Regina | New Mosaic Stadium - Page 49

Dougler306 · #**961** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 1:59 AM**

^^ Were you refeering to the the upgradeing of mosaic stadium for the 2013 greycup, as said by the leaderpost. I really wanna se some new information on this project, comments like yours get me excited that it could be something good

Nathan · #**962** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 6:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by Dougler306

^^ Were you refeering to the the upgradeing of mosaic stadium for the 2013 greycup, as said by the leaderpost. I really wanna se some new information on this project, comments like yours get me excited that it could be something good

There wouldn't be any press announcements about improvements to mosaic as there probably won't be vey much that they would do. Wouldn't make much sense as it will be bulldozed just a few short years later anyway. There is supposed to be an announcement regarding the new stadium in dec though. I think that's what he's referring to.

Bdog · #**963** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 7:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by Nathan

There wouldn't be any press announcements about improvements to mosaic as there probably won't be vey much that they would do.

^There just was a few days ago...

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Rough...ium+advance+2013+Grey/5803213/story.html

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Roughriders will upgrade Mosaic Stadium in advance of 2013 Grey Cup
By will chabun, Leader-Post December 2, 2011

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Upgrades to Mosaic Stadium will include more amenities and temporary stands with individual seats, as opposed to benches, said Hopson adding "there are also revenue opportunities" the renovations.

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Nathan · #**964** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 8:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bdog

^There just was a few days ago...

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Rough...ium+advance+2013+Grey/5803213/story.html

I don't know how much temp seating we'll need next year if they don't sort out some of the issues/mismanagement in the organization...

I hope they aren't thinking about pouring too much money into mosaic; it just seems like such a waste. Maintain it for sure... but I don't really think improvements are really necessary. People aren't currently going to games for the comfort and luxury... Throw that money to the new stadium.

DowntownRiderFan · #**965** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 6:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Nathan

I don't know how much temp seating we'll need next year if they don't sort out some of the issues/mismanagement in the organization...

I hope they aren't thinking about pouring too much money into mosaic; it just seems like such a waste. Maintain it for sure... but I don't really think improvements are really necessary. People aren't currently going to games for the comfort and luxury... Throw that money to the new stadium.

The upgrades mentioned are for the 2013 Grey Cup which will sell out regardless of the Riders Management. An I would assume that the cost of these upgrades will be offset by additional revenues from the Grey Cup.

Dougler306 · #**966** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 6:52 PM**

To me having the greycup here in 2013 is a great idea!!! Its winnipegs own fault for not bidding on it with thier new stadium(retards). Mosaic stadium to go out with a bang, GREY CUP style. Not to mention a revenue generator which some of the funds could go to the new stadium. To me this was a brilliant idea. Brings people to our booming city and hey they well see the new stadium being built when there here for the grey cup i hope

rypinion · #**967** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 7:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dougler306

To me having the greycup here in 2013 is a great idea!!! Its winnipegs own fault for not bidding on it with thier new stadium(retards). Mosaic stadium to go out with a bang, GREY CUP style. Not to mention a revenue generator which some of the funds could go to the new stadium. To me this was a brilliant idea. Brings people to our booming city and hey they well see the new stadium being built when there here for the grey cup i hope

Who said Winnipeg didn't bid on it? From my understanding, Regina needs the funds for the new stadium so they are getting it first. Winnipeg will be getting it in 2015, or in 2014 if Ottawa isn't ready in time.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakin...rey-Cup-year-for-Winnipeg-134499103.html

micheal · #**968** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 7:53 PM**

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Who said Winnipeg didn't bid on it? From my understanding, Regina needs the funds for the new stadium so they are getting it first. Winnipeg will be getting it in 2015, or in 2014 if Ottawa isn't ready in time.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakin...rey-Cup-year-for-Winnipeg-134499103.html

winnipeg didn't put a bid in for the 2013 grey Cup. The last Grey cup they had there, they couldn't even sell it out. I'm pretty sure they had some type of deal. I hopr they get it again soon though and do a better job of selling tickets for it.

Joshy · #**969** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 7:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dougler306

Its winnipegs own fault for not bidding on it with thier new stadium(retards).

Look who is calling who retards

We'll get a grey cup soon enough. Waiting an extra year after Regina in our BRAND NEW STADIUM that Regina can't seem to build for themselves is worth it, IMO.

