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Week 11 Game Day at a Glance

August 18, 2023 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release


The Saskatchewan Roughriders return home in Week 11 to take on the B.C. Lions for the second of three meetings between the two teams. This will be the only time the Riders will play host to the Lions this season, with kickoff set for 5:00 p.m.

This week, the popular Family Day, presented by Save-On-Foods returns! From the moment fans arrive at Mosaic Stadium, they will be greeted with plenty of family-friendly and kids activities, entertainment, and non-stop fun! With the $99 Family Pack, it's easy and affordable to bring a family of four to Mosaic Stadium!

And your Gainer-loving little ones will not want to miss this one, as we hand out an adorable Gainer Plush Doll free to the first 4,000 kids that are 12 years old and under! Be there when the gates open at 3:30 p.m., and your child will be greeted with their very own cuddly companion!

Save-On-Foods is also giving away 10,000 $10 gift cards to fans as they enter the stadium! Also, one lucky fan will receive a $1,000 Save-On-Foods gift card after every Roughrider touchdown!

Coors Light Party in the Park makes its return with an absolutely jam-packed schedule of events and activities for fans of every age to enjoy! The park opens at 2:00 p.m., with plenty of chances for fans to create new memories before kickoff!

Keep an eye out at Party in the Park for popular superheroes and fairy tale princesses who will be walking around for fans to meet and take pictures with! Fun and friendly mascots from around Saskatchewan will be roaming the area as well!

Magician Sitruc James will take the Coors Light Stage to perform mind-bending illusions and tricks! Fans won't want to miss this unique act that blends comedy and magic!

Get ready for a ton of excitement as the park will also be loaded with a little more of everything! That's right, there will be even more inflatables, even more face painters, even more hair artists, and even more balloon artists!

Two legends from our 2013 Grey Cup winning team, Chris Getzlaf and Neal Hughes, will be at the park signing autographs from 3:30 p.m.! Don't miss your chance to meet two key players from the championship-winning squad!

And last but not least, in what is sure to make fans' tails wag, Bright Eyes Dog Rescue will be bringing puppies to the Park! Come meet some new furry friends!

Get to your seats early as the 620 CKRM Rider Pep Band will perform on the field during the pre-game! You'll also be entertained by future football stars as RMF teams go head-to-head under the Mosaic Stadium lights.

At halftime, the members of the 620 CKRM Junior Rider Cheer Camp perform on the field! Come out and show your support as they dance, baton and cheer in front of Rider Nation.

Following the game, fans are invited to come down to the field! Cap off the day by taking some cool family photos from a different perspective and see your kids run, jump and play where the pros do!

Want to experience the Rider game day magic with friends? Check out the Ultimate Family Pack, which includes tickets for two families of four (four adults and four children) as well as an on-field experience, special food vouchers and a parking pass!

Reminders for the game

Please do NOT bring Large Purses, backpacks, or camera bags as they are prohibited. Thereis a clear bag policy for all Saskatchewan Roughrider games. Each fan, including children, can bring in one clear bag sized 12" x 6" x 12" or smaller. More details on the clear bag policy can be found here.

Your phone is your ticket! Don't forget to download the Rider App, powered by SaskTel, onto your smartphone and have your digital tickets ready before you come to Mosaic Stadium. We promise it's easy, but we created a tutorial video here and have a full FAQ and written tutorial at Riderville.com, just in case!

Bike Valet! Whether you arrive at the stadium on four wheels or two, there are options available! The bike valet opens at 3:00 p.m. on game day and is staffed by volunteers through REAL. The bikes are inside a fenced compound that is monitored throughout its hours of operation. Please note that your bike must be picked up within one hour after the game ends. The bike valet is located by the South-West exterior of the Stadium by Gate 1.

In transit? Rider Transit is available to get you to Mosaic Stadium safely and easily! Free bus transit is available from various locations across the city Southland Mall, University of Regina, Warehouse district, the Delta Hotel, Victoria Ave and Scarth Street and the Turvey Centre, starting two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff time.

Week 11

As a team, the Riders remain committed to playing disciplined football. Through nine games, they have only committed 57 penalties this season, the third lowest mark in the league. They have allowed 439 yards from those penalties, the lowest mark in the CFL.

Running back Jamal Morrow is fourth in the league with 502 rushing yards and a touchdown, averaging 4.4 yards a carry. He has two runs over 20+ yards and is tied for third in the league with 12 runs of 10+ yards.

Return specialist Mario Alford continues to lead the league in combined yards, sitting at 1,234 yards through nine games. He has 578 punt return yards, 627 kickoff return yards, and 29 missed field goal return yards for an average of 137.1 yards per game.

Linebackers A.J. Allen and Justin Herdman-Reed are leading the way for the Riders on special teams return coverage, recording 11 and nine tackles, respectively. Allen is tied for fourth in the CFL with that mark, while Herdman-Reed received top marks this week for his special teams prowess from our friends at Pro Football Focus.

On the defensive side of the ball, middle linebacker Larry Dean sits second in the CFL with 66 total defensive plays. Earlier this month, Dean passed Reggie Hunt for 36th on the CFL's all-time tackles list with his 514th career tackle.

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