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Currently, the MRA has 9 signature events that we sponsor and support each year. These events are a cross-section of different sports and recreation activities but also serve different demographics throughout the Mackenzie region.

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Over the years the MRA signature events have grown in number and size but the signature event goal and purpose have remained consistent:

  • Tell the MRA ‘story’ (grassroots, community-based, inclusive, active)
  • Showcase different activities and communities
  • Create opportunities for both youth and adults to participate, be physically active, and get engaged in recreation (either fun or competitive)
  • Provide opportunities for team building, community building, and learning new skills
  • Give communities a sense of pride, help develop friendships, and promote active living

*** travel assistance grants available for MRA communities 

Apply for Travel Assistance to an MRA signature Event

About the Mackenzie Youth Dene Games (MYDG)

The Mackenzie Youth Dene Games (MYDG) is an annual multi-community sports festival held in August that has included a combination of traditional and non-traditional sports and activities such as Indigenous games, canoeing, Dene baseball, tug-of-war, archery, ring toss, and more.  At the MYDG, youth have the opportunity to practice skills in traditional games familiar to them as well as learn new ones.  

Registration Details

WHEN: August 8-12th

WHERE: Gameti, NT

WHO: youth age range: 9-18 (+ chaperones)

HOW MUCH: $40/participant


*** travel assistance grants available for MRA communities  

https://mranwt.ca/funding-overview

Register for the MYDG

About Mackenzie Youth Summer Games (MYSG)

The MYSG is a sleepover camp for youth where participants can develop their confidence and competence in an array of sports. in addition to sports and fundamental movement skills, programming also includes science, technology, arts, culture, etc. 


Location and dates are confirmed in early 2023

Registration Details

WHEN: July 

WHERE: TBC

WHO: youth age range: 9-18 (+ chaperones)

HOW MUCH: $40/participant

About the Wolfpack Basketball Tournament

The Wolfpack Basketball Tournament has been running for over 10 years. Most teams are youth teams, but there are "Open" adult teams as well. The age divisions are usually Jr. and Sr.Boys and Jr. and Sr. Girls.  

WHEN: January/February

WHERE: Fort Simpson

WHO:​ youth (12+) and adults 

About the Paul Stipdonk Soccer Tournament

The Paul Stipdonk Soccer Tournament is a fun competition for youth and an opportunity to develop soccer-based fundamental movement skills. Teams are often composed of mixed community youth so that all can participate in a collegiate environment where skills are honed.  

WHEN: February

WHERE: Fort Simpson

WHO:​ youth 7-14

About the Connie Loutit Soccer Tournament

The Connie Loutit Soccer Tournament is all about giving athletes the opportunity to play soccer and it's a great warm-up tournament to attend prior to super soccer. 

WHEN: March

WHERE: Fort Simpson

WHO:​ 11+ (including adult divisions)

About the Making Waves Swim Event

This swim event is open to all levels of swimmers (non-swimmers, beginners to advanced). It is a fun swim event that includes a variety of games, opportunities, and events such as water-smart activities, fun races, competitive races, synchronize swimming, floating movie, lifeguarding skill-building activities, water sport sampling, and more. T

WHEN: TBD

WHERE: Fort Smith or Hay River

WHO:​ 9-16

About the Lawrie Hobart Volleyball Tournament

The Lawrie Hobart Volleyball Tournament is held in Fort Smith in October the weekend after Thanksgiving. The focus of the tournament is competition and often an opportunity for official development as well.  As an added benefit, participants will enjoy additional sport activities and healthy food promotion throughout the event during "free time".  

WHEN: October

WHERE: Fort Smith

WHO:​ 12+ (including adult divisions)

About the Scott McAdam Badminton Tournament

The Scott McAdam Badminton Tournament is geared to beginners, as well as advanced players. It provides an opportunity to learn advanced skills, and to learn new strategies for competitive play. As an added benefit, participants will enjoy additional sport activities and healthy food promotion throughout the event during "free time". 

WHEN: December

WHERE: Hay River

WHO:​ 9+ (including adult divisions)

About the SMASH IT! Volleyball Tournament

The Smash It! event is a fun volleyball tournament for youth and young adults along with professional development training sessions for referees, linesmen, and scorekeepers.  

WHEN: November or February

WHERE: Behchokǫ̀

WHO:​ 14U, 16U, 19U & Open

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