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Welkin · February 24th, 2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by isaidso

Tell me about it. What's left?

I only know of four teams. Vancouver Canadians-Northwest League, Quebec Capitales-Can-Am League, London Rippers (love the name)- Frontier League and Winnipeg Goldeyes- American Association of Independent Baseball. It is nowhere near what it used to be. I'll be looking forward to games when I am up in Ottawa.

isaidso · February 24th, 2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Welkin

I only know of four teams. Vancouver Canadians-Northwest League, Quebec Capitales-Can-Am League, London Rippers (love the name)- Frontier League and Winnipeg Goldeyes- American Association of Independent Baseball. It is nowhere near what it used to be. I'll be looking forward to games when I am up in Ottawa.

4 (soon to be 5) teams is just awful. We should be at the stage where we're moving into cities like Kelowna and Saint John, but we don't even have the big cities with baseball. Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, Victoria, Hamilton, Kitchener, etc.

Commandant · February 24th, 2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by carnifex2005

FC Edmonton of the NASL (Division 2 soccer) are trying to see if they can use that field for this season while they try to get a new soccer specific stadium built for the 2015 Women's World Cup.

I really hope they get to play at this great park... I'd hate for it to sit dormant like Ottawa Baseball Stadium has for so many years. I am appalled that the Blue Jays Triple-A affiliate is playing in a crappy ballpark (Cashman Field) 2,300 miles from Toronto, in a town that doesn't support it's sports teams (Las Vegas), when a great ballpark like this sits in Pacific Coast League territory and has an ownership group (Rexall Sports and Entertainment) that is willing to put in the effort to make baseball in Edmonton work.

JYDA · February 25th, 2012, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Commandant

I really hope they get to play at this great park... I'd hate for it to sit dormant like Ottawa Baseball Stadium has for so many years. I am appalled that the Blue Jays Triple-A affiliate is playing in a crappy ballpark (Cashman Field) 2,300 miles from Toronto, in a town that doesn't support it's sports teams (Las Vegas), when a great ballpark like this sits in Pacific Coast League territory and has an ownership group (Rexall Sports and Entertainment) that is willing to put in the effort to make baseball in Edmonton work.

Paul Beeston said on the radio that they want to have their affiliates close by in Canada both for the convenience of proximity and for the branding of the Jays organization to appeal to more of Canada. I believe he said the Vegas deal is up at the end of the season.

Nate · February 25th, 2012, 01:54 AM

Some news out of Regina while the new stadium is being planned:

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$14 Million in upgrades coming to Mosaic Stadium

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have unveiled plans today for a $14 million Grey Cup Legacy to enhance game day experience.

Phase one will add around 7,000 new temporary seats as well as corporate boxes to the north and south endzone.

The Maxtron will be replaced with a new 60 foot wide digital screen and scoreboard in the northeast endzone.

“This is a very ambitious and much needed plan for Mosaic stadium over the next few years,” stated Riders chairman of the board Roger Brandvold. “Replacing Mosaic stadium still remains our top priority, but certain upgrades needed to be made to get us through the next few years and especially the 2013 grey cup.”

Phase two of the project will add another level of bleacher seats, and bring the stadiums capacity to almost 50, 000 in preparation for the Grey Cup game.

‘While each phase of this plan is a temporary solution, its legacy will make an impact throughout Saskatchewan for decades to come.” Stated Riders president/CEO Jim Hopson. “When the new stadium is ready and the stands are no longer needed, each section can be dismantled and donated to amateur sports programs across our province.”

“The government of Saskatchewan is proud to provide a $6.2 million, low interest loan to the Saskatchewan Roughriders for the legacy upgrades,” said Minister of Tourism, Parks, Culture and sport Bill Hutchinson. “We want to make sure every fan, every visitor and every resident has the best experience possible when they visit Regina.”

Phase one construction will start in 2012.

http://www.globalregina.com/14+milli...075/story.html

There is also a video that explains the project more fully on the Global News page, so click the link if you want to see it.

