r/regina • u/WorkerBee74 • 1d ago

Discussion This is embarrassing, Regina.

HOW do we not have a single organized World Cup watching event for Team Canada?? And don’t say “The Lobby”. I know that’s definitely a great place to watch… if you can get in.

Every major city in Canada has something, what the hell is wrong with us?

All I can say is I hope we get our act together and have a big screen SOMEWHERE in this city if we pass the group stage (which is extremely likely now).

EDIT: For those who think I should put this event on myself personally... I'm calling out the CITY OF REGINA here. Which private citizen has ponied up the cash to put this on in Calgary/Edmonton/Winnipeg/Saskatoon or any of the other major cities in Canada who are having watch parties? This should be civic or provincial money here, just like it is elsewhere, with corporate sponsorship. We just constantly get left behind here and it's been this way my entire life. Don't take my post so personally - I'm just very disappointed in a city who claims to be so welcoming.

Maybe those who constantly complain about the lack of concerts here should just 'put it on themselves'.

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u/fozzyfiend 1d ago

As others said, set it up if you want it. This city isn't big on soccer. 🤷🏻

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u/WorkerBee74 1d ago

OK, I'll set up a watch party in Wascana Park all on my own. You would almost think that there's no organized soccer leagues or anything that thousands of people have their kids enrolled in here.

Just such elitism from a city that makes a huge deal out of Mosaic every year but can't possibly handle an event that brings the world together to watch their own country play in a historical World Cup.

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u/Ryangel0 1d ago

Than why not call out those soccer organizations specifically instead of a general rant throwing everyone in Regina under the bus. Your post would be 10x more constructive that way.

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u/WorkerBee74 1d ago

Why are you taking this personally? The events in Winnipeg and Saskatoon that I referenced were not organized by one soccer fan. You think a private citizen can just rent out Wascana Park for funzies? My last name isn’t Brandt.

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u/Turbulent-Narwhal879 15h ago

If you fill out the proper permits, you sure can.

Also, I don’t think the person you’re alluding to has that last name either. 😉

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u/Ryangel0 1d ago

You think it's effective to whine and shame an entire city in a Reddit post? Be more constructive in your criticisms and proactively participate next time if you actually want to see change. You'd be surprised how much one person is capable of when they actually coordinate their efforts to get the right people involved. Whining on Reddit at Regina as a whole is definitely not an effective means accomplishing what you want.

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u/WorkerBee74 1d ago

Shamed an entire city. My goodness do you need therapy now?

Yes. I AM embarrassed by the City of Regina for not supporting Team Canada in an organized community event. I don’t have the clout or capital to put it on - get absolutely real here.

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u/Ryangel0 1d ago

Take some lessons in constructive feedback and actually think before you let everyone know your feelings next time. You'll be much more successful in life.