Please be advised that Hockey NWT will be hosting a Canada Winter Games (CWG) Prep Camp and CWG Identification Camp from August 10-16, 2026 in Yellowknife, NT. Registration links will be posted on Hockey NWT’s social media channels.
Athlete Eligibility - CWG Hockey
Men’s Division
- Athletes must be under 16 years of age as of December 31, 2026
- Eligible birth years: 2011-2015
- As part of the Small Jurisdiction Strategy, NT, NU, and YT may select up to three (3) athletes under 17 (born in 2010)
Women’s Division
- Athletes must be under 18 years of age as of December 31, 2026
- Eligible birth years: 2009-2015
- As part of the Small Jurisdiction Strategy, NT, NU, and YT may select up to three (3) athletes under 19 (born in 2008)
The Prep Camp will run from Monday, August 10 to Wednesday, August 12. Each group will receive two ice sessions per day, with a focus on skating, conditioning, puck touches, and battle drills. This portion is optional and is intended to provide conditioning opportunities for athletes who may not have had access to ice over the summer months.
The CWG Identification Camp will take place from Thursday, August 13 to Sunday, August 16. Each group will have two daily ice sessions, consisting of a morning practice and an evening game. Please note that the male camp & games will be full contact. The Technical Package for the CWG Hockey Tournament is attached for your reference.
Final team selections for the CWG will occur later in the fall/winter and the dates for this camp will be confirmed following the City of Yellowknife Ice Users Meeting, which is typically held in May. Participation in fall/winter CWG camp will be by invitation only.
We recognize that August is a busy time, with many athletes attending tryouts in southern provinces or having prior commitments. If an athlete is unable to attend the ID Camp, please advise so that we can discuss alternate evaluation options.
Male Division
Registrant must be born on or after 1/1/2010. You will not be allowed to register a participant outside of the age range.
Athlete Eligibility - CWG Hockey
Men’s Division
- Athletes must be under 16 years of age as of December 31, 2026
- Eligible birth years: 2011-2015
- As part of the Small Jurisdiction Strategy, NT, NU, and YT may select up to three (3) athletes under 17 (born in 2010)
HNWT - Canada Games Prep Camp - Optional (Male Division)
$250.00
The Prep Camp will run from Monday, August 10 to Wednesday, August 12. Each group will receive two ice sessions per day, with a focus on skating, conditioning, puck touches, and battle drills. This portion is optional and is intended to provide conditioning opportunities for athletes who may not have had access to ice over the summer months.
REGISTER NOWHNWT - Canada Games ID Camp (Male Division)
$350.00
The CWG Identification Camp will take place from Thursday, August 13 to Sunday, August 16. Each group will have two daily ice sessions, consisting of a morning practice and an evening game. Please note that the male camp & games will be full contact. The Technical Package for the CWG Hockey Tournament is attached for your reference.
REGISTER NOW
Female Division
Registrant must be born between 12/31/2008 and 12/31/2015. You will not be allowed to register a participant outside of the age range.
Women’s Division
- Athletes must be under 18 years of age as of December 31, 2026
- Eligible birth years: 2009-2015
- As part of the Small Jurisdiction Strategy, NT, NU, and YT may select up to three (3) athletes under 19 (born in 2008)
HNWT - Canada Games Prep Camp - Optional (Female Division)
$250.00
The Prep Camp will run from Monday, August 10 to Wednesday, August 12. Each group will receive two ice sessions per day, with a focus on skating, conditioning, puck touches, and battle drills. This portion is optional and is intended to provide conditioning opportunities for athletes who may not have had access to ice over the summer months.
REGISTER NOWHNWT - Canada Games ID Camp (Female Division)
$350.00
The CWG Identification Camp will take place from Thursday, August 13 to Sunday, August 16. Each group will have two daily ice sessions, consisting of a morning practice and an evening game. Please note that the male camp & games will be full contact. The Technical Package for the CWG Hockey Tournament is attached for your reference.
REGISTER NOW