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[Victoria Watcher]

Simpson said that nearly 4,000 tickets have been sold for the opening Pacific FC game against the HFX Wanderers and that we are “trending toward a sellout.” He added that more than 1,000 season tickets have been sold: “We are looking for organic growth. We’re definitely on the right track.”

 

 

https://www.timescol...c-fc-1.23797550

 

this is a good article.

[Victoria Watcher]

“The MLS paid for its broadcasting for 13 years before it got a deal. We got a broadcasting deal in our first year,” said Victoria-raised Simpson, a former European pro player, who was capped 43 times for Canada.

“Now, Mediapro has taken it one step forward and landed CBC. This is as good as it gets.”

 

 

 

https://www.timescol...l-tv-1.23796656

[Victoria Watcher]

a live shot back at westhills stewie helping with stadium expansion this morning.

 

[Victoria Watcher]

6 days out and pacific fc has not told us how to park or where to catch a shuttle. they only have 300 parking spaces for an expected crowd of 5000. this seems odd.

it’s an 18 minute walk from the weatshore town centre - if you are allowed to park there. the equivalent distance of walking from the jsb to royal athletic.

who knows. maybe they are really only expecting 2000 this subday.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 22 April 2019 - 02:09 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

it also seems odd they are opening the gates 3 hours before kickoff and fireworks are scheduled for 8:23pm - nearly 4.5 hours after kickoff. do they really expect people to spend over 7 hours at the park?

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 22 April 2019 - 02:14 AM.

[pontcanna]

6 days out and pacific fc has not told us how to park or where to catch a shuttle.

 

https://pacificfc.ca...YJcdtKJG0jTO8T8

[Victoria Watcher]

ah excellent.

if you commit to a shuttle you have to be in for 6.5 to 8+ hours though.

[Victoria Watcher]

that’s a long day to watch a 90 minute soccer game. this might be ok for game #1. but I fear it’s problematic still for the next 14 games.

[Victoria Watcher]

Darcy’s Downtown Victoria Shuttle
Depart Darcy’s Downtown: 1:30 p.m. on April 28.
Depart Westhills Stadium: 9:30 p.m. SHARP on April 28.

 

 

8 hours plus return drive time.

 

 

Darcy’s Westshore Shuttle

Depart Darcy’s Westshore: 2:30 p.m. on April 28.
Depart Westhills Stadium: 9:00 p.m. SHARP on April 28.

 

 

6.5 hours.

 

Strathcona Hotel Shuttle
Depart Strathcona Hotel: 1:30 p.m. on April 28.
Depart Westhills Stadium: 9:00 p.m. on April 28.

 

 

7.5 hours plus drive home time.

 

and here is their 105-car parking lot:

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 22 April 2019 - 02:17 PM.

[pontcanna]

Here's a live webcam of progress on the stadium build:

 

https://www.youtube....h?v=X3FNXyryom8

[Victoria Watcher]

oh  that's handy.

[Victoria Watcher]

that’s a long day to watch a 90 minute soccer game. this might be ok for game #1. but I fear it’s problematic still for the next 14 games.

 

and a high of 11 forecast for sunday. chance of rain.  so not great outdoor have-a-beer weather.   

[Mike K.]

There appears to be a parking lot nearing completion north of the new Leigh Road/Langford Parkway interjection. It’s not big though. Maybe 100 cars?

[Victoria Watcher]

i think they likely have this problem.  they quite understandably do not want to hurt tickets sales by saying parking is going to be a nightmare.  but at some point they are going to have to tell people there is literally nowhere to legally park.

 

 

Where is parking located surrounding Westhills Stadium?
Parking lots are located near Glen Lake, Langford Lake road.

 

 

 

What happens if my car gets towed?

If your vehicle is parked illegally in the street or at one of the parking lots surrounding Westhills Stadium, it may be towed by the lot owner or the City Of Langford.

Guests should be aware of signage in lots at all times.

• No Parking
• Customer Only
• Handicap
• Fire Lane
• Visitors
• Authorized
• Time Restrictions e.g., 15 minutes only
• Reserved Stalls

Pacific FC is not responsible for any vehicles that are towed.

 

 

https://pacificfc.ca...ls-stadium-faqs

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 22 April 2019 - 06:15 PM.

[tedward]

and again full credit to the lake side buoys.  that's a professional looking video. full marks to their technical person(s).

 

Thanks! Jason is the guy who makes it look so good, it is all him.

[Victoria Watcher]

downtown (darcy's and strath) shuttles are sold out now.

 

https://pacificfc.canpl.ca/5139-2

[tedward]

Supporters section sold out. I hope they all realize how loud it's going to be in that section. So far we have 5 drums and one bagpipe confirmed.

[Victoria Watcher]

facebook:

 

 

Thank you Vancouver Island, our inaugural home game is officially SOLD OUT!

Still want to come to the game? We have a limited number of standing room tickets available. Email memberservices@pacificfc.ca or call 778.58.GOPFC.

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 25 April 2019 - 03:10 PM.

[thundergun]

Great news!

Although, they may want to reconsider using the term 'sold out', as it sounds like some tickets are still available.

[Victoria Watcher]

every seat spoken for i guess.  although that's only about 3,000 officially at this point.