NEWS

GOAL Athletes On How The Program Has Helped

The Air North GOAL (Giving Our Athletes a Lift) Program provides travel certificates to athletes who are members of the Sport Yukon member organization. Each travel certificate entitles the athlete to one flight segment for the purpose of participating in a recognized sporting event outside of the territory. These events include competitions, try-outs, training sessions, tournaments, and more.

Ken Sylvestre Inducted Into the Yukon Sports Hall of Fame

Ken Sylvestre, cornerstone of the Yukon's running and cycling communities, was inducted into the Yukon Sports Hall of Fame on May 28, 2023.

Jamie Shaw Inducted in the Yukon Sports Hall of Fame

Jamie Shaw, beloved teacher, coach, and athletic director, was inducted into the Yukon Sports Hall of Fame on May 16, 2023.

Team Yukon Wins Big At Multiple Games

Yukon athletes found the podium at both the Arctic Winter Games and the Special Olympics BC Winter Games

Sport Yukon celebrates more athletes who joined the varsity ranks

Two more athletes have been identified in joining varsity teams.

Sport Yukon's statement on the 2027 Canada Winter Games bid cancellation

Sport Yukon is saddened to hear about the cancellation of the 2027 Canada Winter Games

Sport Yukon celebrates athletes who made the leap to post-secondary varsity teams

Four Yukon athletes made the jump to post-secondary teams in the fall of 2022.

Mount Sima will host the Yukon's first-ever FIS race

After many years of behind-the-scenes work, Mount Sima and Alpine Yukon will be bringing a FIS (Fédération Internationale de Ski) race to the Yukon in November.

Long-serving Sport Yukon president George Arcand calls it a career

George Arcand, Sport Yukon’s long-serving president of over 20 years, had his final board meeting on Sept. 26.

GOAL program recipients say it's incredibly beneficial

Under this program, Air North provides travel certificates to athletes who are members of a Sport Yukon Member Organization. Each travel certificate entitles the athlete to one flight segment for the purpose of competing in a recognized sporting event outside of the territory, including competitions, training, try-outs, and tournaments.

Team Yukon has a successful return to Games action

After a long hiatus from Games, Team Yukon got back into the action with plenty to celebrate.

Cycling Association of Yukon lands national mountain biking event in 2023

The Cycling Association of Yukon made some exciting news on July 26. In partnership with Cycling Canada, the 2023 Canadian XCM MTB Championships will be coming to Whitehorse