VanierFest

Saskatoon knows how to host. And the 2006 PotashCorp Vanier Cup is no exception. Any and all are welcome at VanierFest, a three-day, fun-filled event leading up to the Vanier Cup. All VanierFest events are located at the Saskatoon Field House and are open to the general public. For the full three days, VanierFest will have continuous entertainment, big-screen TVs, and a bar. So don't miss out on the fun. Be part of the 2006 PotashCorp Vanier Cup and Vanier Fest, guaranteed to be Saskatoon's best-ever three-day sporting event.

See the full line-up of VanierFest events below:

Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006
Kick-Off Cabaret featuring Great Big Sea
Don't miss opening night of VanierFest with Great Big Sea, sure to be a rollicking good time.
Location: Saskatoon Field House (corner of College & Preston)
Cost: $42.50 + service charge
Doors open at 7:00pm
Cabaret tickets available through Ticketmaster.

Friday, Nov. 24, 2006 - Dedicated to College Students
College Cabaret featuring The Road Hammers, Juno Award winners and recent winners of the Canadian Country Music Awards for Best Group or Duo and Video of the Year
Location: Saskatoon Field House (corner of College & Preston)
Cost: $22.50 + service charge
Doors open at 7:00pm
Cabaret at 7:00pm
Cabaret tickets available through Ticketmaster.

The day before the big game is dedicated to college students. To show our appreciation, all students with a valid student card will be admitted free to VanierFest on Friday, November 24, between 1:00pm and 6:00pm.

Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006
It's GAME DAY!
Pre-game begins with VanierFest. Doors open at 10:00am with bands playing throughout the day. Game-day tickets get you in the door free of charge for the pre-game funfest.
Kick-off: 2:00pm
Game will air on The Score!
Listen to live play-by-play by logging on to www.ck750.com

OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS
Thursday, Nov. 23 - CIS All-Canadian Awards Gala
Held annually this event celebrates the best in Canadian university football. The evening will feature the first- and second-team all-Canadians and the winners of major awards including the President's Trophy, for defensive player of the year; the J.P. Metras Trophy, for down lineman of the year; the Peter Gorman Trophy, for rookie of the year; and, of course, the Hec Crighton Trophy, the ultimate award for individual achievement in CIS football presented to the best overall player of the year.

Location: TCU Place
Cocktails: 5:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm
Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

Friday, Nov. 24 - Russ Jackson Awards Luncheon
An annual celebration that reaches beyond the football field. The luncheon will announce the winner of the Russ Jackson Award presented to a player best exemplifying the attributes of football skills, academic achievements and citizenship. The luncheon will also include the presentation of the CIS coach of the year (Frank Tindall Trophy) as well as the volunteer assistant coach of the year (Gino Fracas Award). And this year, the Host Committee of the 2006 PotashCorp VanierCup is thrilled to announce that the legendary Russ Jackson himself will be in attendance.

Location: TCU Place
Doors open at 11:30am
Tickets available through Ticketmaster

Friday, Nov. 24 - Glen Suitor Football College

In conjunction with the PotashCorp Vanier Cup, former Saskatchewan Roughrider, Glen Suitor, will be joined by recent Football Hall of Fame inductees Matt Dunigan and Bobby Jurasin, and other past and current CFL stars including many Huskie alumni to present the first-ever Glen Suitor Football College to 500 aspiring football players ages 10-15 from across Saskatchewan. The Football College will take place indoors on the artificial grass field at the new SaskTel Sports Centre on Friday, Nov. 24, the day before game-day of the PotashCorp Vanier Cup. For more information email gsfc@sasktel.net