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09/06/2024

Remember when Canada's women's 3x3 team went undefeated at last month? 🔥

Well now they're back in action this weekend in China for ! 🏀

Grab your coffee and catch the games LIVE at FIBA 3x3's YouTube channel starting tomorrow! 🍿

08/30/2024

Thank you to our media partners for being the voice of and helping us connect with our amazing community! 🙌

Our media partners:
Pattison Outdoor Advertising
Rawlco Radio
STEALTH Media

08/29/2024

Shoutout to our incredible event partners for making a success! 🤝

Our event partners:

Axxis Motorsports Ltd
SaskTel Centre
Prairieland Park
FFUN Group

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08/29/2024

Shoutout to our incredible event partners for making a success! 🤝

Our event partners:

SaskMilk
Culligan
The Water Clinic
Backside Boardshop
Three Farmers Foods
High Key Brewing Co.
YXE Underground
Taverna Italian Kitchen
Capitol Music Club
3 Hall Public House
Mulberry's Bakery Cafe & Pub
Odd Couple Restaurant

(2/3)

08/29/2024

Shoutout to our incredible event partners for making a success! 🤝

Our event partners:

The Wireless Age
SARCAN Recycling
SaskTel
Nordic Fencing
Craven SPORT services
Huskie Athletics
Brad's Towing
Regent Signs
Hudsons Canada's Pub
Sevana Consulting Inc
United Rentals
Neeva

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08/28/2024

A HUGE thank you to all our sponsors! ❤️

wouldn't be possible without you! 🙌

Our amazing sponsors:

City of Saskatoon - Your Local Government
Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities

Affinity CU
Sask Lotteries
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
SK Arts
Saskatoon Fire and Flood Ltd.
Wyant Group
Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations - FSIN
Métis Nation—Saskatchewan

08/28/2024

Thank You for Making the YXE Urban Games a Success!

We had an amazing time at the YXE Urban Games, and we hope you did too! Now, we want to hear from YOU! Your feedback is incredibly important to us as we plan for next year’s event.

Take a few minutes to complete our survey and share your thoughts on everything from the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series to the art and cultural exhibits. By participating, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a one-night stay and a Saskatooning experience!

https://bit.ly/4e3uJWt

Thank you for being a part of this incredible community event. Your input helps us make each year even better!

08/24/2024

Remember the large 'UG' sculpture inside the area?

That piece was crafted by the amazing artist, Noah Rossmo! 🔨

Noah Rossmo is a Saskatoon based woodworker who’s been running his shop, Green Ark, for the past 11 years. Green Ark does a wide range of custom commercial and residential furniture works as well art and wall installations.

Green Ark also does a variety of work for community based programs, such as the one for urban games.

Here are a few snaps with his adorable daughter featuring his awesome work! 🥰

08/23/2024

🎨 Artist Feature: Audrey Armstrong Art - Soul Spirit Creations
Tatawow-You Are Welcome Here.

Audrey is one of the artists who participated at the . She is a Cree woman from Thunderchild First Nation and is currently living in Saskatoon.

Her piece is inspired by her heritage, the land acknowledgment of the Treaty 6 territory, which Saskatoon is a part of, and the homeland of the Métis.

Watch as she goes over the elements in her work and her thoughts on how she created this piece of art.

Visit this link to read more about Audrey's work: discoversaskatoon.com/audrey-armstrong-tatawow-you-are-welcome-here

08/19/2024

Day 3 ✅

Amazing LAST DAY of ! ☀️

We saw Canada Basketball win the tournament on their home soil and countless other outstanding performances all weekend. 🍁

Thank you to everyone who attended the inaugural YXE Urban Games. 🔥

08/18/2024

🥳 🎉 The party doesn’t stop after YXE Urban Games! Join us at for the ultimate after-party! 19+🕺💃

Get ready to vibe, enjoy live beats, and dive into community. Whether you want to chill or unleash your inner maker, this is the place to be. Don't miss out on DJFU, food, drinks, and more! 🥂✨

🗓️ Date: Aug 18, 2024
📍 Location: Makerspace, Saskatoon 209 Ave D S
⏰ Time: 6pm-12am

Bring your energy, bring your friends, and let's make this night unforgettable! 🚀

08/18/2024

Day 2 ✅

We saw the first day of the Women's FIBA 3x3 teams battle it out for their World Series Saskatoon stop! 🏀

Seeing Team Canada play in-person was truly amazing. 🔥

Amazing performances by all our artists. ✨
Fun activities are happening at Urban Arts & Culture. 🖌️

We'll catch you at Victoria Park for the last and final day of .

