Team NT

last update, October 31, 2025

The countdown is on! The 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse will take place from March 7 to 15, 2026, and Team NT trials are scheduled for January 7 to 11, 2026. It’s time to rally your athletes, coaches, and communities to be part of Team NT and represent the North on one of the biggest stages for northern sport, culture, and spirit. Visit the Sport North website and their Facebook page for the latest updates and opportunities to get involved.

Team NT Table Tennis

Coach selection policy
Athlete selection policy
Discipline policy

Team NT Applications Now Open

You can now apply online for the following roles:

• Mission Staff – Be at the heart of the Games! Mission Staff are key to Team NT’s success. This team of dedicated volunteers makes everything run smoothly before, during, and after the Games. They support athletes, coaches, and families every step of the way.
• Registration Information Important dates and details are available now for:
  • Athletes
  • Coaches
  • Chaperones

Team NT Policies and Handbooks

The following documents are available on the Sport North website to help guide your journey:

• Team NT Sport Integrity Policy
• 2026 Arctic Winter Games Team NT Participant Handbook
• 2026 Arctic Winter Games Team NT Participant Eligibility Policy
• 2026 Arctic Winter Games Sport Technical Packages

Payments – Scrolll down to the bottom and see the 2026 Arctic Winter Games Territorial Trials Registration Fee link.

Need Support? Contact Your Regional Coordinator

North Slave – Colinda Blondin
Bechoko, Dettah, Ndilo, Gameti, Lutsel K’e, Wekweeti, Whati, Gameti
(867) 392-6803 | Colinda_blondin@gov.nt.ca

Yellowknife – Andrew Gilmour
(613) 217-7122 | Andrew.gilmour@ntssa.ca

South Slave – Kyle Donovan
Fort Smith, Hay River, Enterprise, Fort Providence, Fort Resolution, Kakisa Lake, K’atlodeeche
(867) 445-7791 | Kyle_donovan@gov.nt.ca

Beaufort Delta – Josh McDonald
Aklavik, Fort McPherson, Inuvik, Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour, Tsigehtchic, Tuktoyaktuk, Ulukhaktok
(867) 678-8045 ext. 21661 | Josh_mcdonald@gov.nt.ca

Sahtu – Alex Robertson
Colville Lake, Deline, Fort Good Hope, Norman Wells, Tulita
(867) 587-7116 | Alexander_robertson@gov.nt.ca

Dehcho – Nathan McPherson
Fort Liard, Fort Simpson, Jean Marie River, Nahanni Butte, Sambaa K’e, Wrigley
(867) 695-7227 | Nathan_mcpherson@gov.nt.ca

Application Deadline: November 17, 2025

The Arctic Winter Games are a powerful celebration of culture, sport, and community across the circumpolar North. Taking place in Whitehorse, Yukon in 2026, this event brings together athletes from across the Northwest Territories and beyond in a unique show of talent, pride, and connection.

Sport North is looking for dedicated volunteer Mission Staff to support Team NT (Northwest Territories) on this journey. Mission Staff are the behind-the-scenes leaders who help make the Games run smoothly. From logistics to team support, they are the primary contacts for sports leading up to, during, and after the Games.

What You Need to Know:
• Deadline to apply: November 17, 2025
• Volunteer role: Travel, accommodations, and meals are provided
• Pre-Games meetings: Held over lunch hours on Dec 11, Jan 22, Feb 5, Feb 19, and Mar 3
• Application includes: Two reference letters and employer leave approval

Apply here & learn more: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AWGMissionstaff

Team NT is more than athletes and coaches, it’s the community behind them. If you’re ready to support Northern youth, culture, and sport, this is your opportunity to step forward. #weareallteamnt

The Multisport Games Committee has released the updated Participant Eligibility Policy for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games, outlining who can represent Team NT across all sports and cultural events.

The Arctic Winter Games are more than a competition, they celebrate northern identity, culture, and youth empowerment. The new eligibility policy supports this mission by focusing on equity, access, and developmental opportunity for athletes, coaches, cultural performers, and support personnel from every region of the Northwest Territories.

Key updates include:

• Residency Requirement: Participants must live in the NWT for at least 6 consecutive months before the Games begin (by September 8, 2025). Students and RCMP/military families may qualify for exceptions.
• Minimum Age: All participants must be at least 12 years old by December 31, 2025.
• Background Checks: All participants aged 18 and up must submit a current Criminal Record Check. Vulnerable Sector Checks are also required for coaches and chaperones.
• Development Focus: Athletes must be in the developing stage of their sport, as defined by the Arctic Winter Games policy, and be in good standing with their sport organization.
• Coach & Chaperone Requirements: Must be 25 years or older, have completed Safe Sport and Make Ethical Decisions training, and follow the TSO’s certification requirements.
• Exemption Process: A clear process exists to request exemptions in exceptional circumstances.

This policy ensures Team NT is well-represented by athletes and coaches who reflect the values of growth, inclusion, and Northern pride.

The full policy is available through your sport organization. If you have questions or require clarification, contact your TSO or visit sportnorth.com for more information.

Table Tennis North is now accepting applications for our 2026 Arctic Winter Games and 2027 Canada Winter Games coaching teams.

