Badminton NWT is excited to announce that the Territorial Trials for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games will take place in Yellowknife, January 7–11, 2026.
This single set of trials, hosted for all AWG sports in Yellowknife and the surrounding area, is a change from past years and comes as part of a financial decision by Sport North to ensure full participation for Team NT while managing reduced Games funding. In previous years, separate trials were held for team and individual sports.
The 2026 Arctic Winter Games will be held in Whitehorse, Yukon, from March 8–15, 2026, giving athletes just under two months of training and preparation between trials and the Games.
Team Composition for Badminton
According to the AWG Technical Package, each jurisdiction may send up to:
- U16 Female – 2 athletes
- U16 Male – 2 athletes
- U19 Female – 2 athletes
- U19 Male – 2 athletes
- Coaches – 1 male and 1 female (a chaperone may be substituted if a coach from one gender is not available)
Athletes will compete in Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
The badminton events at the 2026 AWG will be held in Whitehorse, Yukon, bringing together top youth athletes from across the North in a celebration of sport, culture, and community.
More details, including registration links and schedules, will be shared in the near future. In the meantime, clubs and communities are encouraged to start preparing and identifying potential athletes for these trials.