The Hamlet of Rankin Inlet’s Recreation Department is looking for local youth to compete at the Kivalliq Summer Games in Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, from August 14 to 16, 2026. Officials need one female and two male athletes under 17 (U17) to represent the community. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so interested families should reach out right away.
Those wanting to try out can contact Recreation Coordinator AJ Curley at 867-645-2284 or email [email protected]. The department posted the call-out on social media, urging young athletes to come forward and take part in the regional sporting event.
The Games will bring together youth from across the Kivalliq Region, which includes seven communities: Arviat, Baker Lake, Chesterfield Inlet, Coral Harbour, Naujaat, Rankin Inlet, and Whale Cove. Chesterfield Inlet, known as Igluligaarjuk in Inuktitut, sits roughly 101 kilometres north of Rankin Inlet on the Hudson Bay coast. The host venue is the Noel Nuvak Arena, a key recreation spot in the community.
Rankin Inlet, the largest hamlet in Nunavut with 2,975 residents (2021 census), has a strong history of supporting youth sports. Its recreation facilities include arenas, a ball diamond, and courts for various sports. The mid-August timing of the Games coincides with the hamlet’s busy summer recreation season, which often features the annual Territorial Coed Softball Tournament.
The Recreation Department emphasizes that spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. More details are available on the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet events page.