Application Deadline: September 30, 2025

We are committed to working closely with our coaches in preparation for these major events. This includes:

• Supporting coaches in trials, preparation camps, and event participation
• Ensuring coaches are successful in achieving the required NCCP coach certification
• Leading and upholding Safe Sport policies in all activities

Selection Policies and Applications

2026 Arctic Winter Games – Whitehorse, Yukon (March 8–14, 2026)

• Selection Policy – 2026 Arctic Winter Games
• Application Form – 2026 Arctic Winter Games

2027 Canada Winter Games – Québec (February 26–March 15, 2027)

• Selection Policy – 2027 Canada Winter Games
• Application Form – 2027 Canada Winter Games

If you are passionate about athlete development, committed to Safe Sport, and ready to represent the Northwest Territories on the national and international stage, we encourage you to apply. Any questions? Let us know and send an e-mail to info@tabletennisnorth.ca.

Table Tennis North is excited to announce that the Territorial Trials for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games will take place in Yellowknife, January 7–11, 2026.

This single set of trials, hosted for all AWG sports in Yellowknife and the surrounding area, is a change from past years and comes as part of a financial decision by Sport North to ensure full participation for Team NT while managing reduced Games funding. In previous years, separate trials were held for team and individual sports.

The 2026 Arctic Winter Games will be held in Whitehorse, Yukon, from March 8–15, 2026, giving athletes just under two months of training and preparation between trials and the Games.

Team Composition for Table Tennis
According to the AWG Technical Package, each jurisdiction may send up to:

• U15 Male (2011–2012) – 2 athletes
• U15 Female (2011–2012) – 2 athletes
• U18 Male (2008–2010) – 2 athletes
• U18 Female (2008–2010) – 2 athletes
• Coaches – 1 male and 1 female (a chaperone may be substituted if a coach from one gender is not available)

Athletes will compete in Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and the Mixed Team Event.

The Table Tennis events at the 2026 AWG will be held in Whitehorse, Yukon, as part of the multi-sport celebration that brings together athletes, coaches, officials, and communities from across the North.

More details, including registration links and schedules, will be shared in the near future. In the meantime, clubs and communities are encouraged to start preparing and identifying potential athletes for these trials.

Richmond Olympic Oval, British Columbia
July 18–23, 2025

The stage is set! Team Northwest Territories is ready to compete at the 2025 Senior Canadian Table Tennis Championships, hosted July 18–20 at the iconic Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, British Columbia.

LIVE STREAM – Watch our Northern athletes in action live from the Richmond Olympic Oval.

FOLLOW THE JOURNEY – Celebrate the moments with us, on and off the table! Use the hashtag #TeamNT and #weareallteamnt to share your support and find us on Facebook & Instagram.

SCHEDULE

RESULTS & DRAWS

Men’s Doubles – Round of 32 – RESULTS
Meech Dullaert / Suhaan Gulati (ON) vs. Tommaso Cai / Neilson Vandell (NT) 3:0

Women’s Doubles – Round of 16 – RESULTS
Kathleen Cai (NT) / Polina Sirotina (MB) vs. Ruoyan Yang / Sunny Zhang (ON) 0:3

Mixed Doubles – Round of 32 – RESULTS
Demi Yu Ting / Suhaan Gulati (ON) vs. Kathleen Cai / Tommaso Cai (NT) 3:0

Men’s Singles – Group C – RESULTS

• Jonathan S. Li (BC)
• Lucas Xie (ON)
• Babu Thiravidamani (NB)
• Neilson Vandell (NT)

Neilson Vandell (NT) vs. Jonathan S. Li (BC) 0:3 
Neilson Vandell (NT) vs. Lucas Xie (ON) 0:3
Neilson Vandell (NT) vs. Babu Thiravidamani (NB) 0:3

Women’s Singles – Group J – RESULTS

• Amy Zhao (ON)
• Jayme Li (BC)
• Coco Zhang (ON)
• Kathleen Cai (NT)

Kathleen Cai (NT) vs. Amy Zhao (ON) 0:3
Kathleen Cai (NT) vs. Jayme Li (BC) 0:3
Kathleen Cai (NT) vs. Coco Zhang (ON) 0:3

Men’s Singles Over 40 – RESULTS

• Michael Zisman (BC)
• Lawrence Zhang (AB)
• Eddy Lee (AB)
• Tommaso Cai (NT)

Tommaso Cai (NT) vs. Michael Zisman (BC) 0:3
Tommaso Cai (NT) vs. Lawrence Zhang (AB) 0:3
Tommaso Cai (NT) vs. Eddy Lee (AB) 0:3

MEET OUR ATHLETES – Get to know the dedicated players, coaches, and officials representing the Northwest Territories.

Neilson Vandell – Open Singles, Open Men Doubles
Tommaso Cai – O40 Singles, Men Doubles
Kathleen Cai – Women Singles, Women Doubles, Mixed Doubles

Isaiah Elleze – U15 Team, U17 Singles, U15 Singles
Kaleb Sabourin – U15 Team, U15 Singles, U13 Singles
Calin Landry – U13 Team, U15 Singles, U13 Singles
Zander Sabourin – U13 Team, U13 Singles, U11 Singles
Kathleen Cai – U17 Singles, U15 Singles

Let’s cheer loud and proud for Team NT as they compete with heart, hustle, and Northern spirit!