Opened 1 April 2009 Phone +1 604-882-8800 Construction cost 56 million CAD | Province British Columbia Team Vancouver Giants | |
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Location 7888 200th Street
Langley, British Columbia
V2Y 3J4 Capacity Arena: 5,276
Field House: 520
Centre Gymnasium: 2,200
South Gymnasium: 1,000 Address 7888 200 St, Langley, BC V2Y 3J4, Canada Similar Canadian Museum of Flight, Fort Langley National, Cascade Range, Greater Vancouver Zoo, Pacific Coliseum Profiles | ||
2016 08 06 ball don t stop at langley events centre highlights
The Langley Events Centre is a 322,312-square-foot (29,943.8 m2) multipurpose facility in the Township of Langley. The LEC debuted in April 2009, hosting the 2009 BC Gymnastics Championships. It boasts an arena bowl with a 5,276 capacity for sports, including 24 individual suites. The LEC also showcases a triple Gymnasium with a capacity of 2,200 spectators under its centre court configuration. The venue's second building houses the Field House, a dry floor arena, as well as a double gymnasium with a capacity of 1,000 spectators. Other highlights of the facility include a Banquet Hall with an 800-person capacity, an indoor walking track, meeting rooms, and the Willoughby Community Centre, while includes a fitness facility, outdoor playground and various grass and turf fields.
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History
The Langley Events Centre, the largest sports and recreation project in Langley's history to date, opened its doors after more than two years of construction. Plans were unveiled on December 18, 2006, for what was then a $45 million multi-use facility. Costs ultimately rose to $56 million, partially funded by the Township, the province, and private builders. The first event hosted at the LEC was the 2009 BC Gymnastics Championships.
Vancouver Stealth
The Washington Stealth of the National Lacrosse League relocated to the LEC on June 27, 2013 to become the Vancouver Stealth. They are the second NLL team to play in Greater Vancouver, following the Vancouver Ravens from 2002 through 2004 at General Motors Place.
Langley Rivermen
The LEC is home to the Langley Rivermen of the British Columbia Hockey League. The team began play in 2011 after the Langley Chiefs returned to their original home, becoming the Chilliwack Chiefs. The Rivermen re-locating to the George Preston Recreation Centre, due to the Vancouver Giants moving into the LEC.
Langley Thunder
The LEC hosts three Langley Thunder lacrosse teams, the Langley Thunder Western Lacrosse Association team, the Langley Thunder BC Junior A Lacrosse League team, and the Langley Thunder Intermediate team.
Trinity Western University Athletics
Five Trinity Western Spartans sports teams play at the Langley Events Centre: basketball (men's and women's), volleyball (men's and women's), and hockey (men's). The LEC replaced David E. Enarson Gymnasium as the home of the Spartans.
BC Titans
The BC Titans of the International Basketball League (IBL) called the LEC home from 2009-2010. Team management opted not to participate in the IBL for the 2011 season.
Vancouver Giants
The Vancouver Giants of the WHL have started play with the beginning of the 2016–2017 season at the Langley Events Centre. They had previously played at the Pacific Coliseum.