Thursday, October 22, 2026
10 kids' programs start in the next 3 weeks around Halifax
Here's what's starting and opening up in Halifax kids' hockey and soccer 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.
- 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.
- Nov6Fri
Friday Power Skating & Puck Skills (U13/U15)
Halifax Hawks Minor Hockey Association, weekly training
Nov 6 to Mar 12 at Centennial Arena. $215.
Hockey: plan ahead 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.
- Oct21Wed
Wednesday Goalie Development Sessions
Halifax Hawks Minor Hockey Association, weekly training
Running now until Dec 16 at Centennial Arena. Free.
- Weeklyongoing
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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Soccer: starting in the next 3 weeks
Dated programs that start soon. If one fits, register now, because the first sessions fill first.
- Oct24Sat
Timbits Fundamentals U6-U7 (Winter Block 1)
Halifax City Soccer Club, weekly training
Oct 24 to Dec 12 at Sacred Heart School of Halifax. Born 2020–2021. $175.
- Oct24Sat
Timbits Mini Soccer U4-U5 (Winter Block 1)
Halifax City Soccer Club, weekly training
Oct 24 to Dec 12 at Sacred Heart School of Halifax. Born 2022–2024. $150.
- 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.
- Oct26in 2026
U12-U18 'B' Recreational League Program
Suburban FC, weekly training
Mon Oct 26 at Gyms in Bedford/Sackville/Waverley. Born 2009–2015. $480.
- Oct26Mon
U12-U18 Competitive A/AA
Suburban FC, weekly training
Oct 26 to Mar 7 at BMO Soccer Centre / East Hants Dome / school gyms in Bedford, Sackville, Waverley. Born 2009–2015. $665.
Soccer: plan ahead 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.
- Oct19Mon
Community Program U12B-U18B (Winter 2026-27)
Halifax Dunbrack Soccer Club, weekly training
Running now until Mar 5 in Halifax. Born 2009–2015. $450.
- Oct19Mon
Development Program U12-U18 A/AA (Winter 2026-27)
Halifax Dunbrack Soccer Club, weekly training
Running now until Mar 5 in Halifax. Born 2009–2015. $550.
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EXCEL High-Performance Program (U14-U16)
Soccer Nova Scotia, academy
Runs weekly at BMO Soccer Centre.
- Oct18Sun
Grassroots Program U4-U10 (Winter 2026-27)
Halifax Dunbrack Soccer Club, weekly training
Running now until Feb 28 at Fairview Junior High School. Born 2017–2024. $185.
Keepers and futsal
Goalkeeper training and indoor futsal, the two things parents ask about most once the outdoor season ends.
- 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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Goalkeeper Training Program (Foundation & Competition)
Ignite Soccer Club, keeper training
In Halifax.