South Okanagan Events Centre

Penticton Vees Press Conference
2018-05-15 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
The Penticton Vees will be holding a major press conference Tuesday, May 15th in the Vault Bar and Grill and the South Okanagan Events Centre starting at 4:00PM. The event is both open to the media and the public, though seating will be limited.
Multiple topics will be covered during the conference, including an exciting announcement regarding the Vees captain for the 2018-219 season. The player will be on hand for interviews, photos and autographs following the press conference. Also, an announcement on the Vees coaching staff will be made for the future outlook of the program.

Kip Moore "Plead the Fifth Tour" with Special Guests
2018-05-12 20:00
Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter, Kip Moore, announced the second leg of his headlining PLEAD THE FIFTH TOUR for stint in the US and Canada, including a stop in Penticton at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Saturday, May 12. Joining Moore are special guests Drake White and Fairground Saints.
Kip Moore recently released the “equal parts powerful, heartwarming and tear-jerking” (Entertainment Tonight) new music video for his new single “Last Shot.” The track is the second taken from his revered third studio album SLOWHEART and follows his fourth No. One hit “More Girls Like You.” “SLOWHEART,” is continuing to garner praise by critics across the country as Moore “blends the passion and connection for which he’s known with a new self-awareness that will speak to both commercial and underground audiences” (USA Today) as well as wrapping 2017 on multiple “Best Of” lists including Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, UpRoxx, Bobby Bones Show, Taste Of Country, Sounds Like Nashville, The Boot, PopMatters and Whiskey Riff. SLOWHEART follows the acclaim that surrounded Moore’s sophomore album WILD ONES heralded as “an impressively singular release from Music Row” by The Guardian and his PLATINUM debut album UP ALL NIGHT that spawned three No. One hit singles. Ahead of Moore’s headlining stint, he will hit the road in February with Luke Bryan in Springfield, MO on 2/16 and will then head back across the pond for a highly-anticipated return to Europe’s Country To Country Festival taking place March 9-11 in London, UK, Glasgow, UK, and Dublin, I.E. For more information, visit kipmoore.net.
Tickets are $29.00, $44.50 & $54.50* and will go on sale Friday, February 2nd, at 10:00AM. Purchase yours at the Valley First Box Office, over the phone 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com
*Additional fees apply.
GENERAL ADMISSION FLOOR SECTION (MUST BE 19+)
RESERVED SEATING FLOOR & BOWL (ALL AGES)

George Thorogood and the Destroyers "Rock Party Tour"
2018-05-10 19:30
GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS ANNOUNCE 2018 “ROCK PARTY TOUR” IN THE U.S. AND CANADA
George Thorogood and the Destroyers announce the continuation of their “Rock Party Tour” into 2018 in the U.S. and Canada, starting April 13 in Lincoln, Rhode Island, through May 12 in Coquitlam, British Columbia, with additional dates forthcoming. The group is also donating proceeds from their “Rock Party Tour” to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to help find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients. Opening for George at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton is Damon Flower.
Earlier this year, George Thorogood’s first-ever solo album, PARTY OF ONE, landed in the Top 10 on Soundscan’s “Top Current Blues Albums” chart, marking George’s fastest-selling album in nearly 20 years. The album features 14 cuts of traditional blues, classics and modern blues songs, from John Lee Hooker’s “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” to Hank Williams’ “Pictures From Life’s Other Side.”
Over the course of the last four decades, George Thorogood, with his longtime legendary band, The Destroyers — Jeff Simon (drums, percussion), Bill Blough (bass guitar), Jim Suhler (rhythm guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone) — has sold more than 15 million albums, released 16 studio albums – including six gold and two platinum discs — and performed more than 8,000 live shows. George Thorogood and the Destroyers’ catalog of hits include: “Who Do You Love?,” “I Drink Alone,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “Move It On Over,” “Get A Haircut,” and the anthemic “Bad To The Bone.”
“Rock Party Tour” 2018 tour dates are as follows:
*All dates on sale TBA. Check venue websites for further information.
4/13/18 Lincoln, RI Twin River Casino
4/14/18 Hampton Beach, NH Casino Ballroom
4/15/18 Bethlehem, PA Sands Event Center
4/17/18 Peekskill, NY Paramount Theater
4/19/18 New Brunswick, NJ State Theatre
4/20/18 Huntington, NY The Paramount
4/21/18 Verona, NY Turning Stone Resort Casino
4/22/18 Portland, ME Aura
4/24/18 Ottawa, ON National Arts Centre
4/26/18 Toronto, ON Massey Hall
4/27/18 Niagara Falls, ON Fallsview Casino Resort
4/28/18 Grand Rapids, MI 20 Monroe Live
4/29/18 Sault Ste. Marie, MI Kewadin Casino
5/1/18 Thunder Bay, ON Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
5/2/18 Winnipeg, MB Burton Cummings Theatre
5/4/18 Regina, SK Conexus Arts Centre
5/5/18 Lethbridge, AB ENMAX Centre
5/6/18 Calgary, AB Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
5/7/18 Enoch, AB River Cree Resort & Casino
5/9/18 Kamloops, BC Sandman Centre
5/10/18 Penticton, BC South Okanagan Event Centre
5/11/18 Coquitlam, BC Hard Rock Casino Vancouver
5/12/18 Coquitlam, BC Hard Rock Casino Vancouver
For more information please visit:
http://www.georgethorogood.com/http://www.rounder.com/