08/18/2024

The Local 3x3 Finals will be played at the FIBA 3x3 Main Court starting at 11:10AM today. 🏀

Athletes can enter free with their accreditation tags.

Day Pass prices for those who want to get in the gates are:
➡️ Adult Day Pass: $15
➡️ Youth Day Pass: $5
➡️ 6 and Under: FREE

Don't miss the final day of ! 💪🏅

08/18/2024

LAST DAY of . 🫡

The finals for the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series and the Local 3x3 Tournament will happen today which will both take place at the FIBA courts. 🔥

Awarding of the medals for Urban Sports will be done later today at 4:20PM. 🏅

Urban Arts & Culture welcomes you to make the most out of this last day and enjoy all the activities they have in-store! 🖌️

Closing ceremonies of the inaugural YXE Urban Games will be at 5PM.

We'll see you around Victoria Park! 👋

08/17/2024

is excited to host one of ' official afterparties tomorrow, Sunday, August 18! 🥳

We'll see you tomorrow evening!

08/17/2024

Day 1 ✅

The first day of the inaugural is now in the books! 💪

We definitely had a great time and we hope you did too! 😎

Let's run it back for Day 2. 🔥

SEE YOU TODAY! 👀

08/17/2024

GAME ON! THE WEATHER CAN'T STOP US!!! 💪

Vendors are still here, food trucks are still open, and games are already underway!

With a few exceptions:

👉 Premier tournament will move to the PAC. The start time is at 10AM

👉 Local tournament will start at 10AM on Pawâtêtân and Spadina Crescent

Come on down, THE RAIN CAN'T STOP US! 🔥

Stay tuned on ' social for any updates.

08/16/2024

Ready to have the best time at the BIGGEST summer event in YXE?

WE KNOW WE ARE!! 🙋

There will be tons of sports, arts, activities, and food that you can try this weekend that you don't want to miss.

Here is an interactive map on where you can find all these things!

See you all at and enjoy all the awesome activities that we have ready for you! 🔥

08/16/2024

Our co-chair, Kara Lackie gives a sneak peek at the FIBA court for YXE Urban Games that was built specifically for this weekend! 💪

"If you build it, they will come" they say.

Building this court was a big challenge but the reward of hosting an event like this was too great to shy away.

It took the team countless hours of brainstorming, preparation, and hard work to make this project happen! A HUGE shoutout to Breck Construction for bringing this project to life! 🫡 🧠⚡

Be sure to come down this weekend and see the completed court. FIBA kicks off on Saturday at 1:00pm with the finals Sunday at 4:30pm.

You can also catch the finals for the Local 3x3 Tournament which will take place in this court as well.

08/16/2024

DAY 1 of is officially HERE! 🎉

Events have begun. Come see all the food trucks for lunch and opening ceremonies start at 6:30, where we'll welcome the teams from different sports as they make their entrances!

It's completely FREE to attend! 👀

We'll also welcome our 3x3 Women's Basketball Canadian National Team (Canada Basketball) from their Paris 2024 Olympics run!

There will also be live performances from a variety of talented artists.

We'll see you tonight at 6:30 PM at Victoria Park for the OPENING CEREMONIES.

Don't forget to bring your lawn chair and/or blanket! 👀

08/15/2024

✨HERE'S YOUR GIVEAWAY WINNER✨

Congratulations to Courtney for winning 4 weekend passes to ! 🥳

Send us a message, and we'll let you know how you can claim your tickets!

If you don't have a ticket yet, be sure to get them HERE and avail the pre-buy price 👉: https://www.discoversaskatoon.com/yxe-urban-games/buy-tickets

08/15/2024

These talented people will be sharing their artistic skills/pieces during Urban Arts & Culture at ! 🔥

They've been working hard to bring you the best, so be sure to swing by and see what they've created. 🫡

You will have the opportunity to be creative yourself with all the interactive art events happening!