Commandant · February 25th, 2012, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JYDA

Paul Beeston said on the radio that they want to have their affiliates close by in Canada both for the convenience of proximity and for the branding of the Jays organization to appeal to more of Canada. I believe he said the Vegas deal is up at the end of the season.

Does this mean the return of Triple-A baseball to Edmonton since Ottawa is off the board?

carnifex2005 · February 25th, 2012, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Commandant

Does this mean the return of Triple-A baseball to Edmonton since Ottawa is off the board?

Last I heard, the Blue Jays are hoping to put a team in Montreal.

elly63 · February 25th, 2012, 03:00 PM

Riders plan $14M upgrade to stadium
CBC News Feb 24, 2012

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders plan to add seats in several parts of Mosaic Stadium, in several stages leading up to the Grey Cup game of 2013. (Image supplied by the Saskatchewan Roughriders)

While maintaining a new football stadium remains a top priority, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are planning $14 million in fixes and upgrades, including a new seating area, for the existing Mosaic Stadium in Regina.

The new seats, some temporary and some permanent, will be installed in time for the 2013 Grey Cup game, which will be hosted by the club.

About 50,000 seats will be in place for the game. After that, the ongoing capacity of the stadium will be around 33,000, about 3,000 more than it currently holds for a sell-out game.

The club will also upgrade the video scoreboard.

"The $14 million plan will enhance the game-day experience," the club said in a news release issued Friday.

"Replacing Mosaic Stadium still remains our top priority, but certain upgrades needed to be made to get us through the next few years and especially the 2013 Grey Cup," Roger Brandvold, chair of the club, said.

The changes will be done in stages and will begin with the addition of about 7,000 temporary seats -- and some corporate boxes, to the north and south end zone areas. They will include concessions and washroom facilities.

The team said the temporary elements will be donated to amateur sports, if the team moves into a new facility.

"When the new stadium is ready, and the stands are no longer needed, each section can be dismantled and donated to amateur sports programs across our province; allowing friends and family to watch their little, future all-star in comfort," Rider president Jim Hopson promised.

Part of the project is being supported by a low-interest loan from the provincial government.

elly63 · February 25th, 2012, 03:04 PM

Riders announce stadium upgrades
Leader-Post February 24, 2012

Here’s the official release:

RIDERS UNVEIL “GREY CUP LEGACY PROJECT”

The Saskatchewan Roughriders unveiled plans today for the Grey Cup Legacy Project. The $14 million plan will enhance the game-day experience, add thousands of temporary seats, create new revenue opportunities, and leave a legacy for amateur sport programs across the province.

“This is a very ambitious and much needed plan for Mosaic Stadium over the next few years,” stated Riders Chairman Roger Brandvold. “Replacing Mosaic Stadium still remains our top priority, but certain upgrades needed to be made to get us through the next few years and especially the 2013 Grey Cup. I’d like to thank our partners at the Government of Saskatchewan and City of Regina for their support in this undertaking.”

Phase one will add approximately 7,000 temporary seats, as well as corporate boxes, to the north and south end zones; complete with their own concessions and washroom facilities – and creating a bowl-like atmosphere for fans.

The SaskTel Maxtron will be replaced by a new, 60-foot wide, fully digital LED screen and scoreboard in the Northeast endzone; accompanied by a vertical, digital billboard for use exclusively by our sponsors.

This state-of-the-art, new SaskTel Maxtron will be visible from most points in the stadium. But for those in the east stands and north endzone a 55 foot wide digital LED display and scoreboard attached to the West grandstand.

Additional LED ribbons will also be placed at field level on the East side and along the grandstand fascia of the west side, adding more areas to display statistics and player profiles.

Phase two of the Grey Cup Legacy Project will add another level of bleacher seats, and bring the stadium’s capacity to almost 50,000 in preparation for the Grey Cup game.

After Grey Cup, only the second tier of temporary seats will be removed, maintaining the bowl-like atmosphere for up to 33,000 Rider fans.

