Host Your Games & Tournaments in Prince George, At Venues Built for Champions
Whether you’re hosting a hockey tournament, a multi-sport event, or a competitive race, Prince George offers top-notch sports facilities designed for athletes of all levels. From ice arenas and stadiums to outdoor trails and water sports venues, we have everything you need for a winning event.
Sports Facilities
Prince George is home to a wide range of sports venues, perfect for hosting everything from local tournaments to international championships. Explore our most popular facilities.
You Bring the Competition. We’ll Help Bring It Together.
Great sport events take great venues and the right team behind them.
Tourism Prince George works alongside event organizers, sport organizations and rights holders to make hosting in Prince George easier from the first conversation to event day.
Whether you’re considering Prince George, building a bid or getting ready to host, our team can help connect the pieces.
Desired Outcomes
Tourism Prince George is dedicated to energizing our public spaces, turning them into vibrant hubs for both spontaneous gatherings and major community events. We believe in an open-door approach, welcoming everyone to participate in tournaments, sports, and festivals that foster deep northern pride and a powerful sense of place. Our focus is on delivering inclusive, family-friendly, and inter-generational experiences that bring our city to life.
Strategic Priorities:
Facility Expansion: Forge strong partnerships to enhance sports and event facilities, balancing local wellness needs with our broader sport tourism goals.
Community Empowerment: Deliver consistent financial backing to help local groups successfully produce and host community gatherings.
Year-Round Activation: Champion the creation and revival of festivals, tournaments, and events, with a special focus on activating the city during our shoulder and winter seasons.
Application Timelines
Intake Period 1
For events happening Month – Month
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Intake Period 2
For events happening Month – Month
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Intake Period 3
For events happening Month – Month
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Intake Period 4
For events happening Month – Month
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Program Information
The Sport Hosting Grant is intended to support both groups and individuals to plan and implement sporting events that:
- Increase the number of new sporting events, which drive overnight visitation to Prince George
- Augment the capacity, length and/or quality of existing sporting events, which drive new incremental visitation to Prince George
- Promote experiences for visitors to Prince George
- Are targeted towards out-of-town visitors and overnight stays
- Promote local businesses, arts, products, culture, history and attractions
- Help to position Prince Georgeas a world-class sport hosting destination
- Are either a one-time special event, or a recurring sporting event that is presented on an annual or semi-annual basis
- Are accessible to the general public (with or without gated admission)
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Eligibility
Eligible Events Must
- Majority of activities must occur within the boundaries of Prince Georgeor be able to demonstrate room nights at hotels within the City of Prince George
- Demonstrate the potential to increase tourism and generate measurable overnight stays in hotels within the City of Prince George
- Note: Campgrounds are not currently eligible as paid accommodations under this program. As the program evolves, eligibility criteria may be revisited.
- Have a marketing/promotional plan in place
- Have a legacy plan outlining the use of any financial surplus
- Note: Any awarded grant funding cannot be used for legacy funds
- Submit a post-event report within 30 days of event completion
- Be sanctioned by the appropriate, recognized organization (PSO, NSO, International Federation (IF)), etc., if applicable.
- Be at the regional, provincial, western Canadian, national, international, or invitational level
- Have a representative attend one of the scheduled Tourism Prince George Sport Hosting Grant presentations
- Note: There will be no one-on-one presentations allowed or additional presentation date/times added. You are required to attend one of the scheduled presentations, and there are no exceptions. If you are unable to attend one of the presentations, you may have a representative attend in your place.
Priority May Be Given To
- Events that take place between September and May (outside the main tourism season)
- Events that are held mid-week
- Events taking place over two or more consecutive days
- New or expanded events
To Qualify, Groups Must Identify
- The goals and objectives of the project or program
- Target audience
- Clear success measures
- How the project or program benefits the community
- How the group will sustain the program or event in the long-term
- Marketing or promotion plan
- Funding sources and partners
- Evaluation criteria and tools
It is anticipated that groups will become self-sustaining. The purpose of this grant program is not for long-term funding. The grant program is intentionally designed to be time-limited and non-guaranteed year-over-year. The goal is to support event development and long-term self-sufficiency, while ensuring equitable access to funding across a range of events. This means that while organizations are welcome to reapply, funding amounts may fluctuate or not make the intake at that time.
The Grant is Not Intended for the Following
- Events where participation is based on fundraising pledges
- Events that are politically partisan
- Activities that are focused on commercial activity (e.g. marketing campaigns, trade shows), religion, or health care
- Projects where the central focus is not the sporting event
- Capital projects
- Recuperation of deficits
- Hotel rebates
- The distribution of bursaries or scholarships
- Events that have already taken place (no retroactive requests will be accepted)
Political Involvement
Attend a Grant Presentation
At least one person listed in the application must attend a Tourism Prince George Grant presentation to qualify for funding.
Dates and registration will be released upon intake opening at the latest, with presentations occurring each week during the intake period.
Exceptions may be granted for applicants who are applying for an event for which they have already attended a Sport Hosting Grant Presentation within the same calendar year.
If you wish to request an exception, please contact rankin@tourismpg.com. Requests must be submitted in advance and must be for the same event for which you previously attended a presentation. Applications that do not meet this requirement will be deemed ineligible.
One on one appointments will not be available.
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How We Can Help
Depending on your event, Sport Event Hosting Support may include:
Bid & Hosting Support
Destination information, bid development and local expertise to help build a strong case for Prince George.
Venue Connections
Help identifying facilities and connecting with local venues, sport organizations and community partners.
Accommodation Support
Connections with local accommodation partners and assistance coordinating event accommodation needs.
Destination Planning
Ideas and resources to help athletes, officials and spectators experience Prince George beyond the competition.
Promotion & Visitor Information
Destination content and resources to help welcome participants and promote the host city experience.
Local Connections
Introductions to organizations, suppliers and partners that can help bring your event together.
Funding Opportunities
Eligible events may qualify for financial support through Tourism Prince George’s Sport Event Hosting Grants.
Let’s Build a Great Event
Tell us about your event and let’s see what we can make happen in Prince George.