Team Alaska
From the humble beginnings, the Arctic Winter Games have become one of the most admired amateur sporting events in the world. There are nearly 2,000 athletes and coaches, [over] eighteen sporting events, and exhibitions and performances that showcase our unique northern culture. Participating contingents now include two regions of Russia, four Canadian provinces and territories, Greenland and Alaska. The Games are held every two years, hosted on a rotating basis among the various regions.
Governor Walter J. Hickel, 2005
ENCOURAGING A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF SPORT
Established in 1968 as a non-profit, Arctic Winter Games Team Alaska (AWGTA) cultivates and celebrates sport, social exchange and culture. We strengthen Alaska’s communities by providing young athletes with the opportunity to compete in friendly competition while sharing cultural values from northern regions around the world.
