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Northwest Territories Games
The NWT Games provides a developmental multi-sport games opportunity for NWT athletes between the ages of 10 & 14 years. This will enable them to experience and enjoy involvement in sport to the extent of their abilities and interests and, for increasing numbers, to choose to participate in sport at higher levels. Three pilot games were held from 2005 to 2007. The next NWT Games date and location have not been determined.
- NWT Winter Games (Fort Smith) - March 18 - 21, 2005
- NWT Summer Games (Inuvik) - July 8 - 10, 2005
- NWT Winter Games (FortSimpson) - February 15 - 18, 2007
ELIGIBILITY
Athletes:
- Cannot have participated in an Arctic Winter Games, Western Canada Summer Games, Canada Winter/Summer Games or North American Indigenous Games.
- Must be between the ages of 10 and 14 years as of December 31st the year the Games are held.
- Must have been a continuous resident of the Northwest Territories for six (6) months prior to the opening day of the Games. Individuals who live in a participating unit as exchange students or who are otherwise temporarily living in the jurisdiction are not considered as residents and are therefore ineligible to compete.
- Must comply with the NWT Games Code of Conduct and Discipline.
Coaches:
- Must submit a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.
- Be certified at CBET - Community Coach - by the end of the pilot schedule.
- Must comply with the NWT Games Code of Conduct and Discipline.
For more information, contact:
Sport North - Bill Othmer at (867) 669-8336 or toll free at 1-800-661-0797, ext. 8336
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