Bdog · #**970** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 8:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by micheal

winnipeg didn't put a bid in for the 2013 grey Cup. The last Grey cup they had there, they couldn't even sell it out. I'm pretty sure they had some type of deal. I hopr they get it again soon though and do a better job of selling tickets for it.

Maybe you're thinking about the 1998 Grey Cup? I was at the Grey Cup in 2006, and it was indeed sold out. Had about 45,000 fans there...

Dougler306 · #**971** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 8:08 PM**

Sorry for the rude remarks there, but yeah I still would have thought winnipeg would have wanted it for the year thier stadium opened up. The greycup was awseom last time in regina, should be even better in 2013!!!

rypinion · #**972** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 8:27 PM**

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I still would have thought winnipeg would have wanted it for the year thier stadium opened up.

That's 2012, also known as the 100th Grey Cup - which goes to Toronto since they hosted the 1st Grey Cup.

rypinion · #**973** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 8:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bdog

Maybe you're thinking about the 1998 Grey Cup? I was at the Grey Cup in 2006, and it was indeed sold out. Had about 45,000 fans there...

And note that (if I recall correctly) the 1998 Grey Cup was awarded to Winnipeg fairly late after a different host fell out - contributing to the lack of sales.

Chaps · #**974** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 9:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bdog

Maybe you're thinking about the 1998 Grey Cup? I was at the Grey Cup in 2006, and it was indeed sold out. Had about 45,000 fans there...

Are you sure it was sold out?

I seem to recall a lot of "reasons/excuses" as to why it didn't sell out which included a Vikings game on the same day or something?

Or maybe it sold out last minute because of this?

I remember some controvery about it not selling well in Winnipeg last time.

Edit: Looking it up, there was indeed a Vikings game on the same day, so I am recalling some things correctly.

Bdog · #**975** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 9:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chaps

Are you sure it was sold out?

I seem to recall a lot of "reasons/excuses" as to why it didn't sell out which included a Vikings game on the same day or something?

Or maybe it sold out last minute because of this?

I remember some controvery about it not selling well in Winnipeg last time.

Edit: Looking it up, there was indeed a Vikings game on the same day, so I am recalling some things correctly.

^http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2006/11/17/greycup-tix.html

Chaps · #**976** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 9:24 PM**

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^http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2006/11/17/greycup-tix.html

Good find. So it must have been the "lateness" of the sellout that people were chattering about as it only sold out 2 days before the game.

micheal · #**977** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 9:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bdog

Maybe you're thinking about the 1998 Grey Cup? I was at the Grey Cup in 2006, and it was indeed sold out. Had about 45,000 fans there...

Actually the 1998 and 2006 grey cups in winnipeg DID NOT sell out.
1998 - a little over 34,000 people attended
2006 - a little over 44,000 people attended

rypinion · #**978** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 10:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by micheal

Actually the 1998 and 2006 grey cups in winnipeg DID NOT sell out.
1998 - a little over 34,000 people attended
2006 - a little over 44,000 people attended

Bdog just linked to an article that said the 2006 one did.

osmo · #**979** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 10:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by rypinion

That's 2012, also known as the 100th Grey Cup - which goes to Toronto since they hosted the 1st Grey Cup.

Remember Regina was supposed to host the big 100th. 2013 was a prize of good faith to Regina. Toronto was never in the picture until the last one proved better than anticipated for the CFL board. We heard musings about this years ago when originally Mosaics upgrades were going to be the carrot to lock down the 100th. The CFL was very much on board pre-Toronto a few years back Western City Grey Cups were raking in the cash, Regina especially.

UPP · #**980** Posted **Dec 5, 2011, 10:09 PM**

The 2006 Grey Cup was indeed a sellout although there were a few caveats to it. First it had a much lower capacity than previous cups in Winnipeg so it was thought the sellout would be quick, instead, it sold out just prior to the game. Secondly, the 'corporate community' had to be called in to bail out the cup. Businesses were strongly urged to purchase groups of 20 tickets then give those tickets to disadvantaged youth and the likes which, while making for a sellout, felt more like a ticket give-away.

In any case, the game was sold out and it did generate lots of revenue for the club.

If it's any consolation, the 1995 Cup in Regina was also not sold out, although the actual attendance was higher than any cup hosted in Winnipeg.