Rugby Canada recently announced the return of Rugby Sevens as it plays host to two HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series events in September; at BC Place in Vancouver September 18-19 and Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton September 25-26. Edmonton tickets are on sale now, and Rugby Canada has announced tickets for HSBC Canada Sevens Vancouver, will…
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One Week To Canada Sevens Kicks Off
In just one week, festivities for Canada Sevens Men’s Rugby Tournament get underway. The first year of its second 4 year cycle in Vancouver, the two-day tournament continues to grow and add more entertainment to the already action packed weekend. Even if you don’t have tickets to the March 7 & 8 tournament at BC…
EVO Summer Cinema returns to Stanley Park for 2018
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, EVO Summer Cinema outdoor movie series returns to Second Beach in Stanley Park. Tuesday nights from July 3 to August 21, 2018, the the Grand Lawn at Ceperley Field will turn into a free public cinema. Seating is free, on a first-come, first-seated basis, for up to 5000 people around the meadow. So…
HSBC Canada Sevens burns up the BC Place
Canada Sevens burned up the pitch this weekend bringing in nearly 80,000 fans to BC Place. In its second year the HCBS Canada Sevens tournament, Vancouverites have really taken to the the exciting sevens rugby game. Excitement on and off the pitch creates a buzz like no other sporting event in town. Packing 45 high-scoring,…
New turf coming to BC Place
British Columbia’s premier stadium is about to get another new upgrade with the introduction of upgraded synthetic field turf. The new turf coming to BC Place is called LigaTurf RS+CoolPlus World Cup Edition 260 W ACS 90 Bionic Fibre Infill is to be installed by Burnaby’s Centaur Products Inc. The new turf is rated to meet FIFA 2…
Whitecaps FC – MLS Kickoff!
It seems even mother nature is a Whitecaps FC fan! The sun and 22,000 fans came out to Empire Field on a bright Saturday afternoon to witness the debut of MLS soccer in Vancouver. The storied Vancouver Whitecaps franchise has moved into the ‘big leagues’ and from the showing they displayed, they deserve to be…
BC Lions – Empire Field
BC LIONS vs SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS : EMPIRE FIELD – 31October2010 Finally, on the last home game of the season, I made it to Empire Field! While BC Place is under renovations the CFL’s BC Lions have ventured across town to their old East Van stomping grounds and encamped at a temporary 27,000 stadium at Empire Field. I’d…