Creating Opportunities Through Sport, Storytelling, and Kindness
At NT School Sports, our projects go beyond competition. Each initiative is designed to help youth feel connected, confident, and celebrated, whether on the court, behind a camera, or in front of a Kindness Wall.
Empowering Youth Through Sport
We support inclusive school sport events that foster belonging, leadership, and resilience. From first time players to experienced athletes, every student deserves the chance to grow through sport.
The Fair Play Pledge helps set the tone for every NT School Sports event by reminding athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators that respect, kindness, inclusion, and good sportsmanship are the foundation of great competition. Read by athletes at the start of each tournament, the pledge creates a shared commitment to making every event safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone.
The NT School Sports Fair Play Pin recognizes athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and supporters who demonstrate outstanding respect, kindness, leadership, and sportsmanship during school sport events. Awarded in the moment for genuine acts of fair play, the pin celebrates the values that make sport welcoming, inclusive, and meaningful for everyone.
The NT School Sports Youth Engagement Initiative provides two $500 grants to support student led projects that empower girls and young women through sport and physical activity. Supported by Canadian Women & Sport, the initiative encourages youth leadership, inclusion, confidence, and participation by helping students turn their ideas into meaningful projects within their schools and communities.
A space at every tournament where students, coaches, and volunteers can write uplifting notes. These messages of encouragement, thanks, and pride help create emotionally safe and supportive environments.
This new initiative gives youth the chance to photograph school sport events, build creative skills, and share the story of sport in the North. Participants can receive mentorship, earn volunteer hours, or be paid for their work, and may even get the chance to photograph a professional-level event in the future.
