The Hamlet of Arviat Recreation Department is holding an outdoor basketball tournament open to residents aged 14 and older, set to take place at the community sports park on June 26, 2026. The event offers a chance for local youth and adults to get together for some organized play as summer arrives.
The tournament is being put on by the Hamlet of Arviat Recreation Department, led by Recreation Coordinator Makayak Nipisar and Programs Coordinator Shauna Ussak. The department can be reached at (867) 857-2880 for more details. This is the latest in a series of recreation programs aimed at keeping the community active.
The Arviat Sports Park was expanded in 2016 with the help of a $1.49 million investment from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, the Hamlet, and Sports Nunavut. That work added a basketball court, ball hockey rink, playground equipment, change rooms, and more seating. Having a proper outdoor court means more events like this can happen right in town.
Arviat has a young population – about 35.5 per cent of residents are under age 15 – so recreation for youth is always a big deal in this Nunavut community. In January 2026, an online PUBG tournament filled all 100 spots in just over a minute, showing how much people want to take part when the hamlet puts on activities.
