NT School Sports

Free professional development opportunity for coaches!

Join hockey coach Kaylee Grant for a virtual conversation about putting people first, continuing to grow as a coach, building strong relationships, and creating positive experiences for athletes.

September 16, 2026
12:05–12:55 p.m. MT
Virtual and free
1 NCCP Professional Development point

Coaches from all sports are welcome! Register through The Locker: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/public/5952432

Our Professional Development Inspiration Series begins September 16 with Hockey coach Kaylee Grant! Join Kaylee for a conversation about building people first, continuing to grow as a coach, collaboration, relationships and creating positive experiences for athletes.

September 16, 2026
12:05 to 12:55 p.m. MT
Virtual and FREE
1 NCCP Professional Development point

Kaylee will share experiences and lessons from her coaching journey, with a focus on building people first, continuing to grow as a coach, and the importance of collaboration and learning from others. The session will explore how relationships, reflection and a willingness to keep learning can help coaches create stronger experiences for both athletes and themselves.

Sign up through The Locker: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/public/5952432

IT'S BACK!

The Store is officially OPEN for the next 14 days! And there is lots to choose from this time around. Our Fall 2026 collection includes the T-shirt, sweatshirt and hoodie, the Every Child Matters T-shirt, plus an expanded lululemon collection featuring shirts, hoodies, half-zips, joggers, tights, leggings and the Everywhere Belt Bag, all carrying a little piece of NT.

And remember what the campaign is really about: “Those who don’t wear a jersey, but whose support makes the jersey possible.” Athletes, coaches, parents, teachers, officials, volunteers, recreation leaders, teammates, communities, supporters...
We Are All Team NT.

The store will return again in early January, but for now, you have 14 days. Don't miss it!

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Teachers and coaches make school sport possible across the NWT. They give their time, create opportunities, encourage students and build experiences young people can carry with them for years. Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate a coach by September 7!

Reminder: Nominate a Coach for National Coaches Week! Do you know a coach who has made a positive impact on your life, your child's journey, or your community? Now is your chance to say thank you.

Sport North is celebrating National Coaches Week (September 14-20, 2026) by recognizing coaches from across the Northwest Territories. Throughout the week, we'll be sharing coach profiles and thank you messages on our website and social media. Take a few minutes to recognize the coach who has inspired, encouraged, and supported you or your athlete.

Nomination Deadline: September 7, 2026
Submit your coach nomination here: https://forms.gle/itHyBgixHTRajyau8

Every coach deserves to be celebrated, and every story reminds us of the important role coaches play in building stronger athletes and stronger communities. Join us in saying !

Coaches and school sport leaders have an important role in creating environments where young people can learn, participate and thrive.

The Coaching Association of Canada's Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub offers free resources and training to help coaches and athletes navigate mental health challenges with competence and confidence. Resources are available in English, French and more than seven other languages.

A great resource to share with coaches, teachers and school sport leaders across the NWT.

The Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub is a free online portal. It offers resources and training to help coaches and athletes navigate mental health challenges with competence and confidence.

Find resources in English, French, and more than seven other languages: https://www.coach.ca/mental-health-hub/resources
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Le Portail de ressources sur la santé mentale et le sport est un portail gratuit en ligne. Il offre des ressources et de la formation pour aider les entraîneurs et les athlètes à surmonter les obstacles liés à la santé mentale avec confiance et savoir-faire.

Trouvez des ressources en français, en anglais et dans plus de sept autres langues : https://www.coach.ca/fr/portail-sante-mentale/ressources

AND WE'RE BACK!!!

The first NT School Sports event of the 2026/2027 school year is almost here! The Aurora Ford Soccer Tournament kicks off September 18 to 20 in Hay River, bringing students from Grades 4 to 12 back together for a weekend of soccer, teamwork and school spirit.

Diamond Jenness Secondary School & Princess Alexandra School
Grades 4 to 12
September 18 to 20
Registration deadline: September 14
Tournament information, registration and updates: https://sites.google.com/ssdec.org/aurorafordsoccer/home

A huge thank you to Aurora Ford, our tournament organizers, schools, coaches, officials and volunteers for helping us kick off another year of school sport across the NWT.

New school year. New season. Let's play!

A New School Sport Season Kicks Off in Hay River - NT School Sports A new school year means a new season of school sport across the Northwest Territories, and it all begins on the soccer fields in Hay River. The 2026 Aurora Ford Outdoor Soccer Tournament will take place September 18 to 20, bringing students, coaches, schools and communities together for the first No...

A pretty exciting milestone for school sport in the NWT!!!

We are very happy to officially welcome the Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council to NT School Sports! With the Beaufort Delta joining us for 2026–27, all NWT school districts are now part of NT School Sports. That means more opportunities to bring students together from across the Northwest Territories through sport, competition, friendship and shared experiences.

Welcome, Beaufort Delta! We are excited to have you with us and can't wait to see your students at NT School Sports events! One Territory. Every School District. More Opportunities for Students.

Beaufort Delta Joins NT School Sports - NT School Sports NT School Sports is excited to welcome the Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council to our school sport community for the 2026–27 school year. With the Beaufort Delta joining, all NWT school districts are now part of NT School Sports, an exciting milestone as we continue working toward creating...

Love taking photos? Want to photograph real sporting events?

NT School Sports is looking for youth photographers from across the Northwest Territories to join our new Youth Photographer Program!

Whether you're picking up a camera for the first time or already have a passion for photography, this is your opportunity to:

Photograph NT School Sports events
Build your photography portfolio
Learn from experienced photographers and creatives
Tell the stories of student-athletes across the NWT
Be eligible for honorariums for selected event coverage

Every great sporting moment deserves to be remembered. Help us capture the action and showcase the incredible spirit of school sport in the Northwest Territories. Tag a young photographer who should see this!

NT School Sports Launches Youth Photographer Program for 2026 - NT School Sports Turn your passion for photography into an opportunity to tell the stories of school sport across the Northwest Territories. NT School Sports is inviting youth photographers from across the Northwest Territories to join our new Youth Photographer Program, an initiative designed to empower young visua...

Music can play an important role in sport, whether it is helping set the mood before a competition, adding energy to a workout, or simply making movement more enjoyable.

What works is different for everyone. Some athletes prefer something energetic, others something calm, and some prefer no music at all. What is on your sport or workout playlist right now?

Ever notice how the right song can completely change the way a workout, practice, or competition feels? Music can be more than background noise. It can help athletes focus, find energy, maintain rhythm, stay motivated, and get into the right mindset to perform.

From the warm-up playlist that gets you ready, to the song that helps you push through one more interval, music can be a powerful part of how we move. And just like sport, there is no one playlist that works for everyone. Experiment with different songs, tempos, and styles, and discover what helps you feel ready to move and perform.

Find your rhythm.
Find your energy.
Find what moves you.

The right music. The right mindset. Your best performance.

Students, what would you do with $500 to make sport and physical activity better for girls and young women in your school?

Applications are now open for the NWT School Sport Association's Youth Engagement Initiative, supported by Canadian Women & Sport! We are offering two $500 grants for student-led projects across the NWT that promote inclusion, leadership, body confidence, or participation in sport and physical activity.

Start a club. Create a mentorship program. Organize an activity. Build a campaign. Tell a story through photography or art. Or bring us an idea we haven't even thought of yet. Your idea. Your project. Your opportunity to make a difference. Students or student teams can apply with the support of a teacher or community mentor.

Applications open: September 1
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Two grants of $500 each
Open to NWT schools, Grades 7–12 preferred

We cannot wait to see what you create!

Empowering Youth Through Sport: $1,000 Available for Student-Led Projects Across the NWT - NT School Sports Empowering Youth Through Sport: $1,000 Available for Student-Led Projects Across the NWT What could you do with $500 to make sport and physical activity better for girls and young women in your school or community? The NWT School Sport Association is excited to launch its Youth Engagement Initiative...