“While each phase of this plan is a temporary solution, its legacy will make an impact throughout Saskatchewan for decades to come,” stated Riders President/CEO Jim Hopson. “When the new stadium is ready, and the stands are no longer needed, each section can be dismantled and donated to amateur sports programs across our province; allowing friends and family to watch their little, future all-star in comfort.”

“The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to provide a $6.2 million, low interest loan to the Saskatchewan Roughriders for the legacy upgrades”, said Minister of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Bill Hutchinson. “We want to make sure that every fan, every resident and every visitor has the best experience possible when they visit Regina. We are also pleased that communities from Saskatchewan will benefit from the program by receiving the seating afterwards to help grow local sport and recreation – this truly is part of the Saskatchewan advantage.”

“The City of Regina’s priority is the Regina Revitalization Initiative, which includes replacing Mosaic Stadium and redeveloping the current stadium site into a new neighbourhood with housing and commercial opportunities,” Regina City Manager Glen Davies said. “The City wholeheartedly supports this innovative project that will improve the fan experience during the final years of Mosaic Stadium, and in the long-term benefit the whole community at limited cost to Regina taxpayers.”

Mosaic stadium is owned and operated by the City of Regina. The Regina Revitalization Initiative includes plans to re-develop large areas of land in the heart of Regina with housing, commercial and retail opportunities and replace Mosaic Stadium with a state of the art facility. Construction of the new stadium is scheduled to begin in 2013, with completion in 2016.

elly63 · February 25th, 2012, 03:06 PM

Roughriders, provincial government team up on stadium facelift
REGINA - The Canadian Press Feb. 24, 2012

The Saskatchewan Roughriders and the province are teaming up to give Mosaic Stadium a facelift in time for the 2013 Grey Cup.

The CFL team will spend $14-million to improve the facility as part of a Grey Cup legacy project the Riders unveiled Friday. The provincial government will also provide a $6.2-million loan.

The plan is to turn the stadium into a bowl and boost its seating capacity to 33,000. An 18 metre-high LED screen will be also be added.

Club chairman Roger Brandvold says while the goal remains to build a new stadium, the improvements to Mosaic were needed with Regina hosting the 2013 Grey Cup.

“This is a very ambitious and much needed plan for Mosaic Stadium over the next few years,” Brandvold said Friday in a statement. “Replacing Mosaic Stadium still remains our top priority, but certain upgrades needed to be made to get us through the next few years and especially the 2013 Grey Cup.”

The project's first phase will see the addition of 7,000 temporary seats as well as corporate boxes to the north and south end zones. The first phase will also include new concession and washroom facilities to create a bowl-like atmosphere and boost the seating capacity to 33,000.

The second phase will add another level of bleachers to increase overall capacity to almost 50,000 for the Grey Cup game.

Following the Grey Cup, only the second tier of temporary seats will be removed to maintain the bowl-like configuration for up to 33,000 fans.

“While each phase of this plan is a temporary solution, its legacy will make an impact throughout Saskatchewan for decades to come,” said team president Jim Hopson. “When the new stadium is ready, and the stands are no longer needed, each section can be dismantled and donated to amateur sports programs across our province.”

Construction of a new stadium is scheduled to begin in 2013 with completion expected in 2016.

Mosaic stadium is owned and operated by the city of Regina.

elly63 · February 25th, 2012, 03:09 PM

PHOTOS: Sask. Roughriders announce Grey Cup Legacy Project

Will spend $14M on enhancing Mosaic Stadium and province to loan $6.2M.
Samantha Maciag Feb 24, 2012

The Riders have announced they're spending $14 million to enhance Mosaic Stadium.

It's part of a Grey Cup legacy project and they're not doing it alone. The province has also provided a $6.2 million loan.

The Riders want to turn the stadium into a bowl. They're adding a new 60-foot LED screen and moving the scoreboard to the northeast corner next to Section 23.

They're also adding seats -- capacity will be increased to nearly 50,000 prior to Grey Cup with a second level of bleacher seats. After the big game, the second tier will be removed but the bowl-like atmosphere will stay and capacity will be 33,000.

