Nova Scotia Skills Competition Registration

The Nova Scotia Skills Competition is our largest annual event. It brings together students and apprentices from across Nova Scotia to compete in their chosen skilled trade or technology, with bronze, silver and gold medals awarded to top competitors.

Competition registration will run from January 7th, 2025 until February 13th, 2025.

Registration for the 2025 Nova Scotia Skills Competition will open January 7th, 2025

Nova Scotia Skills Competition Registration Form

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At what level would you like to compete?*
- Secondary (Jr./Sr. High School Students)
- Post-Secondary (Post-Secondary Students and Apprentices)
Please select your contest area*
Please select your contest area*
Team Member's Name
First Last
Team Member's Name
First Last

Contact Information
Your Name*
First Last
Your Email*
Your Phone Number*
Your Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Emergency Contact*
First Last
Emergency Contact Phone Number*
Provincial Health Card #
Health Card Expiry Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Dietary & Medical Information
Do you have any dietary restrictions?*
- No
- Yes
Please provide details about your dietary restriction/allergy.*

Skills Canada - Nova Scotia uses third-party catering for the Competition.
Do you have any medical conditions or allergies that we should be aware of?*
- No
- Yes
Please provide details about your medical condition/allergy.*

You are responsible for bringing any medication necessary and you must be able to administer it yourself.

School/Employer Information
Are you an NSCC or Post-Secondary student?*
- Yes
- No
Are you a registered apprentice or youth apprentice?*
- Yes
- No
School or Employer*

If you are a student, please enter the name of your school. If you are an apprentice, please enter the name of the company you work for.
Please select your campus*
If other, please add the name of your school/campus*
Please select your Regional Centre for Education or School Board*
Please select your school*
Please select your school*
Please select your school*
Please select your school*
Please select your school*
Please select your school*
Please select your school*
Please select your school*
What is the name of your school?*
What is the name of your teacher or employer?*
What is your teacher or employer's email?*
What grade are you in?*
Instructions
Students & Youth Apprentices - please provide your teacher's information. Apprentices - please provide your employer/supervisor's information.
Apprenticeship Supervisor Name*
First Last
Apprenticeship Supervisor Email*
Apprenticeship Supervisor Contact Phone*

Payment*
There is a $40 registration fee to compete. If the fee is covered by your school or one of our partners, we will invoice them directly for payment. If your school does not cover the fee, we will collect payment from you in-person when you register at the competition. No payment is required at this time.

Registration fees are non-refundable if you cancel after March 6, 2024.
I agree that I am responsible for paying the $40 registration fee, if it is NOT covered by my school, employer or SCNS partner.

Contest Description*
For each contest area, there is a contest description that identifies the following:

- Date, location and schedule for the contest
- Purpose of the challenge
- Criteria
- Number of spaces available
- Skills to be tested
- Prerequisites
- Equipment and materials
- Judging criteria
- Supporting documentation (i.e. project drawings)
I agree that I will review my contest description and arrive at the Competition prepared with all necessary supplies and tools.

Competition Rules and Regulations*
The Nova Scotia Skills Competition is governed by the 'Official Regulations', please visit www.skillsns.ca/competitions/nsskills.
I agree to review the Official Regulations of the Competition and abide by them.

Self-Identification
This section is optional.
Skills Canada Nova Scotia is dedicated to increasing diversity in Skilled Trades and Technology. By self-identifying you are assisting us to provide essential statistics and helping move toward greater inclusivity.
- Gender Female
- Gender Male
- Gender Non-Binary
- Indigenous
- African Nova Scotian, Black, Person of African Descent
- Visible Minority or Person of Colour
- Newcomer to Canada - Permanent Resident or Landed Immigrant
- Person with Disabilities
Please select each that applies to you.

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition
ALL RISK RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIS, INDEMNITY, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS (hereinafter the "Release Agreement") BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT, YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION. READ CAREFULLY
INITIAL*

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition
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Consent*
TO: SKILLS CANADA - NOVA SCOTIA and its officers, directors, agents, employees, former employees, staff, representatives, contractors, subsidiaries, successors and assigns, and all related and affiliated corporations, and their officers, directors, agents, employees, successors (all of whom are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Releasee").
I have carefully read and fully understand and agree to the terms of this Agreement.*

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition
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Consent*
“Competition” shall mean the Nova Scotia Skills Competition that occurs between March 2024 and May 2024 and shall include all activities, events, and services provided, arranged, organized, conducted, sponsored or authorized by the Releasee whether on or off Site, virtual or in person, and shall include but is not limited to: skills whether in person or virtual and whether supervised or not supervised, accommodation, food services, recreational activities, transportation, and ancillary services.

