Stadiums and Arenas of Canada part 2 - Page 15

Berklon · #**281** Posted **Apr 7, 2015, 10:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by North_Regina_Boy

I could see the roof of Skydome (Sorry I always call it that) could be replaced with a more modern material. PTFE to let light in however, still allowing the structure to be closed in. THAT would be a good idea IMO.

If it's structurally possible and not a monster cost - that would be a nice renovation to have. The roof should still be open at every possible opportunity, but when closed - it could look less cavernous. However, I have to wonder if it were possible - then why hasn't any other roofed stadium done it? (unless there is an example of it in use).

I still think a renovation to the façade of the Skydome would greatly improve it's looks. Right now it's just slabs of cement - but if they could replace it with brick - it would look so much nicer. Love when stadiums/arenas incorporate brick into the exterior. Stadiums like the Texas Rangers ballpark look fantastic because of it.

king10 · #**282** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 12:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by Berklon

If it's structurally possible and not a monster cost - that would be a nice renovation to have. The roof should still be open at every possible opportunity, but when closed - it could look less cavernous. However, I have to wonder if it were possible - then why hasn't any other roofed stadium done it? (unless there is an example of it in use).

I still think a renovation to the façade of the Skydome would greatly improve it's looks. Right now it's just slabs of cement - but if they could replace it with brick - it would look so much nicer. Love when stadiums/arenas incorporate brick into the exterior. Stadiums like the Texas Rangers ballpark look fantastic because of it.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forsyth_Barr_Stadium

Berklon · #**283** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 1:43 AM**

Neat... but it doesn't appear the roof is retractable.

MTLskyline · #**284** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 2:18 AM**

Baseball's back in Montreal. by LottOnBaseball, on Flickr

elly63 · #**285** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 3:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by Berklon

If it's structurally possible and not a monster cost - that would be a nice renovation to have. The roof should still be open at every possible opportunity, but when closed - it could look less cavernous. However, I have to wonder if it were possible - then why hasn't any other roofed stadium done it? (unless there is an example of it in use).

I think the answer goes right back to the beginning. The Astrodome had clear panels to let light in to allow the grass to grow. Outfielders couldn't see fly balls because of the glare and the panels were then tinted. The grass then withered and died and the next thing we know comes the introduction of AstroTurf to pro sports.

elly63 · #**286** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 3:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by isaidso

Valid points but Montreal never really had a proper baseball park, did it? I'm not sure what Jarry Park looked like but I doubt many Montrealers can remember that far back.

Jarry Park was the only single deck baseball stadium in the majors

The Montreal Royals played out of Delorimier Stadium

king10 · #**287** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 4:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by Berklon

Neat... but it doesn't appear the roof is retractable.

I thought you wanted an exampled of other roofed stadium using the translucent material? But regardless If the roof is retractable or not is besides the point. Im just showing an example of the transluscent roof. Also it is a natural grass desso grassmaster surface indoors. This would solve Rogers' issue of having to grow grass while the roof is closed. They can use that material on the existing retractable roof at the rogers centre. The white paneling on the current roof is reaching the end of its lifespan and will need replacing. The material is called ETFE.

king10 · #**288** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 4:41 AM**

The big O will host another major event this spring. Second leg of the concacaf champions league final april 29th. The impact won their semi final leg on aggregate tn over a costa rican team and play either a mexican or costa rican team in the final. They just announced the second leg final will be at olympic. Winner goes on to the fifa club championship against one of juve barca atletico monaco psg real porto bayern.

Huge accomplishment for mtl and club soccer in canada. Expect the big O to be rocking with at least 40 000 fans, probably more.

Berklon · #**289** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 9:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by king10

I thought you wanted an exampled of other roofed stadium using the translucent material?

I did, but as an alternative to when the Skydome closes the roof. Between the 2 options - current retractable roof or translucent always-closed, I'd prefer the current option since opening the roof is always better.

Horus · #**290** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 12:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by elly63

Jarry Park was the only single deck baseball stadium in the majors

Until Exhibition Stadium

Dr Awesomesauce · #**291** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 1:52 PM**

Good God. I forgot what a dump the Ex was.

Migs · #**292** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 3:02 PM**

Comparison of present day to the finished product.

esquire · #**293** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 3:03 PM**

I'm excited that it's actually happening. That is going to be a kick-ass stadium.

Barnes · #**294** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 4:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by elly63

Jarry Park was the only single deck baseball stadium in the majors

The Montreal Royals played out of Delorimier Stadium

And original home to splash hits. The public pool in right field was reachable. There was no bullpen and pitchers had to warm up standing on the dugouts. Straight away centre was closer to the plate than the corners. It's amazing that a professional team played there at all.

le calmar · #**295** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 4:32 PM**

The only game ever played with a field totally covered by snow was at Exhibition Stadium

wikipedia

esquire · #**296** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 4:38 PM**

The 1969 version of Jarry Park would barely rate as a AAA stadium these days, but then again most baseball stadiums were generally smaller and plainer in the 60s, let alone a temporary facility like Jarry.

Acajack · #**297** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 4:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by le calmar

The only game ever played with a field totally covered by snow was at Exhibition Stadium

wikipedia

Wasn't it the Blue Jays first-ever home opener in 1977?

J.OT13 · #**298** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 4:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Acajack

Yes, the future leader of the Parti Québécois.

That's the guy you want running a province (or for the delusional people out there, a "country"); a business man who A. convinces the Government to build an NHL arena without any sort of indication the NHL wants a team to move/expand in the City and B. doesn't get that Québec's separation would kill all business in Québec (see 1970s exodus of Montreal business to Toronto).

king10 · #**299** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 4:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Berklon

I did, but as an alternative to when the Skydome closes the roof. Between the 2 options - current retractable roof or translucent always-closed, I'd prefer the current option since opening the roof is always better.

I agree with that.

But in the future you can have a retractable roof with translucent panels, so even when the roof is closed sunlight comes in and you can see through it.

le calmar · #**300** Posted **Apr 8, 2015, 4:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Acajack

Wasn't it the Blue Jays first-ever home opener in 1977?

Yes, I suppose they made an exception regarding the weather given the circumstances.