Chairman Roger Brandvold insists their goal is still to build a new stadium, but says improvements are needed for the 2013 Grey Cup and to keep pace with the league. Construction on the new stadium is to start in 2013 and finish in 2016.

No substitute for new stadium

To many, the Mosaic upgrades would seem to dash dreams of a new stadium.

Mayor Pat Fiacco says it couldn't be further from the truth.

"The City of Regina will not be investing dollars into Mosaic Stadium. That's not what we're doing, our money is going to be invested in a new facility," he said.

"This is a temporary fix for a very important event that's going to happen in Regina, and that is the Grey Cup."

elly63 · February 25th, 2012, 03:11 PM

Mosaic Stadium getting $14 million upgrade
Ian Hamilton, Leader-Post February 24, 2012

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have decided to dress up their aging home - but they still plan to move.

"Our focus and drive has not changed for a new stadium," Roger Brandvold, the chairman of the Roughriders' board, said Friday during a media conference announcing the Grey Cup Legacy Project — a $14-million plan to upgrade Mosaic Stadium.

"You certainly heard the message from His Worship, Mayor Pat Fiacco, and city council's commitment to the new stadium. Trust me: We will not give up on this goal."

"Overall, we feel very good about this (new) project from a business point of view, what it offers to our fans over the next four years and our partners," added Roughriders president-CEO Jim Hopson. "But we must stress that this is not a permanent solution. It is a temporary solution and our ultimate goal still is to move into a new stadium in 2016."

The "temporary solution" is a two-pronged project to renovate Mosaic Stadium, not only for the CFL seasons before the club moves but also for the 2013 Grey Cup.

That season, Regina is to play host to the CFL's championship game for the third time; the trophy also was presented on Taylor Field in 1995 and 2003.

Having seen recent Grey Cups staged in upgraded facilities in Edmonton and Vancouver, the Roughriders decided to revamp Mosaic Stadium. As Brandvold said Friday: "The Grey Cup will be one of the biggest single events in the history of this province and requires appropriate facilities to provide a quality experience."

As a result, the Roughriders came up with the Legacy Project.

The provincial government has loaned the Roughriders $6.2 million, while the club will cover the remainder of the cost through its capital account. Hopson said the club believes the renovation ultimately will create revenue, so the Roughriders view the project as an investment as opposed to an expenditure.

The first phase involves the construction in the end zones of approximately 7,000 individual seats — 3,000 in the north end zone and 4,000 in the south — along with 27 corporate suites, creating a bowl. The new sections are to feature enclosed concourses as well as their own concession and washroom facilities.

The current Maxtron is to be replaced by a 60-foot-wide digital LED screen and scoreboard in the northeast end of the stadium as well as a 55-foot-wide digital LED scoreboard attached to the west grandstand.

As well, LED "ribbons" are to be mounted at field level on the east stands and along the west grandstand.

Hopson noted construction crews already are on site, as the team hopes to have the new pieces in place for the 2012 season.

The second phase of the project includes the erection of another level of temporary seats that would bring Mosaic Stadium's seating capacity for the Grey Cup to approximately 50,000.

Bill Hutchinson, Saskatchewan's minister of tourism, parks, culture and sport, said the cost to provincial taxpayers will be minimal because the government is making a loan to the Roughriders that will be paid back, with interest.

The province has been involved in the process of looking into a new entertainment facility in Regina — a building in which the Roughriders would play — but Hutchinson said there wasn't any disappointment that the government was helping with the Legacy Project instead of funding a new facility.

"This is a different kind of a project," he said. "We need to get ready for Grey Cup '13. We have a stadium in need of some improvements in order to host that game properly and to give fans the experience that they are looking for and deserve. That's what this project is going to do.

"The other half of the project that's very exciting from our perspective is, it is indeed a legacy project. A significant portion of the seating will be dismantled after Grey Cup and distributed to communities around the province to enable them to attract more fans to their local games."

The second level of seats is to be donated to interested amateur sports programs around Saskatchewan following the Grey Cup — hence the "legacy" aspect.

