Trainer:
Terry Mosdale, Canadian Lacrosse association: Learining Facilitator/Officiating Clinician

Date & time:
Friday June 8th 6:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday June 9th 9:00am-4:00pm

(This is a two day course)

Audience:
Open to all!
No previous experience in Lacrosse is required, just enthusiasm and a strong interest in the game!

Location:
Elijah Smith Elementary School Gym

Cost:
$50.00 (includes books and Lunch)

To register, please contact:
George Smith at 668-2840, or e mail us programassistant@yasc.ca

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NCES & CAIRS presents free Stick Gambling Workshops each day from May 14th to 18th , 12 pm to 6 pm.

The workshops are hosted at CAIRS, 4040-4th Ave.

To register and for more information call 335-5920 or 633-4186, or email workshops@northernculture.org

 

Trainer:
Kluane Adamek

Date & time:
Saturday 5^th May (9:00 am – 4:30 pm)

Location:
Canada Games Center - Boardroom

Cost:
$50.00 (includes books and lunch)

Objectives: 

• provide culturally relevant courses for Aboriginal coaches and athletes
• increase accessibility of the NCCP's to Aboriginal coaches
• increase the capacity of non-native coaches to coach Aboriginal athletes
• improve the quality of the sport experience for Aboriginal athletes
• increase the number of Aboriginal certified coaches
• improve the understanding of the application of Aboriginal culture in sport and coaching
• make the wisdom of Aboriginal culture available to mainstream sport

To register, please contact:
George Smith at 668-2840, or e mail us programassistant@yasc.ca

 

On Wednesday 25th, the Inter school Hand Games tournament for elementary schools was held at Golden Horn Elementary.
5 teams competed and had fun drumming and playing Hands Games.
Several elders, drummers, coaches and officials were making sure everything was running smoothly.
One of Pelly’s team won the tournament this year and several prizes were given to many of the 30 participants.
Many thanks to Marc Senecal for hosting and organizing this great event.
Next year Teslin will be hosting the tournament ! 

Clinic open to all licensed Archery club members.

Date & time:
Friday, April 20^th  1:00pm – 4:00pm and 6:00pm – 9:00 pm

Location:
Whitehorse Curling club, 1 Sumanik Drive

 

 

Trainer:
Ron Ostermeier

Date & time:
2 clinics:
- Saturday 21^st & Sunday 22^nd April (9:00 am – 4:30 pm)
- Monday 23^rd  & Tuesday 24^th April (9:00 am – 4:30 pm)

Location:
Whitehorse Curling club, 1 Sumanik Drive

Cost:
$120.00 (plus $75.00 if not a member of an archery club)
Snacks and Lunch will be provided.

To register, please contact:
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On Tuesday March 20^th Mr. Darius Elias, MLA Vuntut Gwitchin, presented a tribute in recognition of Arctic Sports & Dene Games Pioneers (Delma Kisoun, Eddie Arey and Sam Johnston) at the Yukon Legislative Assembly.

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Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle & Yukon Film Society present a Feature Documentary

Games of the North: Playing for Survival
Directed by Jonathon Stanton

Four Inuit athletes travel throughout Alaska competing in the ancestral games of strength. Acrobatic and explosive, these sports are vital for survival in the hostile Arctic. As waves of change sweep across their traditional lands, their role is stronger than ever.
 
Sunday, March 18
Old Fire Hall, Free Admission

5pm
Arctic Games demonstration by Yukon Team
Arctic Sports & Dene Games volunteers recognition
 
6pm
Film Screening
 
The Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/311465545580714/ 

Our Yukon Arctic Sports and Dene Games team did very well during the games :

• 13 medals for Arctic Sports
• 8 Medals for Dene Games

But mostly they had a lot of fun !