"Fields for Life" Artificial Turf

July 15, 2011
The Calgary Soccer Federation and the Fields for Life Artificial Turf Committee, in partnership with the City of Calgary, would like to announce that Graham Construction has been chosen as the Construction Manager for the project at the Subway Soccer Centre.
The design of the field layout has been completed by Athletica/Cannon Design.
The artificial turf selected for the project is Polytan Liga Turf.
Construction is scheduled to begin once the required permits have been approved by The City.
We are excited that three new artificial turf playfields will be available for the 2012 Outdoor Season, featuring the Polytan Liga Turf.

March 3, 2011
The Government of Calgary announces that additional funding will be available for the Calgary Soccer Federation's "Fields for Life" Artificial Turf project increasing their contribution to $1.0 million.

February 8, 2011
The Amateur Sport Committee of the Parks Foundation Calgary announces that the Calgary Soccer Federation has been awarded an Amateur Sport Grant of $125,000 to be used towards the purchase of Artificial Turf.
The objective of the Amateur Sport Grant is to enhance amateur sport throughout the Calgary area by supporting capital projects that provide significant benefit to the continuation and enrichment of amateur sport. The program was created to provide an Olympic legacy from the operation of the Saddledome. The continued success of the program is possible through a joint community partnership with the Calgary Flames Hockey Club, The Saddledome Foundation and the Parks Foundation Calgary.
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July 11, 2010
Calgary Fort MLA Wayne Cao presents the Calgary Soccer Federation with a cheque in the amount of $325,000 to assist the Subway Soccer Centre and the Fields for Life Artificial Turf Campaign, from the Alberta Lottery Fund's Community Facility Enhancement Program. This increases the Government of Alberta funding to a total of $650,000, for this project.
The Community Facility Enhancement Program assists Albertans, in partnership with the Government of Alberta, to improve our many "people places" and enhance the important services they provide. The expansion and upgrading of Alberta's extensive network of community-use facilities continues to enrich the quality of family and community life in our province.

July 11, 2010
Thank you to everyone that participated in the "Celebration of Soccer" weekend.
The weekend's Subway Super Soccer Series Indoor Tournament, took back seat on Saturday night while Canadian rock legend Randy Bachman performed live at the Centre, following the catered prime rib dinner. All proceeds from the silent and live auction held throughout the evening were contributed to the "Fields for Life Artificial Turf Campaign".
Sunday afternoon CBC TV broadcast live from the Re/Max field as Doug Dirks hosted Calgary's biggest FIFA World Cup Finals party. Almost 1000 people watched Spain defeat Netherlands in extra time on a giant 30 foot screen.

July 4, 2010
The Calgary Soccer Federation is moving forward with field upgrades at the Subway Soccer Centre thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job creating investment from Canada's Economic Action Plan.
"Our government is pleased to invest in this project because it will create even more opportunities for Calgary's growing soccer community and bring world-class tournaments and events to our city," said Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Calgary East, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
The existing natural grass at the Subway Soccer Centre fields is being replaced with artificial turf. The fields will be able to accommodate a longer playing season, allowing for increased participation in available programs. With more consistent playing surfaces, the Centre is expected to attract many National and International Tournaments, which would bring economic stimulus to the surrounding area. Federal funding of $646,739 is provided through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan. The City of Calgary is funding $4.5 million of the project costs, while the Province of Alberta is contributing $325,000 through the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) for the turf.