Terry Fox Stadium, also known as the Terry Fox Athletic Facility is an athletic field in

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, named after cancer research activist

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. It has a regulation-size natural grass soccer field, surrounded by a 400-metre track. Surrounding the track are bleachers with a capacity of approximately 2,000. It is located in

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, on the west side of Riverside Drive, south of

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, which is south of downtown Ottawa. The stadium hosted the track and field events at the 2001 Francophone Games. It has hosted the

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since 2012.

Facilities

The complex includes a polyurethane running track and three lighted natural grass sports fields. The fields are suitable for soccer, rugby, lacrosse, cross-country running, ultimate and other field sports.

Teams

Terry Fox Stadium has been the site of several professional

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teams, including the

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, and Capital City F.C. It currently hosts the semi-pro

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team

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Usage

The track is the site of track and field training for public schools and universities in Ottawa. In the winter-time, the facility is adapted for

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References

External links

City of Ottawa site - Terry Fox Athletic Facility
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