Fiacco feted the Roughriders for that part of the project, as well as for making Mosaic Stadium more hospitable for Grey Cup patrons.

He noted that while the city will continue to invest in Mosaic Stadium as its owner — in terms of maintenance and operations — it remains committed to a new building.

"Make no mistake: Construction starts in 2013, (there will be) a brand-new facility in 2016 and in the meantime, this is a bit of a teaser what the fans are going to be able to experience with a new facility," Fiacco said. "This is temporary and I don't think anybody wants a permanent temporary facility."

elly63 · February 25th, 2012, 03:17 PM

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Mosaic Stadium, Regina, Saskatchewan $14 million upgrade

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Scba · February 25th, 2012, 06:26 PM

At some point that stadium is going to have a higher capacity than Regina does population.

Nate · February 25th, 2012, 09:49 PM

Woah there elly.. did you post every news article you could find on the project? :P

And Scba, I doubt we'll be getting a new 220,000 (and increasing) seat stadium... that would definitely be intense though. Put the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang to shame.

Commandant · February 25th, 2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by carnifex2005

Last I heard, the Blue Jays are hoping to put a team in Montreal.

Speaking of Montreal, someone posted some interesting architectural renderings for a 6,000-seat ballpark over at Baseball Fever... I love how the facade is to look like Delorimier Downs. If anyone speaks French, I'd like to know what the rest of the captions says:

elly63 · February 25th, 2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate

Woah there elly.. did you post every news article you could find on the project?

Well, if I thought people would read them instead of asking questions that are already answered in them, I would.

Neda Say · February 25th, 2012, 11:40 PM

Nice Upgrade, I do like this:

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Originally Posted by elly63

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Mosaic Stadium, Regina, Saskatchewan $14 million upgrade

But this is not that good:
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Nate · February 26th, 2012, 02:49 AM

How else would you propose adding the extra 20k seats necessary to host the Grey Cup? I'd say what they've done is the best option available. I like that there is angling in the corners; better than a straight across end zone set of stands that doesn't point the spectators to the field in the corners.

elly63 · February 26th, 2012, 08:16 PM

Just noticed this thread on the Stockholmsarenan in Sweden. Despite early allusions to the FargoDome in North Dakota, the Stockholmsarenan was to be the model for the new Regina stadium.

I'm a little fearful that some of the momentum is being lost on the Regina stadium project. The Riders aren't as successful on the field as they were a few years ago and project booster Mayor Pat Fiacco is stepping down.

However, Fiacco's preferred successor Michael Fougere is in favour of the project.

