Vancouver FC is excited to celebrate women and girls in sports at the club’s coming game on Sunday, August 18 when they host Forge FC. The game kicks off at 4 p.m. PT but fans are encouraged to arrive at Willoughby Park early to take in the many festivities that showcase what women are doing in our communities. Tickets are still available to the game on Sunday and they can be purchased online here.
Pilates HIIT in the Park with Sara Cathcart – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Before gates even open at Willoughby Park, everyone is welcome to join a free Pilates HIIT in the Park starting at 2 p.m. PT. The workout session will be hosted by local fitness trainer Sara Cathcart in the plaza outside the stadium gates with tunes spun by DJ Chjp$. This event is open to the public with those who are wishing to participate to bring their own mat.
Pre-game Zumba presented by Gold’s Gym – 3 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.
As soon as the gates open, make sure you head to the stands to follow along for some pre-game Zumba, presented by Gold’s Gym. DJ Rhy Rhy will be spinning the tunes all game long while you find some space to watch the enthusiastic instructors getting everyone warmed up and ready for the clash between Vancouver and Forge.
Women & Girls in Sports Panel – 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Vancouver is excited to welcome the panelists for our club’s second annual Women & Girls in Sports game. Fans will have a chance to meet and request autographs from Olympians Shallon Olsen and Drew Mechielsen, sports reporter Emmy Curtis, local soccer players Jenaya Robertson and Sarah Parker, local rugby player Ava Van Santen, as well as Coco Suavé and Laura Armstrong who both work in the professional sports world.
Additionally, VFC is thrilled to offer free “She Can Do Anything” tote bags for the first 200 young fans to visit the panel. But don’t worry if you miss out on the tote bags as Vancouver FC will also be selling “She Can Do Anything” t-shirts. The design features an ode to VFC’s Cherry Blossom Kit, which if fans have not gotten their viral Cherry Blossom Kit yet, make sure you head to the Team Store in the stadium or at the Langley Event Centre to get yours before they’re all gone!
Activation Plaza – starting at 3 p.m.
Fans are encouraged to head to the southwest corner of Willoughby Park stadium to check out Activation Plaza featuring local businesses! Make sure to visit the tables of Inspire Women’s Fitness, Aura Natural Market, Rain Aroma, North Shore Girls Soccer Club, and NUDE Skin & Laser for more information about their businesses.
Bubble soccer & Zumba – Half-time
Fans should stay in their seats for half-time to witness that controlled chaos and fun that comes with bubble soccer. Or stand up and get the body moving with a second edition of Zumba, presented by Gold’s Gym, at the half.
As always, fans can take in the sights and sounds of Vancouver’s Family Zone under the west grandstand, the Camp Beer Co. tent, and the beautiful game that’ll be taking place on the pitch. Make sure you come and check out what VFC has to offer starting at 2 p.m. PT on Sunday, August 18th and celebrate Women & Girls in Sports! Tickets can be purchased here.
