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{{Infobox Stadium |
{{Short description|Soccer venue in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada}}
stadium_name = King George V Park|
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{{Infobox Stadium
nickname = ''Páirc an Rí Seoirse V'' |
image = [[Image:King George V Park.jpg|250px]] |
| stadium_name = King George V Park
location = [[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador|Newfoundland]] |
| image =
| location = [[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador|Newfoundland]]
broke_ground = |
| broke_ground =
opened = 1925 |
| opened = 22 June 1925
renovated = 2006 |
| renovated = 2006
owner = [[City of St. John's]] |
| owner = [[City of St. John's]]
operator = [[City of St. John's]]|
| operator = [[City of St. John's]]
surface = [[FieldTurf]] |
| surface = [[FieldTurf]]
construction_cost = [[Canadian dollar|$]] 3,500,000|
| construction_cost = [[Canadian dollar|$]] 3,500,000
architect = |
| architect =
former_names = |
| former_names =
| record_attendance = 13,000 ({{fb-rt|CAN}} v {{fb|HON|1949}}, [[1985 CONCACAF Championship|14 September 1985]])
tenants = [[Image:Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador.svg|20px|]] [[Newfoundland Soccer Association]]<br><!-- Image with inadequate rationale removed: [[Image:Seahawks logo.png|20px|]] -->[[Memorial University of Newfoundland|Memorial University Seahawks]]<br> [[Holy Cross F.C.]]<br> [[1987 FIFA U-16 World Championship|FIFA U-16 World Championship (1987)]]|
| tenants = [[Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association|NLSA]]<br />[[Memorial Sea-Hawks]]<br />Holy Cross<br />[[Feildians Athletic Association|Feildians]]
seating_capacity = 10,000 ([[Football (soccer)|Soccer]]) |
| seating_capacity = 6,400 ([[Football (soccer)|Soccer]])
}}
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'''King George V Park''' is a [[soccer-specific stadium]] in [[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's, Newfoundland]], located at the head of [[Quidi Vidi Lake]] in [[downtown St. John's]]. The stadium was built in 1925 as the [[National stadium]] of [[Dominion of Newfoundland|Newfoundland]]. The stadium played host to the [[1987 FIFA U-16 World Championship]].
'''King George V Park''' is a [[soccer-specific stadium]] in [[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's, Newfoundland]], located at the head of [[Quidi Vidi Lake]] in [[downtown St. John's]]. The stadium was built in 1925 as the [[National stadium]] of [[Dominion of Newfoundland|Newfoundland]]. It is the oldest surviving soccer specific stadium in North America, and hosts the [[Memorial Sea-Hawks]] soccer teams.


== History ==
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In 2005 construction began on a major renovation involving widening and lengthening the field surface, installing an underground irrigation system, constructing new locker room facilities as well as expanding the bleacher seating. In 2006, the natural grass playing surface was replaced with a [[FieldTurf]] pitch and additional seating was added to bring the total capacity at King George V Park to 10,000.
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The most famous game played at King George V was on 14 September 1985 when over 13,000 people witnessed [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]]'s 2–1 victory over [[Honduras national football team|Honduras]] to win the [[1985 CONCACAF Championship]]; the match also qualified Canada for their first World Cup ([[Football World Cup 1986|Mexico, 1986]]). It was a momentous occasion and is considered to be the first high point of Canadian soccer history.<ref>{{cite web |title=Moment 1: Canada qualifies for FIFA World Cup|url=http://www.canadasoccer.com/moment-1-canada-participates-in-fifa-world-cup-p150744 |work=canadasoccer.com |date=June 3, 2012|access-date=June 17, 2017}}</ref>


The stadium played host to the [[1987 FIFA U-16 World Championship]].
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The most famous game played at King George V was on September 14, 1985 when over 13,000 people witnessed [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]]'s 2-1 victory over [[Honduras national football team|Honduras]], which qualified the Canadians for their first World Cup ([[Football World Cup 1986|Mexico, 1986]]). It was a momentous occasion and is still considered to be the high point of Canadian soccer history.