Cirque du Soleil - Crystal (April 18 - 22)
2018-04-18 19:30 - 2018-04-22 00:00
Cirque du Soleil’s brand-new arena creation, CRYSTAL, comes to Penticton THIS week! Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL explores the artistic limits of ice for the first time in the company’s 33-year history. This unique production pushes boundaries of performance by combining stunning skating and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination. CRYSTAL will perform at the South Okanagan Events Centre for eight performances, from this Wednesday, April 18 to Sunday, April 22, 2018.
In CRYSTAL, gymnasts and skaters perform acrobatics on the ice and in the air, seamlessly combining multiple disciplines for a world class audience experience. Synchronized skating, freestyles figures, and extreme skating are featured alongside traditional circus disciplines such as swinging trapeze, aerial traps and hand to hand. The result is an adrenaline-packed show for the whole family that pushes the boundaries and surpasses all expectations! Watch world-class ice skaters and acrobats explore their new frozen playground with speed and fluidity as they challenge the laws of gravity with never-before-seen acrobatics. Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL fuses circus arts and the world of ice skating in a stunning new production that will take the audience on a journey into a surreal world where figure skating blends with acrobatics and aerial prowesses.
Show Schedule – April 18 to 22, 2018
Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, April 19 at 7:30 pm
Friday, April 20 at 4:00pm 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 21 at 4:00 & 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 22 at 1:30 and 5:00 pm
More about CRYSTAL – A Breakthrough Ice Experience
Follow CRYSTAL, the lead character, on an exhilarating tale of self-discovery as she dives into a world of her own imagination. Feel the adrenaline as she soars through this surreal world at high speed to become what she was always destined to be: confident, liberated, and empowered.
Base ticket prices range from $35 – $130* for Adults and $28 – $104* for Children (*plus additional service fees). Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 10, at 10:00AM and can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online HERE: http://bit.ly/2H7063r
GROUP RATES: For groups of 12 or more, contact Matthew Quick at (250)276-2146 or matthew.quick@penticton.ca
Enhance your experience at Cirque du Soleil CRYSTAL with a meal at The Vault Bar & Grill before the show! The Vault offers a wide variety of options for everyone in the family, from chicken strips and coconut shrimp as an appetizer, to pizza and sirloin steak for the main dish. Have a sweet tooth? There’s dessert, too! To make a reservation in The Vault Bar & Grill, call Christina at 250-328-2455 or email soec-reservations@penticton.ca. See below for menu options:
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2018 BC Interior RV Show
2018-04-06 12:00 - 2018-04-08 00:00
The 7th Annual BC Interior RV Show will take place April 6 – 8, 2018! Join us at the South Okanagan Events Centre and the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.
Enjoy the largest RV show in the BC Interior which covers over 9 acres of area, of which 80,000 square feet is indoors. Spend the weekend touring the best brand names in the industry with factory representatives from leading RV manufactures will be there to answer all of your questions. Also, take part in the various seminars available throughout the weekend to help enhance your RV Lifestyle experience.
Admission is only $5 for a weekend pass at the door. Kids under 15 years old get in free.
For more information on the event, visit http://www.bcinteriorrvshow.ca/
For information on being an exhibitor, email the BC Interior RV Society at info@bcinteriorrvshow.ca

