The 2014 Arctic Winter Games, officially known with the slogan "Great Spirit - Northern Dreams", was a winter multi-sport event which took place in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, between 15 and 22 March 2014. Some events took place in North Pole.

The Arctic Winter Games is the world's largest multisport and cultural event for young people of the Arctic. The Games is an international biennial celebration of circumpolar sports and culture held for a week, each time with a different nation or region as the host. AWG celebrates sports, social interaction and culture. The Games contributes to creating an awareness on cultural diversity, and develops athletes to participate in the competitions with the focus on fair play. The Games binds the Arctic countries together and includes traditional games such as Arctic sports and Dené games.

Around 1,400 athletes from nine teams participated in the games.

Organization

The 2014 Arctic Winter Games were set in Fairbanks, Alaska. Jeff Jacobson was the president of the host society and Perry Ahsogeak the vice president. Karen Lane was the general manager.

Participants Nine contingents participated in the 2014 Arctic Winter Games. The amount of athletes sent by each contingent is shown in parentheses in the list below. Alaska, United States (286) (host) Greenland (108) Northern Alberta, Canada (188) Northwest Territories, Canada (274) Nunavik, Quebec, Canada (62) Nunavut, Canada (214) Sámi people (33) Yamalo-Nenets, Russia (70) Yukon, Canada (237)

Venues The 2014 games were held at various sports venues and schools in Fairbanks. Opening and closing ceremonies were held at Carlson Center.

Sports Venues

The following venues hosted sports events during the games. All locations were located in or around Fairbanks unless mentioned otherwise. Venue EventsBig Dipper Ice ArenaIce hockeyBirch Hill Recreation AreaCross country skiing, biathlon, snowshoe biathlon, snowshoeingCarlson CenterFigure skating, short track speed skatingFairbanks Curling ClubCurlingFort Wainwright Birch HillSnowboardingGymnastics Inc.GymnasticsLathrop High SchoolDene gamesHutchison High SchoolTable tennisJeff Studdert FairgroundsDog mushingLathrop High SchoolArctic sportsNorth Pole High School, North PoleBadmintonNorth Pole Middle School, North PoleWrestlingRandy Smith Middle SchoolDene gamesRyan Middle SchoolDene gamesSkilandAlpine skiingUAF Hulbert Nanook Terrain ParkSnowboardingUAF Patty CenterBasketball, ice hockeyUAF Student Recreation CenterIndoor soccerWest Valley High SchoolVolleyball

Cultural and other venues

The following venues hosted cultural and other events during the games. All locations were located in or around Fairbanks unless mentioned otherwise. Venue Events2nd Avenue downtownParka Parade420 Cushman StreetFairbanks Community MuseumArctic Winter Games Headquarters and StoreHeadquarter and storeBentley Mall'Lunch Time Performance' venueCarlson CenterOpening ceremony (presented by ConocoPhillips) and closing ceremony (presented by GCI)Co-Op Plaza'Lunch Time Performance' venueJeff Studdert RacegroundsGCI Open North American Sled Dog Race George Horner Ice ParkBP World Ice Art ChampionshipsGrange Hall, North PoleAWG Kick-Off Party, Yamal in the Children's Eye exhibitDoyon, Limited headquarters'Lunch Time Performance' venueHering AuditoriumCultural GalaMorris Thompson Cultural and Visitors CenterDeme drumming demonstrationNoel Wien Public Library'Lunch Time Performance' venuePioneer ParkVarious attractions (Dog Sled Rides, Museums & Train Rides, Pin Central)Pioneer Park Centennial CenterFolk Art Fest and ExpoPioneer Park TheatreFilm festival and The Color of Gold presented by Opera FairbanksUAF Campus Great HallCollege fair (presented by Flint Hills Resources)University of Alaska Museum of the NorthDenalai Legacy 100 Years on the Mountain

Medal tally

The Games Sports 265 events in 20 sport disciplines were scheduled in the 2014 Arctic Winter Games program. Four skiing sports were held, with alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding. Two snowshoe events were held, with snowshoe biathlon and snowshoeing. Two racquet sports were held, with badminton and table tennis. Two skating events were held, those being figure skating and short track speed skating. Team sports held were basketball, indoor soccer, ice hockey, volleyball, and curling. Traditional Inuit sports were also held, with Arctic sports, Dene games, dog mushing, and wrestling, the latter also including events for traditional wrestling. Also held was gymnastics.

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Culture Each edition of the Arctic Winter Games showcases a series of different cultures from around the Arctic. Especially indigenous culture is on display, with cultural exhibitions and activities. Many other cultural events are also held throughout the games.

Hodgson Trophy At each Arctic Winter Games, the AWG International Committee presents the Hodgson Trophy to the contingent whose athletes best exemplify the ideals of fair play and team spirit. Team members also receive a distinctive pin in recognition of their accomplishment. The Greenlandic team and delegation won the Hodgson Trophy at the 2014 Arctic Winter Games.

References

External links 2014 Arctic Winter Games Official Site Arctic Winter Games Official Site