Location of home pre-season game?

[argos1873]

I think a Ticat/Argo game at Guelph would've been the best choice, Ticat and Argo fans would be able to drive there.
Kingston a sell out? why? I can't see many Argo fans driving all the way to Kingston on a Thursday night and not many Ottawa fans would drive all the way to Kingston either. The Queens football fans would be gone for the summer by the end of May too.

Because its a Thursday night, I pretty much agree Kingston doesn't make sense. But I think in general a Toronto-Ottawa game makes more sense in Kingston, than Guelph. Toronto-Hamilton, its Guelph hands down.

[Flutie]

Because its a Thursday night, I pretty much agree Kingston doesn't make sense. But I think in general a Toronto-Ottawa game makes more sense in Kingston, than Guelph. Toronto-Hamilton, its Guelph hands down.

I suppose it's a money thing, the Argos already have Guelph and the stadium as their camp and everything is in place including the accommodations.
A game in Kingston would mean renting the stadium, accommodations and the travel to get their and back.

[Shatto]

This game is now only 2 months away and still no information from management. The team must have been aware of the work planned for the field as long ago as January. It has been on social media for quite a while. Personally, I have no objection to the concept of an exhibition game being played at Guelph (it is a outstanding facility) except for being a little piqued that it is being arranged to convenience TFC not the Argos.

It is the unprofessional manner that this is being handled that really rankles. A mid week game (Thurs) rather than a weekend. No information regarding the game or what will be offered to STH's who can't attend because the location and date. The loyal fans who have spent good money for season tickets, deserve far better treatment than this.

Why couldn't the first exhibition game on June 1, have been scheduled for BMO and the second exhibition game have been scheduled as an away game? This would have left a full two weeks for the new field to have been put in place before the June 15 game.

[gilthethrill]

I suppose it's a money thing, the Argos already have Guelph and the stadium as their camp and everything is in place including the accommodations.
A game in Kingston would mean renting the stadium, accommodations and the travel to get their and back.

TC is going to be in Guelph?

[argolio]

TC is going to be in Guelph?

I hope not!

[paulwoods13]

It is the unprofessional manner that this is being handled that really rankles. A mid week game (Thurs) rather than a weekend. No information regarding the game or what will be offered to STH's who can't attend because the location and date. The loyal fans who have spent good money for season tickets, deserve far better treatment than this.

I agree. I hope whomever replaced Jamie Dykstra bothers to read this forum. It's past time for some info to be provided -- even a "we are still working on details" would be better than the silence emanating from the org.

[Harpastum]

Don't get your knickers in a knot - its just a preseason game.
Nothing important to see - just hope they all stay healthy!

[ArgoZ]

Kingston a sell out? why? I can't see many Argo fans driving all the way to Kingston on a Thursday night and not many Ottawa fans would drive all the way to Kingston either. The Queens football fans would be gone for the summer by the end of May too.

Kingston would also have to be a weekend game, sorry if I wasn't clear. Half way between cities. With proper promotion (bus groups, fan day like activities) it would be a great day, in an awesome little stadium, drawing fans from both cities and in the Kingston area. People who enjoy football live there year round making up its 160 000 population.

Don't get your knickers in a knot - its just a preseason game.
Nothing important to see - just hope they all stay healthy!

I love pre-season football. I'm laid back and don't get too excited by what happens, but love getting back to watching my team, especially the younger guys and backups (usually the quarterbacks). I can't wait to see Franklin in beautiful Argos colours. Then of course, talking and hearing about what everyone here thinks of the team. At least the first game is on TV this year, I just have to figure out how to get to ours and Thursday/Guelph isn't helping.

[paulwoods13]

Don't get your knickers in a knot - its just a preseason game.
Nothing important to see - just hope they all stay healthy!

You are missing the point completely, and the denigrating tone of "don't get your knickers in a knot" is not needed.

[Argo57]

Don't get your knickers in a knot - its just a preseason game.
Nothing important to see - just hope they all stay healthy!

The location of the game is not the point, the organizations lack of communication and engagement continues to annoy many fans.

[Harpastum]

Ok - I apologize for the tone of my earlier post - my poor attempt at humor.
I just have never been able to get excited about watching 2nd stringers playing a meaningless game in preseason.
And I agree that management should have done a better job of informing & accommodating the rights of us STH.

[ArgoZ]

Ok - I apologize for the tone of my earlier post - my poor attempt at humor.
I just have never been able to get excited about watching 2nd stringers playing a meaningless game in preseason.
And I agree that management should have done a better job of informing & accommodating the rights of us STH.

This is not the 4th game of an NFL pre-season. The second game in particular is extremely important to the players and the last chance of making the team. The games are actually better than most think. Last years game in Hamilton comes recently to my mind as a good game.

Best advice would be to engage yourself more. One of my best pre-season memories was watching an unknown Chad Kackert play his way on the team, giving management no choice but to keep him, even though he was thought to be a sure cut. Every time he touched the ball, he made plays. Eventually he got his chance and we know the rest.

[GregR]

Guelph it is. With a refund to season ticket holders

[Saugonaut]

Yup got the email today. Anyone had their phone-in meeting with the ticketing office yet? I'm in the mood for some upgradding!

I'm okay with the game in Guelph, though was kinda hoping for Varsity, or better yet TD Waterhouse!!!!

[Neely2005]

Yup got the email today. Anyone had their phone-in meeting with the ticketing office yet? I'm in the mood for some upgradding!

I'm okay with the game in Guelph, though was kinda hoping for Varsity, or better yet TD Waterhouse!!!!

I'm in the mood for some refunds to my credit card!
:-)

[Joe Barnes]

Guelph it is. With a refund to season ticket holders

Considering the turf issue with BMO, Guelph would make sense if they were holding training camp there, the game was on Saturday and they held a fan-fest on site. The event would play well to the Guelph area and most STH would be able to attend. You could have made the best of the situation. That doesn't seem to be happening. As it is, do we know where training camp is yet?

Personally, I can make Guelph in roughly the same time it takes me to get to BMO, so I figured I'd attend, since I'd paid for the ticket...but the start time is TBD, so who knows on a Thursday night!

[ArgoZ]

Considering the turf issue with BMO, Guelph would make sense if they were holding training camp there, the game was on Saturday and they held a fan-fest on site. The event would play well to the Guelph area and most STH would be able to attend. You could have made the best of the situation. That doesn't seem to be happening. As it is, do we know where training camp is yet?

Personally, I can make Guelph in roughly the same time it takes me to get to BMO, so I figured I'd attend, since I'd paid for the ticket...but the start time is TBD, so who knows on a Thursday night!

Agree. A little planning, infused by desire and willpower among the Argos and CFL, this could have been an awesome day. It feels half assed, which is a shame.

[Argo57]

Agree. A little planning, infused by desire and willpower among the Argos and CFL, this could have been an awesome day. It feels half assed, which is a shame.

Outside of a scheduling issue they should have had a Saturday game/fan day.

[Al&Kat]

What? June 7th? Really? that's Election Day folks.
Make sure to vote before you drive to Guelph!
Should get back home just in time to see the party-leader speeches!

[Will]

What? June 7th? Really? that's Election Day folks.
Make sure to vote before you drive to Guelph!
Should get back home just in time to see the party-leader speeches!

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