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 annual SportsFest from February 7 to 9, 2025. Events like volleyball, hockey, sno-pitch, salsa making competition, music trivia, the Superbowl 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.

And if you are interested in volunteering, complete the Volunteer Application.

Please be sure to submit your application by Monday, December 16 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 

2025 SportsFest Event Schedule 

Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

Mayors Cup Invitational Hockey Tournament

Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street

For more information, call Luke at 905-835-2900 ext. 566 or email luke.rowe@portcolborne.ca.

 

Restorative Yoga with Shardai Albano

Stream Yoga + Meditation, 819 Weaver Road

6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Restorative yoga focuses on deep relaxation and stress relief through gentle poses, supported by props, held for extended periods to promote healing and mindfulness. For more information visit Stream Yoga + Meditation or Call/text Heather with questions at 905-401-9642 or email hello@gentlydownthestream.org.

 
Cornhole Tournament Presented by Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street

4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Gym 1

For more information contact Gail Todd at 905-228-8059 or via email at Gail.Todd@portcolborne.ca.

 

FREE Community Skate Presented by Rankin

Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street

4:00 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)

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

 

Saturday, Feb 8, 2025

Mayors Cup Invitational Hockey Tournament

Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street

For more information, call Luke at 905-835-2900 ext. 566 or email luke.rowe@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.

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

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.

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

Intro to Flow Yoga with Arlene Dezenosky

Stream Yoga + Meditation, 819 Weaver Road

9:30 a.m. to 10:45. a.m.

 

A vibrant and dynamic class focusing on smooth transitions and movements while syncing breath with body awareness. Beginners are very welcome. For more information visit Stream Yoga + Meditation or Call/text Heather with questions at 905-401-9642 or email hello@gentlydownthestream.org.

 

FREE Family Bounce in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara

Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street

11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. AND 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Eh Amigos Cantina "Salsa Showdown"

20 Clarence Street, Port Colborne

For more information or to register contact ehamigoscantina@gmail.com.

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 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)

4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

 

Sports Wall of Fame Inductee Ceremony

Join us on Saturday, February 8, 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. 
Vale Health & Wellness Centre, Golden Puck Room
Event will also be live streamed on the City's Facebook page for those unable to attend.

For more information contact greg.zwiep@portcolborne.ca

 

FREE Community Movie in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara - Mighty Ducks (PG)

Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street

Gym doors open at 5:30 p.m. with movie starting at 5:45 p.m. 

Please note, admission is FREE with a non-perishable donation to Port Cares and complimentary popcorn will be available.

 

FREE Community Skate Presented by the Port Colborne Quarries Inc.

Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

Name that Tune Presented by Canalside Restaurant 

232 West Street

8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

For more information contact Greg Poisson at 905-834-6090 or via email at greg@canalside.ca.

 

Sunday Feb. 9, 2025

Mayors Cup Invitational Hockey Tournament

Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street

For more information, call Luke at 905-835-2900 ext. 566 or email luke.rowe@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.

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

Intro to Mindful Yoga with Heather Fenton

Stream Yoga + Meditation, 819 Weaver Road

9:30 a.m. to 10:45. a.m.

 

Enjoy the simple pleasure of knowing your body and breath in this mindful movement class. Beginners are very welcome. For more information visit Stream Yoga + Meditation or Call/text Heather with questions at 905-401-9642 or email hello@gentlydownthestream.org.

 

Intro to Meditative Inquiry with Michael Fenton

Stream Yoga + Meditation, 819 Weaver Road

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

 

A look into the source of who and what you are. Session includes meditation, pointing instructions, inquiry and discussion. 

 

FREE Family Gym in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara

Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street

12:00 p.m. to 5:00 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)

12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

 

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 of $35,000! Join the excitement and #PORTicipate from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Purple Perk Coffee Truck will be there for all your hot beverage needs.

 

Sign up here! 

 

FREE Family Bounce in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara

Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

FREE Super Bowl Watch Party in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara

Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street, Gym 1

Doors open at 6:15pm. Complimentary popcorn will be provided, and pizza will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefitting YMCA Stronger Together campaign. Limited seating is available, but feel free to bring camping chairs. This is a family friend, alcohol free event.