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In 2005 construction began on a major renovation involving widening and lengthening the field surface, installing an underground irrigation system, constructing new locker room facilities as well as expanding the bleacher seating. In 2006, the natural grass playing surface was replaced with a [[FieldTurf]] pitch.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/venues/canada/king-george-v-park-st-johns/|work=us.soccerway.com |title=King George V Park |date=June 3, 2012|access-date=June 17, 2017}}</ref> It seats 6,400 for soccer.<ref>{{Cite web |title = King George V Park |url=https://destinationstjohns.com/business/king-george-v-park/ |website=DestinationStJohns.com }}</ref>


In 2008, KGV played host to the [[Canadian National Challenge Cup 2008|Challenge Cup]] and the Jubilee Trophy.
In 2008, KGV played host to the [[Canadian National Challenge Cup 2008|Challenge Cup]] and the Jubilee Trophy.


==External links==
==See also==
* [[Royal eponyms in Canada]]
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* [http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&z=18&ll=47.577684,-52.701287&spn=0.002211,0.004726&t=k&om=1 Satellite view of King George V Park on Google Maps]

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* [http://www.sjsoccer.ca/photos/index.php?category=1 Pictures of King George V Park]
==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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* [https://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&z=18&ll=47.577684,-52.701287&spn=0.002211,0.004726&t=k&om=1 Satellite view of King George V Park on Google Maps]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150429041110/http://www.sjsoccer.ca/photos/index.php?category=1 Pictures of King George V Park]
{{Memorial University of Newfoundland}}
{{Memorial University of Newfoundland}}
{{St. John's landmarks}}
{{St. John's landmarks}}
{{Canada Soccer}}
{{Soccer in Canada}}


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[[Category:Sports venues in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador]]
[[Category:Sports venues in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador]]
[[Category:Soccer venues in Canada]]
[[Category:Soccer venues in Newfoundland and Labrador]]


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Latest revision as of 22:29, 17 August 2023

King George V Park
Map
LocationSt. John's, Newfoundland
OwnerCity of St. John's
OperatorCity of St. John's
Capacity6,400 (Soccer)
Record attendance13,000 (Canada  v  Honduras, 14 September 1985)
SurfaceFieldTurf
Construction
Opened22 June 1925
Renovated2006
Construction cost$ 3,500,000
Tenants
NLSA
Memorial Sea-Hawks
Holy Cross
Feildians

King George V Park is a soccer-specific stadium in St. John's, Newfoundland, located at the head of Quidi Vidi Lake in downtown St. John's. The stadium was built in 1925 as the National stadium of Newfoundland. It is the oldest surviving soccer specific stadium in North America, and hosts the Memorial Sea-Hawks soccer teams.

History

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The most famous game played at King George V was on 14 September 1985 when over 13,000 people witnessed Canada's 2–1 victory over Honduras to win the 1985 CONCACAF Championship; the match also qualified Canada for their first World Cup (Mexico, 1986). It was a momentous occasion and is considered to be the first high point of Canadian soccer history.[1]

The stadium played host to the 1987 FIFA U-16 World Championship.

In 2005 construction began on a major renovation involving widening and lengthening the field surface, installing an underground irrigation system, constructing new locker room facilities as well as expanding the bleacher seating. In 2006, the natural grass playing surface was replaced with a FieldTurf pitch.[2] It seats 6,400 for soccer.[3]

In 2008, KGV played host to the Challenge Cup and the Jubilee Trophy.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Moment 1: Canada qualifies for FIFA World Cup". canadasoccer.com. June 3, 2012. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  2. ^ "King George V Park". us.soccerway.com. June 3, 2012. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  3. ^ "King George V Park". DestinationStJohns.com.
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