There is something incredibly satisfying about throwing snowballs. The way they come together in your hands, the way they explode when they hit their target – magic! But the conditions for snowball making need to be just right. What’s happening when you make a snowball is that the ice crystals are melting slightly, whether by […]
Yukigassen
Customer appreciation day!
We appreciate our teams and players, and to show that appreciation, we’re buying everyone a beer! Come to the Colonial Pub & Grill on March 3 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and we’ll give you a ticket for a Great Western beer, plus you’ll get yummy food specials and a chance to mingle with teammates and competitors! […]
Celebrating winter : WintercityYXE and the Winter Cities Shake-up
Are you one of those people who dreads winter and spends the entire season cooped up inside? You’re not alone. But would you be willing to change your mindset about it? What would it take to make winter better for you? The City of Saskatoon and a growing community of local people are trying to […]
Learn to Play Yukigassen on Feb. 17
Learn to play the sport of snowball fighting! Play Sask is hosting free Learn to Play Yukigassen events on Feb. 17 and in March. What is yukigassen? Snowball Fight (Yukigassen) details Yukigassen rules Yukigassen is a fun, fast-paced, outdoor winter team sport. Teams consist of 7 players, and the game has rules similar to dodgeball […]
What is yukigassen?
Yukigassen is an organized snowball fight played outdoors that’s big in Japan, and now it’s coming to Saskatoon! The Play Sask Yukigassen Tournament runs Feb. 3-4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, at Victoria Park as part of the PotashCorp WinterShines festival. All teams get a minimum of two games. Players must be 19+. […]