Foote Field
Foote Field is a multi-use sport training and competition facility. Foote Field is the home of the 海角社区’s Golden Bears Football and Soccer and Pandas Soccer and Rugby teams, as well as Golden Bears and Pandas Track and Field teams. Foote Field plays host to regional, provincial, national, and international sport organizations and competitions in addition to supporting community programming. These community programs include; grassroots developmental programs, recreational leagues, school training and competitions, and charitable events.
Both the Artificial Turf and Track/Premier Field are connected by an outdoor plaza space and adjoined bleacher area. The Second Floor Plaza is connected to spectator washrooms, and an outdoor concession area.
Features
- Artificial Turf Field
- The Dome at Foote Field (a heated air supported structure enclosing the Artificial Turf from December-April)
- Premier Grass Field
- Spectator seating
- Alumni Lounge
- Multi-purpose room
- Eight locker Rooms
- Track and Field areas:
- 400m running track
- Practice and competition throwing areas
- Pole vault area
- High jump area
- Five jump pits
Access + Hours
Access is available through bookings, designated drop-in times or registering for programs located at Foote Field. U of A students, staff, faculty and community members can drop-in for a fee.
Booking + Rental Information
Foote Field is an excellent option for group bookings and rentals, including school track meets, team practices, tournaments, and recreational activities. Washrooms, water fountains, and locker rooms are available on-site, and the Alumni Lounge can be booked for additional space such as team meetings, officials’ areas, or event hospitality.
The Premier Field is South Campus’s competition playing field for the Golden Bears and Pandas Soccer teams. The field is encircled by the 400m track and is also utilized as the competition throwing site for provincial, national, and international track and field events. The field is sand based, has superior drainage and is equipped with a full irrigation system.
The 400m Track is designed to reverse the running directions if needed and is able to handle all timing and scoreboard equipment, with installed fibre optic lines tied to the adjacent press box. The area is surrounded by a heightened berm which can be used for additional spectator seating.
Foote Field is ideal for hosting track meets, team practices, athletic competitions, training camps, and large-scale school or community events.
Available to book:
- Artificial Turf Field
- The Dome at Foote Field (a heated air supported structure enclosing the Artificial Turf from December-April)
- South Premier Field
- 400m competition-ready track
- Alumni Lounge overlooking the artificial turf field (82 capacity equipped with a bar and washrooms)
Includes:
- Exclusive facility usage — your booked space will be closed to public use during the booking
- Equipment
- Access to change rooms and turf
- Maximum participant number is subject to building fire code regulations
Availability
A minimum of two weeks notice is required when requesting a booking — urgent requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis. For information or to book, fill out the . Alternatively, you can also contact scsc@ualberta.ca.
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