Author: Thorsten

Applications Open for Team NT Badminton Coaches

Badminton NWT is now accepting applications for Team NT coaches for the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Québec City. This is an exciting opportunity to help guide and support the Northwest Territories’ top young badminton athletes as they prepare for one of Canada’s premier multi-sport events. Badminton NWT is seeking coaches who are committed to […]

Should the Northwest Territories Bid to Host the 2035 Canada Winter Games?

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents, organizations, and communities to help shape an important decision about the future of sport and recreation in the North. The GNWT is currently exploring whether the Northwest Territories should submit a bid to host the 2035 Canada Winter Games. No decision has been made, and […]

Badminton NWT is proud to announce the athletes selected to represent Team NT at the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse, Yukon. Following strong sessions of training, development, and competition, athletes from across the Northwest Territories came together at the Arctic Winter Games trials to demonstrate their commitment, skill, and love for the sport. The […]

Building Momentum in 2026

As we begin a new year, Badminton NWT looks ahead with excitement and a growing sense of possibility for the sport across the Northwest Territories. Badminton continues to be one of the most accessible and inclusive sports in the North. It can be played in school gyms, community spaces, and recreation centres, bringing together players […]

Senior Badminton School Championships

Over 1,000 matches, countless moments of growth. The 2025 Senior Badminton School Championships were a powerful reminder of what school sport can be when communities come together. Across two full badminton tournaments, over 1,000 matches were played, with six of our eight school boards represented and competition spread across three gymnasiums. The scale alone was […]

Special General Meeting, Strengthening Governance at Badminton NT

Badminton NT will be hosting a Special General Meeting on January 20, 2026 to review and approve the organization’s updated by-laws. This Special General Meeting marks an important step in strengthening governance across badminton in the Northwest Territories. The updated by-laws reflect changes to board composition, the introduction of participant categories, and alignment with Safe […]

Happy Holidays from Badminton NT

As the year comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect with gratitude on what has been a truly meaningful year for Badminton NT. Throughout the year, we have seen more youth getting involved in badminton across the Territory, particularly through growing club programs in Yellowknife, Fort Smith, and Fort Providence. Watching young […]