Yukigassen News

	May 16, 2011 » Yukigassen Canada to Enter Small Canadian Markets Yukigassen Canada announced today that a "Partnership Package" has been developed that will make the sport of Yukigassen available to all sizes of interested groups in Canada. Designed specifically for smaller areas and populations, this affordable "turn-key" package includes a training video and a full "How-to-Yukigassen" manual on how to play the game and host an event of any size. "This is an important step in the growth and sustainability of the sport in Canada by reaching out to all areas and people in the country. The larger populated centres will continue to host the regional and national events but we now have the tool kit to introduce the sport to all regions including their ability to host a sanctioned qualifyer event", says Yukigassen Canada Executive Director, Carrie Ferguson. The package will also include a solid steel snowball maker, pinnies for players and referees, whistles, snow shelters and more. For more information, please contact Yukigassen Canada at info@yukigassencanada.com.
	May 10, 2011 » Yukigassen Canada to Present at Conference Yukigassen Canada has confirmed that it will be one of a select group of companies presenting at the 2011 Canadian Sports Marketing Conference at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto June 7. Visit www.marketingmag.ca for more information.
	March 23, 2011 » Snowball battle coming to Apex Yukigassen Canada ‘Learn’ament What: Make snowballs using the specially manufactured Yukigassen snowball machines. Explore the chateaus, shelters and flags on the snow court. Launch a few snowballs in fun matches. Meet YUKI, the sport’s polar bear mascot. Register a team for the 2012 Apex qualifying tournament for the Canadian National Championships. Where: Apex Mountain Ski Resort (Parking Area) When: Saturday, April 2 - 11 am to 3 pm Who: Carrie Ferguson, Yukigassen Canada Ph: (250) 462-5928 E-mail: carrie@yukigassencanada.com More about APEX Yukigassen Canada ‘Learn’ament" please click HERE
	March 7, 2011 » National Champion Crowned! Yukigassen Canada is delighted to announce that "The Grizzlies" have won the Canadian National Yukigassen Championships! All piling into a van from Saskatoon, this young energetic team worked their way through to the finals to capture this historic national title! Over the next few months, along with getting their name etched into the national championship trophy, the Grizzlies will be busy training to compete at the World Championships in Japan next February. In the co-ed division, we would like to congratulate the "Ice Cubez" on winning the national title! A fabulous weekend of fun and competition filled Fort Edmonton Park with over 100 teams and 1,200 people involved!
	January 19, 2011 » The Official Yukigassen Canada Official Polar Bear Mascot: YUKI Yukigassen Canada is delighted to announce the arrival of the Official Yukigassen Canada Official Polar Bear Mascot: YUKI. This cute, iconic polar bear character representing Canada's winter spirit will help entertain all ages at Yukigassen Canada events! Follow YUKI's Advice on Twitter @YukiCanada.
	December 17, 2010 » Yukigassen Saskatoon launch Yukigassen Canada is pleased to announce that Yukigassen Saskatoon will take place January 28-29, 2011 in conjunction with the ever-popular WinterShines Festival! "The City of Saskatoon is one of the best locations in Canada for Yukigassen - their history of sport and community participation made it a very easy decision", says Yukigassen Canada Executive Director, Carrie Ferguson. "Tourism Saskatoon and the Sport Tourism Board are clearly focussed on growing tourism by attracting new, innovative events to the city. We are anxious to grow this event and eventually bring the National Championships to Saskatoon". In the January event, winners of Yukigassen Saskatoon will have the opportunity to compete in the National Championships in Edmonton March 4-6. Saskatoon will also have a co-ed company challenge division where companies can sign up to compete. More information can be found at http://www.yukigassensaskatoon.com
	July 16, 2010 » OOMPH! Events brings Yukigassen to Edmonton Yukigassen Canada is pleased to announce a partnership between Yukigassen Canada and OOMPH! Events in Edmonton to facilitate this three day event. OOMPH! has years of expertise in the management of large scale events including involvement in the Edmonton Indy.
	July 15, 2010 » Yukigassen Edmonton! Yukigassen Canada is pleased to announce the very first sanctioned event to be held in the City of Edmonton March 4-6! Considered a sports and festivals mecha in North America, Edmonton will host this three day event for all ages to compete in and include a corporate community division. Due to being the only event in winter 2010/2011, it will also double as the Canadian National Yukigassen Championships. Sign up your team now to be a part of the largest ever snowball fight event in Canadian history!
	June 22, 2010 » New Website Launch In it's first ever "Tweet", Yukigassen Canada announces the launch of a new website and teaser of the first Yukigassen event in Canada is soon to be announced!
	February 27-28, 2010 » 22nd Annual Showa-Shinzan International Yukigassen In it's 22nd year and founder of the sport, Japan hosts another fabulous and exciting Yukigassen. It's only a matter of time when Canada will compete at these World Championships!