Brampton Soccer Centre facts for kids
The Brampton Soccer Centre is a fantastic sports facility built just for soccer! It officially opened its doors on June 25, 2007, and has been a popular spot for players ever since.
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How the Centre Was Built
The idea for the Brampton Soccer Centre came from Susan Fennell, who was the Mayor of Brampton at the time, and other city leaders. They wanted to create a big new recreation spot. At first, they thought about having ice hockey, basketball, volleyball, and soccer all in one place.
But after asking people in the community what they thought, the plans changed. Everyone decided it would be best to make it a soccer-only facility. You can still see hints of the original plans, though! Each of the four indoor soccer fields has special access points that look like they were meant for Zambonis (the machines that smooth ice rinks).
The company Atlas Corporation built the centre, and it cost about $26.9 million. On the grand opening day, around 2,000 people came to celebrate! They had a huge community barbecue and even took a giant group photo to remember the special day.
What You Can Do at the Centre
The Brampton Soccer Centre is a major sports hub for everyone in Brampton. Outside the building, you'll find four large outdoor soccer fields. Two of these fields can also be used for cricket.
Inside, there are four indoor soccer fields, perfect for playing no matter the weather. The centre also has community rooms that can be used for different activities. The City of Brampton designed this facility to be welcoming and accessible for people of all ages.
Many local soccer clubs use the centre regularly, including:
- Brampton Adult Soccer
- Brampton Youth Soccer Club
- Brampton East Youth Soccer Club
- Brams United Girls Soccer Club
The centre is also a great place for casual "pick-up" soccer games.
Fun Facts and Figures
- Over 64,000 soccer players use the indoor fields during the 8-month indoor season.
- About 8,700 soccer and cricket players enjoy the outdoor fields during the 5-month outdoor season.
- The total cost to build the centre was approximately $26,882,680.
- The building itself covers an area of 14,193 square metres.
- The centre can hold up to 2,590 people at one time.
Indoor Programs and Activities
The Brampton Soccer Centre offers more than just soccer! There are many other programs and activities you can join inside:
- Let's Play Café: A place to grab food and drinks.
- Youth Drop Off Center: A safe place for younger kids while older siblings or parents are busy with activities.
- Preschool Programs: Fun activities for the youngest visitors.
- Parent and Child Programs: Activities for families to enjoy together.
- Day Programs: Fun events during the day.
- Specialty Crafts: Get creative with different craft projects.
- Yoga: Relax and stretch with yoga classes.
- Dance Programs: Learn new dance moves.
- Senior's Programs: Activities designed for older adults.
- Young Teen Programs: Special programs just for young teenagers.
