The GOOD Games - Guelph
Canada's Biggest Festival of Sport, Play & Community
The GOOD Games 2026 - Guelph
June 26 - 28, 2026
Canada’s Biggest Festival of Sport, Play & Community
University of Guelph
12 Sports • 3 Days • 1 Olympic-Style Festival
All sport competitions take place at the University of Guelph using world class courts and spaces, with championship Feature Courts for marquee matches.
The Festival
Our Olympic style Festival Village sits right in the middle of the action. Expect music, food, entertainment, obstacle courses, a family fun zone, athlete opening celebration, and a Friday night opening party. Try it sessions and play zones run all weekend so everyone can move, learn, and have fun.
Free to attend festival experiences. Open to all ages and abilities. Come to compete. Come to play. Come to cheer. Be part of a national celebration of movement.
Sport Registration
More Info
All registration fees include: A GOOD games custom 2026 tee, access to the festival area, opening ceremonies on Saturday, tons of family friendly activities (beyond the competition) all weekend long!
**All refunds, for any reason, are subject to $15 admin/service fee. Refunds available until June 1, 2026. (minus admin fee).
BEACH VOLLEYBALL – The GOOD Games x JNP Summer Kickoff
Event Lead
JNP / Leanne Sinclair
Format
COED 4’s
Divisions
Competitive: 10 teams, top 8 advance to playoffs
Intermediate: 12 teams, top 10 advance to playoffs
Recreational: 10 teams, top 8 advance to playoffs
Game Format
All teams are guaranteed 10 round robin games.
Round robin games are 18 minutes with 2 minutes between games.
Playoffs
Quarterfinals: 20 minutes (timed)
Semifinals: 1 game to 30 points
Finals: Best of 3 sets
Date
June 27 to 28
Price
$75 per person
Prizing
Comp. Division - 1st : $600 cash • 2nd Hoodies
Int. Division - 1st : Hoodies • 2nd Tanks
Rec.Division - 1st : Hoodies • 2nd Tanks
TRAIL RUN
Event Lead
Frances Turk and Eric D'Arcy
Eric D'Arcy is Race Director and owner of Crazy Cat Adventures
Date and Location
Sunday June 28
Guelph Arboretum / Turfgrass Institute
Age Categories
20+ to 100+
**New this year, Kids Fun run
Schedule
8:00 AM
Canicross
Early Bird $65
8:30 AM
Kids Run (not timed)
Early Bird $15
9:00 AM
5K Trail Run
Early Bird $65
9:30 AM
10K Trail Run
Early Bird $65
Course Details
The course is a 2.5 km loop with rolling hills throughout. The terrain is a mix of crushed gravel, wood chips, grass, and a small stretch of pavement. The trail is well maintained and not considered technical, making it welcoming for both experienced runners and those new to trail running.
Race Details
This is a timed event (excluding the Kids Run).
Pricing
Early Bird until mid April: $65
April 16 to May 31: $75
June 1 to race day: $85
SOCCER – Women's 8v8 Tournament
Event Lead
Guelph Soccer
Date
June 28
Format
8v8
2 x 30 minute halves
Refereed matches
Game Guarantee
Minimum 3 games per team
Age Categories
30+, 40+, 50+, 60+
Registration
Register as a team or as an individual
Additional Details
Games may start Friday evening or Saturday morning
Teams may include up to 2 gift players (up to 2 years younger than the division age)
1 gift goalkeeper permitted
Field Location
University of Guelph Soccer Complex
Turf fields
WALKING SOCCER
Event Lead
Guelph Soccer
Date and Time
June 27
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Format
Coed teams
7v7 on field
Up to 12 players per squad
Game Format
30 minutes per game
Two 15 minute halves with a 2 minute halftime
Approximately 5 to 10 minutes between games
Rules
Based on FA Walking Football rules
3 touch maximum
No cleats allowed
Shin pads optional but recommended
Field Location
University of Guelph Soccer Complex
Age Categories
Mixed age coed squads
Male players must be 50+
Female players must be 40+
Price
$40 per player
DISC GOLF
Event Lead
Andrew Somerville
Date
June 28
Format
Standard disc golf rules
Field Location
Guelph Arboretum
Age Category
20+ open division
Price
$50 per person
COED SLO PITCH
Event Lead
TBD
Date
June 27
Format
Recreational / D level teams
Standard slo pitch rules
6 male to 4 female ratio on the field
Field Location
University of Guelph
East and West Diamonds
Age Category
20+
Price
$45 per player
Prizing
Champions: $450
Runners up: $150
Prizing is based on full entry.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE – Coed Tournament
Event Lead
Carlos Lopez in partnership with GUPA
Date
June 28
Format
Coed teams
6 team cap
Game Guarantee
Minimum 4 competitive games per team
Additional Play
Scrimmages with local clubs
Player Support
On site physiotherapy and athletic therapy available
Price
$30 per player
Includes event swag and festival access
Prizing
Prizes awarded to the winning team
SPIKEBALL
Format
2v2 teams
No gender restrictions
Age Category
Open division
Game Format
Games played to 21 points, win by 2 Each team may use up to 3 touches to return the ball
Tournament Structure
Round robin play followed by playoffs
Each round robin match consists of two sets played to 21 points
Price
$30 per player
Includes swag and full festival access all weekend
Countdown to event
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ashley or Melinda
- Website
- Visit website