Mural & Graffiti Artists
🖌️ April Doepker
🖌️ Ingrid Van Opstal-Tamez
🖌️ Isaac Thomas
🖌️ Josh Jacobsen
🖌️ Kent Ness

Installation Artists
💪 Audrey Armstrong Art - Soul Spirit Creations
💪 derdie
💪 Kamisha Alexson

Placemaking & Decor
✨ Saskatoon Makerspace
✨ Core Neighbourhood Youth Co-op
✨ Noah Rossmo
✨ Punch Buggy Express

See you at Urban Arts & Culture at YXE Urban Games! 👀

08/14/2024

Saskatoon Makerspace is one of our collaborators for Urban Arts & Culture during the weekend of . 🤝

Saskatoon Makerspace is a non-profit arts educational facility and community workspace where you can learn, create, express yourself, and enjoy the process. 💪

During YXE Urban Games, they will have a large tent full of fun and interactive art that you can give a try creating with:
🌟 Pottery
🌟 3D Printing Pens
🌟 Woodturning Demonstration
🌟 Lino Cutting
🌟 Cyanotype
🌟 Screen Printing
🌟 Decal Cutting

AND MORE!

Visit Saskatoon Makerspace and all other art activities at Urban Arts & Culture during YXE Urban Games from August 16 to 19, and try all the fun and creative activities they've prepared for you!

We'll see you this weekend! 😎

08/14/2024

GET READY TO PLAY BALL! 🏀

The Local 3x3 Tournament schedule is now LIVE! 🔥

Check your team's games schedule HERE 👉: https://play.fiba3x3.com/events/90800ea0-a54d-4410-bad8-c8434fff5c31/schedule

08/13/2024

Who's ready for the FIBA 3x3 Women's series in Saskatoon? 🙋

Before that, we'd love to share with you the women that you'll be hearing during the FIBA 3x3 games at !

🎙️ Caitrin Hodson, Announcer
Caitrin is a journalist and former reporter, anchor and producer for CTV Morning Live. From newsrooms in Toronto to Calgary and Saskatoon, her television career has taken her across the country, where she has covered everything from breaking news to entertainment, sports and politics.

Having recently launched her own communications company, you can now find her hosting and emceeing events around Saskatoon, with a particular focus on women's empowerment, athletics and mental health.

Caitrin is a passionate basketball fan, avid supporter of women in sport and outspoken advocate for gender equity across all fields.

She is also a passionate musician and singer, who has performed the Canadian and U.S. national anthems for a variety of professional sports teams, most recently serving as the official national anthem singer for the CEBL's Saskatchewan Rattlers.

🎙️ Savanna Hamilton, Announcer
Savanna is a Canadian media personality and sideline reporter. She was born in Mississauga, Ontario.

She is one of Canada’s first on-air Black female sports personalities, the host of SWISH: Inside the WNBA and Raptors Today - the Daily Toronto Raptors Show on TV Canada | NBA TV Canada.

She interviews with top players, legends, as well as notable media members.

🎧 DJ Dev Daddy, DJ
DJ Dev Daddy [she/her] is an open format DJ making waves in the Saskatoon scene.

Her style is influenced by an array of genres she seamlessly blends in her sets, giving her the ability to captivate with an eclectic musical experience.

Providing sound for a variety of events, from sports events to club nights to private art exhibitions & more, Dev is grateful to share her passion for music as art while providing a memorable experience for her audience.

Catch them and the rest of the FIBA teams at the FIBA 3x3 World Series Saskatoon stop at ! 🏀

Get your tickets HERE 👉: https://www.discoversaskatoon.com/yxe-urban-games/buy-tickets

08/13/2024

Game On! Check out the schedule for the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Saskatoon stop starting August 17 at !

Watch the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series LIVE led by Canada Basketball following their Paris 2024 Olympics run!

Get your tickets HERE 👉: discoversaskatoon.com/yxe-urban-games/buy-tickets

08/12/2024

Here are your performing artists for this upcoming weekend! 🎉

Take a look at the performance schedule during each day so you don't miss anything.

Catch these talented artists from August 16 to 19!

Special thanks to Affinity Credit Union for being our Main Stage Sponsor of the event!

08/12/2024

📆 FULL EVENT SCHEDULE 📆

You can now download the full event schedule for !

Download the full schedule HERE 👉: https://www.discoversaskatoon.com/yxe-urban-games

08/12/2024

It's less than a week before the BIGGEST SUMMER EVENT in YXE! 🥳

Get ready for day one of ! 1️⃣

Picture the Olympics Opening Ceremonies, but in Saskatoon! The event will consist of a Grand Entry including representation of athletes from each sport, official opening of inaugural YXE Urban games, and artistic performances!

AND...

No ticket is required so bring your lawn chair or blanket and grab a seat!

You have to be there and be part of the opening day for the biggest summer event in YXE! 🎉

08/11/2024

Along with all the different sports that will happen at , a big part of this event will be the .