Power 104's POWERBALL ft. Shinedown & guests
2018-03-27 19:00
Acclaimed rockers Shinedown announce their 2018 Canadian Tour with the first leg of dates set to kick off at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, BC on March 27th. Joining Shinedown are American Alternative rock bands In This Moment and 10 Years as well as Canadian rockers’ One Bad Son. Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 15th at 10am PT.
Shinedown have built their name on rock songs both brutal in power and epic in scope. Now, with their latest album, Shinedown (Brent Smith, Barry Kerch, Eric Bass, and Zach Myers) veer away from that densely layered sonic palette and take a more direct approach. Featuring lead single “Cut the Cord” — a blistering track that shot to #1 on Active Rock radio — Threat to Survival finds the multi-platinum-selling band achieving their most powerful sound ever and offering up their most important album to date.
As Smith explains, Shinedown’s approach on Threat to Survival had much to do with the emotionally raw material at the heart of the album. “When we started the writing process we realized the changes that had taken place over the past 2 years, our experiences, and the relationships that had come and gone, the album really took on a life of its own,” says Smith. “It’s like the songs were saying to us, ‘The songs were so honest, it felt necessary to present them in the most straightforward way possible.”
Shinedown continually bring both staggering musicality and a powerful emotional complexity to their music. “There’s always been a certain level of positivity with Shinedown — that’s even where our name came from,” says Smith. “There’s a sense that everything that’s bad has a little bit of good to it, just like everything that’s good has a little bit of bad. The songs on this album address the reality that we’re all going to die at some point and that sometimes the willingness to survive is all you have. It’s about holding onto that sheer will to live, and getting through whatever might come your way because the legacy that you leave behind is what will carry you on to your next journey.”
Tickets for Power 104’s POWERBALL featuring Shinedown with special guests In This Moment, One Bad Son and 10 Years are $39.50* and $59.50* and go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 15th at 10am PT. Tickets can be purchased online at valleyfirsttix.com, by phone 1.877.763.2849 or in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC).
(*additional service fees apply)

Interior Division Semi-Final (GM 5) VEES vs. SMOKE EATERS
2018-03-23 19:00
Your Penticton VEES will face Trail Smoke Eaters for the Interior Division Semi-Finals, presented by Canadian Tire Penticton. Game 5 is on Friday, March 23 at 7:00PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $16* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $14* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating..
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online HERE: http://bit.ly/2ftdtSP
Check out the BCHL Playoff Bracket HERE: http://bchl.ca/playoffs/34

Interior Division Semi-Final (GM 2) VEES vs. SMOKE EATERS
2018-03-17 18:00
Your Penticton VEES will face The Trail Smoke Eaters for the Interior Division Semi-Finals, presented by Canadian Tire Penticton. Game 2 is on Saturday, March 17 at 6:00PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $16* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $14* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating..
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

Interior Division Semi-Final (GM 1) VEES vs. SMOKE EATERS
2018-03-16 19:00
Your Penticton VEES will face The Trail Smoke Eaters for the Interior Division Semi-Finals, presented by Canadian Tire Penticton. Game 1 is on Friday, March 16 at 7:00PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $16* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $14* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating..
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

2018 BDO CSSHL Championships
2018-03-09 08:00 - 2018-03-18 00:00
The BDP Canadian Sport School League (CSSHL) Championships are set to return to the City of Penticton for the fourth consecutive year through March 9 – 18 at the South Okanagan Events Centre Complex.
The event has grown from 33 teams and 609 student athletes in 2015 to 68 teams and over 1200 student athletes. The 2017 event generated a $2.89-million economic impact for the City of Penticton, while the 2018 BDO CSSHL Championships is expected to generate over $3.10-million for the local economy.
“The CSSHL is proud to once again partner with Spectra to bring the BDO CSSHL Championships back to Penticton,” said Kevin Goodwin, Chief Operating Officer of the CSSHL. “To see the economic impact that this event brings to the city is extraordinary and it would not be possible without the support from the City of Penticton, Travel Penticton, BDO Canada and the Western Hockey League.”
The majority of games will take place at the Okanagan Hockey Training Centre, Memorial Arena and South Okanagan Events Centre, along with a small amount of games in Oliver and Summerland.
Tickets are $15* for a day pass, $45* for a division pass and $60* for a full 10-day pass and can be purchased online at www.valleyfirsttix.com or in person at the Valley First Box Office at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC).
*Additional fees apply online.

