Last updated: July 30, 2026

The 2027 Canada Winter Games will bring together Canada’s top young Badminton athletes for competition, development, and a once in a lifetime multi sport experience in Québec City. Badminton NWT is preparing athletes and team staff to proudly represent the Northwest Territories as Team NT Badminton.

News & Updates

July 30, 2026 – Applications Open for Team NT Badminton Coaches
July 30, 2026 – Team NT Badminton Road to the 2027 Canada Winter Games

Event Information

Host City: Québec City, Québec
Games Dates: February 26 to March 7, 2027

Competition schedules, travel information, and additional details will be updated as information becomes available.

Team Composition

Athletes: Five male athletes, Five female athletes
Athletes must be under 23 years of age as of December 31, 2026 (born in 2004 or later).

Team Staff

Each Territorial Team may register: One Head Coach and one Assistant Coach, or One Coach and one Manager. If both male and female athletes are attending, the staff must include both a male and a female representative.

Team NT Handbook
The Team NT Badminton Handbook

is the primary resource for athletes, parents and guardians, coaches, managers, and volunteers preparing for the Canada Winter Games.

Athlete Selection

Badminton NWT is committed to a fair, transparent, and consistent athlete selection process.

Athlete Selection Policy
Athlete Agreement
Parent / Guardian Agreement
Appeals

Team Handbook

Athletes must:

Meet Canada Winter Games age eligibility.
Meet Team NT residency requirements.
Be members in good standing with Badminton NWT.
Participate in the published selection process.
Complete all required registrations.
Follow Team NT policies and agreements.

Coach Selection

Team NT coaches help create a safe, positive, and athlete-centred environment while supporting athlete development before and during the Canada Winter Games.

To be eligible, coaches must:
Be members in good standing with Badminton NWT.
Meet Canada Games eligibility requirements.
Hold the required NCCP certification.
Complete Safe Sport requirements.
Participate in Team NT preparation activities.
Demonstrate a commitment to athlete welfare and long-term development.

Team NT Coach Selection Policy
Coach Agreement

Appeals
Team Handbook

Important Dates
August 6, 2026 – Coach application deadline
Fall 2026 – Athlete development camps
November 2026 – Canada Winter Games Trials (TBD)
February 26 to March 7, 2027 – 2027 Canada Winter Games

Technical Package

Appeals procedures
Badminton NWT recognizes the importance of a fair and transparent selection process.
Selection decisions may be appealed in accordance with the Badminton NWT Selection.

Appeals Policy.

Your Team NT Journey Starts Here
Whether your goal is to compete at the Canada Winter Games, represent the Northwest Territories at future national championships, become a coach or official, or inspire the next generation of athletes, Team NT is about helping you grow both on and off the court.
We look forward to supporting every athlete, coach, volunteer, parent, and supporter throughout the journey to Québec City.

Together, we compete with integrity, support one another, and proudly represent the Northwest Territories.

#weareallteamnt