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Chilly outdoor temperatures won’t freeze the fun of an action-packed annual tradition in Port Colborne.
SportsFest, presented by CM Steele Insurance and Portage Mutual Insurance, will welcome people from Port Colborne and beyond to take part in events across the city from Friday, Feb. 6 to Sunday, Feb. 8.
Since 1999, SportsFest has been hosted every winter to welcome participants of all ages to a celebration of indoor and outdoor events, with proceeds donated to charitable organizations.
Port Colborne Mayor William Steele said the wide array of activities offer an opportunity for everyone to get involved during the weekend.
“Whether conquering the cold in the softball tournament, the Polar Plunge, and at a free community skate, or staying warm at the family swim, learning lacrosse, or discovering Pilates, I can’t wait to see local businesses and community groups from Port Colborne hosting activities and raising funds for local charities,” he said.
The weekend’s activities will see the City of Port Colborne partnering with various community groups to host a variety of events. They include:
- The Mayor’s Cup Invitational Hockey Tournament will welcome 16 teams from Friday, Feb. 6 to Sunday, Feb. 8 at the Vale Health and Wellness Centre. For more information, visit the City’s Sportsfest website.
- The Zuvic Memorial Sno Pitch Tournament presented by Welland Slo-Pitch on Saturday, Feb. 7at the T.A. Lannan Sports Complex from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to register, visit the Welland Slo-Pitch website.
- The Sports Wall of Fame Inductee Ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 7 in the Vale Health and Wellness Centre’s Golden Puck room at 5 p.m. The event will also be livestreamed on the City's Facebook page for those unable to attend.
- The Port Colborne Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park boat launch, 160 Sugarloaf Street. To learn more, register, or donate, visit the Port Colborne Polar Plunge website.
2026 SportsFest Event Schedule
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Mayors Cup Invitational Hockey Tournament Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street For more information, contact eventservices@portcolborne.ca. Schedule coming soon!
Free Workouts in Support of Port Cares G & M Fitness, 251 King Street It's a New Year! It's time to try something new. Stop by G & M Fitness with a food donation and try out the gym for free. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Progressive Euchre Tournament in Support of Port Cares Food Bank Lakeside Yacht Club, 65 Lakeshore Road West $10 per person entry fee For more information or to register contact Ginger Barrick at 905-658-5575 or barrickbg@hotmail.com. 7:00 p.m.
Unwind: Gentle Yoga & Meditation with in Support of Port Cares Stream Yoga + Meditation, 819 Weaver Road $10 per person For more information or to register visit the Stream Yoga+ Meditation. If you have further questions please reach out to Heather at hello@gentlydownthestream.org. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
FREE Community Skate Presented by Gio Rail Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
FREE Community Family Swim in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street (age 10 years +, participants 16+ must provide ID) TBD
Trivia Night to Support Port Cares The Humberstone, 265 Main Street West This event is free with donations to support the Port Cares Food Band. For more details please visit The Humberstone. Door open at 6:00 p.m. (for a cash bar and bites service), trivia fun begins at 7:00 p.m.
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| Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 |
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Mayors Cup Invitational Hockey Tournament Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street For more information, contact eventservices@portcolborne.ca.Schedule coming soon!
Port Colborne Sailors Hockey vs. Pelham Partners Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street 7:00 p.m.
