Wolfpack is looking at facilitating a free in-service for Basketball Coaches.

• Inservice Topic: Developing a Deeper Understanding of the Game.

• Understanding the four-game moments/phases of play;

• Examining the universal principles within the phases of the game;

• Reviewing the sub-principles that players/coaches need to master;

• Identifying the conditions that influence play in each game phase;

• Reviewing phases within a possession, constructing the game moments, and developing a draft Game Model;

• Other ideas for applying a game model;

Date: Tuesday, November 19

Time: 6:30 - 9:00pm

Location: Porter Creek Secondary

Email Tim Brady at tpbrady@northwestel.net to reserve a spot!

Softball Skills for anyone born between 2012-2015! FREE to participate!

Date: November 16

Time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Location: CGC Fieldhouse

Click here for information!

Cameron Cheung of SBC Insurance will give an overview of insurance options and requirements for sport organizations and will answer your questions in an open Q&A forum.

When: November 7th, 6:00pm

Location: Via Zoom

This HUDDLE is brought to you by Sport Yukon with support from the Sport & Recreation Branch.

Click here for more information!

The Aboriginal Coaching Module is open to coaches of all levels, Indigenous or non-Indigenous, who work with Indigenous athletes. Offered as part of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), this workshop delves into unique Indigenous cultures, values, and lifestyles, equipping coaches with the knowledge and skills to foster inclusive environments for their athletes.

Some key components of the ACM include:

• Understanding the role of a coach in Indigenous communities

• Building strong relationships with Indigenous athletes

• Navigating cultural awareness and sensitivity in coaching

• Strategies for holistic athlete development, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being

This certificate is mandatory for all coaches interested in being a coach for future North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) events.

The session will be hosted on Sunday, October 6th @ 8:30am – 5:00pm at the Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle office in Whitehorse. If you would like more information, please contact info@yasc.ca.

Register at https://app.amilia.com/store/en/yukon-aboriginal-sport-circle/shop/programs

The Canadian Ski Patrol is looking for volunteers for the 2024-25 winter season.

More information about the patrol is available at: www.yukonskipatrol.ca/join

There will be an information Session on Wednesday, September 4, 6:00pm by Zoom

To get more information and sign-up for the information session contact us by email at: president@yukonskipatrol.ca

Cost to join the ski patrol is $165

First aid training starts October 23 at Mount Sima

Interested in playing Rugby 7s at the next Canada Summer Games? Start with a baseline fitness test!

Testing will take about an hour.

The Yukon Rugby Federation will test your strength, speed and aerobic capacity with a variety of tests in the gym and on the field. Testing is necessary for all athletes looking to join the CSG practice squads. This is for Men born in '05 and '06 and Women born in '07 and '08. Some exceptions may be made.

Your future coaches will be out, so you can stop by and ask any questions you have.

Send YRF a message on Facebook or email them for more information!

Calling all Aboriginal Basketball athletes and Coaches! YAS thrilled to announce an ID Camp for the upcoming National Indigenous Basketball Camp! This is a fantastic opportunity to identify and select athletes and coaches for a high-performance basketball program being offered by the National Aboriginal Sport Circle.

This opportunity is for 2 male and 2 female athletes, and 2 coaches, male and female!

The mission of the camp is to enhance the representation of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit in high-performance basketball at both provincial/territorial and national levels. It aims to provide top-quality on and off-court experiences for Indigenous youth aged 13-15, helping them develop both as athletes and community leaders.

For more details or to get involved, feel free to reach out at heidi@yasc.ca or call 867-668-2840.

Interested in playing Rugby 7s at the next Canada Summer Games? Start with a baseline fitness test!

Testing will take about an hour.

The Yukon Rugby Federation will test your strength, speed and aerobic capacity with a variety of tests in the gym and on the field. Testing is necessary for all athletes looking to join the CSG practice squads. This is for Men born in '05 and '06 and Women born in '07 and '08. Some exceptions may be made.

Your future coaches will be out, so you can stop by and ask any questions you have.

Send YRF a message on Facebook or email them for more information!

The Racquet Sports Committee has arranged a Keeping Girls in Sport workshop, led by Canadian Women & Sport, for Wednesday, May 29th from 6pm-7:30pm.

This workshop is open to all coaches, parents, and board members.

Registration is free. Click here to register.

Get ready for World Migratory Bird Day (May 11). Free (only 18 places).

10.30 am to 4.45 pm at the Whitehorse Public Library.

Learn the basics of birding from local birder, Glenn Rudman and gain confidence with your note taking, setting up your binoculars, knowing where to look and listen and which species to start with. The workshop will include a couple of outdoor sessions by the Yukon River. Bring your bird identification books/apps and binoculars (if you have them).

Contact glenn@yukonbirds.ca for more information and to book your place.