Urban Arts will feature different performances, art displays and activities that you can participate in starting at the opening ceremony on August 16 (which you can attend for FREE)!

Be sure to check out the following activities:

Art Shows featuring:
🎨 Art in the Park by Audrey Armstrong Art - Soul Spirit Creations, Kamisha Alexson, and derdie
🖌️ Murals by Ingrid Van Opstal-Tamez, Isaac Thomas, April Doepker, and Josh Jacobsen
🧑‍🎨 Graffiti workshops by Kent Ness

With Performances by:
🌟 mim.osa
🌟 Joe Jackson
🌟 def SOL Productions
🌟 Rooky Kamiz
🌟 DJ Dev Daddy
🌟 Living Sky Taiko
🌟 Chinese Martial Arts Academy
🌟 Alpha Kids
🌟 Kimowan Ahenakew
🌟 Jazz Me Dance Club
🌟 Saskatoon Pipes & Drums Bands
🌟 Lawrence Roy
🌟 eekwol
🌟 Lili Naytowhow

And Art Activities that you can join in:
🎨 Mural making
🎨 Interactive community mural walls
🎨 Playful basketball art installation by derdie
🎨 Make your own art at a pop-up version of Saskatoon Makerspace

AND MORE!

Join us for a weekend of excitement starting August 16!

Address

Victoria Park
Saskatoon, SK
S7K1W6

Website

https://linktr.ee/yxeurbangames

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🎨 Artist Feature: Audrey Armstrong Art - Soul Spirit Creations Tatawow-You Are Welcome Here. Audrey is one of the artists who participated at the #YXEUrbanGames. She is a Cree woman from Thunderchild First Nation and is currently living in Saskatoon. Her piece is inspired by her heritage, the land acknowledgment of the Treaty 6 territory, which Saskatoon is a part of, and the homeland of the Métis. Watch as she goes over the elements in her work and her thoughts on how she created this piece of art. Visit this link to read more about Audrey's work: discoversaskatoon.com/audrey-armstrong-tatawow-you-are-welcome-here

Day 3 ✅ Amazing LAST DAY of #YXEUrbanGames! ☀️ We saw Canada Basketball win the tournament on their home soil and countless other outstanding performances all weekend. 🍁 Thank you to everyone who attended the inaugural YXE Urban Games. 🔥

Day 2 ✅ We saw the first day of the Women's FIBA 3x3 teams battle it out for their World Series Saskatoon stop! 🏀 Seeing Team Canada play in-person was truly amazing. 🔥 Amazing performances by all our artists. ✨ Fun activities are happening at Urban Arts & Culture. 🖌️ We'll catch you at Victoria Park for the last and final day of #YXEUrbanGames.

Day 1 ✅ The first day of the inaugural #YXEUrbanGames is now in the books! 💪 We definitely had a great time and we hope you did too! 😎 Let's run it back for Day 2. 🔥 SEE YOU TODAY! 👀

Ready to have the best time at the BIGGEST summer event in YXE? WE KNOW WE ARE!! 🙋 There will be tons of sports, arts, activities, and food that you can try this weekend that you don't want to miss. Here is an interactive map on where you can find all these things! See you all at #YXEUrbanGames and enjoy all the awesome activities that we have ready for you! 🔥

Our co-chair, Kara Lackie gives a sneak peek at the FIBA court for YXE Urban Games that was built specifically for this weekend! 💪 "If you build it, they will come" they say. Building this court was a big challenge but the reward of hosting an event like this was too great to shy away. It took the team countless hours of brainstorming, preparation, and hard work to make this project happen! A HUGE shoutout to Breck Construction for bringing this project to life! 🫡 🧠⚡ Be sure to come down this weekend and see the completed court. FIBA kicks off on Saturday at 1:00pm with the finals Sunday at 4:30pm. You can also catch the finals for the Local 3x3 Tournament which will take place in this court as well.