8th Annual Zuvic Memorial Sno-Pitch Tournament Port Colborne Fire Prevention T.A. Lannan Sports Complex, 550 Elizabeth Street, Softball Diamonds 1, 2, & 3 $300 per team For more information or to register visit Welland & District Slo-Pitch League Inc. or reach out to William Murray at wellandslopitch@gmail.com or at 905-932-7663. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Volleyball Tournament in Support of Positive Living Niagara Port Colborne High School, 211 Elgin Street $225 per team For more information or to register contact Venessa at vanessafyfe@hotmail.com. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pottery Painting in Support of the Port Cares Food Bank The Painted Pot, 172 West Street Get creative and receive 10% off pottery painting. For more information visit www.thepaintedpot.ca. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free Workouts in Support of Port Cares G & M Fitness, 251 King Street It's a New Year! It's time to try something new. Stop by G & M Fitness with a food donation and try out the gym for free. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Port Colborne Public Library presents Library of Things Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street Stop by the pool lobby to explore sporty winter fun items that are a permanent part of the Library's collection. Chat with Library staff, grab a Library newsletter, and play a quick game of indoor shuffleboard. The Port Colborne Library is more than just books! 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Try Before You Buy Lacrosse Programming in Support of Port Cares Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street, Gym 1 Enjoy free lacrosse while giving back to the community! Participants are invited to bring a non-perishable food donation in support of Port Cares, helping local individuals and families in need. Presented by Pelham Raiders Minor Lacrosse & Fort Erie Minor Lacrosse Associations. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Guided Painting Class in collaboration with Maniac Cactus Creative Arts in Support of XX SPROUT Plant Parlour & Café, 149 King Street $45 + tax Contact Amanda at Getdirty@sproutplantparlour.com for more information or sign up at SPROUT Plan Parlour & Café. 2:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m.
Pilates, Pizza and Facials Evening in Support of Port Cares The Humberstone, 265 Main St West $85 per person To learn more about this fun Galetine's Glow & Flow evening or to sign up, visit Cove Wellness Club. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FREE Family Bounce in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street TBD
FREE Community Family Swim in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street (age 10 years +, participants 16+ must provide ID) TBD
Sports Wall of Fame Inductee Ceremony Join us on Saturday, February 7, as we proudly induct the newest members into the Sports Wall of Fame. Established in 1991 at the West Side Arena, this celebrated tribute now resides on the second floor of the Vale Health & Wellness Centre, honouring the legacy of Port Colborne's sports community. Ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. at Vale Health & Wellness Centre, upstairs in the Golden Puck Room. For more information contact recreation@portcolborne.ca
FREE Community Skate Presented by the CM Steele Insurance Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Name that Tune in Support of Community Living Canalside Restaurant, 232 West Street $10 per person Calling all musical lovers, common out to Canalside Restaurant and enjoy this beloved event. 8:00 p.m.
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| Sunday Feb. 8, 2026 |
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Mayors Cup Invitational Hockey Tournament Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street For more information, contact eventservices@portcolborne.ca. Schedule coming soon!
Port Colborne Polar Plunge H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park boat launch, 160 Sugarloaf Street Let’s show our support for the incredible Special Olympic athletes and help hit this year's fundraising goal! Join the excitement and #PORTicipate by donating or plunging from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. And enjoy the Wendy's Restaurant SportsFest $2.99 small chili special to warm up before or after the plunge.
Volleyball Tournament in Support of Positive Living Niagara Port Colborne High School, 211 Elgin Street $225 per team For more information or to register contact Venessa at vanessafyfe@hotmail.com. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pottery Painting in Support of the Port Cares Food Bank The Painted Pot, 172 West Street Get creative and receive 10% off pottery painting. For more information visit www.thepaintedpot.ca. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FREE Family Gym in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street TBD
FREE Community Family Swim in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street (age 10 years +, participants 16+ must provide ID) TBD
Try Before You Buy Lacrosse Programming in Support of Port Cares Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street, Gym 1 Enjoy free lacrosse while giving back to the community! Participants are invited to bring a non-perishable food donation in support of Port Cares, helping local individuals and families in need. Presented by Pelham Raiders Minor Lacrosse & Fort Erie Minor Lacrosse Associations. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
FREE Community Skate Presented by Portage Mutual Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FREE Family Bounce in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street TBD
Superbowl Viewing Event Moe's Tap & Wings (new ownership), 190 Main Street East Come celebrate the biggest sporting event of the year and enjoy 12 pieces of signature crispy wontons for only $8.99.
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