Saturday, October 10, 2026
12 kids' programs start in the next 3 weeks around Niagara
Here's what's starting and opening up in Niagara 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.
- Oct13Tue
U11 B/U13 B Development Session
Thorold Minor Hockey, clinic
Tue Oct 13 at Walker Sports and Abilities Centre (GFL rink), Canada Games Park.
- Oct13Tue
U15 B/U18 B Development Session
Thorold Minor Hockey, clinic
Tue Oct 13 at Walker Sports and Abilities Centre (GFL rink), Canada Games Park.
- Oct13Tue
U8MD/U9MD Development Session
Thorold Minor Hockey, clinic
Tue Oct 13 at Walker Sports and Abilities Centre (GFL rink), Canada Games Park.
- Oct18Sun
Free Goalie Clinic (10-18)
Greater Fort Erie Minor Hockey, clinic
Sun Oct 18 at Fort Erie Leisureplex (Kinsmen Rink). Free.
- Oct20Tue
U11/U13 Local League Development Session
Thorold Minor Hockey, clinic
Tue Oct 20 at Walker Sports and Abilities Centre (GFL rink), Canada Games Park.
- Oct20Tue
U7-U9 Local League Development Session
Thorold Minor Hockey, clinic
Tue Oct 20 at Walker Sports and Abilities Centre (GFL rink), Canada Games Park.
Hockey: year-round training worth knowing
Weekly skills sessions that run alongside team hockey. Good for a kid who wants more ice.
- Oct8Thu
Fall/Winter Goalie Sessions 2026-27
Tenders Goalie School, weekly training
Running now until Dec 10 at Fort Erie Leisureplex. $75.
- Weeklyongoing
House League U9-U18 (2026-27)
Garden City Kiwanis Hockey League, weekly training
Runs weekly in St. Catharines. Born 2009–2019. $525.
- Weeklyongoing
U7 Initiation Program (IP)
St. Catharines Female Hockey Association (Brock Jr. Badgers), weekly training
Runs weekly in St. Catharines. $275.
- Weeklyongoing
U7 Initiation Program Plus (IP+)
St. Catharines Female Hockey Association (Brock Jr. Badgers), weekly training
Runs weekly in St. Catharines. $550.
Goalie corner
Goalie-specific ice is hard to find. Here's what's on the calendar.
- Oct22Thu
Goalie Clinic (10-22)
Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Association, clinic
Thu Oct 22 at Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena. Free.
- Nov19Thu
Goalie Clinic (11-19)
Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Association, clinic
Thu Nov 19 at Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena. Free.
- Nov22Sun
Free Goalie Clinic (11-22)
Greater Fort Erie Minor Hockey, clinic
Sun Nov 22 at Fort Erie Leisureplex (Kinsmen Rink). Free.
- Nov23Mon
Goalie Clinic (11-23)
Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Association, clinic
Mon Nov 23 at Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena. Free.
- Dec13Sun
Free Goalie Clinic (12-13)
Greater Fort Erie Minor Hockey, clinic
Sun Dec 13 at Fort Erie Leisureplex (Kinsmen Rink). Free.
Soccer: starting in the next 3 weeks
Dated programs that start soon. If one fits, register now, because the first sessions fill first.
- Oct13Tue
Indoor Fall FUNiño
Pelham Soccer Club (Pelham Panthers), weekly training
Oct 13 to Dec 1 at Centennial Secondary School Gym. $130.
- Oct15Thu
Fall Goalkeeper Training
Pelham Soccer Club (Pelham Panthers), keeper training
Oct 15 to Dec 3 at A.K. Wigg Public School. Born 2018 & older.
- Oct17Sat
Indoor Soccer Clinic, Fall (Ages 6-8)
St. Catharines Jets Soccer Club, clinic
Oct 17 to Dec 12 at Haig Bowl. Ages 6–8. $230.
- Oct17Sat
Indoor Soccer Clinic, Fall (Ages 9-12)
St. Catharines Jets Soccer Club, clinic
Oct 17 to Dec 12 at Haig Bowl. Ages 9–12. $230.
- Oct17Sat
Nike Soccer 3v3 League (Ages 5-8, Fall)
Sports Camps Canada (Nike Volleyball Camps), futsal
Oct 17 to Nov 28 at Boys & Girls Club of Niagara. Ages 5–8. $250.
- Oct17Sat
Nike Soccer 3v3 League (Ages 9-13, Fall)
Sports Camps Canada (Nike Volleyball Camps), futsal
Oct 17 to Nov 28 at Boys & Girls Club of Niagara. Ages 9–13. $250.
Soccer: book now for Christmas and winter break
Holiday camps and clinics with dates posted. These are the ones that sell out before December.
- Jan2Sat
Indoor Soccer Clinic, Winter (Ages 6-8)
St. Catharines Jets Soccer Club, clinic
Jan 2 to Mar 7 at Haig Bowl. Ages 6–8. $230.
- Jan2Sat
Indoor Soccer Clinic, Winter (Ages 9-12)
St. Catharines Jets Soccer Club, clinic
Jan 2 to Mar 7 at Haig Bowl. Ages 9–12. $230.
Soccer: year-round training worth knowing
Weekly sessions and academies that run alongside the soccer season.
- Weeklyongoing
Niagara FC OPDL (U13-U17) Open Sessions and Trials
Niagara Falls Soccer Club, academy
Runs weekly at E.E. Mitchelson Park Turf Field. Born 2010–2014.
- Weeklyongoing
Drop-Off Soccer (up to age 12)
Sportball Niagara, weekly training
Runs weekly in St. Catharines. Up to age 12.
- Weeklyongoing
Fall/Winter House League (Ages 5-16)
St. Catharines Club Roma Soccer (Roma Wolves), weekly training
Runs weekly at Club Roma. Ages 5–16.
- Weeklyongoing
High Performance (HP) Program
St. Catharines Club Roma Soccer (Roma Wolves), academy
Runs weekly at The Wolf Den (indoor turf).
Keepers and futsal
Goalkeeper training and indoor futsal, the two things parents ask about most once the outdoor season ends.
- DatesTBA
Wizard Elite Goalkeeper Academy
Welland Soccer Club (Welland Wizards), keeper training
At Youngs Sportsplex.
Volleyball: year-round training worth knowing
Weekly sessions and academies that run alongside the volleyball season.
- Sep20Sun
Volleyball Skills (Ages 6-12) - Port Colborne Fall 2026
YMCA of Niagara, weekly training
Running now until Dec 12 at Port Colborne YMCA. Ages 6–12.
- Sep17Thu
Volleyball Stars Niagara (Ages 8-12)
BGC Niagara, weekly training
Running now until Dec 3 at BGC Niagara - Niagara Falls Centre. Ages 8–12. $115.
- Weeklyongoing
Youth Drop-In Volleyball (Under 16)
City of Niagara Falls, weekly training
Runs weekly in Niagara Falls. Up to age 15.
- Weeklyongoing
Youth House League Volleyball (Ages 11-13) - Fall 2026/Winter 2027
JAM Sports Youth, weekly training
Runs weekly at Quaker Rd P.S.. Ages 11–13.