The North American Indigenous Games(NAIG) is the largest continental sporting and cultural gathering of Indigenous people, welcoming more than 5,000 athletes, 2,000 volunteers and a number of spectators and dignitaries from across North America. The City of Toronto will be Host to this years NAIG that will take place from July 16 – 23, 2017.
BSG Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Circle is planning to enter teams (male and female) in the sports bolded below:
| SPORT | AGE CATEGORY | YEARS OF BIRTH |
| Archery | 16U, 19U | 2001 & later, 1998 & later |
| Athletics | 14U, 16U, 19U | 2003 & later, 2001 & later, 1998 & later |
| Badminton | 16U, 19U | 2001 & later, 1998 & later |
| Baseball (Male) | 17U | 2000 & later |
| Basketball | 14U, 16U, 19U | 2003 & later, 2001 & later, 1998 & later |
| Boxing1 | 17-18, 16 can upgrade | 2000-1999, 2001 upgrade |
| Canoe/Kayak | 14U, 16U, 19U | 2003 & later, 2001 & later, 1998 & later |
| Box Lacrosse (Female TBD)2 | 16U, 19U | 2001& later, 1998 & Later |
| Golf | 16U, 19U | 2001 & later, 1998 & Later |
| Rifle Shooting | 16U, 19U | 2001 & later, 1998 & Later |
| Soccer | 16U, 19U | 2001 & later, 1999 & later |
| Softball | 16U, 19U | 2001 & later, 1998 & Later |
| Swimming | 14U, 16U, 19U | 2003 & later, 2001 & later, 1998 & later |
| Volleyball | U16, 19U | 2001 & later, 1998 & Later |
| Wrestling | 16-18, 15 can upgrade | 2001–1999, 2002 upgrade |
If you are interested in trying out for our NAIG team, please check out the application which can be found hereNote: For volleyball, we will only be sending U19 teams (male and female).
For more information contact:
St. George’s Ward Councilor
Arlene Blanchard White
ablanchard-white@qalipu.ca