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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 |title=KING GEORGE V PARK |
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 |title=KING GEORGE V PARK |
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|url=https://int.soccerway.com/venues/canada/king-george-v-park-st-johns/|work=us.soccerway.com|date=3 June 2012|access-date=17 June 2017}}</ref> It seats 6,400 for soccer today.<ref>https://destinationstjohns.com/business/king-george-v-park/</ref> |
|url=https://int.soccerway.com/venues/canada/king-george-v-park-st-johns/|work=us.soccerway.com|date=3 June 2012|access-date=17 June 2017}}</ref> It seats 6,400 for soccer today.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://destinationstjohns.com/business/king-george-v-park/|title = King George V Park}}</ref> |
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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. |
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| Location | St. John's, Newfoundland |
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| Owner | City of St. John's |
| Operator | City of St. John's |
| Capacity | 6,400 (Soccer) |
| Record attendance | 13,000 (Canada  v  Honduras, 14 September 1985) |
| Surface | FieldTurf |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 22 June 1925 |
| Renovated | 2006 |
| 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
The most famous game played at King George V was on September 14, 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 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 today.[3]
In 2008, KGV played host to the Challenge Cup and the Jubilee Trophy.
References
- ^ "Moment 1: Canada qualifies for FIFA World Cup". canadasoccer.com. 3 June 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ "KING GEORGE V PARK". us.soccerway.com. 3 June 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ "King George V Park".
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