Calling all Summer Skaters!!!! – Team Challenge is Back

The Team Challenge is back for the summer and we are looking forward to seeing the creativity of the teams and some great skating.  Submissions can be made at any time throughout the summer and the mixing and matching of skaters for different weeks is encouraged, as we know there is much coming and going of skaters during this time. Option …

NEW – Covid Information

It is with great excitement that Nova Scotians enter Phase 3 of the Reopening Plan June 30th at 8:00 am. For Skate Canada Nova Scotia Clubs this means that 25 persons are allowed at the ice surface (includes skaters and coaches) and that if the facility allows spectators also will be permitted. As always check with your facility for their mos…

Congratulations to Sheila Beard

CONGRATULATIONS  to our Chairperson Sheila Beard on the “Sport Makes A Difference Award” which has been presented to her by Sport Nova Scotia. Sheila has received this award for the outstanding work that she has done guiding Skate Canada Nova Scotia through COVID. It has not been easy, as changes sometimes came almost daily and the n…

FABULOUS NEWS – KidSport Nova Scotia

Fabulous News for skaters wanting to join your club. KidSport funding has been almost doubled from $300.00 per year to $500.00 per year. This funding can be for a combination of equipment and programs. In the past season KidSport assisted 46 skaters in the amount of $11,862.85 which was down due to covid numbers allowed on the ice from 65 ska…

Coaching Courses – August 28th and 29th

With our covid restrictions getting much better and the future looking brighter than it has for many months, Skate Canada Nova Scotia is excited to announce that the Regional Coach Course and the CanPower Coach Course will be held August 28th & 29that St Margaret’s Centre in Tantallon. CanPower Registration Form 2021 Regional Coach Appl…

COVID UPDATE – Reopening Information

With arenas opening tomorrow in several areas of the province it is great news that skaters will be back on the ice doing the sport that they love. While they have been off the ice for sometime and will be excited to be on the ice, please caution them to take it easy and gradually get their skills back under them as to not jeopardize their train…

COVID UPDATE – REOPENING

While the covid reopening was not as inclusive as we had hoped today, it is a step in the right direction. Included below are the updates for Phase 1 to 4 and while the timeline will be determined by the presence of covid in our province, we are hopeful that we can have skaters on the ice in the next 2 to 4 weeks.     COVID-19…

Competition Schedule for 2021-22 season

SNCS Sectionals - October 23/24, 2021 Dartmouth RBC Fall Skate - November 20/21, 2021. Queens/Bridgewater STAR 1-3 - January 15 or 16, 2022 Bedford/Halifax SC Robert McCall Memorial - February 4, 5/6, 2022 St Margaret’s Bay SC SCNS Provincials - February 26/27, 2022 Amherst SC STAR 1-3 - March 12 o…

SCNS AGM – MAY 5th via ZOOM

SCNS will hold its Annual General Meeting Wednesday, May 5th at 8pm via ZOOM. In order to hold an official meeting, SCNS will need a quorum. If you are unable to attend please contact Section Office, as there are several Board Members that would be able to vote on behalf of your club. Delegate Form Proxy Form SCNS AGM Info and R…