Basketball Clubs in Nunavut
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25 communitiesActivemarks communities with recent organized basketball, such as a camp, clinic or tournament.
Qikiqtani · 13
Kivalliq · 7
Kitikmeot · 5
Basketball in Nunavut
The Nunavut Basketball Association (NUBA) has been growing the game across the territory since 2018. Basketball in Nunavut runs through schools, community programs and NUBA camps rather than year-round clubs. NUBA's mission is to make basketball accessible to youth in every community, build local coaching capacity, and create pathways from the community gym to territorial and national competition.
Governing body:Nunavut Basketball Association (NUBA)·Facebook
Grassroots Programs
NUBA delivers basketball camps and clinics across the Qikiqtani, Kivalliq and Kitikmeot regions, typically three to four days each. Its school physical education clinics use circuit-style stations so every student gets touches on the ball, and community and club sessions extend that work outside the school day. NUBA also partners with university programs, including the University of Regina Cougars women's basketball team, to bring high-level coaching to Nunavut communities.
Tournaments & Competitions
NUBA 18U Regional Championships
Annual 3-on-3 regional championships, with separate divisions for Kitikmeot/Kivalliq and Qikiqtani. The regionals are the pathway to the Territorial Championships.
NUBA Territorial Championships
The territory-wide 3-on-3 championship. In February 2026, 125 athletes from seven communities competed in U19 men's and women's divisions at Inuksuk High School in Iqaluit. Cambridge Bay won first place in both divisions.
High Performance Program
NUBA's High Performance Program (HPP) develops Nunavut's top players. In August 2025, HPP athletes formed Nunavut's first-ever men's and women's basketball teams at the Canada Summer Games in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Upcoming games on the 2025–2029 calendar:
- 2026 Arctic Winter Games — March 2026, Whitehorse, Yukon
- 2027 North American Indigenous Games — July 2027, Calgary, Alberta
- 2028 Arctic Winter Games — March 2028, location TBA
- 2029 Canada Summer Games — August 2029, Moncton and Saint John, New Brunswick
Coaching Development
Volunteer coaches are the backbone of basketball in Nunavut. NUBA offers coaching development at three levels: Community Coach, High Performance Coach, and High Performance Advanced Coach. To get involved, contact NUBA through its website or Facebook page.
League info last verified 2026-09.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there youth basketball in Nunavut?
Yes. Basketball in Nunavut runs mainly through schools, community programs and camps organized by the Nunavut Basketball Association (NUBA) rather than year-round clubs. NUBA runs camps and clinics across the Qikiqtani, Kivalliq and Kitikmeot regions.
Who governs basketball in Nunavut?
The Nunavut Basketball Association (NUBA) is the territory's provincial sport organization for basketball. It has been growing the game since 2018 and runs grassroots programs, tournaments, a High Performance Program and coaching development.
How do Nunavut athletes compete at the national level?
Athletes progress through community programs to the NUBA 18U Regional Championships and the NUBA Territorial Championships, and the High Performance Program selects athletes for multi-sport games. In August 2025, Nunavut sent its first men's and women's basketball teams to the Canada Summer Games.
How can I get involved as a coach in Nunavut?
NUBA offers coaching development at three levels: Community Coach, High Performance Coach and High Performance Advanced Coach. Contact NUBA through its website or Facebook page to get started.