New Argos Practice Facilities

[Argo57]

As someone who lives in the area, the field at centennial and michael power (brand new field turf) are likely superior to lamport.
Back in the rocket ismail years they practiced at burnhamthorpe collegiate, so the Argos havent had a true facility in ages.
Maybe there is something about the west end, even bosco is in etobicoke. And for years we had erindale.
None of these were ideal obviously, but i would guess there is some reason team keeps choosing etobicoke/sauga, and didnt really consider downsview.
BMO is rarely practiced on by tfc, just special fan events or gameday walk throughs. Usually they are at downsview.

Small world, I grew up in that area, Centennial Stadium was the home of the Junior Argos in the early 1980’s.

[1971GreyCup]

Small world, I grew up in that area, Centennial Stadium was the home of the Junior Argos in the early 1980’s.

I played for the Etobicoke Colts there in the 70s. Argos OL great Freddie Black was one of our coaches.

[Argo57]

I played for the Etobicoke Colts there in the 70s. Argos OL great Freddie Black was one of our coaches.

Charlie Bray used to run a football camp at Centennial Park each June in the early 1980’s for high school football players in Etobicoke, each position would be instructed by a CFL player who played the position.
I played Offensive Guard and took part in this clinic, I was instructed by Dan Ferrone who had just been drafted by Toronto, really nice guy!
Players such as Nick Bastaja, Paul Bennett, Mark Bragagnolo also instructed......great days!

[1971GreyCup]

Charlie Bray used to run a football camp at Centennial Park each June in the early 1980’s for high school football players in Etobicoke, each position would be instructed by a CFL player who played the position.
I played Offensive Guard and took part in this clinic, I was instructed by Dan Ferrone who had just been drafted by Toronto, really nice guy!
Players such as Nick Bastaja, Paul Bennett, Mark Bragagnolo also instructed......great days!

There’s a lot of Argo lore there! 💪💪

[AngeloV]

Charlie Bray used to run a football camp at Centennial Park each June in the early 1980’s for high school football players in Etobicoke, each position would be instructed by a CFL player who played the position.
I played Offensive Guard and took part in this clinic, I was instructed by Dan Ferrone who had just been drafted by Toronto, really nice guy!
Players such as Nick Bastaja, Paul Bennett, Mark Bragagnolo also instructed......great days!

I took part in a high school camp there summer of '87. I don't remember who the instructors were though. Too many QB's to get decent amount of scrimmage reps. I think I got 2 plays.

[Argo57]

I took part in a high school camp there summer of '87. I don't remember who the instructors were though. Too many QB's to get decent amount of scrimmage reps. I think I got 2 plays.

Two long completions I’m sure👍

[Will]

A new practice facility would go a long way in promoting a heightened sense of professionalism. This arrangement at Ricoh (weight room, etc.) and Lamport is not ideal especially given the fact that Caribana has forced the Argos to find alternate arrangements this past week.

[gilthethrill]

A new practice facility would go a long way in promoting a heightened sense of professionalism. This arrangement at Ricoh (weight room, etc.) and Lamport is not ideal especially given the fact that Caribana has forced the Argos to find alternate arrangements this past week.

Let the Argos practise at BMO during Carabana. The other tenants can complain all they want.

[paulwoods13]

Let the Argos practise at BMO during Carabana. The other tenants can complain all they want.

So Bill Manning would complain to Bill Manning?

[gilthethrill]

So Bill Manning would complain to Bill Manning?

Not quite Paul....Not quite.😉

[Topshelf]

If the wolfpack are promoted they will be looking for a better facility.
Maybe do a full reno of one side of lamport, city gets a better community facility, argos and wolfpack would have better onsite weightroom dressing rooms, etc.

[AngeloV]

If the wolfpack are promoted they will be looking for a better facility.
Maybe do a full reno of one side of lamport, city gets a better community facility, argos and wolfpack would have better onsite weightroom dressing rooms, etc.

But who is he going to replace? He's not an every down running back. You can't take Rodney Smith out of the line-up after the game he had last night. I agree he should probably get 10 offensive plays (not touches) a game, but too many touches on offence, and you might lose some of his effectiveness on kick returns.

[gilthethrill]

But who is he going to replace? He's not an every down running back. You can't take Rodney Smith out of the line-up after the game he had last night. I agree he should probably get 10 offensive plays (not touches) a game, but too many touches on offence, and you might lose some of his effectiveness on kick returns.

Good questions. Does not really reflect on Topshelfs comments on the training facility, but good questions none the less.

[argolio]

Good questions. Does not really reflect on Topshelfs comments on the training facility, but good questions none the less.

Sure, make fun of his optometrist.

[AngeloV]

Good questions. Does not really reflect on Topshelfs comments on the training facility, but good questions none the less.

I honestly have no idea how that happened. Maybe too much 2nd hand pot.

[Argo57]

I honestly have no idea how that happened. Maybe too much 2nd hand pot.

You’re forgiven Angelo, probably still giddy from last nights triumph👍

[BATKINSON001]

If the wolfpack are promoted they will be looking for a better facility.
Maybe do a full reno of one side of lamport, city gets a better community facility, argos and wolfpack would have better onsite weightroom dressing rooms, etc.

Is the property that Lamport is on big enough to even expand? I have been over by the east side and there is grass and trees so that side could expand to Jefferson Ave. but I don't know about the west side.