I reside in Comox after moving here from Regina SK in August. There is no CPL Team in Saskatchewan. I took along with me 3 boys - my son's 16 & 12 plus a friend (16). We drove 2 1/2 hours in pouring rain pretty much all the way on the Malahat. To give context - Regina to Saskatoon is 2 1/2 hours to drive but far less scenic.
We arrived in Langford/Westhill - the rain had abated - to find a brand new beautiful event stadium with plenty of parking. Our seats were the lowest end of the price range. But, soon found out, in reality there isn't really a bad seat in the whole stadium. The venue and all its amenities is outstanding.
We thoroughly enjoyed the game! I would drive the kids again 2 1/2 hours in the rain to watch Pacific FC play again.
I like the fact that local Canadian Kids make up the core or contingent of the team. 3 of the kids playing for the squad I actually played with their fathers (70's/80's) at a very high level. I like the fact that because of this philosophy Canadian kids are getting a chance to play at this level, showcase their talents and the league. I enjoyed the pace, the skill, tactics employed by both teams.
To tell you the truth I found the game more entertaining than when I watch the Whitecaps and their style of play. And its harder to identify with the WCFC players because they keep changing and come from Soccer Playing Countries far, far, away. Not everyday household names.
The only thing I found confusing was the Ticket Price Ranges. Why such a vast, variable range for ticket prices?. I think the ticket prices overall are too high. When virtually every seat except box and bleachers are the same. I paid $35.00 per ticket. I believe to fill the venue ticket prices should be a lot less and range from $16.50 to $26.50 - Box would be higher. I'd like to know the thinking behind the decision to price out tickets in such a wide, variable and high range.
I think I have paid less for Whitecap Tx in the past. Despite the ticket prices and the 2 1/2 hour drive I will come again.