Category Archives: Sport

November 2015 Yarn

Please pardon the late production of the November issue of The Southern Yarn. (Brian H takes full responsibility for its lateness!) For those awaiting it in the post, rest assured that it is probably en route via the postal buycialisquality.com system as you read this. For those modern and/or impatient folks amongst us, you can read the November Yarn right here by downloading the PDF via the magic of the Internet.NovYarnSnap

Yarn October 2015

Yarn-Oct-2015The October, 2015 issue of The Southern Yarn is ready for you to view and download. Print it out if you like, even in colour on your own printer!

We’ve got details on the annual Formal Dinner and lot more to read.

And if you have not renewed your DUCW membership, this is a great month to get that task done. Pay online or, even better, at the Formal Dinner.

Calling all AFL enthusiasts!

PREM_CupMembers of the DUCW are invited to Boston Pizza on Henderson Hwy on Friday night, Oct 2, to watch the AFL Grand Final.

9pm – drinks (Fishbowl Fridays – 8.99-10.50, 3oz)
10pm – Pre-game entertainment Bryan Adams & Chris Isaak and drinks
11pm – game starts and drinks
2am – final siren

Some of Winnipeg’s biggest names are onboard for this Friday night: Thomas Dyck, Dale Hamm, Robb Naleway, Val Medved, Kathleen Nelson, Angela Malis, Christina Manchulenko, Allan Sharman. Feel free to invite your friends, partners, workmates – everyone is welcome! Going to be one of the greatest Aussie nights in Winnipeg history. Invite everyone!

Cheers! And may the best team win!

For all you soccer fans

Team Australia raised their banner over the Subway Soccer Field. Photo: Phil Hossack, WFP.

Team Australia raised their banner over the Subway Soccer Field. Photo: Phil Hossack, WFP.

As you probably all know, the Matildas from Australia and the White Ferns from New Zealand are in Winnipeg as part of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, but they are not the only ones from down under playing in Winnipeg this week.

An elite group of 16 girls aged 13 to 16 from Canberra and Sydney are following the World Cup for the next two weeks, and cheering on their home country while also taking part in exhibition games along the way. For more information, visit the Winnipeg Free Press online. Continue reading

FIFA soccer: see Canada and New Zealand play!

Soccer fans are invited to celebrate the kick-off to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ at Winnipeg Stadium’s FREE “Fan Zone” on Saturday, June 6.

The festivities begin at 15:00 and feature a live broadcast of both matches including the opening match featuring Canada v. China PR followed by New Zealand vs Netherlands. The Fan Zone will also feature a DJ, mini soccer pitch, face painters, photo booth and a special appearance by the tournament’s Official Mascot Shuéme. Food and drink will be available for purchase on site and free parking will be available in U Lot.

Read all the details here: http://winnipeg.fwwc2015.ca/event/winnipeg-fan-zone/