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Langley

(pop. 130,350)



Conveniently located 40 minutes from Vancouver at the hub of the Fraser Valley, Langley provides the ultimate in urban amenities, yet is committed to upholding its agricultural history. The community has grown over the past 150 years into a thriving urban center surrounded by a rich agricultural community. A strong heritage is present throughout Langley, with national historic sites and museums; and exciting attractions including the Greater Vancouver Zoo, Twilight Drive-in Theater and Cascades Casino provide an urban experience.

Langley’s exceptional sport facilities, diverse accommodations, mild West-Coast climate and outstanding support and services make it an ideal destination for a variety of sporting events. Committed community sport volunteers and experienced recreation staff ensure each sport event held in Langley is an unparalleled experience for all those involved.

Langley is home to many sport associations with local organizations capacity (ie. Langely Gymnastics Foundation), university sport teams (ie. Trinity Western University, Kwantlen Polytechnic University) and major sport partners that include the BC Hockey League’s Langley Chiefs, Langley Thunder Junior and Senior A Lacrosse teams and the Vancouver Titans International Basketball League. Langley residents are true fans and show their support for their home teams.

Sports have been recognized as a strength for Langley and our sport venues include: the Langley Events Centre with a 5,000 seat arena, triple gymnasium and its 20,000 square foot gymnastics training facility; more than 40 baseball/softball diamonds, 7 golf courses, 36 soccer fields, track and field stadium, BMX track, rowing & paddling facility and two equestrian centres. Many of these venues will be used as the Township of Langley hosts the 2010 BC Summer Games.

Sport Hosting Services

Sport Langley encourages sport tourism within Langley and demonstrates to Sport Organizations that Langley believes in the value of sport and recreation and is willing to support efforts to bring quality world-class events to our community.

Sport Langley is able to help in several ways:
• Liaison with facilities, parks, sport associations, accommodations, volunteers, transportation, catering
• Provide financial and in-kind support
• Assist in determining the economic impact of your event
• Access to an image bank
• Letters of endorsement from key stakeholders in the community

To ensure Langley is the best choice for your event please contact Sport Langley and they will be happy to meet with you to discuss the possibility of hosting your event.

www.tourism-langley.ca/sport-tourism

Sport Hosting Portfolio

2010 BC Summer Games
2009 Canadian National Junior League Championships
2009 Borderline Nationals


Facilites

Community contact

Deborah Kulchiski
Executive Director
Tourism Langley
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  • Langley Events Centre
    Completed in June of 2009 the Langley Event centre is the pinnacle of sporting facilities and is home to several of Langley's sport teams
  • Langley Sportsplex
    The Langley Sportsplex features two NHL size ice rinks as well as two 2 professional size roller hockey rinks. Just 25 minutes from downtown Vancouver, the Sportsplex draws more than half a million people through its doors each year.
  • McLeod Athletic Park
    McLeod Athletic Park is a multi-sport facility with the ability to host several different sports including, softball, baseball, track and field, soccer, football, lacrosse and tennis.
  • Langley Rowing and Paddling Centre
    Langley Rowing and Paddling Centre features a 2000-metre, six lane rowing course anchored by the newly-developed Fort Langley Rowing Club boathouse.
  • George Preston Recreation Centre
    George Preston Recreation Centre offers all the amenities to host a curling, hockey or ice skating event, with each sport supported by a local sport organization.