About

he CF Games are among the largest gatherings of French-speaking youth in Canada.

In addition to encouraging hundreds of young people to push their limits in three areas (arts, sports, and leadership), they offer a larger-than-life Francophone experience by focusing on cultural pride, self-confidence, and leadership skills in a context of healthy competition.

The CF Games are held in the summer, every three years. Over 1,200 young people participate, and more than 750 volunteers contribute to the success of the event.

The CF Games are intended to be: 

• a celebration of French-speaking youth in Canada;
• a significant moment for the identity-building and cultural identity of this youth;
• an exceptional opportunity for personal growth and self-improvement;
• an unmissable event that every community aspires to host.

The CF Games are organized based on the principle of being by and for youth, and they aim to uphold and contribute to sustainable development principles.

Disciplines

• Arts: Music, improvisation, culinary arts, and theater
• Leadership: Debate, survival camp, social justice, and media
• Sports: Beach volleyball, badminton, athletics, ultimate frisbee, flag football, and basketball

Henri the Husky sled dog was retired from sledding because he was too rambunctious. We adopted him for the CFGames.

An avid fan of youth gatherings, Henri has been rewarded many times for his loyalty towards Francophone Yukon. Since the very first CFGames in 1999, Henri the Husky has been our proud mascot.

In fact, he was the first mascot to receive an accreditation with photo, which is now a Team Yukon tradition.

One of Henri’s secret wishes is probably a race equal to his convictions, namely, a demonstration sled dog race at future CFGames.

Eligibility requirements

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Be between 14 and 18 years old AND be born between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2011
• Be able to communicate in French
• Be enrolled in an educational institution in the Yukon
• Complete a pre-registration form by December 31, 2024
• Adhere to the values and guiding principles of the CFGames
• Have the consent form completed by a guardian
• Be available from July 14 to 20, 2025 to go to Laval, Qc
• Participate in practice and training activities from February to July, 2025

Download the recruitment policy 

Registration

• Step 1: Complete the interest survey and indicate your top three discipline choices in order of preference by December 31, 2024.
• Step 2: Have the consent form completed and signed by a legal guardian before December 31, 2024.
• Step 3: Participate in the selection activities scheduled between January and February.
• Step 4: If selected, proceed with the payment of the registration fee of $475 (plus taxes).
• Step 5: Participate in the training and preparation activities scheduled for each discipline.

Selected individuals will be notified between February and May 2025.

Selection process

When you fill out your interest survey, you will need to indicate your top three discipline choices. Team Yukon will try to accommodate participants' preferences as much as possible.

In case there are more registrations than available spots in a discipline, a selection camp will be organized. The selection will be based on predefined criteria, including the motivation statement and the general behavior of the participants.

Starting in February 2025, Team Yukon will contact each youth who has submitted an interest survey and a consent form to inform them of their status.

Selection Criteria - Arts, Leadership, and Sports Components

1. Participate in training activities, rehearsals, and training sessions that will take place between January 1 and July 14, 2025.
2. Participate in the necessary selection activities and events.
3. Complete a registration form and pay the registration fee of $475 plus tax before March 1, 2025, if selected.

Please note that special attention will be given to the behavior of potential participants (attendance at rehearsals/training activities, positive attitude, ability to work in a team, etc.).

The final selection of Team Yukon members is at the discretion of the Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY).