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2012 Arctic Winter Games - Whitehorse, Yukon
 

From March 4th to March 10th 2012, Whitehorse will host the Arctic Winter Games.

The Arctic Winter Games is the world’s largest northern multi-sport and cultural event. The Games

include the participation of teams from Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta North, Nunavut, Greenland, Yamal, Nunavik Quebec and Sapmi.

Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Northern Alberta, Nunavut, 
Greenland, Yamal (Russia), Nunavut  Quebec and Sapmi (indigenous peoples of 
Norway, Sweden and Finland) will participate.
Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Northern Alberta, Nunavut, 
Greenland, Yamal (Russia), Nunavut  Quebec and Sapmi (indigenous peoples of 
Norway, Sweden and Finland) will participate.
Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Northern Alberta, Nunavut, 
Greenland, Yamal (Russia), Nunavut  Quebec and Sapmi (indigenous peoples of 
Norway, Sweden and Finland) will participate.
Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Northern Alberta, Nunavut, 
Greenland, Yamal (Russia), Nunavut  Quebec and Sapmi (indigenous peoples of 
Norway, Sweden and Finland) will participate.
Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Northern Alberta, Nunavut, 
Greenland, Yamal (Russia), Nunavut  Quebec and Sapmi (indigenous peoples of 
Norway, Sweden and Finland) will participate.

Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Northern Alberta, Nunavut, 

Greenland, Yamal (Russia), Nunavut  Quebec and Sapmi (indigenous peoples of 
Norway, Sweden and Finland) will participate.

The Arctic Winter Games are a celebration of athletic competition, culture, friendship and cooperation between northern contingents. Athletic competition features sports that enjoy worldwide popularity alongside traditional Arctic Sports and Dene Games. A significant cultural component featuring visual arts, dance, ceremonies and galas with participants from across the circumpolar region is a pillar of the Games.

Alberta Volleyball will be represented at the Games by one 20U (born in 1992 or later) men's team.  Ten athletes will be selected to this team and in order to be eligible, athletes must not be considered elite as per the definitions below.

The following athletes are considered elite and therefore ineligible to compete.
• Members of the Canadian National Junior Volleyball Team,
• Any athlete that has competed for any nation in the World Championships,
• Any athlete that has ever held a senior card as defined by Sport Canada

Team Alberta North Training Schedule

December 10-11, 2011          Open Selection Camp (Grande Prairie)                    REGISTER HERE

This camp is open to all eligible athletes.  Registration is now open through Volleyball Canada's NRS and you need to be a member of Alberta Volleyball in order to participate.  If you are not an AVA Member, please select Recreational Member for a fee of $5.00 (+gst).  The camp fee is $100.00 (+gst).

 

Saturday December 10 @ GPRC
9:00am - 11:00pm
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Sunday December 11 @ GPRC
11:30am - 1:30pm
3:30pm - 5:30pm

February 11-12, 2012            Team AB North Training Camp (Grande Prairie)

March 4-10, 2012                  2012 Arctic Winter Games (Whitehorse, YK)

*Please note that there may be additional events (staging, etc.) arranged by the Alberta Sports, Parks, Recreation and Wildlife Foundation and those will be announced once confirmed.

If you have any questions regarding the 2012 Arctic Winter Games, please contact Ian Halliday or call 403-220-2853.
 

 

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