Location of home pre-season game?

[Joe Barnes]

Still no announcement on the location of the home pre-season game against Ottawa. TFC go on the road after May 25th and word is they are installing a new field at BMO to be ready in time for Argos home opener on June 23rd. What is the word on the street? Will our game with Ottawa be at BMO or is there an alternative venue in the works? Anyone hearing anything?

[Shatto]

It is a little disappointing that management does not have this information out to the public by now. Correction, it is very disappointing.

[Shipyard]

i'm pretty sure naylor already said its at BMO, you've already paid for it,
i guesing its between June 8-10th ... new turf goes in May 26th IIRC.

[Saugonaut]

Was wondering about that. Wasn’t sure if it was going to be at Varsity or something.

[Treblecharger1]

TFC just moved a home game until June 13th which is a Wednesday night. So we will see what happens.

[Shipyard]

they re-sod all the time in NFL with 6-7 days between games. were talking two weeks here.

my guess it will be on saturday night june 9th

[ArgoGabe22]

There was an article about the grass situation not too long ago and sounded like this game won’t be at BMO. Someone suggested Varsity but I’m not sure if that’s accurate or not.

[doubleblue]

Moncton again?

[Mightygoose]

RT .@TimCBaines

The @REDBLACKS will play a @CFL pre-season game in #Guelph June 7 vs. the @TorontoArgos. @GryphonFootball. It's a Thursday. #CFL #RNation #Argos

[Shatto]

And the reason?

[argos1873]

And the reason?

I heard they are laying new turf at BMO.

*Edit* Ooops, only read your post first. I should have read the whole thing.

[argos1873]

Too bad there isn't a suitable stadium east of the GTA. Guelph is kind of Ti-cats country. I guess the stadium at Queen's is not suitable?

[gilthethrill]

Too bad there isn't a suitable stadium east of the GTA. Guelph is kind of Ti-cats country. I guess the stadium at Queen's is not suitable?

Actually Queens just got a new stadium. Sounds like a sweet facility. I just may make the trip to Guelph.

[argos1873]

Actually Queens just got a new stadium. Sounds like a sweet facility. I just may make the trip to Guelph.

Too bad it couldn't have been there. More Ottawa fans would have made the trip, although its a bit further, for many Argo fans, maybe more East of Toronto Argo fans could make it. Oh well, it should be a fun time in Guelph.

[ArgoRavi]

Too bad there isn't a suitable stadium east of the GTA. Guelph is kind of Ti-cats country. I guess the stadium at Queen's is not suitable?

While Guelph is seen in recent years as being more affiliated with the Ticats, the Argos held their training camp there from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. For that reason, I still consider it Argos country!

[BATKINSON001]

I wont be going to guelph, it's a work day and I usually get stuck working closing shifts on thursday.

[argos1873]

While Guelph is seen in recent years as being more affiliated with the Ticats, the Argos held their training camp there from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. For that reason, I still consider it Argos country!

I agree, but really its not Argo country. I'm not complaining though. I think it helps to spread the game with these neutral site games where ever they might be.

[Shatto]

Apparently, they will be laying new turf at BMO stadium starting May 26 (TFC plays at BMO on May 25). This is reportedly, to allow 19 days for the TFC game on June 13. The question is, why not play the Argo home exhibition game at BMO on Sat June 9 or Sun June 10, giving the grounds folks, 15 or 16 days to get turf ready? If it can be ready in 19 days surely 16 days would also be possible.

Regarding the rumoured Thurs June 7 Argo pre season game in Guelph; this appears to be highly inconvenient for a good number of fans, especially those who work. The kickoff would probably be at 7:30, to allow fans to get there and get a bite to eat. This means heading home around 10:30. All of which is on a work day, followed by another work day. Yes, it is not unheard of for fans to go home from an Argo game at 10:30 but that is from Toronto not Guelph.

This whole thing seems to be cobbled together, without consideration of fans, especially STH's who have already paid for this game. Leaving the arrangements and the announcement of the arrangements so late, shows IMO, a very unprofessional approach to the whole matter.

One can imagine if TFC, treated it fans in such an inconsiderate manner, They would be, justifiably, vocal in their disapproval of such shoddy treatment. But it appears that management expects Argo fans to go along with whatever they arrange. Not good enough folks--time for Argo fans and especially STH's to start demanding better from management.

Ok, I'm probably overreacting but this team, needs to build a solid fan base and should be desperately attempting to make the fan experience as positive and welcoming as possible. This doesn't seem to be the case in this situation.

[AngeloV]

I would rather the game be played at Huskies Stadium in Halifax. Hopefully, the Argos provide ST holders with a ticket voucher to replace this game on the ST package. Driving from Downtown TO to Guelph on a Thursday night just doesn't sound to appealing to me.

[ArgoZ]

If Guelph is the choice, then why not Saturday and give us all a chance to be there? I like the stadium. You could have a bit of a fan fest setup outside, like the Cats used to. Have a lot of the players mingle before, food trucks, it would be a great pre-season weekend.