New Exhibition Stadium pics

[Kenners]

Not that I should have to justify myself to anybody but no-one "stooged" anything to me. I've been a lurker on this board for about 2 years now.

Full disclosure - yes I'm a TFC fan and poster over at the RPB board(I had season tickets for the first 5 years of the team before giving them up). I've also averaged going to one Argos game a season when I can for the last 8/9 years and I recently paid $50 for a season seat deposit.

I didn't realize it was a crime to support both

It's always good to get a nice friendly welcome.

Hey welcome!

thanks for the pics! congrats on the season seat deposit! I'm stoked, glad to see another new joiner on the season seats!

[jerrym]

Not that I should have to justify myself to anybody but no-one "stooged" anything to me. I've been a lurker on this board for about 2 years now.

Full disclosure - yes I'm a TFC fan and poster over at the RPB board(I had season tickets for the first 5 years of the team before giving them up). I've also averaged going to one Argos game a season when I can for the last 8/9 years and I recently paid $50 for a season seat deposit.

I didn't realize it was a crime to support both

And yes - I signed up today because I saw pictures that I took posted here. Someone had asked where he got them so I signed up and answered the question. What's wrong with that? Common message board etiquette is to post a link as to where you got the pictures particularly is someone else took them. I'm the guy who spent an hour walking around the stadium on a freezing cold Sunday afternoon 2 weeks ago.

It's not like I came in "attacking" the poster demanding for them to credit me credit like some people have it in their heads.



It's always good to get a nice friendly welcome.

Welcome on board the good ship ARGO and please post more often.

[GabrielHurl]

GabrielHurl..... great pictures on your Flikr site. I've been amassing pictures of Toronto for a couple years myself. Looks like you either work in construction or have access to some high places to take some of those pictures. Wish I could get access to some top spots in the city.

They aren't my pictures. I was going to go down to the site on Sunday but didn't get a chance too.

[T-Bone]

Getting closer! Renovations are underway at BMO.

📷: https://t.co/MkaK4Y8lmV pic.twitter.com/szfCAqI6UY

— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) February 17, 2016

[DoubleBlue_Red]

More photos of the stadium:

http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads...7#post-1084110

http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads...7#post-1084112

[1argoholic]

Are they going to frame in behind the roofs and the back of the stadium sections? If not the roofs won't protect from wind and rain coming in from certain angles.

I just googled final design renderings and it seems like there will be gaps at the top back of the covered sections. I guess some areas will be better protected from screaming hot sun, wind and rain better then others. Should provide some fun on windy days.

[Downtownfan]

Drove by today a couple of times-- the south end roof is now in place, and boy does it make a difference for the feel of the stadium. We are going to have some seriously loud fun there this year.

[TOBenfica]

Are they going to frame in behind the roofs and the back of the stadium sections? If not the roofs won't protect from wind and rain coming in from certain angles.

I just googled final design renderings and it seems like there will be gaps at the top back of the covered sections. I guess some areas will be better protected from screaming hot sun, wind and rain better then others. Should provide some fun on windy days.

as far as I know, the caps will remain. "A rather large gap between the bleachers and roof levels will undoubtedly impact some fans. While the east roof rests five metres above the stands, the west canopy sits a whopping 9.3m above the west stand. The gap between the south stand and the canopy is 15.7m, though it extends back above the south concourse with temporary seating in mind. While every seat at BMO Field is technically “covered,” some are certainly more covered than others. Those sitting in the middle four sections — 10 rows from the top in the lower decks and 10 rows from the bottom in the upper decks — will receive the most protection. The upper part of the south stand will also receive substantial protection from weather. There are no plans to close off the aforementioned gaps." - Toronto Sun article dated Feb 3

[Neely2005]

Video of the South Roof being raised into place:

http://www.citynews.ca/2016/02/21/vi...her/?show_id=0

[R.J]

The View from above. 😍👌

Gettin' closer. #Argos #NewBeginnings pic.twitter.com/SBO8ONr0nJ

— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) March 26, 2016

[gilthethrill]

From that view, it appears that not all the seats between the goal lines are covered.

[T-Bone]

From that view, it appears that not all the seats between the goal lines are covered.

That's an older photo now. There are two pieces of framing missing on the south end, one from each the east and west stands. They needed to be put in place after the south end roof was raised into place. Here is a newer photo:

Stopped by BMO field to check it out... W O W! Going to be an unreal atmosphere @TorontoArgos #chills pic.twitter.com/RqGAlOMVsz

— Matt (@mattdanfran) March 25, 2016

[gilthethrill]

Thanks T-Bone...that shows the roof clearly covering those seats.

[paulwoods13]

Sweet!

[Scooter McCray]

Will they be changing/upgrading the press box? It looks small, especially for a Grey Cup game.

[paulwoods13]

Will they be changing/upgrading the press box? It looks small, especially for a Grey Cup game.

I imagine they will set up a temporary auxiliary box, or place some reporters in the stands, for things like the GC and Centennial Classic. That's fairly common for big events where the main press box can't handle the full crowd. I've not seen anything indicating press box upgrades are coming, but maybe they are part of the reno.

[Scooter McCray]

I imagine they will set up a temporary auxiliary box, or place some reporters in the stands, for things like the GC and Centennial Classic. That's fairly common for big events where the main press box can't handle the full crowd. I've not seen anything indicating press box upgrades are coming, but maybe they are part of the reno.

Thanks. Not a big deal, but it looks like the press box has a now redundant roof overtop and I'm sure it is not as nice as the other upgrades being done like the dressing rooms. The corporate boxes are nice.

[Reggiemac]

Looks like the major roof loads are now transferred to the super columns on both sides. The blue temp columns days are numbered.

[Qman]

Thanks. Not a big deal, but it looks like the press box has a now redundant roof overtop and I'm sure it is not as nice as the other upgrades being done like the dressing rooms. The corporate boxes are nice.

MLSE plans to upgrade the westside in a few years, since its now 10 years old ... the corporate boxes will be upgraded and concessions. Plus the rumour floating around they may add more suites on top of the westside to fill in the gap under the roof. (picture the press box all the way across and 3 stories high). I assume the press box may be expanded then.

[ArgoFan1]

My brother passed by BMO yesterday and today and said that this morning the temporary supports are gone and the roof is fully supported from the large truss above. I'll go take some pictures.