2014 Arctic Winter Games
The 2014 Arctic Winter Games took place in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States from March 15 to 22, 2014.
| Host city | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States |
|---|---|
| Country |  United States |
| Nations participating | 7 |
| Teams participating | 9 |
| Athletes participating | 2000+ |
The Arctic Winter Games is an international biannual celebration of circumpolar sports and culture, held in Canada, Alaska or Greenland.
Participants
All nine contingents participated.[1]
Alaska, United States (host contingent)
Greenland
Northern Alberta, Canada
Northwest Territories, Canada
Nunavik, Quebec, Canada
Nunavut, Canada
Sámi people
Yamalo-Nenets, Russia
Yukon, Canada
Sports
20 sports were contested.[2]
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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.[3]
| Venue | Events |
|---|---|
| Big Dipper Ice Arena | Ice hockey (preliminaries and finals) |
| Birch Hill Recreation Area | Cross country skiing, Ski biathlon, Snowshoe biathlon, and Snowshoeing |
| Carlson Center | Figure skating, and Speed Skating |
| Fairbanks Curling Club | Curling |
| Fort Wainwright Birch Hill | Snowboarding: arena slalom |
| Gymnastics Inc. | Gymnastics |
| Hering Auditorium | Dene Games: hand games |
| Hutchison High School | Table tennis |
| Jeff Studdert Fairgrounds | Dog sledding |
| Lathrop High School | Arctic sports |
| North Pole High School | Badminton |
| North Pole Middle School | Wrestling |
| Randy Smith Middle School | Dene Games: snowsnake; and Volleyball (preliminaries) |
| Ryan Middle School | Dene Games: stick Pull, Finger Pull, Pole Push |
| Skiland | Alpine skiing |
| UAF Hulbert Nanook Terrain Park | Snowboarding: rail jam, slopestyle, and arctic air |
| UAF Patty Center | Basketball and Ice hockey (preliminaries) |
| UAF Student Recreation Center | Indoor soccer |
| West Valley High School | Volleyball (finals) |
Cultural and Other Venues
The following venues hosted cultural and other events during the games.[3][4][5]
| Venue | Events |
|---|---|
| 2nd Avenue downtown | Parka Parade |
| 420 Cushman Street | Fairbanks Community Museum |
| Arctic Winter Games Headquarters and Store | |
| Bentley Mall | 'Lunch Time Performance' venue |
| Carlson Center | Opening Ceremony (presented by ConocoPhillips) and Closing Ceremony (presented by GCI) |
| Co-Op Plaza | 'Lunch Time Performance' venue |
| Jeff Studdert Racegrounds | GCI Open North American Sled Dog Race |
| George Horner Ice Park | BP World Ice Art Championships |
| Grange Hall (North Pole, Alaska) | AWG Kick-Off Party, Yamal in the Children's Eye exhibit |
| Doyon, Limited headquarters | 'Lunch Time Performance' venue |
| Hering Auditorium | Cultural Gala |
| Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center | Deme drumming demonstration |
| Noel Wien Public Library | 'Lunch Time Performance' venue |
| Pioneer Park | Various attractions (Dog Sled Rides, Museums & Train Rides, Pin Central) |
| Pioneer Park Centennial Center | Folk Art Fest and Expo |
| Pioneer Park Theatre | Film festival and The Color of Gold presented by Opera Fairbanks |
| UAF Campus Great Hall | College fair (presented by Flint Hills Resources) |
| University of Alaska Museum of the North | Denalai Legacy 100 Years on the Mountain |
Medals Count
| Rank | Team | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 68 | 60 | 74 | 202 |
| 2 | Yamal | 55 | 58 | 21 | 134 |
| 3 | Alberta North | 46 | 49 | 34 | 129 |
| 4 | Northwest Territories | 25 | 27 | 34 | 86 |
| 5 | Greenland | 23 | 23 | 14 | 60 |
| 6 | Yukon | 22 | 25 | 38 | 85 |
| 7 | Sápmi | 13 | 5 | 7 | 25 |
| 8 | Nunavik Quebec | 7 | 11 | 13 | 31 |
| 9 | Nunavut | 6 | 7 | 19 | 32 |
| Totals (9 teams) | 265 | 265 | 254 | 784 | |
See also
References
- "About the Arctic Winter Games – Contingents". awg2014.org. Archived from the original on 31 October 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- "About the Arctic Winter Games – Sports". awg2014.org. Archived from the original on 31 October 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- "Maps". awg2014.org. Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
- "Cultural Programs and Events". awg2014.org. Archived from the original on May 28, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
- "Ticket Prices & Packages". awg2014.org. Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
External links
| Preceded by Whitehorse 2012 |
Arctic Winter Games Fairbanks 2014 Arctic Winter Games |
Succeeded by Nuuk 2016 |
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