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Mercer Stadium
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Supporting minor sports with a professional quality turf field!
The Mercer Stadium turf field is a professional quality outdoor sports surface complimented by state of the art lighting. If you would like to see the field drawings showing the field dimensions and line markings click one of the following PDF images: football, soccer, lacrosse, field layout
If you would like to see an aerial photo click here!
Conditions of use:
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To ensure the long term field quality a standard of care must be maintained by all user groups. For details on conditions of use click here. |
Turf shoe information:
Selecting the right footwear for a sport and field condition can be the difference between success or failure AND injury or safe play. The information below will help you play safely and successfully.
Mercer Stadium Athletic Field - Sport Shoe Information
Sport shoe technology is constantly being updated and the interaction between turf (natural and synthetic) and footwear is complex. Here are some general principles to consider when selecting synthetic turf footwear:
- To reduce the risk of injury due to foot lock, avoid using long cleated (i.e. 11 mm or longer) shoes and densely cleated shoes.
- Footwear with flat soles (i.e. no cleats) is adequate only under dry conditions.
For wet or dry conditions, footwear with low profile cleats or studs are best (5 mm to 8 mm). - Under no circumstances should metal cleated shoes be used on synthetic turf fields.
Mercer Stadium artificial turf field bookings
All users are required to book their field use by calling Parks and Recreation at 604-527-4567.
Once a booking is confirmed, and associated fees paid, you will be issued a contract confirming your field use.
Field use fees:
All natural grass fields are currently free with the exception of commercial user groups. The Mercer Stadium artificial turf has the following associated fees:
The prime-time and non-prime-time adult fees are $42.60 / hour. Residency discounts are determined using the non-prime-time youth sports group chart below.
| Prime Time Hours are: | Weekdays from 6 pm - 11 pm Weekends from 8 am - 6 pm |
| Non-Prime Time Hours are: | Weekdays from 8 am - 6 pm Weekends from 6 - 11 pm |
New Westminster Youth Sport Groups:
| Fee | Prime Time | Non-Prime Time | ||
| Residency | % of discount | Fee | % of discount | Fee |
| 80 - 100% 70 - 79 % 50 - 69% 0 - 49% |
50% 30% 10% 0% |
$21.40 $29.80 $38.40 $42.60 |
70% 50% 30% 0% |
$12.80 $21.40 $29.80 $42.60 |
Light Fees: $8.20 / hour.
Mercer Stadium Map
Click Here for map of stadium
Google Map - Directions to Mercer Stadium
Directions
From Surrey / Delta
Cross the Pattullo Bridge and continue north on McBride Blvd. Turn left at 8th Ave. (2nd light) and cross 6th St. Turn right into parking lot.
From Richmond
Cross the Queensborough Bridge and follow the signs to 20th St. Turn left at the light onto 20th St. Turn right at 8th Ave. and cross 8th St. Turn left into parking lot behind the school.
From Burnaby / Coquitlam
Traveling south on North Rd which becomes East Columbia, turn right on Braid St.,which becomes 8th Ave. Cross 6th St. and turn right into the parking lot.
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 Our professional quality turf has a running track and bleachers! |
 The synthetic turf is so good, it looks and feels like grass! |
Conditions of Use:
The Mercer Stadium Synthetic Turf Field is a specialized field sport facility designed specifically for the needs of community sport organizations. As compared to traditional grass turf fields, the use, care and maintenance of this new field require a different approach to ensure user safety and optimal field performance.
It is critical that all community sport teams and organizations inform their respective members of the conditions of use for the synthetic turf field as outlined below. Failure to comply with the specified conditions of use will negatively impact the condition of the field for all users and may result in loss of the organization's field use privileges.
| Footwear Soccer shoes, multi-cleats, turf shoes and running shoes are all effective on synthetic turf fields. Metal cleats and spikes, and shoes with plastic cleats longer than ¾" are not permitted. Track users with spiked track shoes should avoid walking/running on the field. Please clean footwear using the designated shoe brush stations prior to entering the field. |
| Food and Beverages Only water in plastic containers is permitted on the field. Teams using water jugs and cups are requested to use paper cups only. No other beverages or food (especially sunflower seeds, gum or tobacco products) are permitted on the field at any time. |
| Smoking Smoking is not permitted on the field or track. Please set an example for our youth. |
| Pets Dogs and other pets are not permitted on the field under any circumstances. |
| Vehicles & Bicycles Only authorized service vehicles equipped with turf tires are permitted on the field. Emergency vehicles (i.e. ambulances) should be encouraged not to drive on the field. When it is absolutely necessary to drive on the field, emergency vehicles must use care when stopping, starting and turning (wide turns only). Bicycles are not permitted on the field. |
| Field Inspection and Clean-up Each organization is responsible for conducting a preliminary field check for any obvious hazards or unsafe conditions prior to use. At the end of each session, users are requested to remove all refuse from the field and dispose in garbage cans. |
| Spectators In order to avoid unnecessary wear and tear on the field sidelines, only players, coaches and officials should be on the field. Spectators are requested to view games and practices from the stadium grandstand. |
| Field Markings All required games lines have been permanently installed in the field. No other line markings (temporary or permanent) are to be applied without prior authorization by the Parks & Recreation Department. |
| Sport Goals All sport goals must be suitable for use on synthetic turf and not have any sharp edges or corners. Goals for football, soccer and field lacrosse are supplied by the Parks & Recreation Department. It is the user's responsibility to properly secure/store goals at the end of each field use session. |
| Furnishings The use of tables, chairs and tents on the field should be avoided. When it is necessary to place such furniture or other objects with point loads, the field should be protected from possible puncture by covering the turf with plywood or other load disbursing materials. |
| Reporting Problems: Please report any concerns or observed problems to the Parks & Recreation Department (604-527-4567). Should field conditions ever be deemed to be unsafe for sport use, it is the field user's responsibility to cease using the field and report the problem as soon as it is practical to do so. |
Field Closure Hotline: 604-527-4634 - Call this number to find out if the fields have been closed due to poor weather conditions. Note: The Mercer Stadium artificial turf field never closes.
LIGHTS
Some fields have lights for evening sporting activities. Lighting is charged out between $8.20 to $17.20 / hour depending on the field booked.
INSURANCE
All user groups are encouraged to attain insurance for field use.