Guide to the Games
Participant Checklist
1. Qualify for the Games Qualification procedures vary by sport and are coordinated through each Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) and Regional Sport Teams.
2. Confirm Your Team Selection Once team rosters are submitted to SportNL, participants will receive registration information.
3. Complete Registration All participants must be registered by July 17, 2026.
4. Review Participant Expectations Participants are expected to follow all Newfoundland and Labrador Games conduct, curfew, and participation policies. Additional details can be found in the Participant Handbook.
Transportation
Transportation for athletes, coaches, and managers residing outside the Host Region (50 km or more) is funded by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and coordinated by SportNL.
Charter bus itineraries will be distributed within the week prior to the Games. Participants should review their itinerary carefully and bring a copy while travelling. First half participants traveling by bus will depart for the Games August 8th and return August 11th. Second half athletes will depart August 12th and return August 15th.
Participants travelling by air, particularly those travelling from Labrador, may be required to travel on August 7, August 11, August 16, or August 17, 2026 due to airline schedules and travel logistics.
Why Do I Travel With My Team?
Athletes are expected to travel with their team using transportation arranged by SportNL. Traveling together helps ensure participant safety and supervision while allowing teams to arrive together for registration and competition. Participants and families are responsible for transportation to and from their designated departure locations.
Bus Assignments
The 1st Half Transportation Schedule for Saturday, August 8, 2026 is now available.
The 2nd Half Transportation Schedule for Wednesday, August 12, 2026 is now available.
Participants, coaches, managers, and families are encouraged to review the schedule to confirm their anticipated pickup location and departure time. While every effort has been made to finalize transportation arrangements, minor adjustments may still be required. Any changes will be communicated directly to affected teams and reflected on this page.
Please note:
- Team managers and/or coaches will receive their team’s transportation details directly.
- Return transportation schedules for August 11 and departure schedules for August 12 will be shared once finalized. The earliest return buses on August 11 are expected to depart Corner Brook at approximately 3:00 PM, with final departure times confirmed during the Games.
- Transportation details for the 2nd Half of the Games will be posted as soon as they are finalized.
View the 1st Half Master Transportation Schedule
View the 2nd Half Master Transportation Schedule
Ceremonies
Opening Ceremonies
Saturday, August 8, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Corner Brook Civic Centre
All first-half participants are expected to attend the Opening Ceremonies.
Closing Ceremonies
Saturday, August 15, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Corner Brook Civic Centre
All second-half participants are expected to attend the Closing Ceremonies. Participants should ensure their belongings are packed and departure-ready prior to attending the ceremony.
Schedules
Final sport schedules will be posted on www.nlgames.ca in early August after regional teams are selected and registration is completed.
What to Bring
Essentials
- Single air mattress/cot
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Clothing appropriate for the weather
- Sneakers
- Towels and toiletries
- Team uniform(s)
- Sport-specific equipment
- Water bottle
- MCP card
- Photo identification
- Prescription medications
- Spending money
Recommended Items
- Hat and sunscreen
- Rain jacket
- Portable battery pack
- Phone charger
- Flashlight
- Spare contacts or glasses
Athlete’s Village
Athletes, coaches and managers will stay in classroom accommodations at Corner Brook Intermediate and Corner Brook Regional High at No Cost. All participants are required to stay in Athlete’s Village. Accommodation arrangements will ensure appropriate supervision, including same-gender supervision for all teams.
Important Reminders
- Label all luggage, sleeping bags, and sport equipment.
- Keep medications, identification, valuables, and fragile items with you during travel.
- Water refill stations will be available throughout the Games; participants should bring a reusable water bottle.
- SportNL, the Host Community, and the NL Games are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.