As previously reported here, this Saturday marks the annual #BlueAndWhiteNavy Southsiders excursion to Bowen Island to watch the Caps take on New England on the road.
We will also kick off our usual #CapsOnTV away match viewing at Doolin’s Irish Pub in downtown Vancouver, and The Henry in Cloverdale for those South of the Fraser. Put those membership discounts to good use, everyone!
Southsiders attending Doolin’s Irish Pub for the August 26 #CapsOnTV viewing of the Whitecaps match in Orlando can stay afterwards to watch the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight. Members in good standing for 2017 will receive $10 off the $25 cover charge, and they will also receive a free beer or glass of house wine.
There will be no charge to watch #CapsOnTV before the fight. You will only have to pay if you intend to stay at Doolin’s past the final whistle.
Questions? Email Aaryn at events@vancouversouthsiders.ca.
We are once again partnering with our friends at the Vancouver Street Soccer League to host a soccer tournament in our beautiful city. Events like this are a fantastic way to connect with our community, and we really need some of you to step forward to help us out. The fact that there is a delicious BBQ fundraiser at the same time will hopefully attract some hungry #BetterSupporters too.
Our schedule is still in development, but we are expecting this event to run from morning to early afternoon. We are still putting together the fine details, but here is what we need some help with:
GOPHERS – You’re gonna “gopher this” and “gopher that” at the supermarket to ensure we have all the supplies we need for a successful day.
FIELD CREW – The field will need a safety inspection and needle clean-up before the matches get underway. Safety is important to all of us, and we’ll ensure you have all the supplies you need to protect yourself and others.
TRANSPORT & SET UP – We need a few folks to transport some folding tables from our downtown storage facility to the park. We will also need some help setting up our BBQ tent (it’s a big 6 person job).
BBQ SERVERS – It takes a lot of helping hands to keep the lunch lines moving!
More details to follow. If you can help, please contact us at info@vancouversouthsiders.ca
On Saturday July 22 we welcome the Timbers Army for a solid weekend of football, beery good times and a kickass fundraising event in support of hardworking organizations that are helping refugees settle in our two beautiful countries.
First off, the Southsiders will take on the Timbers Army in a 4:00 pm kickabout at Andy Livingstone Park – East (at Keefer and Columbia). This event is open to all-comers, so please bring $10 to cover the cost of field rental and insurance. The Southsiders are leading 4-2 on aggregate, by the way, so come out and cheer us on even if you’re not quite “match fit.”
After we have finished comparing our turf burns, be sure to join us at Doolin’s for The Equality Benefit Concert, presented by the Vancouver Southsiders and Timbers Army.
The TA and Southsiders pride themselves on being inclusive, accepting and respectful to all. We stand for equality, and against racism, bigotry, and hate. We have always strived to be the place where everyone feels welcome. We are the place where everyone belongs. On Saturday July 22nd, our two groups will stand and sing together as one saying unequivocally that ALL ARE WELCOME.
Proceeds from this benefit will be split between the Vancity Humanitarian Fund here at home, and the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization in Portland.
Festivities kick off at Doolin’s beginning at 7:00 pm. Live music will begin at 8:00 pm. There will be a 50:50 cash prize as well as other ways to donate at this event. Keep your eyes open for updates!
Join the Vancouver Southsiders for their official #CapsOnTV away viewing party as the Caps visit Bastian Schweinsteiger and the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park! Festivities kick off at Doolin’s at 3pm, and the match KO is set for 4pm.
Food & drink specials TBA. Burn Your Bill will be in effect!
Merch and Membership will be available BY REQUEST ONLY.
If you would like to pick up, purchase or renew your membership, please email Aaryn at membership@vancouversouths
If you have a specific merch request, please email Darcie at merchandise@vancouversouth
All emails MUST be received prior to 4:00 pm on Friday June 30th.
All-ages viewing for the young ‘uns will be available at Roxy Burger.
#BetterSupporters take a break from the sunny holiday weather to rehydrate, support the Caps, and celebrate #3pts!
UPDATE! On Saturday August 12th, there will be a #CapsOnTV excursion to Bowen Island to watch VWFC play away against the New England Revolution. The ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island is only 20 minutes and costs about $13 return!
Match time is 5:00 pm. We will be gathering downstairs at Doc Morgan’s Pub, which is a mere 100 meters up the hill from the ferry dock. If you take the afternoon ferries from Horseshoe Bay at 2:35 pm or 3:45 pm you will arrive in plenty of time.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
If you are interested in helping with the Membership & Merch table(s) for this event, please email Aaryn at events@vancouversouthsiders.ca. Volunteers will have their walk-on ferry fare (from Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove) as well as one meal and a pint at Doc Morgan’s covered!
If you have any specific merch requests, please email Darcie at merchandise@vancouversouthsiders.ca prior to end of day on Thursday August 10th.
#BetterSupporters hop on the ferry and join the #BlueAndWhiteNavy for #CapsOnTV away viewing parties! This party was EPIC last year and certainly not one to be missed in 2017! We hope you’ll join us!
