Thursday, October 29, 2026
5 kids' programs start in the next 3 weeks around Ottawa
Here's what's starting and opening up in Ottawa 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.
- Nov7Sat
Bauer First Shift (Fall 2026, girls only)
East Ottawa Girls Hockey Association, weekly training
Nov 7 to Dec 19 at Ray Friel Recreation Complex. Ages 6–10. $299.
- Nov14Sat
Bauer First Shift (Fall 2026)
Eastend Minor Hockey Association (Eastend Storm), weekly training
Nov 14 to Dec 19 at Armstrong Arena. Ages 6–10. $299.
Hockey: plan ahead for Christmas and winter break
Holiday camps and clinics with dates posted. These are the ones that sell out before December.
- Dec21Mon
Holiday Full Day Competitive Player Development Camp (Bell Sensplex)
Ottawa Senators Hockey Programs (Sensplex), camp
Dec 21–23 at Bell Sensplex. Born 2014–2017. $379.
- Dec21Mon
Holiday Full Day Competitive Player Development Camp (Richcraft Sensplex)
Ottawa Senators Hockey Programs (Sensplex), camp
Dec 21–23 at Richcraft Sensplex. Born 2014–2017. $379.
- Dec21Mon
Holiday Full Day Complete Player Development Camp (Bell Sensplex)
Ottawa Senators Hockey Programs (Sensplex), camp
Dec 21–23 at Bell Sensplex. Born 2014–2019. $349.
- Dec21Mon
Holiday Full Day Complete Player Development Camp (Richcraft Sensplex)
Ottawa Senators Hockey Programs (Sensplex), camp
Dec 21–23 at Richcraft Sensplex. Born 2014–2019. $349.
Hockey: spring break camps already open
A few providers have posted spring break 2027 already. Early sign-up usually gets the best price.
- Mar15Mon
Hockey: year-round training worth knowing
Weekly skills sessions that run alongside team hockey. Good for a kid who wants more ice.
- Sep16Wed
AM Developmental Wednesdays
Brad Smyth Hockey, weekly training
Running now until Dec 16 at Minto Recreation Complex. $775.
- Oct24Sat
Bauer First Shift (Fall 2026)
Ottawa North Minor Hockey Association, weekly training
Running now until Dec 12 in Ottawa. Ages 6–10. $299.
- Oct26Mon
Dukes U11 & U13 Development Sessions
Cumberland Minor Hockey Association, weekly training
Running now until Dec 14 in Ottawa.
- Oct13Tue
Girls Only Shooting & Scoring Program
Ottawa Senators Hockey Programs (Sensplex), weekly training
Running now until Dec 15 at Bell Sensplex. Born 2012–2016. $435.
Goalie corner
Goalie-specific ice is hard to find. Here's what's on the calendar.
- Weeklyongoing
10-Week Progressive Goalie Program, Group 1 (Beginner, U9/U11)
Dave Stathos Goalie Performance Center, weekly training
Runs weekly at Bell Sensplex / Richcraft Sensplex.
- Weeklyongoing
10-Week Progressive Goalie Program, Group 2 (Intermediate, U11/U13)
Dave Stathos Goalie Performance Center, weekly training
Runs weekly at Bell Sensplex / Richcraft Sensplex.
- Weeklyongoing
10-Week Progressive Goalie Program, Group 3 (Advanced, U15/U18)
Dave Stathos Goalie Performance Center, weekly training
Runs weekly at Bell Sensplex / Richcraft Sensplex.
- Weeklyongoing
60-Minute Private Goalie Session
Dave Stathos Goalie Performance Center, private lessons
Runs weekly at Bell Sensplex / Richcraft Sensplex.
- Weeklyongoing
Goalie Group Sessions
Dave Stathos Goalie Performance Center, weekly training
Runs weekly at Bell Sensplex / Richcraft Sensplex.
Soccer: starting in the next 3 weeks
Dated programs that start soon. If one fits, register now, because the first sessions fill first.
- Nov1Sun
Striker Training, Winter 2026-27
Nepean Hotspurs Soccer Club, clinic
Nov 1 to Feb 28 at Sooners Megadome. $395.
- Nov2Mon
Ball Mastery, Winter 2026-27 (U7-U12)
Nepean Hotspurs Soccer Club, weekly training
Nov 2 to Feb 22 at Laurier-Carrière Catholic Elementary School. Born 2015–2020. $180.
Soccer: plan ahead for Christmas and winter break
Holiday camps and clinics with dates posted. These are the ones that sell out before December.
- Dec28Mon
Winter Holiday Camp (U8-U13)
West Ottawa Soccer Club, camp
Dec 28–31 at WOSC Domes (Thunderbird Domes). Born 2014–2019. $285.
Soccer: spring break camps already open
A few providers have posted spring break 2027 already. Early sign-up usually gets the best price.
- Mar15Mon
March Break Camp (U8-U13)
West Ottawa Soccer Club, camp
Mar 15–19 at WOSC Domes (Thunderbird Domes). Born 2014–2018. $360.
Soccer: year-round training worth knowing
Weekly sessions and academies that run alongside the soccer season.
- Oct14Wed
8 Week Fall Gym Program 2026
West Carleton Soccer Club, weekly training
Running now until Dec 7 at Huntley Centennial Public School. Born 2014–2022. $60.
- Weeklyongoing
Academy (U12-U17)
West Ottawa Soccer Club, academy
Runs weekly at Mega Dome or Thunderbird Domes (indoor season); Wesley Clover and city fields (outdoor). Ages 12–17.
- Oct3Sat
Fall/Winter Indoor Youth Skills Development (U14-U18)
Carleton Place Soccer Club, weekly training
Running now until Feb 3 at Beckwith Indoor Soccer Facility (Beckwith Dome). $395.
- Oct3Sat
Fall/Winter Indoor Youth Skills Development (U4-U13)
Carleton Place Soccer Club, weekly training
Running now until Feb 3 at Beckwith Indoor Soccer Facility (Beckwith Dome). $285.
Keepers and futsal
Goalkeeper training and indoor futsal, the two things parents ask about most once the outdoor season ends.
- Oct6Tue
Intermediate Goalkeeper Development (U13-U17)
West Ottawa Soccer Club, keeper training
Running now until Dec 8 at Thunderbird Dome.
- Oct6Tue
Weekly Goalkeeper Foundations (U8-U12)
West Ottawa Soccer Club, keeper training
Running now until Dec 8 at Thunderbird Dome.
- Oct16Fri
Goalkeeper Training, Winter 2026-27 (U8-U18)
Atlético Ottawa Juniors, keeper training
Running now until Mar 12 at Millennium Sports Park (Oct-Nov), then Orleans Dome (Nov-Mar). Born 2008–2018. $350.
- Weeklyongoing
Goalkeeper Program (Junior, Intermediate and Elite Goalkeeper Academies)
Ottawa South United Soccer Club, keeper training
Runs weekly in Ottawa.
- Weeklyongoing
Just Play Futsal: Active Start (U4-U6)
Ottawa Futsal Club, futsal
Runs weekly at Confederation High School. Born 2021–2023. $195.