Saturday, October 10, 2026
13 kids' programs start in the next 3 weeks around Halifax
Here's what's starting and opening up in Halifax kids' hockey, soccer and volleyball this week. Every program below links to its page with dates, ages and prices, and a button to register with the provider. Spot something wrong? Hit reply and tell us.
Hockey: starting in the next 3 weeks
Dated programs that start soon. If one fits, register now, because the first sessions fill first.
- Oct20Tue
First Shift Girls Learn-to-Play Hockey (Bedford)
Female Metro West, clinic
Tue Oct 20 in Bedford. Born Jan 1, 2016 – May 1, 2021.
- Oct21Wed
Wednesday Goalie Development Sessions
Halifax Hawks Minor Hockey Association, weekly training
Oct 21 to Dec 16 at Centennial Arena. Free.
- Oct23Fri
Friday Power Skating & Puck Skills (U9)
Halifax Hawks Minor Hockey Association, weekly training
Oct 23 to Feb 26 at Centennial Arena. $215.
- Oct28Wed
First Shift Learn-to-Play Hockey (Dartmouth)
Dartmouth Minor Hockey Association, clinic
Wed Oct 28 in Dartmouth. Born Jan 1, 2016 – May 1, 2021.
- Oct30Fri
Friday Power Skating & Puck Skills (U11)
Halifax Hawks Minor Hockey Association, weekly training
Oct 30 to Mar 5 at Centennial Arena. $215.
Hockey: book now for Christmas and winter break
Holiday camps and clinics with dates posted. These are the ones that sell out before December.
- Dec22Tue
Christmas Break Power Skating School U11 (Atom)
Tom Duffey Hockey Schools, camp
Dec 22–23 at Halifax Forum. $110.
- Dec22Tue
Christmas Break Power Skating School U13/U15 (PeeWee/Bantam)
Tom Duffey Hockey Schools, camp
Dec 22–23 at Halifax Forum. $110.
- Dec22Tue
Christmas Break Power Skating School U9 (Novice)
Tom Duffey Hockey Schools, camp
Dec 22–23 at Halifax Forum. $110.
- Dec22Tue
Christmas Break Puckhandling & Shooting School U11 (Atom)
Tom Duffey Hockey Schools, camp
Dec 22–23 at Civic Arena (Halifax Forum complex). $110.
Hockey: year-round training worth knowing
Weekly skills sessions that run alongside team hockey. Good for a kid who wants more ice.
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Art of Shooting In-Person Off-Ice Program
The TRUE Hockey Program, weekly training
Runs weekly at Greenfoot Energy Centre. $194.95.
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U5 Intro Hockey Program (2026-27)
Sackville Minor Hockey Association, weekly training
Runs weekly in Lower Sackville. $500.
Soccer: starting in the next 3 weeks
Dated programs that start soon. If one fits, register now, because the first sessions fill first.
- Oct10Sat
Soccer (ages 5-7) - LeBrun Recreation Centre
Halifax Regional Municipality Recreation, weekly training
Sat Oct 10 at LeBrun Recreation Centre. Ages 5–7. $38.96.
- Oct11Sun
Little Kickers Preschool Soccer - Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Centre (Sundays)
Little Kickers Halifax, weekly training
Sun Oct 11 at Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Centre. Ages 1–7.
- Oct12Mon
Rangers Academy Development Program - Girls (2026-27)
Ignite Soccer Club, academy
Oct 12 to Apr 9 at BMO Soccer Centre.
- Oct17Sat
Little Kickers Preschool Soccer - Knox United Church (Saturdays)
Little Kickers Halifax, weekly training
Sat Oct 17 at Knox United Church. Ages 1–7.
- Oct17Sat
Little Kickers Preschool Soccer - Studley Gym, Dalhousie University (Saturdays)
Little Kickers Halifax, weekly training
Sat Oct 17 at Studley Gym, Dalhousie University. Ages 1–7.
