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SPORTS

Apply to Join the Team! Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. March 8-15, 2026

How to apply:

1) Visit your specific Sports Page, located under the SPORTS button on the top menu bar.

2) There you will find the athlete application link or other information on how to apply for your team.  

4) Questions about applying for your Sport? Contact the Head Coach, or sarah@teamalaska.org

 

 

If Selected for the Team...

There is a $2000 registration fee that includes the following:

  • Travel from where the athelte resides to the games and back
  • A parade uniform (Heavy coat, light jacket, snowpants, gloves, hat, and backpack)
  • Food and lodging while at the games. 

What the fee does NOT include:

  • Sport specific uniforms (jerseys, warm ups... )
  • Souvenirs 

Team alaska athletes must be:

1) An Alaskan resident.
 

2) Between the ages of 12 & 18.  Some sports have special exceptions to this age range.  Read the sport Technical Package for specific age requirements.

3) Comply with athlete eligibility policies found in the AWG International Staging Manual.

selecting the team:

We will begin selecting athletes for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in the fall of 2025.
 

Team Alaska coaches select the athletes, in collaboration with Mission Staff and Chef de Mission.  Details of the team selection process can be found in each team's "Athlete Application and Selection Criteria" Document (available under the "Sport" tab).

When selecting the team, coaches will take some of the following factors into account:

  • Playing Experience
  • Coach's recommendation
  • References
  • Skills evaluation of tape, DVD, youtube URL, or live performance