Saskatoon Makerspace is one of our collaborators for Urban Arts & Culture during the weekend of #YXEUrbanGames. 🤝 Saskatoon Makerspace is a non-profit arts educational facility and community workspace where you can learn, create, express yourself, and enjoy the process. 💪 During YXE Urban Games, they will have a large tent full of fun and interactive art that you can give a try creating with: 🌟 Pottery 🌟 3D Printing Pens 🌟 Woodturning Demonstration 🌟 Lino Cutting 🌟 Cyanotype 🌟 Screen Printing 🌟 Decal Cutting AND MORE! Visit Saskatoon Makerspace and all other art activities at Urban Arts & Culture during YXE Urban Games from August 16 to 19, and try all the fun and creative activities they've prepared for you! We'll see you this weekend! 😎

Along with all the different sports that will happen at #YXEUrbanGames, a big part of this event will be the #UrbanArts. Urban Arts will feature different performances, art displays and activities that you can participate in starting at the opening ceremony on August 16 (which you can attend for FREE)! Be sure to check out the following activities: Art Shows featuring: 🎨 Art in the Park by Audrey Armstrong Art - Soul Spirit Creations, Kamisha Alexson, and derdie 🖌️ Murals by Ingrid Van Opstal-Tamez, Isaac Thomas, April Doepker, and Josh Jacobsen 🧑‍🎨 Graffiti workshops by Kent Ness With Performances by: 🌟 mim.osa 🌟 Joe Jackson 🌟 def SOL Productions 🌟 Rooky Kamiz 🌟 DJ Dev Daddy 🌟 Living Sky Taiko 🌟 Chinese Martial Arts Academy 🌟 Alpha Kids 🌟 Kimowan Ahenakew 🌟 Jazz Me Dance Club 🌟 Saskatoon Pipes & Drums Bands 🌟 Lawrence Roy 🌟 eekwol 🌟 Lili Naytowhow And Art Activities that you can join in: 🎨 Mural making 🎨 Interactive community mural walls 🎨 Playful basketball art installation by derdie 🎨 Make your own art at a pop-up version of Saskatoon Makerspace AND MORE! Join us for a weekend of excitement starting August 16!

📢 ONE WEEK TO GO! #YXEUrbanGames is almost here! Join us from August 16th to 18th for an unforgettable weekend of sports, art, and cultural celebrations with free and ticketed events. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, art lover, or cultural explorer, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Learn more and get your tickets NOW 👉: https://www.discoversaskatoon.com/yxe-urban-games/buy-tickets

Have you registered for the local 3x3 basketball tournament at the BIGGEST summer event in YXE? 🏀 Get a chance to test your team's basketball skills and play against other players at #YXEUrbanGames from August 17 & 18! ⚠️ The LAST DAY of registration will be on Sunday, August 11. ⚠️ Don't miss out. Register your team HERE 👉: https://www.discoversaskatoon.com/yxe-urban-games/events/local-3x3-tournament The YXE Urban Games Local 3x3 Tournament is powered by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities

Meet Michael Linklater. 😎 He is a former professional basketball player who played on the FIBA 3x3 World Tour, currently is a competitor on Amazing Race Canada, and is proud to co-chair the #YXEUrbanGames. Having witnessed the World Urban Games in Budapest in 2019, he wondered, 'What if we have something like this in Saskatoon?' Michael took this idea to Discover Saskatoon, and they absolutely loved it! After months of planning, it's finally happening! YXE Urban Games will bring an exciting fusion of sports, culture, and urban art that is undoubtedly the BIGGEST summer event in Saskatoon! Join us at YXE Urban Games from August 16th to 18th. Get your tickets HERE 👉: https://www.discoversaskatoon.com/yxe-urban-games/buy-tickets

YXE Urban Games - Register Today!

🏀 REGISTER TODAY FOR LOCAL 3X3 BASKETBALL 🏀 Paige Crozon and the Canadian National Women's 3X3 Basketball team are coming to Saskatoon to compete at the 2024 YXE Urban Games August 16-18. Here is your chance to show your skills on the basketball court. Register today! Register today! https://www.discoversaskatoon.com/yxe-urban-games/events/local-3x3-tournament #yxeurbangames

Paige Crozon and the Canadian National Women's 3X3 Basketball Team are Coming to Saskatoon

Paige Crozon and the Canadian National Women's 3X3 Basketball team are coming to Saskatoon to compete at the 2024 YXE Urban Games August 16-18. Get your tickets today! https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/52590a30-59d9-411f-adab-d5393aec6912 Paige Crozon Canada Basketball FIBA3x3 FIBA3x3W Discover Saskatoon

The FIBA 3x3 Women's Series is Coming to SASKATOON!

Don't miss the action! The FIBA 3x3 Women's Series will be one of the premier attractions at the YXE Urban Games. Beat the line, and buy your tickets today! 🔗https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/52590a30-59d9-411f-adab-d5393aec6912 FIBA3x3 FIBA3x3W Paige Crozon Canada Basketball Discover Saskatoon