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These years dates will be November 17-18, 2023 hosting the event on a Friday (doubles) and Saturday (singles).

Date: November 17-18, 2023
Time: Friday 5:00-8:00 (doubles), Saturday 10:00-5:00pm (singles)
Cost: $10/player or max $200/school
Location: Weledeh School Gymnasium

Banners/Medals: Banners for Grade 6-8, 9-12. Medals for the category winners, 14 categories for singles (Grade 6-12), 2 categories for doubles (Middle School, High School)

Registration deadline: November 14th, 2023

Q&A
Double division is open for boys/boys, girls/girls or mixed. You choose.
Sign up fee is for singles and doubles together.
No limit for signing up students per school.

Rules of table tennis: https://documents.ittf.sport/sites/default/files/public/2022-02/ITTF_HB_2022_clean_v1_0.pdf

Sign up Sheet: https://tabletennisnorth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sign-Up-Sheet-SINGLES.pdf
Sign up Sheet Doubles: https://tabletennisnorth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sign-Up-Sheet-DOUBLES.pdf

Deja Vu!!! Yes, we are excited to host a second 2023 Yellowknife Open at St. Patricks Gym. The event will take place on Saturday November 18, 2023 at 6pm. Doors open at 5pm to warm up and getting ready for the competition.

OPEN CATEGORY – anyone can join

There is no fee for the participant. Everyone will have at least 2 matches. It will be a singles event. We ask everyone to bring indoor shoes and a paddle if they have one.

If you have any questions, send us an e-mail to info@tabletennisnorth.ca.

Sign up: https://forms.gle/FCZUGBGaAjQ8KdgK8

Deadline for registration is November 15, 2023 at 11:11pm.

updated October 25, 2023

The highly anticipated 2024 Arctic Winter Games are scheduled to take place from March 10th to March 16th, 2024. This grand event will be hosted in the breathtaking Matanuska-Susitna Valley, also known as the Mat-Su Valley, located in Southcentral Alaska.

#AWG2024 website: https://www.awg2024.org

The Arctic Winter Games (AWG) hold the prestigious title of being the world’s largest circumpolar multi-sport and cultural extravaganza. It serves as a remarkable platform for athletes from various regions of the Arctic to come together and showcase their skills, while fostering a spirit of camaraderie, cultural exchange, and cooperation. The AWG features a diverse range of athletic competitions, including popular international sports as well as traditional Arctic Sports and Dene Games, adding a unique and captivating element to the event.

Location: Territorial Training Centre, Snowshoe Centre, Fort Providence
Date: November 22-26, 2023

Team NT Handbook – Information about the Team NT trials, representing the Northwest Territories and general rules.

Registration – Don’t forget to register for the trails before October 30th, 2023. That includes chaperones, athletes and coaches/managers that will participate in the November and December trials.

Mission Staff – Would you like to become a Mission Staff for the 2024 Arctic Winter Games? Read more about how to get involved and send your application in.

Team NT Selection Policies – Don’t know how to be selected for Team NT in your sport? Here are all the policies for the individual sports that will participate in the 2024 Arctic Winter Games.

Table Tennis Trials Handbook

Age categories

U 15: Males and Females 14 years of age and under as of December 31, 2023
Year of birth: 2009 or later
2 spots for each male and female

U 18: Males and Females 17 years of age or under as of December 31, 2023
Year of birth: 2006 or later
2 spots for each male and female

Unlock your mental potential with Dora Kurimay’s transformative webinars and engagment sessions! Join us for a series of 3 webinars and 6 interactive sessions, designed to enhance your mental performance. These 3 webinars also offer professional development points for the national coach certification program (NCCP). Open to all who are eager to learn more about mental performance, discover the secrets of getting your game face on. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to level up your mindset! 

Webinars

• Get Your Game Face On Like The Pros! The Game Face System (October 23, 2023 – 6pm MT)
• Develop Your Game Face Routine (December 11, 2023 – 6pm MT) 
• Develop Your Healthy Lifestyle Choices (February 5, 2024 – 6pm MT)

October 23, 2023

December 11, 2023

Engagement Sessions

• Why Mind-Body Connection is important? Self-Talk and Body language (November 6, 2023 – 12pm MT)
• How to handle Distractions? Focus, Concentration (November 20, 2023 – 6pm MT)
• What’s your Optimal State (Flow or Zone) when you can perform your best? Breathing and Optimal Energy Level (January 8, 2024 – 12pm MT)
• Why Routines are important? Focus on what you can control (January 22, 2024 – 6pm MT)
• What is Self-Confidence and how to develop it? (February 19, 2024 – 12pm MT)
• How to Visualize My Success? Imagery (March 4, 2024 – 6pm MT)

