Project Status

The Fields For Life Campaign is a volunteer driven, grassroots effort to make a difference in our community. We are pleased to keep you informed about the progress that has been made to date on the project.

Design & Construction Update

• Athletica Sport and Recreation Design from Vancouver selected as prime consultant for the project.
• The Design Committee, Athletica and the City of Calgary are proceeding with the Development Permit to produce construction-ready drawings for the project.
• RFP’s for product and civil work have been completed and are awaiting finalization and financing before going to tender.
• Our goal is to have all fields built by the summer of 2010.

Fundraising Update

• The Calgary soccer community has contributed $1 million toward the goal to raise $13 million.
• A team of community volunteers and representatives from three soccer associations and the SUBWAY Soccer Centre has been assembled as our project committee.
• The City of Calgary has approved a grant of $4.5 million toward the project.
• The Government of Alberta has provided a substantial contribution through the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP).
• CSF is continuing to seek support from all three levels of government, including a request to the Government of Canada Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program.
• On Sunday, January 31, 2010 we will officially kick off our campaign at the SUBWAY Soccer Centre with a Celebrity All Star Game and a special celebration of support received to date.