ABOUT US

Cultivating a vibrant, supportive, inclusive, and coordinated sport community for every Yukoner.

That’s our vision for sport in the Yukon.

Who We Are

Sport Yukon is a non-governmental organization geared toward helping our members, and the sport community, succeed to their fullest potential.

Our membership is made up of Yukon Sport Governing Bodies, sport and recreation organizations, and many other clubs, groups, and associations.

Sport Yukon Bylaws

Making An Impact

Read our 2024-2025 Impact Report

2023-2026 Strategic Plan

We publish an annual Impact Report reflecting on the events, programs, and initiatives we lead on behalf of our members.

Milestones in Sport Yukon History

1970s

The Yukon Sports Federation is created to organize Team Yukon for the first Arctic Winter Games in Yellowknife, NT. Art Webster was the director.
1972

The Yukon Sports Federation assists Whitehorse in hosting its first Arctic Winter Games.
1977

The Yukon Sports Federation launches the first Major Awards.
1980

The Yukon Sports Hall of Fame inducts its first five honourees: Father Jean-Marie Mauchet, Bert Boyd, Art Fry, Bill Brewster, and Raymond Richard (Cal) Miller.
1986

Sport Yukon Chefs Team Yukon at the Whitehorse Arctic Winter Games. These were the first Games attended by the Russian contingent.
1987

Yukon Sports Federation takes over as organizer of the Klondike Road Relay. The race was initially conceived and organized by the Klondike Visitors Association (now the Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon).
1989

The Yukon Sports Federation officially becomes Sport Yukon.
1991

Sport Yukon moves into their brand new building at 4061 4th Avenue in Whitehorse.
2003

The Kids Recreation Fund launches. Funded by the Government of Yukon and administered by Sport Yukon, the fund helps support families getting involved in sport, arts, and recreation.
2020

During the COVID-19 global pandemic, Sport Yukon helped administer and deliver relief funds to Yukon sport organizations.
2022

Sport Yukon launches its Digital Display Network with two screens (one at Sport Yukon and one at 3rd & Main in Whitehorse). The next year, a third screen was launched at the Canada Games Centre.
2024

The Make It Happen sport tourism event program officially launches, providing resources, expertise, and guidance to sport groups bringing events to the North.