Interior Division Quarter-Final (GM 2) VEES vs. EXPRESS
2018-03-03 18:00
Your Penticton VEES will face the Coquitlam Express for the Interior Division Quarter-Finals, presented by Nature’s Fare Markets Penticton. Game 2 is on Saturday, March 3rd at 6:00PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $16* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $14* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating..
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

Interior Division Quarter-Final (GM 1) VEES vs EXPRESS
2018-03-02 19:00
It’s time to PAINT THE TOWN BLUE, Penticton! Your Penticton VEES will face the Coquitlam Express for the Interior Division Quarter-Finals, presented by Nature’s Fare Markets Penticton. Game 1 is this Friday, March 2nd at 7:00PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $16* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $14* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating..
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleFirstTix.com

AWARDS GAME: Penticton Vees vs. Salmon Arm Silverbacks
2018-02-25 14:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees for their LAST regular season home game of the season and awards game as they host the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Sunday, February 25th, presented by Penticton Home Hardware Building Centre! Puck drops at 2:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 1:00 PM.
Stick around after the game for our annual Player Awards Ceremony happening directly on ice after the final whistle. See which player wins MVP, Most Improved, Vees-on-Vees Most Popular Player and more!
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets increase by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

Penticton Vees vs. Wenatchee Wild
2018-02-24 18:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Wenatchee Wild Hockey this Saturday, February 24th, presented by TELUS! The puck drops at 6:00 PM at the SOEC. Doors open at 5:00 PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the night of.
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets increase by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

Old Dominion "Happy Endings" World Tour
2018-02-11 19:30
GET TICKETS: http://bit.ly/2igl4oX
Acclaimed country rockers, Old Dominion, announce their headlining ‘Happy Endings’ world tour for 2018, with the first leg of dates set to kick off on February in Canada. Canadian country groups, The Washboard Union and Cold Creek County, are set to open for Old Dominion at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, BC, on February 11th, 2018.
The band recently received an American Music Awards nomination for “Favorite Duo or Group—Country” and two nominations for the Country Music Association Awards for “New Artist of the Year” and “Vocal Group of the Year.” Front-man Matthew Ramsey says of the exciting year, “We are taking OD WORLDWIDE! We can’t wait to get out there and see what kind of Old Dominion fans we have around the world. It’s amazing when we hear from our fans out there – so we couldn’t be more excited to bring our music to them face to face.”
The announcement of their world tour follows the release of their acclaimed sophomore album Happy Endings, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and at #7 on the Top 200 following its release. A follow up to their RIAA GOLD-certified debut, Meat and Candy, and produced again by GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter and producer Shane McAnally, Happy Endings includes their current single “Written in The Sand” and “No Such Thing As a Broken Heart”, which hit #1 on Billboard Country Airplay.
About Old Dominion:
Proving that they are not your average country band, Old Dominion blends old-fashioned country charm, lyrical wit and rock n’ roll grit into radio-friendly, hook-heavy pop nuggets. The band has emerged as one of the hottest breaking bands in country music, fusing clever lyrics and an infectious sound. Old Dominion released their first full length album Meat and Candy, which was certified GOLD by the RIAA and hailed a “stellar debut “by Entertainment Weekly and declared “one of the hottest breaking bands in county music” by Vice. The group already has several top selling singles under their belts, including the two-week No.1 “Break Up With Him” (PLATINUM), “Snapback” (GOLD) and “Song For Another Time,” which hit No. 1 the on Billboard Country Airplay and MediaBase charts. In 2016, the band was notably named ACM New Group of the Year, ACCA Breakthrough Group of the Year, AIMP Songwriter Artist of the Year and Music Row Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Old Dominion consists of lead singer Matthew Ramsey, lead guitarist Brad Tursi, multi-instrumentalist Trevor Rosen, bassist Geoff Sprung and drummer Whit Sellers.