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elly63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 352 Likes (Received): 5	Mosaic Stadium getting $14 million upgrade Ian Hamilton, Leader-Post February 24, 2012 REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have decided to dress up their aging home - but they still plan to move. "Our focus and drive has not changed for a new stadium," Roger Brandvold, the chairman of the Roughriders' board, said Friday during a media conference announcing the Grey Cup Legacy Project — a $14-million plan to upgrade Mosaic Stadium. "You certainly heard the message from His Worship, Mayor Pat Fiacco, and city council's commitment to the new stadium. Trust me: We will not give up on this goal." "Overall, we feel very good about this (new) project from a business point of view, what it offers to our fans over the next four years and our partners," added Roughriders president-CEO Jim Hopson. "But we must stress that this is not a permanent solution. It is a temporary solution and our ultimate goal still is to move into a new stadium in 2016." The "temporary solution" is a two-pronged project to renovate Mosaic Stadium, not only for the CFL seasons before the club moves but also for the 2013 Grey Cup. That season, Regina is to play host to the CFL's championship game for the third time; the trophy also was presented on Taylor Field in 1995 and 2003. Having seen recent Grey Cups staged in upgraded facilities in Edmonton and Vancouver, the Roughriders decided to revamp Mosaic Stadium. As Brandvold said Friday: "The Grey Cup will be one of the biggest single events in the history of this province and requires appropriate facilities to provide a quality experience." As a result, the Roughriders came up with the Legacy Project. The provincial government has loaned the Roughriders $6.2 million, while the club will cover the remainder of the cost through its capital account. Hopson said the club believes the renovation ultimately will create revenue, so the Roughriders view the project as an investment as opposed to an expenditure. The first phase involves the construction in the end zones of approximately 7,000 individual seats — 3,000 in the north end zone and 4,000 in the south — along with 27 corporate suites, creating a bowl. The new sections are to feature enclosed concourses as well as their own concession and washroom facilities. The current Maxtron is to be replaced by a 60-foot-wide digital LED screen and scoreboard in the northeast end of the stadium as well as a 55-foot-wide digital LED scoreboard attached to the west grandstand. As well, LED "ribbons" are to be mounted at field level on the east stands and along the west grandstand. Hopson noted construction crews already are on site, as the team hopes to have the new pieces in place for the 2012 season. The second phase of the project includes the erection of another level of temporary seats that would bring Mosaic Stadium's seating capacity for the Grey Cup to approximately 50,000. Bill Hutchinson, Saskatchewan's minister of tourism, parks, culture and sport, said the cost to provincial taxpayers will be minimal because the government is making a loan to the Roughriders that will be paid back, with interest. The province has been involved in the process of looking into a new entertainment facility in Regina — a building in which the Roughriders would play — but Hutchinson said there wasn't any disappointment that the government was helping with the Legacy Project instead of funding a new facility. "This is a different kind of a project," he said. "We need to get ready for Grey Cup '13. We have a stadium in need of some improvements in order to host that game properly and to give fans the experience that they are looking for and deserve. That's what this project is going to do. "The other half of the project that's very exciting from our perspective is, it is indeed a legacy project. A significant portion of the seating will be dismantled after Grey Cup and distributed to communities around the province to enable them to attract more fans to their local games." The second level of seats is to be donated to interested amateur sports programs around Saskatchewan following the Grey Cup — hence the "legacy" aspect. Fiacco feted the Roughriders for that part of the project, as well as for making Mosaic Stadium more hospitable for Grey Cup patrons. He noted that while the city will continue to invest in Mosaic Stadium as its owner — in terms of maintenance and operations — it remains committed to a new building. "Make no mistake: Construction starts in 2013, (there will be) a brand-new facility in 2016 and in the meantime, this is a bit of a teaser what the fans are going to be able to experience with a new facility," Fiacco said. "This is temporary and I don't think anybody wants a permanent temporary facility." Last edited by elly63; February 25th, 2012 at 03:17 PM.

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February 25th, 2012, 03:00 PM	#2308
elly63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 352 Likes (Received): 5	Riders plan $14M upgrade to stadium CBC News Feb 24, 2012 [IMG]http://i44.************/kdqx6t.jpg[/IMG] The Saskatchewan Roughriders plan to add seats in several parts of Mosaic Stadium, in several stages leading up to the Grey Cup game of 2013. (Image supplied by the Saskatchewan Roughriders) While maintaining a new football stadium remains a top priority, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are planning $14 million in fixes and upgrades, including a new seating area, for the existing Mosaic Stadium in Regina. The new seats, some temporary and some permanent, will be installed in time for the 2013 Grey Cup game, which will be hosted by the club. About 50,000 seats will be in place for the game. After that, the ongoing capacity of the stadium will be around 33,000, about 3,000 more than it currently holds for a sell-out game. The club will also upgrade the video scoreboard. "The $14 million plan will enhance the game-day experience," the club said in a news release issued Friday. "Replacing Mosaic Stadium still remains our top priority, but certain upgrades needed to be made to get us through the next few years and especially the 2013 Grey Cup," Roger Brandvold, chair of the club, said. The changes will be done in stages and will begin with the addition of about 7,000 temporary seats -- and some corporate boxes, to the north and south end zone areas. They will include concessions and washroom facilities. The team said the temporary elements will be donated to amateur sports, if the team moves into a new facility. "When the new stadium is ready, and the stands are no longer needed, each section can be dismantled and donated to amateur sports programs across our province; allowing friends and family to watch their little, future all-star in comfort," Rider president Jim Hopson promised. Part of the project is being supported by a low-interest loan from the provincial government.

