SportsLife 2016, issue 5 | Page 29

have the option of sports camps on site or daycare for their kids, so they know they can compete while their children are safe and entertained. “This also means athletes, many of who are parents can turn this into a family trip and really enjoy the experience. During evenings we haven’t scheduled any round robin games. Instead we’ll have a feature match on site with nightly entertainment. In addition to the nightly DJs and live bands, we plan to have an international team Karaoke tournament with cash prizes on the Tuesday. A Canadian beer tasting on the Wednesday, A Scotch and Whiskey tasting on the Thursday night, a big name rock band on Friday night with the international trade night happening just before and then Saturday a wrap up party with another live big name rock band and party.” Having just returned from this year’s world championships in London, England, Seywright says he’s excited about this 2018 World Championship event and what it will mean for the city. “Lecco was huge, London was impressive, but Winnipeg will offer all of the same big city features with much more personal touch, class and care,” he said. “We’re Friendly Manitoba and now we get to share that with the world.” l sportslife / 29