Engagement sessions with Dora are an incredible opportunity to delve into the world of mental performance. She takes the stage for 15 minutes, sharing her expertise, and then opens up the floor for interactive discussions. It’s a chance to learn, grow, and share your own experiences. Let’s come together, support one another, and unlock our full potential together. Join us for these empowering sessions! #weareallteamnt

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/rpjjuVHiS6EsgEBv6

About Dora

Dora Kurimay is the founder of Dora Kurimay Inc., she provides face-to-face and online coaching services. She is a former European Table Tennis Champion in teams and played for the Hungarian National Teams for six years and was also ranked top 10 in the US. She is an author, speaker, and performance coach based in New York City. She has published ‘My Stories of Mental Toughness On and Off the Table‘, and ‘Get Your Game Face On Like The Pros!‘ Get Your Game Face On Book and Workbook.

She has contributed to Clinical Sports Psychiatry: An International Perspective and the Journal of Human Kinetics. She is also a speaker. She has run workshops for athletes, coaches, students, and professionals on a wide range of topics (motivation, stress management, mental toughness, individual differences, winning attitude, goal setting, and pre-performance rituals) in the US, Europe, and Asia. She has an MA Degree in Psychology and Sport Psychology. She is an adjunct faculty at John F. Kennedy University (National University), where she supervises sport psychology students’ internship fieldwork and is the chair of the USATT Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee. She has coached table tennis in California and New York since 2007. 

www.dorakurimay.com

Join us and Jadene in the Coach 2 Coach Series as we dive into the 5 Pillars of Excellence!

Expect nothing short of transformative webinars where we’ll explore the keys to success: clarity, communication, content, creativity, and celebration. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to level up your coaching skills and unlock your full potential!

For more information and to sign up, check out this link:
https://mailchi.mp/8d92f58cbe15/coach-2-coach-sessions

Sign up: https://forms.gle/sx7k5Wt2nwvXqYmm9

In partnership with Table Tennis Canada, receive Professional Development points for your Coach Certification in the National Coach Certification Program (NCCP).

part 1: Discover the 5 Pillars of Excellence
Thursday, October 19th
7:00-8:00pm MT
Presentation

part 2: Implement each of the 5 Pillars
Thursday, November 2nd
7:00-8:00pm MT
Presentation

Sept 25 to 27, 2023 – The CAC, in partnership with University of Ottawa hosted an in-person training for Social Learning Leaders for Sport Leaders. Within Chair of the Coach Development Committee, Thorsten Gohl. 

You might recall the Sport Safety Department talking about The Development of Social Learning Leaders for the Canadian Sport System an exciting 3-year project that started this August. When we refer to Social Learning Leaders, we refer to those who lead Community of Practices.

It was a privilege to welcome the Social Learning Experts Beverley and Etienne Wenger-Traynor, About BE – wenger-trayner to share their knowledge with our 22 participants thorand 10 observers ( CAC’s Rachel & uOttawa PHD students)

Stay tuned to learn what Community of Practices will come out of this group – they will need active participants!

Table Tennis North is thrilled to announce our upcoming webinars and engagement sessions. These events offer a valuable opportunity for you to enhance your knowledge and skills. From exploring the “5 Pillars of Excellence” to delving into Mental Performance, these sessions will provide you with insights that can contribute Professional Development points to your Coach Certification with the National Coach Certification Program (NCCP). Additionally, our engagement sessions serve as a platform for learning, personal growth, and the exchange of ideas on the topic of mental performance. We look forward to your participation and the chance to collectively enhance our understanding in this area.

Coach 2 Coach – 5 Pillars of Excellence

Join us and Jadene in the Coach 2 Coach Series as we dive into the 5 Pillars of Excellence! 

Expect nothing short of transformative webinars where we’ll explore the keys to success: clarity, communication, content, creativity, and celebration. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to level up your coaching skills and unlock your full potential! In partnership with Table Tennis Canada, receive Professional Development points for your Coach Certification in the National Coach Certification Program (NCCP).

For more information check out this link: https://mailchi.mp/8d92f58cbe15/coach-2-coach-sessions
To sign up, click here: https://forms.gle/sx7k5Wt2nwvXqYmm9

part 1: Discover the 5 Pillars of Excellence
Thursday, October 19th
7:00-8:00pm MT

part 2: Implement each of the 5 Pillars
Thursday, November 2nd
7:00-8:00pm MT

Mental Performance – Dora Kurimay

Unlock your mental potential with Dora Kurimay’s transformative webinars and engagment sessions! Join us for a series of 3 webinars and 6 interactive sessions, designed to enhance your mental performance. These 3 webinars also offer professional development points for the national coach certification program (NCCP). Open to all who are eager to learn more about mental performance, discover the secrets of getting your game face on. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to level up your mindset! 

