2026 Arctic Winter Games
The 2026 Arctic Winter Games will be held in Whitehorse, Yukon from March 8th - 15th, 2026. Team Alberta North will represent our province at the event and consists of Albertans from regions north of the 55th Parallel.
See important information about the 2026 Arctic Winter Games:
Zone Trials will occur at locations in both Zone 7 and 8 with a combined Stage Two Trials and Training Camp in Edmonton. Attendance at both stages is required.
Stage One - Zone 7 Trial: (TBD: Sept - Dec 2025)
Stage One - Zone 8 Trial: (TBD: Sept - Dec 2025)
Stage Two - Final Trials & Training Camp - Edmonton: (TBD: Sept - Dec 2025)
Zone Map
Zone List by Community
Eligibility:
- Athlete must not have represented one's nation in international competition (outside of Arctic Winter Games) in badminton
- Athlete must be a residident of Alberta North - above the 55th parallel, continuously for 6 months prior to opening day of the Games
- Must be in good standing with Badminton Alberta
- Additional Eligibility criteria found in Appendix F in the Technical Package
Age Classes:
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U18
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Born 2008-2009
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U16
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Born 2010-2011 (Minimum Age Born 2013)
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About The Event:
The Arctic Winter Games is both an international sports tournament and a cultural exchange event with youth participants from regions of the world north of the 55th Parallel. The games showcases a large diversity with teams from Alaska, Northern Alberta, Greenland, Nunavik - Quebec, Nunavut, The North West Territorries, the region of Spami and the Yukon.