Vancouver Giants to play home opener to smaller crowd at Langley Events Centre
Posted October 8, 2021 12:08 pm.
Last Updated October 8, 2021 2:10 pm.
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said staff at Langley Events Centre do not need to be vaccinated. The story has been changed to reflect the correct information.
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — The Vancouver Giants are playing their first game at the Langley Events Centre since February on Friday night, but they will only be playing to half the crowd they usually would.
The venue is running at 50 per cent capacity, with tonight’s game against the Prince George Cougars starting at 7:30 p.m.
Still, there will be thousands of people in the same building there, making COVID-19 safety a priority.
“Vaccination proof with passports need to be shown before you can gain entry and everyone has to be wearing masks,” said Jack Froese, mayor of the Township of Langley.
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It’s important to remember the COVID-19 changes and protocols, he says.
Staff also have to be fully vaccinated.
The influx of traffic to the area could also be good for Langley businesses, he adds.
The team won their first regular season game 5-0 against the Victoria Royals last Saturday.