FEED THE VALLEY: Penticton Vees vs. Vernon Vipers
2018-02-10 18:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Vernon Vipers, presented by Valley First! It’s the annual Valley First “Feed the Valley” Night! – Bring a non-perishable food item to the game in support of the local Salvation Army Food Bank. Valley First will also be raffling off an autographed Penticton Vees Jersey along with four (4) club seat tickets and buffet vouchers to the Vees vs. Wenatchee Wild game on February 24th.
Puck drops at 6:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 5:00 PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the night of.
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets increase by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

Penticton Vees vs. Trail Smoke Eaters
2018-02-09 19:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the the Trail Smoke Eaters this Friday, February 9! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the night of.
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets increase by $1.00 day of game
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

Rock The Bid - 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
2018-01-28 09:00 - 2018-02-04 00:00
A group of volunteers is urging BC curling fans to “Rock the Bid” and help them bring the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, one of Curling Canada’s premier events, to Penticton in 2018. The Penticton host committee has until June 30 to submit a bid on to Curling Canada.
The SOEC is perfect for the event as the competition venue and the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, where the Party (the Patch) will be held, are connected via an enclosed walkway. We are confident that we can put on a first class event. We just need the public to get behind this and purchase a full event pass” said Kirkham.
An event of this magnitude will bring a significant economic benefit to the City of Penticton, during a time of year when it is really needed. Along with national television exposure and an opportunity to highlight the area, there will be an arena audience expected to be in excess of 80,000 over the 8 days of competition. Attendees will provide economic spinoffs through hotel stays, shopping, dining and other tourism activities. Economic benefit to this event is estimated to be $6-$12M.
A host of volunteers, along with the City of Penticton and the SOEC were successful in conducting a previous Curling Canada event, the 2013 Continental Cup and demonstrated that the facilities, services and volunteer base were excellent and well positioned to host a bigger event, like the Scotties.
To show it has the support of curling fans, the committee has set a goal of collecting 1,000 deposits of $100 each on full event tickets, for the 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, before June 20.
A strong response, over the next 6 weeks, will greatly increase the chance of a successful bid. Orders can be placed at Valley First Box office at the SOEC, via phone at 1-877-SOEC.TIX (250-763-2849) or ValleyFirstTix.com. Additional information on the event can be viewed at www.rockthebid.com.

2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts - Jan 27 - Feb 4
2018-01-27 09:00 - 2018-02-04 00:00
BUY TICKETS: http://bit.ly/2xA7iE9
The country’s best women’s curling teams will not only be chasing a Canadian championship, they’ll also be playing under a new format at the 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Penticton, B.C.
The Canadian women’s curling championship is scheduled for Jan. 27-Feb. 4 at the South Okanagan Events Centre, and will feature, for the first time, a 16-team field.
The action off the ice in Penticton in 2018 will be just as hot, as the rollicking party known as the HeartStop Lounge will be right next door to the arena at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Along with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the athletes, the HeartStop Lounge will offer live music, dancing, drinks, and food, as well as interactive activities for the entire family.
All 14 Member Associations (10 provinces, three territories and Northern Ontario) will be represented in the main field in Penticton, as the pre-qualifying process will end at the 2017 Scotties in St. Catharines. Additionally, the defending champion Team Canada will be in the field, while the process to determine the 16th entry will be decided at a later date.
The 16 teams will be split into two pools for the first phase of round-robin play, with the top four teams from each pool then advancing to a crossover championship pool. From there, four teams will go into the familiar Page playoff round.
The winning team at the 2018 Scotties will represent Canada at the 2018 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship in North Bay, Ont.
Saturday, January 27:
11:45 a.m., Ford Hot Shots Final — The final four teams will be competing, and four lucky fans will be matched with them! At the end of it, the fan matched with the winning team will get that two-year lease on a new Ford Escape, while the winning team takes home a cheque for $15,000! This event is FREE to the public. Tickets are available now at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC.
12:30 p.m., Opening Ceremonies — We promise you: THERE WILL BE BAGPIPES! All 16 teams will be marched onto the ice and introduced, as we get this party going at the SOEC!
Ticket:
* Single-draw tickets for every round-robin draw as well as playoff games right on through to the gold-medal game are on sale now!
Additional Package Offers:
* $19.50: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday morning
* $22.50: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoon
* $24.50: Sunday (Jan. 28) all draws, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evening
* $29.50: Opening Day (Jan. 27) all draws
* Day Packages – Start at $49.00*
* Opening Weekend Package (first five draws) $89.00*
* Championship Weekend Package (final seven draws plus tiebreaker draw) $189.00*
* Preliminary Round Package (first 14 draws) $219.00*
* Championship Pool Package (final nine draws plus tiebreaker draws) $219.00*
*Additional fees apply.
Parking:
Parking is $10 per day at the SOEC. Re-entry on a first-come, first serve basis; simply present your parking ticket to the attendant upon re-entry. Transit is free for volunteers! People attending events at the Community Centre are not required to pay. Everyone is encouraged to carpool and use the free parking at the City’s Lakawanna and Lakeshore Drive Lots.

