Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓ Grand Opening Event

Community members are invited to the Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓ (Playing Place) Grand Opening event on Friday, June 20. Join us at Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓ (Playing Place), the multi-purpose recreation building, to check out the facility, participate in youth sports activities, share a meal, and cheer on the North Shore Indians.

Bring your drums, wear your sports team jerseys, and bring your lacrosse sticks. There will be a DJ, prizes, food, kids’ activities, and much more.

Arrive early as there will be pre-game activities including dance groups, speakers, and several food options. In the afternoon, there will be youth skill stations for a variety of sports. The Vancouver Warriors lacrosse team players will support the lacrosse skills stations and meet with community members.

During the evening, a North Shore Indians team will play the first lacrosse game at Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓. The game will start at 6:30 pm.

Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓ Grand Opening Event
Date: Friday, June 20
Time: 3 pm – 9 pm

Address:
100 Capilano Road
West Vancouver, BC V7P 0A7 Canada

Community members from the Squamish Valley, North Vancouver and surrounding areas are invited to celebrate the opening of Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓.

The event will include a short recognition of community members, with an invitation to attend an honouring event. We are planning a separate event to recognize and honour past, present, and future Sḵwx̱wú7mesh athletes in our community. More details will be shared soon.

Read about the Nation, lacrosse, and Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓

Transportation

We encourage community members to walk, park at Capilano Field, or take the transportation arranged by the Nation. There will be limited parking available at CJMC.

Squamish Valley Transportation Schedule

Cheekeye 1:00 pm
Brackendale teen centre 1:15 pm
Mamquam (fortune kitchen) 1:30 pm
Northyards 1:45 pm
Totem Hall 2:00 pm

North Vancouver Transportation Schedule

Seymore IR Mailboxes 2:30 pm
Eslha7an L.C. 2:45 pm
Mission Road & 1st Street 2:55 pm
Jacobs and Jacobs 3:10 pm
Mathias and Rivers 3:15 pm
Ikwikws & Skawshen 3:20 pm

Questions

If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Stephanie Watts at snplayingplace@gmail.com.

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What to know about the Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓ (Playing Place)

There’s a digital scoreboard that can be customized for any sport, and a sound system with wireless microphones. It has a roof, lights –and seating for approximately 374 people (bleachers), with more room for standing around the boards. The concrete floor is the official National Lacrosse League size.

A field house is located next-door with seven all gender washroom stalls and two change rooms with washrooms. An outdoor basketball court is built on the side of the building. Additional parking spots and electric car charging spots will be available for community members.

Weekday Hours (Monday to Friday): 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

Weekend Hours (Saturday to Sunday): Hours will vary depending on games and events. More information will be provided once the facility opens.

Community members will have the opportunity to use the Multi-purpose recreation building during “open floor” time. The Lacrosse Box hours of operation will be same as the Chief Joe Mathias Centre (CJMC) hours. You can bring your own equipment or sign-in and sign-out equipment from CJMC. Open floor time schedule to be announced.

There are several cameras located around the building. Chief Joe Mathias Centre staff will be ensuring the grounds and area are safe throughout the day.

Additional Information

Get your runners and workout gear ready. Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓ (Playing Place), the multi-purpose recreation building, in North Vancouver is opening soon. The facility will be used for many things, including soccer, ball hockey, volleyball, lacrosse, tournaments, community events, outdoor movies, art classes, yoga, and much more. There’s also an outdoor basketball court on the side of the building — and separate washrooms and changing rooms.

Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓ (Playing Place) is built across from the Chief Joe Mathias Centre. The side of the building proudly displays a design inspired by a woven blanket worn in 1906 by S7ápeleḵ/ Ḵiyáplanexw Siy̓ám̓, Chief Joe Capilano. The roof over the playing surface is meant to represent a blanket that wraps around and protects the Squamish People, and everyone that comes to visit Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓.

The old lacrosse box at Xwmélch’tstn (Capilano reserve) served Nation lacrosse teams, individual players, and community members for many years. In 2021, it was determined that it needed to be replaced.

Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓ is owned and run by the Nation, giving the community full control over the use of the facility and more training opportunities for our sports teams. It’s the beginning of a new chapter to hold up the next generation of athletes.

We will watch our mén̓men (children) and youth learning how to play k’éxwa7 and other sports. Imagine a future with games and tournaments in our facilities, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh athletes playing against other Nations and our community cheering on the teams. It’ll be a place for our community, family, and friends to gather, connect, and play.