The Jokers wouldn't be the Jokers without an array of social events throughout the year. We make good use of our excellent facilities at the Vancouver Rowing Club, and these events are a great chance to get to know your fellow Jokers.
LX/L EVENTS
In 2024, we’re celebrating our 60th anniversary as a club and our 50th anniversary as the field hockey section of the Vancouver Rowing Club with a full week of activities:
Schedule of Festivities
Drop in for one session or do it all – or something in between! We’d love to see you at the field or at the club.
Tuesday, September 24: Fun and Games on the Field
7:30-8:30 p.m., Eric Hamber Field
Target practices, challenges, scrimmage with drinks and Joker Cards! We’ll gather together between the early and late practices for an hour of Joker fun.
Wednesday, September 25: Trivia Night
8 p.m., Carver Room, VRC
Jokers are hosting the monthly trivia night, but don’t worry, it won’t all be field hockey questions.
Thursday, September 26: Post-Practice Piss-up (no practice required)
5 p.m. onwards, Carver Room & Deck, VRC
It’s Joker night on the deck. Come down for drinks and a chill time, and maybe some hockey or non-hockey games.
Friday, September 27: Rookies Night/#FlashbackFriday
6 p.m. onwards, Carver Room & Deck, VRC
It’s past, present, and future. Meet the newest members of the club at Rookies Night. Share pictures and pitchers, mix and mingle, and play fun party games. This is a great way to welcome our new players and welcome back our alumni.
Saturday, September 28: Joker Club Day & LX/L Anniversary Party
9 a.m.-6 p.m., Eric Hamber Field; 6 p.m. until late, Harbour Room, VRC
The games at Hamber start at 9 a.m., with all Jokers, all day! Then the festivities begin back at the club, with a reception starting at 6, dinner at 7, speeches and celebrations at 8:30, dancing until late.
Sunday, September 29: Hang(over) on the Deck
Noon onwards, Carver Room & Deck, VRC
Come down for some hair of the dog and/or brunch.
PUBLIC EVENTS
HALLOWEEN
October
This is your chance to put on your fancy dress costume and party the night away. The Harbour Room will get a spooky make-over and the place will be packed to the rafters with happy, strange looking Jokers and guests.
MEMBER EVENTS
ROOKIE NIGHT
September
As the first social event of the season, Rookie Night is the perfect opportunity for old teammates to catch up and new members to see what a Jokers' social event is 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 designates their rookies, and for this honour, the rookies are treated to lots of fun, games...and surprises!
CHRISTMAS PARTY
December
Although the Jokers never really need an excuse to party, Christmas has to be the best excuse there is. Hockey players dress up in their finest attire (or ugliest sweater) to enjoy food and drink, dancing, prizes and plenty of socializing in the seasonally decorated Harbour Room of the Vancouver Rowing Club.
AWARDS NIGHT
April
Awards Night is how we end the season with a bit of fun and a lot of recognition. It is a chance for us to award our top players and coaches and thank our many volunteers. This event offers a chance for teams to get together for one last time and relive the memories of the season before the summer break.
If you're looking for more information or tickets to an event, talk to your Team Rep or contact us.