- Oct18Sun
Grassroots Program U4-U10 (Winter 2026-27)
Halifax Dunbrack Soccer Club, weekly training
Oct 18 to Feb 28 at Fairview Junior High School. Born 2017–2024. $185.
Soccer: book now for Christmas and winter break
Holiday camps and clinics with dates posted. These are the ones that sell out before December.
- Dec21Mon
PD Day Soccer Camp (Dec 21)
Halifax County United Soccer Club (HCU), camp
Mon Dec 21 at BMO Soccer Centre. $30.
Soccer: spring break camps already open
A few providers have posted spring break 2027 already. Early sign-up usually gets the best price.
- Mar8Mon
Soccer: year-round training worth knowing
Weekly sessions and academies that run alongside the soccer season.
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EXCEL High-Performance Program (U14-U16)
Soccer Nova Scotia, academy
Runs weekly at BMO Soccer Centre.
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High Performance Program U15AAA / U17AAA
Halifax Dunbrack Soccer Club, academy
In Halifax. Born 2010–2013. $1,800.
- Oct18Sun
Little Kickers Preschool Soccer - Banook Canoe Club (Sundays)
Little Kickers Halifax, weekly training
Sun Oct 18 at Banook Canoe Club. Ages 1–7.
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Little Kickers Preschool Soccer - Conrose Park (Saturdays)
Little Kickers Halifax, weekly training
Runs weekly at Conrose Park. Ages 1–7.
Keepers and futsal
Goalkeeper training and indoor futsal, the two things parents ask about most once the outdoor season ends.
- Oct24Sat
U9-U11 Futsal House League (Winter Block 1)
Halifax City Soccer Club, futsal
Oct 24 to Dec 12 at Sacred Heart School of Halifax. Born 2016–2019. $200.
- Nov7Sat
U9-U12 'C' In-House Futsal
Suburban FC, futsal
Sat Nov 7 at Sackville High School. Born 2015–2018. $365.
- Jan9Sat
U9-U11 Futsal House League (Winter Block 2)
Halifax City Soccer Club, futsal
Jan 9 to Mar 6 at Sacred Heart School of Halifax. Born 2016–2019. $200.
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Goalkeeper Training (GKU) U8-U18
Suburban FC, keeper training
At BMO Soccer Centre. Born 2009–2019. $150.
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Volleyball: starting in the next 3 weeks
Dated programs that start soon. If one fits, register now, because the first sessions fill first.
- Oct12Mon
PD Day & Holiday Daycamp (Oct 12)
Scotia Juniors VBC, camp
Mon Oct 12 at The Lab by Scotia Juniors (Bedford Place Mall). $55.
- Oct23Fri
PD Day & Holiday Daycamp (Oct 23)
Scotia Juniors VBC, camp
Fri Oct 23 at The Lab by Scotia Juniors (Bedford Place Mall). $55.
Volleyball: year-round training worth knowing
Weekly sessions and academies that run alongside the volleyball season.
- Sep14Mon
Fall-eyball League (11U-12U)
Scotia Juniors VBC, weekly training
Running now until Nov 29 at Practices in Bedford or Halifax; games at St. Andrew's Community Centre. $675.
- Sep14Mon
Fall-eyball League (13U-14U)
Scotia Juniors VBC, weekly training
Running now until Nov 29 at Practices in Bedford or Halifax; games at St. Andrew's Community Centre. $675.
- Sep7Mon
Individual Skills Development (12U-13U)
Scotia Juniors VBC, weekly training
Running now until Nov 15 at The Lab by Scotia Juniors (Bedford Place Mall). Born Born Sept 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2015. $650.
- Sep7Mon
Individual Skills Development (14U)
Scotia Juniors VBC, weekly training
Running now until Nov 15 at The Lab by Scotia Juniors (Bedford Place Mall). Born Born Sept 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2013. $650.