Badminton is more than what happens between the first serve and the final point. It is where young people develop confidence. It is where friendships are made, coaches become mentors, volunteers build community, and athletes discover what they are capable of. For those experiences to have a lasting positive impact, people need to feel safe, […]
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Badminton NWT Names Team NT Coaches for the 2027 Canada Winter Games
Badminton NWT is pleased to announce that Julie Jeffery and Jeremy Kielstra have been selected as the Team NT badminton coaches for the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Québec City. Julie and Jeremy were selected following a review by the Badminton NWT Selection Committee and will now begin the next stage of preparation toward representing […]
Safe Sport Starts With All of Us
Creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive sport environments is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you’re a coach, official, volunteer, administrator, parent, or athlete, every person involved in sport has a role to play in preventing maltreatment and helping participants thrive. The Coaching Association of Canada’s Safe Sport Training provides free online education designed to help everyone involved in […]
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 […]
Team NT Badminton Road to the 2027 Canada Winter Games
Badminton NWT is excited to announce the launch of our new 2027 Canada Winter Games webpage. This page will serve as the central hub for athletes, parents and guardians, coaches, volunteers, and supporters as we prepare for the Games in Québec City, Québec, from February 26 to March 7, 2027. Visitors will find the latest […]
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 […]
MACA’s RYSE funding – Creating opportunities, together
Across the South Slave, there are so many ideas waiting to happen. A tournament in a school gym. A weekend camp that brings youth from different communities together. A few days of learning, playing, and connecting through sport. These moments do not always start big, but they grow into something meaningful. The Regional Youth Sport […]
The #WeAreAllTeamNT Store Is Back and Ready for Whitehorse 2026
There is something special about wearing your territory on your sleeve. The pride, the connection, the sense of belonging. When you pull on Team NT colours, you are not just wearing apparel, you are carrying the spirit of the North with you. The #WeAreAllTeamNT store is officially back open and ready for the 2026 Arctic […]
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 […]