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Kodiaks looking to expand facilities in PG

Mar 14, 2023 | 5:37 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – The inaugural season for the Prince George Kodiaks saw fans come pouring into Masich Place Stadium for each home game.

The fan support quickly garnered the attention of the BC Football Conference (BCFC), and Prince George was immediately put on the map as one of the best atmospheres for junior football in BC.

The Kodiaks ended up leading the BCFC in attendance routinely filling the bleachers at Masich Place Stadium for home games. The overwhelming support has led the club’s, President Craig Briere to ask city council for their support for an expansion to the stadium.

“You know, God bless them for putting in the renovations that they did that allowed the Kodiaks to come to town,” said Briere. “But now with the attendance that we had last year and the anticipated attendance that we see in the future, seating certainly has become an issue.”

The current seating capacity at Masich Place Stadium is slightly over 1000 people, with room for a few hundred more in standing room. Briere would like to see the seating capacity expanded with temporary bleachers, and potentially down the road a more purpose-built facility.

The club is also looking to improve their practice facilities to allow players more practice time and bring more opportunities to local youth at risk through community programming.

The Kodiaks are hoping the City of Prince George can assist in getting synthetic turf put into a new facility with proper lighting. Briere said the only football field with proper lighting in the city is Masich Place which has created a crunch for time on the turf.

City staff are expected to come back to city council and the PG Kodiaks with a full report on possible options for expanded facilities.