This article celebrates Gale Russell's unwavering dedication to youth soccer in Prince George. It highlights his instrumental role in establishing a state-of-the-art eight-field facility at Exhibition Park, transforming the landscape of local soccer and inspiring generations of young athletes.
Back in the early 1990s there was no shortage of kids interested in playing the world’s most popular sport. They just needed a bigger, better place to play, and as chairman of the Prince George Youth Soccer Association, Russell helped make that happen.
Russell died peacefully in Prince George Hospice House on Aug. 31 after a four-year illness. He was 78. He also got involved as a referee and his persistent pleading with the BC Youth Soccer Association led to the city attracting several high-level coaching and officiating clinics. He also organized the Northern Capital Sports Society and its annual golf tournament, which raised money for UNBC’s soccer programs and the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame, of which he served on the nomination committee. In 2003 he was inducted into the PG Hall under the builder category.
“He called a spade a spade and his straightforward attitude and honesty was admired by friends and political foes alike,” said Rahman. “The man loved life and gave helping hands to many needy people.
YOUTH SOCCER PRINCE GEORGE GALE RUSSELL SPORTS LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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