Webinars

• Get Your Game Face On Like The Pros! The Game Face System (October 23, 2023 – 6pm MT)
• Develop Your Game Face Routine (December 4, 2023 – 6pm MT) 
• Develop Your Healthy Lifestyle Choices (February 5, 2024 – 6pm MT)

Engagement Sessions

• Why Mind-Body Connection is important? Self-Talk and Body language (November 6, 2023 – 12pm MT)
• How to handle Distractions? Focus, Concentration (November 20, 2023 – 6pm MT)
• What’s your Optimal State (Flow or Zone) when you can perform your best? Breathing and Optimal Energy Level (January 8, 2024 – 12pm MT)
• Why Routines are important? Focus on what you can control (January 22, 2024 – 6pm MT)
• What is Self-Confidence and how to develop it? (February 19, 2024 – 12pm MT)
• How to Visualize My Success? Imagery (March 4, 2024 – 6pm MT)

Engagement sessions with Dora are an incredible opportunity to delve into the world of mental performance. She takes the stage for 15 minutes, sharing her expertise, and then opens up the floor for interactive discussions. It’s a chance to learn, grow, and share your own experiences. Let’s come together, support one another, and unlock our full potential together. Join us for these empowering sessions! #weareallteamnt

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/rpjjuVHiS6EsgEBv6

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation gives us the opportunity to recognize and commemorate the intergenerational harm that residential schools have caused to indigenous families and communities. It aims to honour those who have been affected by this injustice, celebrate resilience and affirm a commitment that every child matters.

“Every Child Matters” is a significant initiative that emphasizes the importance of the holistic well-being of children. It underscores the belief that each child, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the right to grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. This initiative is a powerful reminder that every child has unique potential and that it is our collective responsibility to ensure they have the opportunities and support to realize it.

Table Tennis North is dedicated to promoting the sport of Table Tennis while also advocating for the well-being and development of youth. We recognize the importance of supporting indigenous youth and providing them with opportunities and possibilities to become the best version of themselves. We believe that Table Tennis is not just a sport, but a platform that can be used to empower and inspire young individuals to reach their full potential. By fostering a sense of belonging and offering mentorship programs, they strive to make a positive impact on the lives of youth, helping them to build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of community.

Every 30th of September we will wear orange to remember, to reflect and to celebrate resilience. We hope that you all join us.

Two young female NWT athletes, Raine Mingo and Emma Carey,  had the opportunity to attend the Play to Lead Summit in Edmonton over the weekend. 

The Canadian Tire Jumpstart Foundation’s Play to Lead initiative is making a significant impact by empowering young women to develop leadership skills and promoting gender equality and diversity in sports.

Both athletes were able to take part in sessions that helped develop their leadership skills while building lasting relationships with like-minded peers.  When asking Raine to reflect on the summit, she said “I had an incredible time at the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities Play to Lead Summit in Edmonton.  I’ve learned lots of new things and ways to bring back the sense of confidence and inclusion in the female athlete world.” Raine is appreciative of the valuable knowledge and strategies she gained at the conference, emphasizing the importance of confidence and inclusion for female athletes. This demonstrates the impact that Play to Lead has on participants’ understanding and ability to create positive change in the sports community.

Additionally, Emma was thankful for the personal growth and motivation she gained from the workshops.  ” All the workshops provided valuable lessons and motivation, benefiting my personal growth as both an individual, athlete and coach.  It is my wish to enhance my own abilities and empower young female athletes to pursue their passion for sports and promote gender equality and diversity in sports in the NWT”. It is heartening to see that Emma aspires not only to enhance her own abilities but also to empower other young female athletes in the North to pursue their passions and advocate for gender equity and diversity in sports.

The Play to Lead Summit not only offers valuable lessons and motivation but also encourages athletes to become change agents in their communities. By equipping young women with the tools they need to be leaders, Play to Lead is fostering a more inclusive and equitable sports environment.

✨ Beverly’s journey at the Play to Lead Summit was nothing short of inspiring! 🌟 She had the incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and share her passion for empowering female youth. 💪🏼✨ Witnessing the transformative power of mentorship and leadership, Beverly is determined to break barriers and create a brighter future for the next generation of strong, confident women. 🌸👩‍👧 Let’s join hands and uplift our girls, because when they thrive, we all thrive! 🌟💫 #PlayToLeadSummit #EmpoweringFemaleYouth #BreakingBarriers #BrighterFuture #weareallteamnt