TEAM YUKON
Representing Our Territory Proudly
Sport Yukon is proud to support the incredible athletes, coaches, and mission staff that make up Team Yukon,
representing our territory in competitions at the national and international level.
Learn More About
Team Yukon
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Team Yukon is the Yukon’s official contingent of athletes, coaches, and mission staff for major games such as the Arctic Winter Games and Canada Summer/Winter Games.
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Team Yukon is organized and managed by the Sport & Recreation Branch (SARB) of the Government of Yukon.
Sport Yukon provides a variety of administrative supports to Team Yukon through a special agreement with SARB.
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The primary major games in which Team Yukon competes are:
- Arctic Winter Games
- Canada Games
- Canada 55+ Games
- North American Indigenous Games
- Special Olympics Canada Games
and more.Sport Yukon is primarily engaged to support Team Yukon only for the Arctic Winter Games and Canada Summer/Winter Games.
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Eligible athletes are selected during Games Trials, organized by each of the relevant Territorial Sport Organizations.
Interested in being a part of Team Yukon? Athletes, coaches, and mission staff can find more information on the official Team Yukon website.
How We Support Team Yukon
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Administrative Support
Participation forms, Games fees, record checks, and other organizational and administrative aspects of Team Yukon are managed by Sport Yukon.
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Uniforms
Sport Yukon tenders and designs the uniform kits for Team Yukon, and coordinates sizing, delivery, and exchanges with mission staff.
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Fundraising
For the Arctic Winter Games, Sport Yukon runs a raffle, allowing participating athletes to cover their fees by selling tickets, making the Games more accessible.
