Mini Jamboree 2026
A Celebration Weekend for Our Youngest Players
Date & Location
March 7 & 8, 2026
2300 Reeve St, Port Coquitlam
Program Overview
One of our favourite weekends of the year is back. The Mini Jamboree is a fun, festival style celebration for our U4 to U10 players, bringing families together to wrap up the season in a way that feels joyful, positive, and memorable.
Expect full fields, smiling faces, proud cheers from the sidelines, and plenty of moments that celebrate effort, friendship, and the simple love of playing soccer. This weekend is about participation, confidence, and making sure every child feels included and proud of their season.
Event Details
Location: Gates Park - 2300 Reeve Street, Port Coquitlam
Dates:
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Times:
Scroll down to Schedule below for each team
All Mini Jamboree activities take place at Gates Park.
Event Format
The Mini Jamboree is a mini tournament style weekend with each team playing two games in one day.
Boys teams play two games on Saturday
Girls teams play two games on Sunday
**U4 and U5 play one game each on their normal days
This format keeps the experience exciting, manageable, and focused on fun for players and families.
Jamboree Schedule
How to find your team’s games: (once posted)
When the file opens, click Enable Editing
In cell C1, type the coach’s last name or part of the team name
All games for that team will automatically appear
Gates Park Map
Click HERE to view the Gates Park layout for Mini Jamboree 2026
Awards & Season Celebration
Trophies and medals will be handed out so players can celebrate their season in a way that feels meaningful and fun.
This moment is about recognizing
the joy of playing
the effort players showed each week
the confidence they’ve built
the friendships they’ve made
the pride that comes from trying, learning, and growing together
Every player’s journey matters. This celebration focuses on participation, teamwork, positive effort, and creating memories that leave kids excited to keep playing the game.
Food, Vendors & Community Fun
The Gates Park Café will be open throughout the weekend.
We are also working on bringing in a few additional vendors and simple activity stations to help create a welcoming, community focused atmosphere for our youngest players and their families.
Player Activities & Special Touches
To keep the focus on fun, creativity, and smiles, families can look forward to a few kid friendly extras, including:
stickers
temporary tattoos
simple surprises throughout the weekend
These small touches help create a playful environment where kids feel excited, included, and proud to be part of the event.
Equipment Return (Coaches)
Coaches are asked to return ball bags, cones, and pinnies. Balls should be given to players to keep.
Important note for spring soccer teams:
If your team is participating in spring soccer, you may keep your equipment. Please let the Equipment Manager know so it can be tracked accordingly.
Drop off details:
Saturday and Sunday (March 7 and 8, 2026)
9:30am to 3:00pm
Gates Park Girls Changeroom
Thank you for helping us wrap up the season smoothly.
Parking Reminder
Parking will be limited throughout the weekend, so please plan ahead and allow extra time.
Consider walking, cycling, or taking transit if possible.
If driving, park legally and follow posted signage.
Please note that KidSport sales will be taking place at Riverside Secondary School on both Saturday and Sunday, which will further reduce parking availability in the area.
One Simple Community Reminder
Let’s keep sidelines positive, supportive, and encouraging so every child can enjoy a great weekend.
This event is about fun, confidence, and celebrating kids. Thank you for helping make the Mini Jamboree a special experience for everyone involved.