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Today the Province announced that they would be making changes to the Nova Scotia Public Health Regulations. These changes will come into effect 8:00 am tomorrow morning and be in place until at least Wednesday, May 20. Please read the information below carefully, as regulations differ by location.     Within HRM &a…

  The 2021 Annual General Meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday,  May 5th at 8:00 pm. SCNS will be joined by guest speaker, Dean Smith.  Dean is a fellow Nova Scotian who was recognized by Hockey Canada as their Community Champion for February 2021. He gives countless volunteer hours both on and off the ice and i…

COVID-19 Update: April 6, 2021  Today the Province announced that they would be increasing the number of participants for sport activities from 60 to 75. The change will be effective as of 8:00am tomorrow morning (Wednesday, April 7).  Please note that there will be no changes to competitive schedules at this time.  &…

The 2021 Annual General Meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday,  May 5th at 8:00 pm. Nomination Report 2021 2020 AGM Minutes AGM Agenda 2021 SCNS is honoured to be joined by guest speaker, Dean Smith, a fellow Nova Scotian with a love of being on the ice volunteering to create a better environment for all. Dean gives countle…

CALLING ALL BOYS: Skate Canada Ontario is offering an online session with Paul Poirier and Nam Nguyen, For the Boys, discovering the inspiration for boys in skating. Who is this for?  All Boys and coaches. Paul Poirier with his partner Piper Gilles are the current Senior Dance Champions of Canada and were members of the 2018 Olympic Tea…

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Once again, Skate Canada Nova Scotia is so proud of our Skaters as they try to get through these COVID times. At the February Team Challenge, some of the teams became even more creative than before. Below are some pictures of our Teams: Bandits: Brainstormers: Champs: Chipettes: Cool Cats: Disco: G…

As the end of the winter season is approaching, we are getting several questions as to what is allowed to celebrate the skaters in your club. FYI: Club Carnivals are allowed, with the skaters from within your club following Facility and Dept of Heath Protocols. CanSkate FunSkates are allowed for skaters within your club following Facilit…

Very exciting that Skate Ontario has given us opportunities to take part in some of the online classes they are holding this month. Please take advantage of these wonderful learning opportunities……………….but don’t sign up unless you are able to attend the sessions in full. "Skate Ontario has been offering online opportunities…

As of 8:00 am Friday March 5th things are returning to the new normal, where skating was last week. Travel within the province is allowed, 60 people are allowed on the ice and spectators are allowed back in the arenas. Please see below from Sport Nova Scotia for more details and as always check with your facility for their requirements. &nbs…