The BC Lions Football Club is pleased to invite fans to the club’s 2009 Community Practice at Empire Field at the PNE this Sunday, August 30th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Lions players will meet fans and sign autographs from approximately 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm prior to gearing up for the team practice.

The family-friendly event will feature face painting, balloons, inflatables and numerous prize giveaways. Lions fans can also catch a glimpse of the squad in action as the players hit the field at approximately 12:40 pm for a practice session concluding at 2:00 pm.
Following the Lions workout, approximately 70 young amateur football players will hit the field for a pre-registered SUBWAY Play with the Pros football clinic featuring instruction from Lions players beginning at approximately 2:15 pm and concluding at 3:00 pm.

In addition, a select group of amateur football coaches will have an opportunity to learn from the pros during a special coaches clinic presented by ActNow BC.

TO ACCESS EMPIRE FIELD:

Empire Field can be accessed via Hastings Street (east of the roller coaster) OR via the Miller Gate (near the PNE parking lot in the northeast corner)

For a map of the PNE, please click here

Due to limited parking in the area, Lions fans are encouraged to take transit to Sunday's event.  Please be advised that PNE parking rates are currently in effect.

TRANSIT DIRECTIONS TO THE PNE:

The PNE is located at 2901 Hastings Street East, Vancouver.

To map out your trip via transit, please click here

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE PNE:

For driving directions to the PNE, please click here