📷 Mairin The 2025 NWT School Badminton Championships for Juniors brought together over 200 student athletes from across the Territory for three exciting days of competition in Yellowknife. Schools and teams travelled in from the South Slave, North Slave, and Sahtu regions, filling the courts with energy, determination, and sportsmanship. For many athletes, this event […]
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Sign Up for Team NT, The Journey to Whitehorse Starts Now
The countdown is on. The 2026 Arctic Winter Games are heading to Whitehorse from March 7 to 15, 2026, and Team NT trials will take place January 7 to 11, 2026. This is your moment to step forward, represent your community, and be part of something bigger than sport alone. Trials are not just about […]
Fly North, Cheer Loud, and Be Part of the Arctic Winter Games Journey
The excitement is building across the Northwest Territories as we prepare to cheer on Team NT at the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse. This is your chance to be there in person, surrounded by northern pride, community spirit, and the unforgettable energy that only the Games can bring. To make it easier than ever, […]
Badminton NWT Remembrance Day Tribute
In Quiet Moments, We Remember. On the court, badminton demands precision, agility, and respect. Off the court, we carry those same values into moments that matter, like Remembrance Day. As we honour the memory of those who gave their lives for our freedom, we reflect on the silence between rallies, the pause before a serve. […]
Recognize the Heart of Our Communities: Nominate a Volunteer Today
Across the Northwest Territories, countless individuals give their time, energy, and hearts to make our communities better. Whether they’re coaching youth sports, preparing meals for elders, organizing cultural events, or helping out in the background when no one’s watching, these volunteers are the quiet champions of the North. Now is your chance to shine a […]
Road to the 2026 Arctic Winter Games
The countdown is on! The 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse will take place from March 7 to 15, 2026, and Team NT trials are scheduled for January 7 to 11, 2026. It’s time to rally your athletes, coaches, and communities to be part of Team NT and represent the North on one of the […]
Sport North is Looking for Mission Staff for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games
Application Deadline: November 17, 2025 The Arctic Winter Games are a powerful celebration of culture, sport, and community across the circumpolar North. Taking place in Whitehorse, Yukon in 2026, this event brings together athletes from across the Northwest Territories and beyond in a unique show of talent, pride, and connection. Sport North is looking for […]
Building Stronger Communities by Keeping Girls in Sport
Badminton NT is proud to support Canadian Women & Sport’s national campaign, Get Girl Coached, which calls on all of us, coaches, parents, organizations, and sport leaders, to reimagine sport environments where girls feel they belong, can lead, and thrive. Across Canada, nearly 1 in 2 girls drop out of sport by age 17. That’s […]
Serving Youth, Honoring Truth — Badminton on the Journey to Reconciliation
Badminton may be a game of quick reflexes and precision, but at Badminton NWT we see it as something deeper, a pathway to joy, connection, and growth for youth across the Northwest Territories. Whether it’s a school gym in Hay River or a community hall in Norman Wells, badminton brings children together in a space […]
2026 Arctic Winter Games: Team NT Badminton Coach Selection Underway
The countdown is on for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse, Yukon, taking place from March 8 to 14, 2026. As excitement builds, Badminton NWT has launched the Coach Selection Process to identify and prepare the leaders who will support our athletes on this incredible journey. Coach Selection Overview: Badminton NWT will select two […]