“Sites” shall include all locations where the Competition occurs in person or virtually.
I have carefully read and fully understand and agree to the terms of this Agreement.*

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Consent*
2. Description and Assumption of Risks*

I am aware that my attendance at the Sites and participation in the Competition involves risk, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: bodily injury or illness; being exposed to or contracting Covid-19 or other infectious diseases, permanent disability, paralysis, ,loss of life; collision with natural or manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse weather conditions; imperfect venue or skill conditions; equipment failure; participants of varying skill levels; inadequate safety measures; circumstances known, unknown or beyond the control of the Releasee; negligence or omission of the Releasee and loss or damage to my tools (collectively, the “Risks”).
I freely assume all Risks, and anything incidental to the Risks, which may arise as a result of participation in or in connection with the Competition or my attendance at the Sites*
Initial*

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3. Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims* In consideration of the Releasee allowing me to attend the Sites and to participate in the Competition, I hereby agree TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RELEASEE and TO RELEASE THE RELEASEE from any and all liability for any loss, damage, illness, sickness, expense or injury including death that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of the Risks at the Sites or the Risks from participating in the Competition or both, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEE. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEE TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS REFERRED TO ABOVE.*
3. Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims*

In consideration of the Releasee allowing me to attend the Sites and to participate in the Competition, I hereby agree TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RELEASEE and TO RELEASE THE RELEASEE from any and all liability for any loss, damage, illness, sickness, expense or injury including death that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of the Risks at the Sites or the Risks from participating in the Competition or both, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEE. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEE TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS REFERRED TO ABOVE.
I have carefully read and fully understand and agree to the terms of this Agreement.*
Initals*

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4. INDEMNIFICATION* I FURTHER AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEE FROM ANY AND ALL LIABIILTY, CAUSES OF ACTION, CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS, COSTS AND EXPENSES (INLCUDING LEGAL FEES) THAT ANY THIRD PARTY MAY SUFFER AS THE RESULT OF MY ATTENDANCE AT THE SITES OR MY PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPETITION.*
4. INDEMNIFICATION*

I FURTHER AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEE FROM ANY AND ALL LIABIILTY, CAUSES OF ACTION, CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS, COSTS AND EXPENSES (INLCUDING LEGAL FEES) THAT ANY THIRD PARTY MAY SUFFER AS THE RESULT OF MY ATTENDANCE AT THE SITES OR MY PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPETITION.
I have carefully read and fully understand and agree to the terms of this Agreement.*

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5. GENERAL* • This Release Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity. • This Release Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Nova Scotia and any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within the jurisdiction of Nova Scotia and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Nova Scotia. • I expressly agree that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by applicable laws, and that if any portion of this Agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. • I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasee other than what is set forth in this Release Agreement. • I have had an opportunity to review this Release Agreement with advisors of my choosing including legal counsel. • This Agreement may be executed, made and delivered electronically.*
5. GENERAL*

• This Release Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity.

• This Release Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Nova Scotia and any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within the jurisdiction of Nova Scotia and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Nova Scotia.

• I expressly agree that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by applicable laws, and that if any portion of this Agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

• I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasee other than what is set forth in this Release Agreement.

• I have had an opportunity to review this Release Agreement with advisors of my choosing including legal counsel.

• This Agreement may be executed, made and delivered electronically.

I have carefully read and fully understand and agree to the terms of this Agreement.*

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Disclosure of Information**
I understand and agree that information pertaining to participation in the Competition, including but not limited to names, occupation, status as a student or apprentice, and standings in the Competition may be shared with or released to the media for coverage of the event. I also agree that photographs and videos taken during the Competition may be used and reproduced by SCNS and its partners in media, promotional materials and bulletins.
- I agree that photographs and videos taken during the Competition may be used and reproduced by SCNS and its partners in media, promotional materials, and bulletins.
- I decline to have photographs and videos of myself used and reproduced by SCNS and its partners in media, promotional materials and bulletins.

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition
I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEE.
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Name*
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Signature*

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Nova Scotia Skills Competition Registration

Registration for the 2025 Nova Scotia Skills Competition will open January 7th, 2025

Nova Scotia Skills Competition Registration Form

Step 1 of 19

Contact Information

Additional Details

Dietary & Medical Information

Accessibility Information

School/Employer Information

Instructions

Self-Identification

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

Release Form - Nova Scotia Skills Competition

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