Beginning in 1999, SportFest, Festival of Sports™, is a February celebration providing family-friendly activities for all ages. This city-wide community Festival of Sports™ attracts participants from across Niagara with proceeds donated to various charities.
The City of Port Colborne will celebrate winter with the 26th annual SportsFest from February 6 to 8, 2026. Events including the Mayor’s Cup Hockey Tournament, the Sports Wall of Fame Inductee Ceremony, the Polar Plunge, as well as volleyball, a salsa-making competition, music trivia and so much more will take place throughout the city.
Join us as a participant or sign up to host an event by completing the Sportsfest Application. Please note, your activity does not need be a sports-themed event, nor does it need to span the entire weekend. All applications are welcome!
And if you are interested in volunteering, complete the Volunteer Application.
Please be sure to submit your application by Friday, December 12 at 4:30 p.m. If you do not have access to e-mail, you can mail or drop off your application to: City of Port Colborne, Attn: Event Services, 66 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, ON L3K 3C8.
2026 SportsFest Event Schedule Coming Soon!
| Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 |
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Mayors Cup Invitational Hockey Tournament Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street For more information, contact eventservices@portcolborne.ca. 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 |
| 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. Zuvic Memorial Sno Pitch Tournament Presented by Welland Slo Pitch T.A. Lannan Sports Complex, 550 Elizabeth Street For more information or to register visit www.wellandslopitch.com or reach out to William at wmurray7@sympatico.ca. TBD
Volleyball Tournament Presented by Positive Living Niagara Port Colborne High School, 211 Elgin Street For more information or to register contact Venessa at vanessafyfe@hotmail.com. TBD
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 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 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. Volleyball Tournament Presented by Positive Living Niagara Port Colborne High School, 211 Elgin Street For more information or to register contact Venessa at vanessafyfe@hotmail.com. TBD
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
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 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sign up coming soon!
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 |
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