Join the Southsiders on Friday August 18th as they visit the SECOND best sporting atmosphere in Vancouver as the BC Lions face off against the Calgary Stampeders!
For those of you unfamiliar with Club Orange, it is an exclusive lounge located on the 300 level of the north end of BC Place. You will enjoy impressive views of the stadium from any seat with a live DJ and exclusive drink specials. Tickets for this event are $47 all-in ($49 online) and include an item of BC Lions merch!
Club Orange is 19+. Valid ID required.
The game kicks off at BC Place at 7:00 pm. The Southsiders official pre-game party will commence at 5:30pm at Doolin’s Irish Pub.
On Thursday June 15th, the Southsiders will be hosting a Burger & Beer fundraiser at Doolin’s and you’re all invited! Start time is 6:30 pm.
As some of you may know, one of our most ardent flag-wavers, Aidan, was injured during a Southsiders rec league match almost a year ago. As a result of the injury, he’s been unable to work for over 10 months and is facing an indeterminate amount of time off based on the outcome of his upcoming surgery, scheduled for June 20th.
We don’t know about you guys, but there aren’t many of us who could afford to be off work for well over a year with no source of income / benefits to rely on! But through it all, Aidan has continued to show up week after week with a smile on his face ready to support the boys in Blue and White, wave a flag and march to the match. If you want to see the definition of #BetterSupporters, take a look in his direction!
Tickets for this event are $20 and include a burger (beef or veggie) and a beer. We will also be accepting cash donations. All proceeds from this event will go to Aidan’s recovery fund.
There will also be a silent auction featuring some rare football jerseys / kits / shirts and memorabilia from Aidan’s private collection. Not to name names, but if you’re a Team Canada, 86ers, Premier League, etc. supporter, this is definitely an event you need to attend! Word on the street is there is even a player issue Canada top featuring a former Whitecap and some Caps’ swag from the Swangard days available!
Tickets can be purchased
* through the Southsiders #CapsOnTour shop
* through Aaryn directly (e-mail: events@vancouversouthsiders.ca)
* in person at Doolin’s on Thursday.
If you plan to purchase in person, please RSVP to this event so we can give Doolin’s an accurate head count.
DIRECT DONATIONS: If you can’t join us for the event, we ask that you please consider making a $10 donation through our website. Please click here. You may have to log in to your Southsiders account to complete the transaction.
#BetterSupporters show up and support their own! See you Thursday!
CALLING ALL SOUTHSIDERS! Our ‘Super Soccer Homecoming’ concludes this Saturday as DC United visits BC Place to take on your Vancouver Whitecaps! Join the Southsiders for their official pre-match party at Doolin’s Irish Pub. Festivities kick off at 1pm and there will be food and drinks! What more could one ask for?! Well, three points. We could ask for three points. But more on that later.
NOW ANNOUNCING YOUR STARTING FOOD & DRINK LINEUP FOR SATURDAY!
Food:
– Beer Can Chicken Sandwich on a Pretzel Roll w/ Caramelized Onions & White Cheddar, served w/ Fries | $13
– Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad w/ Grana Padano Cheese | $14
– Lamb Tikka Masal w/ Basmati Rice | $15
Drinks:
– Granville Island Belgian Saison | $6.75
– Broken Ladder Cider | $7.25
– Goose Island IPA | $6.25
– Honkers Ale | $6.25
– Bottles of Stanley Park Pilsner | $5 or Bucket of 4 | $19
– Blue Berry Bombs | $6.25
MERCH UPDATE! There will be NO MERCH TABLE AT THIS EVENT. If you have merch requests, please email Darcie at merchandise@vancouversouth
Membership purchase and pick up will NOT be available at this match. If you would like to arrange pick up any time between now and May 30th, please contact Aaryn at membership@vancouversouths
The march will depart Doolin’s at 2:45pm SHARP! #BetterSupporters settle their tabs and meet on the corner of Nelson & Granville on time. You won’t want to miss this sunny march to the match! After all, there are #3pts on the line! #WBWW
After what feels like an ETERNITY on the road, the Vancouver Whitecaps are finally home! In what will surely be the most exciting event to be hosted in BC Place this month, the Caps will face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday May 20th at 4:00 pm!
Join the Vancouver Southsiders at Doolin’s for their official pre-match party, kicking off at 1:00 pm! Catch up with your fellow #BetterSupporters over pints and tasty food specials before the march to the match! Food and drink specials for Saturday are TBA.
Our membership table will be open between 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm. If you have any questions about your membership, please email Aaryn at membership@vancouversouths
Our merchandise table TBA. If you have any specific merch requests, please email Darcie at merchandise@vancouversouth
The march to the match will leave Doolin’s at 2:45pm SHARP! #BetterSupporters settle their tabs & are promptly ready to march en masse! #WBWW
Once #3pts are collected, head back over to Doolin’s and keep the party goin’! After all, we’re going to have to wait THREE whole days to celebrate another home match together! #WelcomeHomeCaps