February 25th, 2012, 03:04 PM	#2309
elly63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 352 Likes (Received): 5	Riders announce stadium upgrades Leader-Post February 24, 2012 Here’s the official release: RIDERS UNVEIL “GREY CUP LEGACY PROJECT” The Saskatchewan Roughriders unveiled plans today for the Grey Cup Legacy Project. The $14 million plan will enhance the game-day experience, add thousands of temporary seats, create new revenue opportunities, and leave a legacy for amateur sport programs across the province. “This is a very ambitious and much needed plan for Mosaic Stadium over the next few years,” stated Riders Chairman Roger Brandvold. “Replacing Mosaic Stadium still remains our top priority, but certain upgrades needed to be made to get us through the next few years and especially the 2013 Grey Cup. I’d like to thank our partners at the Government of Saskatchewan and City of Regina for their support in this undertaking.” Phase one will add approximately 7,000 temporary seats, as well as corporate boxes, to the north and south end zones; complete with their own concessions and washroom facilities – and creating a bowl-like atmosphere for fans. The SaskTel Maxtron will be replaced by a new, 60-foot wide, fully digital LED screen and scoreboard in the Northeast endzone; accompanied by a vertical, digital billboard for use exclusively by our sponsors. This state-of-the-art, new SaskTel Maxtron will be visible from most points in the stadium. But for those in the east stands and north endzone a 55 foot wide digital LED display and scoreboard attached to the West grandstand. Additional LED ribbons will also be placed at field level on the East side and along the grandstand fascia of the west side, adding more areas to display statistics and player profiles. Phase two of the Grey Cup Legacy Project will add another level of bleacher seats, and bring the stadium’s capacity to almost 50,000 in preparation for the Grey Cup game. After Grey Cup, only the second tier of temporary seats will be removed, maintaining the bowl-like atmosphere for up to 33,000 Rider fans. “While each phase of this plan is a temporary solution, its legacy will make an impact throughout Saskatchewan for decades to come,” stated Riders President/CEO Jim Hopson. “When the new stadium is ready, and the stands are no longer needed, each section can be dismantled and donated to amateur sports programs across our province; allowing friends and family to watch their little, future all-star in comfort.” “The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to provide a $6.2 million, low interest loan to the Saskatchewan Roughriders for the legacy upgrades”, said Minister of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Bill Hutchinson. “We want to make sure that every fan, every resident and every visitor has the best experience possible when they visit Regina. We are also pleased that communities from Saskatchewan will benefit from the program by receiving the seating afterwards to help grow local sport and recreation – this truly is part of the Saskatchewan advantage.” “The City of Regina’s priority is the Regina Revitalization Initiative, which includes replacing Mosaic Stadium and redeveloping the current stadium site into a new neighbourhood with housing and commercial opportunities,” Regina City Manager Glen Davies said. “The City wholeheartedly supports this innovative project that will improve the fan experience during the final years of Mosaic Stadium, and in the long-term benefit the whole community at limited cost to Regina taxpayers.” Mosaic stadium is owned and operated by the City of Regina. The Regina Revitalization Initiative includes plans to re-develop large areas of land in the heart of Regina with housing, commercial and retail opportunities and replace Mosaic Stadium with a state of the art facility. Construction of the new stadium is scheduled to begin in 2013, with completion in 2016.