Ford Hotshots Preliminary Round & Wild Card Game - FREE Admission
2018-01-26 12:00
Let’s kick off the 2018 Scotties in style!
Hey Penticton! The biggest event in women’s curling officially kicks off this Saturday, January 27th in our hometown, and the eyes of the country will be on the South Okanagan Events Centre to watch Canada’s top women’s curling teams play for a national championship! But before that starts, there are plenty of ways to get involved with the 2018 Scotties on Friday, January 26th. Best of all? They’re absolutely FREE! All you need to do is pick up your free ticket at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, prior to the start of the event.
Here’s a look at what’s going on this Friday, January 26th at the SOEC:
Ford Hot Shots Preliminary Round (12:00PM) — The always-popular skills competition features a revamped format this year, as a lucky fan will win a two-year lease on a Ford Escape! Watch the Scotties teams try their hand at a variety of skills-based shots, and have some fun at the same time!
Wild Card Game (6:30PM) — History will be made as two teams, 2016 Scotties champ Chelsea Carey of Calgary and Winnipeg’s Kerri Einarson, go head to head to decide the 16th and final berth into the 2018 Scotties, the first-ever winner-take-all Wild Card game!
Parking:
Parking is FREE on Friday, January 26th for both the Ford Hot Shots & Wild Card Games. Starting on Saturday, January 27th, parking will be $10 per day at the SOEC. Re-entry on a first-come, first serve basis; simply present your parking ticket to the attendant upon re-entry. Transit is free for volunteers! People attending events at the Community Centre are not required to pay. Everyone is encouraged to carpool and use the free parking at the City’s Lakawanna and Lakeshore Drive Lots.

PINK THE RINK: Penticton Vees vs Trail Smoke Eaters
2018-01-20 18:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they host the The Trail Smoke Eaters for Cobs Bread’s Annual “Pink the Rink” Night on Saturday, January 20th!
It’s COBS Bread’s annual PINK THE RINK night! That mean wear PINK (and lots of it) in support of Anti-Bullying.
Puck drops at 6:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 5:00 PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction (must be accompanied by an adult)
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets increase by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at the ValleyFirstTix.com.

Penticton Vees vs. Merritt Centennials
2018-01-19 19:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Merritt Centennials on Friday, January 19th! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction (must be accompanied by an adult)
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets increase by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

TYDAX Fitness Okanagan Valley Throwdown - Day 2
2018-01-14 08:00
EVENT INFO
The TYDAX Fitness Okanagan Valley Throwdown is the original Throwdown Series event. It is presented by Hoodoo Adventure Company and Evolution Athletics. 2018 will be its fifth year and it will once again take place at Penticton’s 5,000 seat indoor arena, the South Okanagan Events Centre.
The CrossFit-style event involves athletes competing across several different team and individual divisions in a two day competition. Also included at the event are various food vendors and a broad range of fitness-minded companies from across Canada and the Okanagan.
During each Throwdown Series event, male and female athletes compete within various individual and team divisions over two days of competition. They face a series of workouts that are designed to accommodate novice to elite functional fitness athletes. Each event is programmed uniquely using movements that include weightlifting, powerlifting, medicine ball and kettlebell training, rowing, running, skipping, plyometrics, and gymnastics. The programming tests and rewards well-rounded functional fitness. At the end of the weekend, the individual or team with the best overall fitness level in each division comes out on top.
THE SPORT OF FITNESS
For the past several years, CrossFit has been a mainstay as one of the fastest growing sports in the world. In 2016, its biggest annual competition drew over 324,000 competitors from participating gyms in 142 different countries around the world. Thanks to a devout following and its dynamic competition style, it also continues to gain steam as a popular spectator sport. With a world-class venue and professional quality production, the Throwdown Series offers a one-of-a-kind experience for both athletes and spectators that want to take part in the global rise of the sport of fitness.
For more information, please visit: http://www.throwdownseries.ca/ovt

