NWT Biathlon, as the Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization (PTSO) for biathlon, is responsible for selecting and supporting athletes to represent the Northwest Territories at multi-sport games. These include the biennial (every 2 years) Arctic Winter Games, and the quadrennial (every 4 years) Canada Winter Games.
If you are an athlete interested in competing in biathlon for the Northwest Territories, please get in touch with us or email coach@nwtbiathlon.org to find out how we can make it happen.
For info on the games, eligibility to compete, volunteering, and more, visit the Canada Games FAQ page or the Arcitc Winter Games website
The technical packages provide sport-specific details and Games time information for participants, coaches and administrators to support their preparations for competition. Check out the links below for updates to technical packages for upcoming games:
Embracing the power of unity and sportsmanship with Chuck Lirette from Biathlon.
#WeAreAllTeamNT – where ALL are welcome to compete, grow, and inspire greatness both on and off the field.
Let’s come together as a territory and support our youth in becoming not just great athletes, but exceptional human beings. #TeamSpirit #MultiSportGames
Doug Swallow – Chief of Competition, HRSC
Kandace Groenewegen – Breakfast and Lunches, HRSC
Chuck Lirette – Chief of Range, Set-up, HRSC
Belinda Whitford – Chief of Timing & Results, YKSC
Dorothy Lirette – Head of Officials, HRSC
Doug Lockhart – Team NWT Biathlon Head Coach
Kandace Groenewegen – President, NWT Biathlon
Key organizers have worked hard and really appreciate a "thank you"!