February 25th, 2012, 03:06 PM	#2310
elly63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 352 Likes (Received): 5	Roughriders, provincial government team up on stadium facelift REGINA - The Canadian Press Feb. 24, 2012 The Saskatchewan Roughriders and the province are teaming up to give Mosaic Stadium a facelift in time for the 2013 Grey Cup. The CFL team will spend $14-million to improve the facility as part of a Grey Cup legacy project the Riders unveiled Friday. The provincial government will also provide a $6.2-million loan. The plan is to turn the stadium into a bowl and boost its seating capacity to 33,000. An 18 metre-high LED screen will be also be added. Club chairman Roger Brandvold says while the goal remains to build a new stadium, the improvements to Mosaic were needed with Regina hosting the 2013 Grey Cup. “This is a very ambitious and much needed plan for Mosaic Stadium over the next few years,” Brandvold said Friday in a statement. “Replacing Mosaic Stadium still remains our top priority, but certain upgrades needed to be made to get us through the next few years and especially the 2013 Grey Cup.” The project's first phase will see the addition of 7,000 temporary seats as well as corporate boxes to the north and south end zones. The first phase will also include new concession and washroom facilities to create a bowl-like atmosphere and boost the seating capacity to 33,000. The second phase will add another level of bleachers to increase overall capacity to almost 50,000 for the Grey Cup game. Following the Grey Cup, only the second tier of temporary seats will be removed to maintain the bowl-like configuration for up to 33,000 fans. “While each phase of this plan is a temporary solution, its legacy will make an impact throughout Saskatchewan for decades to come,” said team president Jim Hopson. “When the new stadium is ready, and the stands are no longer needed, each section can be dismantled and donated to amateur sports programs across our province.” Construction of a new stadium is scheduled to begin in 2013 with completion expected in 2016. Mosaic stadium is owned and operated by the city of Regina.

February 25th, 2012, 03:09 PM	#2311
elly63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 352 Likes (Received): 5	PHOTOS: Sask. Roughriders announce Grey Cup Legacy Project Will spend $14M on enhancing Mosaic Stadium and province to loan $6.2M. Samantha Maciag Feb 24, 2012 The Riders have announced they're spending $14 million to enhance Mosaic Stadium. It's part of a Grey Cup legacy project and they're not doing it alone. The province has also provided a $6.2 million loan. The Riders want to turn the stadium into a bowl. They're adding a new 60-foot LED screen and moving the scoreboard to the northeast corner next to Section 23. They're also adding seats -- capacity will be increased to nearly 50,000 prior to Grey Cup with a second level of bleacher seats. After the big game, the second tier will be removed but the bowl-like atmosphere will stay and capacity will be 33,000. Chairman Roger Brandvold insists their goal is still to build a new stadium, but says improvements are needed for the 2013 Grey Cup and to keep pace with the league. Construction on the new stadium is to start in 2013 and finish in 2016. No substitute for new stadium To many, the Mosaic upgrades would seem to dash dreams of a new stadium. Mayor Pat Fiacco says it couldn't be further from the truth. "The City of Regina will not be investing dollars into Mosaic Stadium. That's not what we're doing, our money is going to be invested in a new facility," he said. "This is a temporary fix for a very important event that's going to happen in Regina, and that is the Grey Cup."

February 25th, 2012, 06:26 PM	#2314
Scba Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: US Posts: 1,408 Likes (Received): 96	At some point that stadium is going to have a higher capacity than Regina does population.

February 25th, 2012, 09:49 PM	#2315
Nate У Борщині Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ріджайна Posts: 1,229 Likes (Received): 0	Woah there elly.. did you post every news article you could find on the project? :P And Scba, I doubt we'll be getting a new 220,000 (and increasing) seat stadium... that would definitely be intense though. Put the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang to shame.

February 26th, 2012, 02:49 AM	#2319
Nate У Борщині Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ріджайна Posts: 1,229 Likes (Received): 0	How else would you propose adding the extra 20k seats necessary to host the Grey Cup? I'd say what they've done is the best option available. I like that there is angling in the corners; better than a straight across end zone set of stands that doesn't point the spectators to the field in the corners.

February 26th, 2012, 08:16 PM	#2320
elly63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 352 Likes (Received): 5	Just noticed this thread on the Stockholmsarenan in Sweden. Despite early allusions to the FargoDome in North Dakota, the Stockholmsarenan was to be the model for the new Regina stadium. I'm a little fearful that some of the momentum is being lost on the Regina stadium project. The Riders aren't as successful on the field as they were a few years ago and project booster Mayor Pat Fiacco is stepping down. However, Fiacco's preferred successor Michael Fougere is in favour of the project.