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New Porch Seating at Nat Bailey Stadium

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The prettiest little ballpark in North America is adding to its fan experience as Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club and Northam Beverages bring baseball fans the newest seating area within Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr The new covered seating area with counter tops in front of each fan is […]

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Cheer on Team Canada with the Pride and Joy App

by Rebecca Bollwitt

“It is a once in a lifetime opportunity we are so excited,” says Emily Zurrer, Canadian Women’s National Team member who will play in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted by Canada this summer. ©CanadaSoccer / by Jeff VinnickPhoto via Canada Soccer on Flickr Emily has enjoyed a stellar soccer career around the world […]

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 Photos, Guide

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 (“WFC2”) hosted their inaugeral home match at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium yesterday, resulting in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC 2. Whitecaps FC 2 is the Whitecaps’ own United Soccer League (“USL”) team and over 3,200 fans came out to cheer them on, including John and I as we were given access […]

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour

by Rebecca Bollwitt

This summer Canada, and Vancouver, is hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup and with just 50 days to go the excitement is building. Leading up to kickoff on June 6th, Canadians can get up close and personal with the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ trophy ahead of the largest live spectator sporting event in our country’s […]

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Surrey Youth Basketball and Breakdance Showcase

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Surrey Youth Basketball and Breakdance Showcase is a free, full day event coming up on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Guildford Recreation Centre. It includes a city-wide youth basketball tournament, breakdance battles, a hip hop showcase, games, and more. The event provides a unique opportunity for Surrey’s youth to get involved in their […]

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5 Reasons to Attend a Whitecaps Match in 2015

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver Whitecaps FC kick off their 2015 season against Toronto FC tomorrow at BC Place in front of a sold out crowd. John and I have been Whitecaps season ticket holders since 2012, and members of the Southsiders supporter club since that time as well. With our faces, and supporting scarves, gracing Page 3 of […]

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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Tickets On Sale

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Don’t miss FIFA Women’s World Cup action in Vancouver this summer as Canada hosts the most important international competition in women’s soccer from June 6th to July 5th, 2015. This is the first major sporting event in Canada to be hosted from coast to coast, with matches to be played in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, […]

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Red Mitten Weekend at BC Sports Hall of Fame

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The BC Sports Hall of Fame will celebrate Family Day with their annual Red Mitten Weekend happening February 7th to February 9th, 2015. Photo credit: wandrerstefan on Flickr Red Mitten Weekend at BC Sports Hall of Fame Do you still have some red mittens that helped support Canadian athletes from coast to coast? Bring them […]

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Win Tickets to Yoga on the Ice with the Canucks

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Vancouver is a hockey town but it’s also a world renowned yoga hotbed, making this weekend’s Yoga on the Ice event with the Canucks and lululemon even that more fitting. On Sunday, January 11, 2015, Shawn Matthias, lululemon and friends invite you to get bendy for charity. Join them to support the Canucks for Kids […]

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2015 Schedule Released

by Rebecca Bollwitt

This morning Major League Soccer (“MLS”) revealed the 2015 schedule for its 20 teams, which includes the lineup of matches for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. With two new expansion teams (and minus Chivas USA who folded last season), the Whitecaps will play newcomers Orlando City SC in Florida in March, and host New York City FC […]

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