Techno Dragon Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Rogers isn't actively looking but within the next 10-20 years it will probably become a hot button issue because as of now the RC is old compared to other stadiums. Dont think so - I now think this has legs. 1 Yonge St's (The Toronto Star Tower) parking lot has apparently sold for over 250 million dollars. I imagine the skydome lot could go sky high, and this is why Rogers has all the options on the table. And most cookie-cutters (aka the Rogers centre) tend to have a life span of 25-30 years too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Its interesting to note the Air Canada Centre will not be used as a venue here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Looks like the cauldron will be lit like this: Four torch bearers from the four corners of the province will bring it into the stadium and they will all give it to one person who then lights the cauldron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Another rendering of the Welland Flatwater Centre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Usain bolt is coming back for Rio 2016. Hopefully he will come to Toronto for 2015 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Mata Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 I don't know about that... I guess he skipped the Pan Ams twice already. And on the torch, intoronto, I saw a note once about the relay for the Winnipeg '67 games and it says the New Fire entered Manitoba via Saint Paul, Minnesota, as a little nod the the previous host city, São Paulo. Can you confirm this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 I don't know about that... I guess he skipped the Pan Ams twice already. And on the torch, intoronto, I saw a note once about the relay for the Winnipeg '67 games and it says the New Fire entered Manitoba via Saint Paul, Minnesota, as a little nod the the previous host city, São Paulo. Can you confirm this? Well he competed in Toronto before so why not. It can be a tune up for the WC. And not sure what u mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Mata Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Bolt is very above the level of the Pan Ams. It's unlikely he'll show up to compete there since he had the opportunity before and passed it. And I asked about the relay from the 67 games. It's impossible to find good info about them, and since you're canadian maybe you more sources available...or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Bolt is very above the level of the Pan Ams. It's unlikely he'll show up to compete there since he had the opportunity before and passed it. And I asked about the relay from the 67 games. It's impossible to find good info about them, and since you're canadian maybe you more sources available...or not... He has competed before in Toronto and said he would be back for the Pan Ams in 2010. And idk all I know it was a tribute to the first nations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Credits to Current over at UT Site prep at York University for the Pan Am Games Track and Field stadium, photos from Aug 3. Just a personal note: I am personally affected by the construction. I always walk through there getting to my summer job lol (I also study there). And now I have to stop at another stop and walk from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Women's soccer will also be a B event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Hamilton's stadium design/plan will be unveiled on September 26th at 10am. There will be a special ceremony at City Hall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Hamilton's stadium design/plan will be unveiled on September 26th at 10am. There will be a special ceremony at City Hall. Nice to see you back on the forums. When does construction start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 THe new Mattamay Centre. Will host basketball in 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 When does construction start? Right after the Ti Cat's 2012 season, so this November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksheep Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 The Athletics stadium was supposed to seat 25,000 which isn't bad but will seat half due to Hamilton withdrawing. The only simple answer is in these economic times is building a 60,000 seat stadium with no use doesn't make much sense. I do think that the organisers and the city of Toronto missed a trick here. Having moved away from the Hamilton location, what I would have done would have been to build a single tier 25,000 seat stadium in the Portlands, future proofed for expansion. Once 2015 had finished, the Argonauts could have moved in. If Toronto won the right to host the Olympics, two extra modular decks could have been added producing a 75,000 - 80,000 seat Olympic stadium. Post games and depending on future needs, you either remove both decks or just the top one, leaving a 50,000 seat venue for either the Argonauts, major Toronto FC games, the Grey Cup etc. There might even be space for a new ballpark and all of the infrastructure would be in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I do think that the organisers and the city of Toronto missed a trick here. Having moved away from the Hamilton location, what I would have done would have been to build a single tier 25,000 seat stadium in the Portlands, future proofed for expansion. Once 2015 had finished, the Argonauts could have moved in. If Toronto won the right to host the Olympics, two extra modular decks could have been added producing a 75,000 - 80,000 seat Olympic stadium. Post games and depending on future needs, you either remove both decks or just the top one, leaving a 50,000 seat venue for either the Argonauts, major Toronto FC games, the Grey Cup etc. There might even be space for a new ballpark and all of the infrastructure would be in place. True but if it was in Portlands who would have been the partner. York University is paying the city's portion of the cost (44%) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Town of Ajax Confirms Baseball/Softball Venue TORONTO, August 17, 2012 – The Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) is pleased to announce the Town of Ajax as the confirmed site to host baseball/softball during the 2015 Games. “On behalf of TO2015, I am delighted to confirm that the Town of Ajax will be hosting baseball/softball during the 2015 Games,” said Ian Troop, Chief Executive Officer, TO2015. “We appreciate the collaboration and hard work put in by council and the community to ensure the facility will be used long after the Games.” A memorandum of understanding confirming the Town’s commitment was executed on August 3, 2012. TO2015 looks forward to working with the Town of Ajax, the Province of Ontario and Government of Canada to develop a baseball/softball venue that will host athletes from the Americas in 2015 and can be used long after the Games by recreational and amateur athletes alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 COnstruction update on the Pan Am Athletics stadium: http://yfile.news.yorku.ca/2012/08/15/ian-macdonald-blvd-to-close-monday/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 The InsidetheGames took photos that I used in the other thread to publish their article: http://www.insidethegames.biz/latest/18374-ajax-to-host-baseball-and-softball-at-toronto-2015- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Looks like my concern that not the best aquatic athletes competing is not true. Toronto 2015 & Competition Calendar Conflict with 2015 FINA World Championships – Report was submitted by Ms. Margo Mountjoy regarding the timing conflicts that have arisen due to the conflict of dates between Toronto 2015 and the FINA World Championships in Kazan. This presents serious challenges for all aquatic disciplines that are being dealt now. Ms. Mountjoy updated the group on the progress made during the meeting in London in February 2012 with Ian Troop (CEO Toronto 2015) and Julio Maglione and Cornel Marculescu. The various scenarios and possible solutions were reviewed. As changing the dates of the either event is not feasible, promotion within the UANA family as encouraged in all disciplines to ensure adequate attendance in Toronto. Ms. Mountjoy submitted the following summary: Diving: The competition program will be adjusted in Toronto and Kazan to allow for attendance at both events Swimming: The competition program will be adjusted in Toronto and Kazan to allow for attendance at both events Water polo: Due to the competition program, attendance at both events is not possible; appropriate development in UANA Federations is necessary to ensure enough teams attend in Toronto Synchro: Due to the competition program, attendance at both events is not possible; appropriate development in UANA Federations is necessary to ensure enough teams attend in Toronto; Attendance at both events for duet competition is feasible Open Water: The competition program already allows feasibility for attendance at both events Well synchro no one cares about lol and water polo wasn't going to be an Olympic qualifier anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 (edited) CBC nabs host broadcaster spot for TO2015 Pan Am games. Canadian broadcaster and producer for worldwide distribution. Edited September 7, 2012 by Apple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Most coverage ever for an event that is not the Olympic Games in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 The Games are approaching! The first qualification event will be in January 2013 in Orlando for roller skating events: http://usars.info/events/2013%20Americas%20Cup/CPRS_Americas_Cup_requirements.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Some new renderings of the Aquatic facility/Field house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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