Steel City Slam of Sault Ste. Marie is kicking off its 2026-27 season with opportunities for local athletes to join the club this weekend at St Basil Catholic Elementary School.

The U14 Boys ID session runs Saturday, October 3, from 10:15 a.m to 11:45 a.m and is open to current Grade 7 and 8 boys born in 2013 and 2014.

On Sunday, October 4, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m, the club will host a Grade 9 & 10 Girls ID Session for players born in 2011 and 2012. The session is designed to identify girls interested in joining Steel City Slam for the upcoming season.

The cost for these ID sessions is $20, payable by e-transfer to saultsteelcitysports@gmail.com or cash at the door. Pre-registration is required, and the link is available through the club’s social media bio or here: U-14 Boys and and Grade 9 and 10 Girls.

In addition to this, ID Session #2 for the U-16 boys will run Sunday, October 4th from 2:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m. There is no additional cost to attend this session as long as you were registered for Session #1. If not, you can still attend this session, but you must e-transfer a $20.00 fee to saultsteelcitysports@gmail.com.

Founded in 2013, Steel City Slam is committed to being athlete-centred, community-minded and collaborative. The club gives young players in Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding area a place to develop their skills, compete at a high level and grow as athletes and people.

Stay tuned, as more ID sessions for other age groups will be announced shortly.

For more information, contact Steel City Slam at info@steelcityslam.ca.