Covid19 Update……December 2020

December 16th  the Provincial Government announced updated Public Health regulations.  As the regulations relate to Skate Canada Nova Scotia clubs, effective December  21st ,skaters will be able to be on the ice in one group of up to 25 without social distancing. No spectators in the arenas as of Monday until Jan…

November Team Challenge

The November Team Challenge was once again a great success despite the arenas in HRM being closed down before the end of the month. In October 9 clubs participated which grew to 11 clubs in November.  Skaters from across the province have been having fun with creative team names and attire and our officials are enjoying watching all the …

Covid19 Updated Information November 24, 2020

Please see below regarding the new restrictions as of Thursday November 26th due to COVID. Today the Province announced further changes to Public Health Regulations related to COVID-19.  These changes are applicable to the zone of Western and Central Halifax Reginal Municipality (HRM), which is defined as HRM from Hubbard’s to (and includ…

Competition Schedule 2021

After careful consideration with the safety of all members being our priority Skate Canada Nova Scotia would like to announce the following changes to the competition schedule for 2021.  These changes are subject to change keeping in line with the provincial COVID guidelines as we move forward.   In order to be able to offer competi…

November Team Challenge

We are excited to present the  November Team Challenge (there will not be a December one due to the Holidays). NOVEMBER 2020 Team Challenge Event Skate Canada Nova Scotia was thrilled with the response for the October Team Challenge. There was 78 teams in total representing 9 different clubs. The October Challenges were assessed on Su…

CALLING ALL SKATERS

Skate Canada Nova Scotia is launching 4 new opportunities for you to get your videos going and have some fun. October Team Challenge Event: this fun event (see attached) is designed for skaters of all levels.  Videos can be created on session, with or without team clothes/costumes. Please note that still pictures of the team are welcome w…

Qualifying for Challenge Process for Junior and Senior Skaters

Due to the fact that Skate Canada Nova Scotia will not be hosting a traditional Sectional qualifying event for Challenge, please find attached the process for 2021 Challenge qualifying. Videos must be received no later that September 25th and will be reviewed by a group of officials at the Senior level by both technical and judge persons. &nb…

Assessment Day Procedures

Four Assessment Days have been held over the summer and changes have been made as we learned from each one of them during these different times. Please find attached the REVISED Assessment Day Procedures, it is important that this be given to the person responsible for coordinating your assessment day. There will be a Zoom Meeting on Tuesday …

CanSkate Coaching Course

The only scheduled CanSkate Coach Course being held this summer in the Maritimes will be at the Pownal Sport Centre in Prince Edward Island August 28th to 30th  8:30 to 5:00. Registration is $400.00 by August 10th and $450.00 after that.  Those wanting to take the course must be 16 years of age and passed at least 1 Junior Bronze/STAR …