by Adam Kostanuick, March 17, 2018
Calgary, AB – After three seasons playing home games in three different local venues, the Premier Development League’s Calgary Foothills FC have announced they will play all 2018 home games at Foothills Field located at Foothills Composite High School in Okotoks, Alberta.
Head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. says of the move, “We needed to find a permanent home based on the league requirements of the PDL”.
Wheeldon adds about Okotoks, “It is a fantastic and supportive sports town as shown through the success of minor league teams, the Okotoks Dawgs and the Okotoks Oilers.” He continues, “We aim to bring high profile soccer to Okotoks in a phenomenal setting at Foothills Composite High School.”
The 2018 Foothills FC roster features Canadian National Team players Nik Ledgerwood and Marco Carducci.
Photo Credit: Canada Soccer
In addition to excellent viewing from each of the near 1000 seats at Foothills Field, the game-day experience promises to include live bands, a beer garden and a march to the ground. A kids zone will provide the perfect atmosphere for families in attendance, while a lawn chair area will allow an opportunity to get close to the on-field action as well.
To accommodate their strong fanbase, largely based in Calgary, the club will co-ordinate bus transportation to and from home games at no extra charge to game tickets.
The club met with various stakeholders before announcing the move to ensure that season ticket holders, fans, and sponsors were aware of the reasons behind the relocation.
In addition to providing the best experience possible for fans, Wheeldon also cites the looming potential of a Canadian Premier League club starting operations in Calgary as reason for the move.
He states, “With the Canadian Premier League around the corner and rumoured to be coming to Calgary in 2019, we need to find a permanent home for Foothills FC where it’s going to be sustainable, successful and where it will capture the hearts and minds of the community that supports it.”
Calgary Foothills FC play their home opener on May 11, 2018, at 7:30 PM against Victoria Highlanders FC.
For season tickets and schedule information, visit www.foothillsfc.ca.
