he Jokers wouldn't be the Jokers without an array of social events throughout the year. How else are you going to get to know the REAL side of your fellow members?

he following are the annual social events that we normally hold in addition to Club Nights. To see what's coming up next, see ‘Upcoming Events’ for information.

September

Jokers Registration Day

Let the season begin! Jokers Reegistration Day is held on a Saturday afternoon in September from 2 to 4 p.m. Players can purchase uniforms, pay their dues, pick up team equipment, meet their coaches, ask questions to the Jokers Executive, purchase Rookie Night tickets, socialize with other Jokers and have fun!

Rookie Night

As the first social event of the season, Rookie Night is the perfect opportunity for old team-mates to catch up since last season and new members to see what we're really all about! It takes place in the Carver Bar at the clubhouse and there's plenty of food, drinks and games all night. Each team nominates their rookies for the season. For this honour, the rookies are treated to lots of fun, games and surprises!

December

Christmas Dinner & Dance

Although the Jokers never really need an excuse to party, Christmas has to be the best excuse there is! This party is the social event highlight of the year. Hockey players dress up in their finest attire to enjoy dinner, dancing, prizes, drinks specials and plenty of socializing in the seasonally decorated Harbour Room of the Vancouver Rowing Club.

February

Games Night

Following the smashing success of last year’s Games Night, we look forward to hosting a similar event this year. The name says it all, it’s a night filled with games, fabulous door prizes, and other fantastic surprises. Games Night is a great opportunity to socialize while you strategize!

April

Awards Night

Awards Night is the final social event of the season and, in true grand finale style, it is a chance for us to award our top players and thank and recognize our many volunteers. This must see event takes place in the Harbour Room and offers a chance for teams to gather with their fellow Jokers, enjoy a freshly cooked burger and have a lot of fun before the teams break for the summer!

Summer

The end of the winter season does not mean the end of Joker socials!

The Vancouver International Tournament (VIT) kicks off the summer during the May long weekend. Traditionally, the Jokers host the beer garden and always have the most fun of all the teams.

Summer mixed hockey is possibly the most enjoyable hockey of the summer, providing a great chance for Jokers of all ages and abilities to play together.

Don’t miss the other summer events: the Jokers annual “Canada vs The World” match, the Cow Town Cup, the VRC Intersectional Regatta (hosted by the rowing section), and the Orca festival, the only grass field festival in BC and one which the Jokers always attend and enjoy!

Don’t miss out on any of the fun activities officered by your club. If you’re looking for more information or tickets to an event, talk to your team rep or contact the Social Director.