Saturday, October 10, 2026
6 kids' programs start in the next 3 weeks around Kitchener-Waterloo
Here's what's starting and opening up in Kitchener-Waterloo 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.
- Oct16Fri
Goalie Development Sessions (Team Shutout)
Cambridge Roadrunners Girls' Hockey Association, clinic
Oct 16 to Dec 17 at Hespeler Memorial Arena / Cambridge Sports Park. Free.
- Oct17Sat
NHL/NHLPA First Shift (Girls)
Guelph Girls Hockey Association, weekly training
Oct 17 to Nov 21 at Exhibition Park Arena. Ages 6–10. $299.
- Oct18Sun
Goalie Clinic
New Hamburg Hockey Association (Huskies), clinic
Sun Oct 18 at Wilmot Recreation Complex.
- Oct24Sat
NHL/NHLPA First Shift (Girls)
Cambridge Roadrunners Girls' Hockey Association, weekly training
Oct 24 to Dec 12 at Hespeler Memorial Arena (Rink 2). Ages 6–10. $299.
Hockey: year-round training worth knowing
Weekly skills sessions that run alongside team hockey. Good for a kid who wants more ice.
- Oct4Sun
JR Rangers Rookie Program (Fall)
Kitchener Minor Hockey Association, weekly training
Running now until Dec 20 at Activa Sportsplex (Tom Graham) / Grand River Arena / Lions Arena. Ages 4+. $230.
- Oct4Sun
Lady Rangers Rookie Program (Fall)
Kitchener Minor Hockey Association, weekly training
Running now until Dec 20 at Activa Sportsplex (Tom Graham) / Grand River Arena / Lions Arena. Ages 4+. $230.
- Oct4Sun
Learn to Hockey Skate (Fall)
Kitchener Minor Hockey Association, weekly training
Running now until Dec 20 at Activa Sportsplex (Tom Graham) / Grand River Arena / Lions Arena. Ages 4+. $230.
- Weeklyongoing
Advanced Goalie Training (AA, AAA, Junior)
Team Shutout Goalie School (Waterloo Region), weekly training
Runs weekly at Top Corner Ice Pad.
Goalie corner
Goalie-specific ice is hard to find. Here's what's on the calendar.
- Weeklyongoing
Fall / Winter Goalie Clinics
Team Shutout Goalie School (Waterloo Region), weekly training
Runs weekly at Top Corner Ice Pad.
- Weeklyongoing
Goalie Development (Local League U11-U15)
Centre Wellington Minor Hockey Association, weekly training
Runs weekly at Jefferson Elora Community Centre.
- Weeklyongoing
Private Goalie Training
Team Shutout Goalie School (Waterloo Region), private lessons
Runs weekly at Top Corner Ice Pad.
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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.
- Oct17Sat
U3-U7 Indoor Recreational, Fall
Waterloo United, weekly training
Oct 17 to Dec 19 at Bechtel Park Indoor. Born 2020–2024. $220.
- Oct18Sun
U8-U16 Indoor Recreational 2026-27
Waterloo United, weekly training
Oct 18 to Mar 8 at RIM Park Indoor. Born 2011–2019. $410.
Soccer: year-round training worth knowing
Weekly sessions and academies that run alongside the soccer season.
- Oct3Sat
Indoor House League U8-U18 (Fall 2026)
Guelph Soccer, weekly training
Running now until Dec 13 at Guelph Sports Dome. Born 2009–2019.
- Oct2Fri
Junior Gryphons Soccer School (Fall 2026)
Guelph Soccer, weekly training
Running now until Dec 11 at Guelph Sports Dome. Born 2014–2019.
- Weeklyongoing
Kitchener TFC ELITE Academy (2027 season)
Kitchener Soccer Club, academy
Runs weekly in Kitchener. $2,450.
- Weeklyongoing
Kitchener TFC Rep Program (2027 season)
Kitchener Soccer Club, academy
Runs weekly in Kitchener. $1,075.
Keepers and futsal
Goalkeeper training and indoor futsal, the two things parents ask about most once the outdoor season ends.
- Oct3Sat
Indoor Futsal U4-U7 (Fall 2026)
Guelph Soccer, futsal
Running now until Dec 12 at Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School. Born 2020–2023.
- Weeklyongoing
Volleyball: book now for Christmas and winter break
Holiday camps and clinics with dates posted. These are the ones that sell out before December.
- Jan5Tue
Development Program - Thursdays (Winter/Spring)
Guelph Youth Volleyball Association (Junior Gryphons), weekly training
Jan 5 to Apr 20 at Rickson Ridge Public School. Ages 11+. $195.
- Jan5Tue
Development Program - Tuesdays (Winter/Spring)
Guelph Youth Volleyball Association (Junior Gryphons), weekly training
Jan 5 to Apr 20 at Rickson Ridge Public School. Ages 11+. $195.
Volleyball: year-round training worth knowing
Weekly sessions and academies that run alongside the volleyball season.
- Sep16Wed
Adult Volleyball-Casual (Centreville-Chicopee Community Centre)
City of Kitchener Recreation (community centres), weekly training
Running now until Dec 9 at Centreville-Chicopee Community Centre. Ages 14–65. $45.
- Sep29Tue
Development Program - Thursdays (Fall)
Guelph Youth Volleyball Association (Junior Gryphons), weekly training
Running now until Dec 15 at Rickson Ridge Public School. Ages 11+. $195.
- Sep29Tue
Development Program - Tuesdays (Fall)
Guelph Youth Volleyball Association (Junior Gryphons), weekly training
Running now until Dec 15 at Rickson Ridge Public School. Ages 11+. $195.
- Oct5Mon
Fall Development - Monday (Grade 6, Cambridge)
Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club, weekly training
Running now until Dec 7 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School. $135.