School Sport Events 2026–2027
Welcome to the Northwest Territories School Sports Association (NTSSA) Events Calendar.
Each year, NTSSA supports territorial championships and school sport events that bring students from across the Northwest Territories together through competition, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship. Our events provide opportunities for students to represent their schools, develop lifelong friendships, and experience the positive impact of school sport.
Below is the official schedule for the 2026–2027 school year.
| NEW Liability Waiver for Students – This LIABILITY WAIVER is mandatory for all participants. Please share this form with all teachers and students who will be participating in any school sport events. |
SEPTEMBER
- Aurora Ford Outdoor Soccer
📍 Hay River | 🗓️ Sept 18–20, 2026
OCTOBER
- NWT Cross Country Run Championships
📍 Fort Providence | 🗓️ Oct 09, 2026 - Lawrie Hobart Volleyball Tournament
📍 Fort Smith | 🗓️ Oct 15–18, 2026 - Spike It – Junior Volleyball
📍 Yellowknife | 🗓️ Oct 22–25, 2026 - Spike It – Senior Volleyball
📍 Yellowknife | 🗓️ Oct 29–Nov 1, 2026
NOVEMBER
- NWT School Table Tennis Championships
📍 Yellowknife | 🗓️ Nov 13–15, 2026 - Hockey Challenge Cup
📍 Yellowknife | 🗓️ Nov 18, 2026 - Scott McAdam Badminton Tournament
📍 Hay River | 🗓️ Nov 27–29, 2026
DECEMBER
- Junior Badminton
📍 Yellowknife | 🗓️ Dec 4–6, 2026 - Senior Badminton
📍 Yellowknife | 🗓️ Dec 11–13, 2026
FEBRUARY
- Wolfpack Basketball Invitational
📍 Fort Simpson | 🗓️ - Cager – Junior Basketball
📍 Yellowknife | 🗓️ Feb 19–21, 2027
MARCH
2027 Canada Winter Games
📍 Québec, Quebec | 🗓️
2026 Traditional Games Championships
📍 Yellowknife | 🗓️
APRIL
Cager – Senior Basketball
📍 Yellowknife | 🗓️ Apr 8–11, 2027
Super Soccer – Junior
📍 Yellowknife | 🗓️ Apr 29–May 2, 2027
MAY
- Super Soccer – Senior
📍 Yellowknife | 🗓️ May 5–9, 2027
JUNE
- Track & Field Championships
📍 Hay River | 🗓️ June 2–4, 2027
We look forward to another exciting year of school sport across the Northwest Territories. Thank you to the host schools, volunteers, officials, coaches, teachers, and community partners who make these events possible.
Together, we are empowering youth through sport.
