincial Cross Country Ski Championships, on our trails in Cape North. Please find enclosed the race information package for this event. All levels of skiers are encouraged to participate.
This will be a two day event, with the classic race on the Saturday and the free technique (skate) race on the Sunday. The medals for Saturday will be given out following the race.
You are required to register by Midnight, Thursday, February 16th. For more information please read the following race notice. We hope you can join us.
Sincerely,
Linda Murray
Chief of Race
RACE INFORMATION PACKAGE
Host Club: North Highlands Nordic Cross Country Ski Club
Sanctioned by: Cross Country Ski Nova Scotia
Location: Cape North, Cape Breton
Eligibility Any skier, all ages
Race Distances
| Category | Year of Birth | Saturday: Classic | Sunday: Free Technique |
| U10 | 2013-2014 | 1 km | 1 km |
| U12 | 2011-2012 | 2.5 km | 2.5 km |
| U14 | 2009-2010 | 5 km | 5 km |
| U16 | 2007-2008 | 10 km | 10 km |
| U18 | 2005-2006 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Open | 1994-2004 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Master | 1964-1993 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Grand Masters | 1963 & Earlier | 5 km | 5 km |
- Race distances apply to both male & female skiers.
- Race distances may be in the event of poor snow
- Race course TBA
Event Schedule
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30 pm Bib Pickup
12:30 pm Pre-Race Meeting (new racers & young racers)
1:00 pm Individual Starts Classic Race
4 pm Pasta meal in Nordic Centre followed by awards
Sunday
9:00 – 9:30am Bib Pickup
9:30 am Pre-Race Meeting (new racers & young racers)
10:00 am Mass start Skate Race
11:30 pm Chili meal in Nordic Centre followed by awards
Registration
Race Fees
| Fees per Race | U16 &Older | U14 &Younger |
| CCNS Club Members* | $35 | $20 |
| Independent Participants** | $40 | $25 |
- *NHN members get a discount. Please contact NHN after registering on Zone4 but before paying.
- **Non-members of a CCNS club or NC club pay an extra $5.00. Independent racers must also complete a waiver before racing.
- Trail fees for the day are included in race fees.
Meals
| Adults (12 & Older) | Youth (U10 & Younger) | |
| Saturday Pasta Meal | $20 | $15 |
| Sunday Chili Meal | $15 | $10 |
Registration & Payment
- Register at:
- Pay by cash, cheque, debit or e-transfer to nhn@xcski.ca
Registration Closes: 11:59:59pm, Thursday, February 16th, 2023
Accommodations
Go to http://nhn.xcski.ca/accommodations/ for Traveller Info/Accommodation links.
Cancellation Policy
The North Highlands Nordic race committee reserves the right to cancel or postpone the 2023 Nova Scotia Provincial Championships due to unfavourable race conditions. Notice will be given to Cross Country Ski Nova Scotia by noon Wednesday, February 15th, 2023. This information will be posted on the CCSNS website: www.crosscountryns.ca and the North Highlands website: http://nhn.xcski.ca/
NHN’S REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
Walk and Tea January 31, 2023
TUESDAY SKI & TEA AT 10AM
STARTED January 24 – Every Tuesday morning at 10 am you are welcome to join friends, neighbours and visitors at the NHN Nordic Center for a social outing on skis or snowshoes! After you’ve had enough outdoor fun meet back at the Nordic center for Tea (or coffee) and enjoy company and conversation. Many Tea & Skiers pack a lunch; we highly recommend it too! This is a fun way to get a little exercise, get out of the house and enjoy Winter. (WITH LOWER SNOW ACCUMUATION THIS SESAON WE WILL HIKE IF WE CANNOT SNOWSHOE OR SKI)
Non season pass holder fee: Trail pass $10.00 / Equipment rental $10.00
Season pass holders fee: No Charge
February 5 – MOONLIGHT SNOWSHOE (THIS ACTIVITY IS WEATHER DEPENDANT) please check for updates for current information:
Weather permitting, we will meet at the NHN Nordic Center prior to 7:00pm for a snowshoe under the moonlight. 1/2 price for non season pass holders, Trail Pass $10 & Rentals $10. No fee for season pass holders.
March 11th – 18th – MARCH BREAK EVENTS (more events to be announced)
