British Columbia’s premier stadium is about to get another new upgrade with the introduction of upgraded synthetic field turf. The new turf coming to BC Place is called LigaTurf RS+CoolPlus World Cup Edition 260 W ACS 90 Bionic Fibre Infill is to be installed by Burnaby’s Centaur Products Inc. The new turf is rated to meet FIFA 2…
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Rugby Sevens is coming to Vancouver
Monday afternoon, Gareth Rees, Canada’s most decorated rugby player and co-chair of the Canada Sevens Bid Committee made the announcement that The World Rugby Sevens Series is coming to Vancouver in March 2016. The Vancouver event joins the already announced World Rugby Women’s Rugby Sevens Series Tournament to be held this April in Langford/Victoria…
The 2015 BC Lions Schedule Revealed
Last week, the CFL has released its 2015 season. The BC Lions will be entering their 58th CFL season and after an up & down 2014 season its hoped this year sees an improvement. Even though the Leos have reached the playoffs for the last 18 seasons, the semi-final loss to Montreal, was a disappointment, especially…
Whitecaps FC reveals 2015 MLS Schedule
This week, Whitecaps FC unveiled their 2015 MLS Schedule. The season kicks off March 7th at BC Place with a home opener against cross-country rivals, Toronto FC and wraps up October 25th against Houston Dynamo. The opening match follows a pre-season tour of 6 away matches throughout February where the team will flesh out its…
Picks of the Week – 102nd Grey Cup Edition
It’s Grey Cup weekend in Vancouver, even though BC Lions are not in the big game, there’s no reason we can’t take advantage of all the events surrounding the 102nd Grey Cup Festival. Head out and show the visiting teams’ fans how Vancouver can have fun! This special edition of Picks Of The Week is…
PlayDome is back for 2014!
Over Spring Break BC Place will be filled with fun and laughs as PlayDome returns for another year. Western Canada’s largest indoor carnival welcomes the whole family with more than 45 rides and attractions! Experience the feel of outer-space with the Zero Gravity ride, be spun around on the open-air cars of the Ring of…
Whitecaps Announce 2014 Schedule
Whitecaps FC may not have made the post season but that hasn’t stopped them from making news. Lots of action happening this week, re-signing a number of players and declining the options on others. The MLS schedule was released this week too, just in time to get your favourite fan a Whitecaps Holiday Pack for…