TYDAX Fitness Okanagan Valley Throwdown - Day 1
2018-01-13 08:00 - 2025-12-26 08:58
EVENT INFO
The TYDAX Fitness Okanagan Valley Throwdown is the original Throwdown Series event. It is presented by Hoodoo Adventure Company and Evolution Athletics. 2018 will be its fifth year and it will once again take place at Penticton’s 5,000 seat indoor arena, the South Okanagan Events Centre.
The CrossFit-style event involves athletes competing across several different team and individual divisions in a two day competition. Also included at the event are various food vendors and a broad range of fitness-minded companies from across Canada and the Okanagan.
During each Throwdown Series event, male and female athletes compete within various individual and team divisions over two days of competition. They face a series of workouts that are designed to accommodate novice to elite functional fitness athletes. Each event is programmed uniquely using movements that include weightlifting, powerlifting, medicine ball and kettlebell training, rowing, running, skipping, plyometrics, and gymnastics. The programming tests and rewards well-rounded functional fitness. At the end of the weekend, the individual or team with the best overall fitness level in each division comes out on top.
THE SPORT OF FITNESS
For the past several years, CrossFit has been a mainstay as one of the fastest growing sports in the world. In 2016, its biggest annual competition drew over 324,000 competitors from participating gyms in 142 different countries around the world. Thanks to a devout following and its dynamic competition style, it also continues to gain steam as a popular spectator sport. With a world-class venue and professional quality production, the Throwdown Series offers a one-of-a-kind experience for both athletes and spectators that want to take part in the global rise of the sport of fitness.
For more information, please visit: http://www.throwdownseries.ca/ovt
For tickets, please visit: valleyfirsttix.com

Penticton Vees vs. Trail Smoke Eaters
2018-01-12 19:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Trail Smoke Eaters on Friday, January 12th! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction (must be accompanied by an adult)
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets increase by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

WICKED WEDNESDAY: Penticton Vees vs. Merritt Centennials
2018-01-10 19:00
Join us for another Wicked Wednesday as your Penticton Vees take on the Merritt Centennials on Wednesday, January 10th, presented by Boston Pizza. Puck drops at 7:00PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00PM.
Wicked Wednesday Ticket Prices:
• Adults and Seniors $5.00 each
• Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE* courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
• Draft Beer only $3.75 each
*Does not apply to premium seating
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

Penticton Vees vs. Wenatchee Wild
2018-01-06 18:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Wenatchee Wild this Saturday, January 6th, presented by Royal LePage Locations West Realty! Puck drops at 6:00PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 5:00PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets increase by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

Penticton Vees vs. Prince George Spruce Kings
2018-01-05 19:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Prince George Spruce Kings this Friday, January 5th! Puck drops at 7:00PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets increase by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

TEDDY BEAR TOSS: Penticton Vees vs Nanaimo Clippers
2017-12-16 18:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Nanaimo Clippers Jr. A Hockey Club, presented by TELUS! The puck drops at 6:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 5:00 PM.
The Penticton Vees have partnered with Telus and the Salvation Army Thrift Stores – Penticton for this year’s Annual Teddy Bear Toss on Saturday, December 16th! Along with teddy bears, we will also be accepting pajamas and diapers.
Bring a stuffed toy, PJ’s, or diapers to toss on the ice when the Vees score their FIRST goal of the night. Salvation Army volunteers will be on hand to collect the tossed toys, PJ’s, and diapers and distribute them to deserving families this holiday season!
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets increase by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

Penticton Vees vs West Kelowna Warriors
2017-12-08 19:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the West Kelowna Warriors Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club, presented by IGA Penticton, IGA Summerland, & IGA Okanagan Falls! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets increase by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.
