Team Alberta NAIG

Team Alberta

Team Alberta Sports for NAIG 2023

The Indigenous Sports Council of Alberta will be hosting Team Alberta tryouts for NAIG across the province. There are 16 sports played throughout the Games. Three of the sports played are traditional Indigenous sports; box lacrosse, 3D archery and canoe/kayaking.

Sports Included:

3-D Archery 16U, 19U - Selections Completed

Athletics 14U, 16U, 19U - Selections Completed

Badminton 16U, 19U - Registration OPEN

Baseball 19U - Selections Completed

Basketball 14U, 16U, 19U - Selections Completed

Beach Volleyball 16U, 19U - Registration OPEN

Box Lacrosse Male 16U, 19U Female 19U - Selections Completed

Golf 16U, 19U - Registration OPEN

Rifle Shooting 16U, 19U - Registration Closed

Soccer 16U, 19U - Selections Completed

Softball 16U, 19U - Selections Completed

Swimming 14U, 16U, 19U - Registration OPEN

Canoe/Kayak 14U, 16U, 19U - Registration OPEN

Volleyball 16U, 19U - Selections Completed

Wrestling 19U - Registration OPEN

Age Group Information:

U14 is 2009 & later

U16 is2007 & later

U19 is 2004 & later

Upcoming Events

February 19-20

Badminton Tryouts

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February 19-20

Badminton Tryouts

February 19-20, 2023

Sunday February 19th: 10am-1pm / 2pm-5pm

Monday February 20th: 9am-12pm

Modu Club Address: #200 3615 11 Street.

Nisku, A...

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Canoe/Kayak Team

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Canoe/Kayak Team

The NAIG Canoe/Kayak competition consists of male and female singles, doubles and mix doubles for all age classifications

The North American ...

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Wrestling

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Wrestling

WRESTLING ATHLETE TRYOUT INTEREST

The Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta and Alberta Amateur Wrestling Association are excited to announce t...

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RBC Training Ground Event

RBC Training Ground launches new testing season with a focus on reaching Indigenous athletes.

RBC Training Ground is a talent identification and athlete funding program designed to find young athletes with Olympic potential, and provide them with the resources they need to achieve their podium dreams. With the belief that high performance sports should be accessible to all athletes that are talented, qualified and have the will to compete, this program travels the country searching for athletes between the ages of 14 and 25 that will fuel the Canadian Olympic pipeline.

News Article:

https://www.rbc.com/newsroom/news/article.html?article=125764

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at Teamalberta.isca@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What are the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)?

The North American Indigenous Games help us realize the collective potential of our bodies, minds, spirit and of our people – our hopes and dreams – The Spirit Strong, Brave & True.

The 10th North American Indigenous Games will be held from July 15-23, 2023 in Nova Scotia, Canada. It will host competitions in 16 sports within 21 venues across Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth and Millbrook First Nation.

The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2023 will bring together more than 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staﬀ from 756+ Indigenous Nations celebrating, sharing and reconnecting through sport and culture with the help of 3,000 volunteers.

When is NAIG 2023?

The 10th North American Indigenous Games will be held from July 15-23, 2023 in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Who is eligible to compete?

All athletes competing in the NAIG must be of Canadian and/or American Indigenous ancestry.

Can athletes compete in multiple sports at NAIG?

NAIG has a "Single Sport Participant Policy". Athletes participating in the NAIG can only enter and compete in one sport.

Do athletes have to be from Alberta?

Yes, athletes must be permanent residents of the contingent they are competing for. A permanent resident is defined as someone who has been granted permanent residency 180 days prior to the start of the Opening Ceremony.

How often do the Games happen?

Every four years.

How do I register for Team Alberta Tryouts?

Registration is done here: https://permission.click/Wlaw8/ca

I missed a tryout. Is it possible to still be considered for a team?

Contact teamalberta.isca@gmail.com to inquire. Each team/sport may be different.

Are there sponsorship opportunities to support Team Alberta?

Absolutely! Please contact teamalberta.isca@gmail.com for the complete sponsorship package or more information

Is there a fee for tryouts?

Yes, there is a $75 tryout fee. This fee supports facility rentals and other costs associated with hosting the events.

I want to travel to Halifax to support Team Alberta and cheer the athletes on! Is there an airline code for Team Alberta family, friends, and cheerleaders?

We are happy to confirm that for the upcoming event, North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), WESTJET are able to offer 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo*, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling Trans-border. To take advantage of this offer, you will need the discount code listed. Please visit www.westjet.com/conventions to make a booking online.

Applicable Rules:

The booking is to be made to the following city: Halifax

The travel period begins: 7/8/2023

The travel period ends: 7/30/2023

No discount will apply to Basic or Business class bookings.

Coupon Code: 0R2D4DD

Mi’kmaq Celebration

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Celebrating culture is a large part of The Games. NAIG 2023 will incorporate Mi’kmaq values, customs and traditions into all spaces of events taking place.

Since time immemorial, Nova Scotia has been home to the Mi’kmaq people. Mi’kmaq and First Nations people have enriched this province with their oral history, legends, art, music, spirituality, and language.

What does the logo of the 2023 Games represent?

The design of this logo is inspired by the Mi’kmaw petroglyphs and was created in partnership with local Mi’kmaq artist Melissa Sue Labrador.

The image of three ﬁgures paddling a canoe in the logo represents First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples and is based on petroglyphs found in Kejimkujik National Park. The Mi’kmaq canoe symbolizes our journey through space and time as Mi’kmaq people as we evolve with the world around us. Having them all together in the canoe, with the forward motion is important.

The Mi’kmaq canoe is an ocean canoe, versus a lake canoe. We’re surrounded by ocean and the the ocean is very important to our people.