Just let me re enter the durn stadium

["Issues"Mcgee]

Honestly for a team that is struggling to get butts in seats I see no conceivable reason to deny re entry. Every stadium in this city feels like a prison and last season BMO jumped on that paddy wagon.

There are plenty of stadiums in North America that allow in and out, and not many of them are in no man's land like BMO. Most of them are surrounded by businesses that offer more reasonable prices but the stadium experience is far better.

As for security purposes, come on! Nobody is attacking an Argos game. Nobody. Most of us Argo fans look like we've been leveled already anyway.

If BMO allows re entry again, it will only increase ticket sales.

[paulwoods13]

What is the purpose of leaving and returning? Is there somewhere to go outside the walls?

["Issues"Mcgee]

What is the purpose of leaving and returning? Is there somewhere to go outside the walls?

After two and a half hours of screaming my face off I like to get out of the crowd and leave the stadium at half time to relax and look at the lake. I drop thousands of dollars on this organization every year it is within my right to gripe about this.

All I'm saying is if you allow in and out you will sell more tickets. There is no way you would sell less.

Exactly why does MLSE need a blanket policy for every event? I know it sounds neat but I don't see an actual concrete reason why that needs to be the case.

[DoubleBlue_Red]

After two and a half hours of screaming my face off I like to get out of the crowd and leave the stadium at half time to relax and look at the lake. I drop thousands of dollars on this organization every year it is within my right to gripe about this.

All I'm saying is if you allow in and out you will sell more tickets. There is no way you would sell less.

Exactly why does MLSE need a blanket policy for every event? I know it sounds neat but I don't see an actual concrete reason why that needs to be the case.

Logistical reasons. Think training of security staff. In-and-out privileges would do S-F-A to increase Argos attendance. Because a dozen people can go have a smoke on the sidewalk is not game-changing marketing point.

["Issues"Mcgee]

Logistical reasons. Think training of security staff. In-and-out privileges would do S-F-A to increase Argos attendance. Because a dozen people can go have a smoke on the sidewalk is not game-changing marketing point.

It's not about smoking at all. Yes I do smoke but I certainly can go longer than five hours without a dart. If my beef with in and out, or lack thereof, was solely dependant on smoking, I would never go to games in the first place because it's much more comfortable to in that regard to watch football at home.

My father will not go games because of no re entry. Same reason he just wants some space at HT. So there's one. Considering there are millions in the GTA, I can say with confidence I am sure he's not the only one.

As for training security, you have to train them anyway. We're not putting people on the moon here. If Progressive Field can accomplish it during sold out games, I'm sure it is within our grasp.

[CFLfan]

My father will not go games because of no re entry. Same reason he just wants some space at HT. So there's one. Considering there are millions in the GTA, I can say with confidence I am sure he's not the only one.
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He wants plenty of space at HT? has he been to an Argo game? there's always plenty of space in the stadium.
I applaud MLSE for doing this, maybe it's their attempt to do their bit about cutting down smoking. If you want to go out and smoke, you don't get back in.

[OV Argo]

It's not about smoking at all. Yes I do smoke but I certainly can go longer than five hours without a dart. If my beef with in and out, or lack thereof, was solely dependant on smoking, I would never go to games in the first place because it's much more comfortable to in that regard to watch football at home.

My father will not go games because of no re entry. Same reason he just wants some space at HT. So there's one. Considering there are millions in the GTA, I can say with confidence I am sure he's not the only one.

As for training security, you have to train them anyway. We're not putting people on the moon here. If Progressive Field can accomplish it during sold out games, I'm sure it is within our grasp.

Agreed 100% = should be do-able - maybe I want to go out for a short walk, a smoke, to buy a sub or burger down the road - whatever = that's my business and i paid decent buck$ to get in the joint, why can't i go out and return with proof I paid to enter in the first place ?; but don't question big brother / the righteous corporations & bean counters who know best . ;o)

[doubleblue]

It's not about smoking at all. Yes I do smoke but I certainly can go longer than five hours without a dart. If my beef with in and out, or lack thereof, was solely dependant on smoking, I would never go to games in the first place because it's much more comfortable to in that regard to watch football at home.

My father will not go games because of no re entry. Same reason he just wants some space at HT. So there's one. Considering there are millions in the GTA, I can say with confidence I am sure he's not the only one.

As for training security, you have to train them anyway. We're not putting people on the moon here. If Progressive Field can accomplish it during sold out games, I'm sure it is within our grasp.

I've known several McGee's over the years, just wondering if you were any relation to Fibber McGee.

[AngeloV]

All I'm saying is if you allow in and out you will sell more tickets. There is no way you would sell less.

Of course you would not sell less, but do you really think it would result in more ticket sales? I sure don't.

[paulwoods13]

Of course you would not sell less, but do you really think it would result in more ticket sales? I sure don't.

I agree. Can't imagine anyone decides against buying a ticket to a sporting event because they won't be allowed to leave that event for a few minutes.

[gilthethrill]

I only leave my seat at half time to be honest.

[DoubleBlue_Red]

Honestly for a team that is struggling to get butts in seats I see no conceivable reason to deny re entry. Every stadium in this city feels like a prison and last season BMO jumped on that paddy wagon.

There are plenty of stadiums in North America that allow in and out, and not many of them are in no man's land like BMO. Most of them are surrounded by businesses that offer more reasonable prices but the stadium experience is far better.

As for security purposes, come on! Nobody is attacking an Argos game. Nobody. Most of us Argo fans look like we've been leveled already anyway.

If BMO allows re entry again, it will only increase ticket sales.

There was re-entry at BMO during the first decade. For TFC you could exit at the half, go back to your car and drink a beer or hack a dart.

Its only in the last 2 years there is no re-entry. Probably more to do with security in this day and age than anything. No one is attacking an Argos game but MLSE needs to establish a consistent stadium policy for both teams that play there.

[Wobbler]

...last season BMO jumped on that paddy wagon.

So long as there is a provision for emergencies I don't see this as a major problem, but I do appreciate your bandwagon/paddywagon joke (pun?). Nice.

[1971GreyCup]

Maybe some want to head back to their car for a couple of beers?

[AngeloV]

Maybe some want to head back to their car for a couple of beers?

My response to that would be maybe some have a problem they should be seeking help for.

[Antwon]

Maybe some want to head back to their car for a couple of beers?

The number of people who would not attend an Argo game based on no in/out privileges is pretty small and not worth the worry. The Leafs, Raptors and TFC fans seem to accept it!
With tailgating legal, the last thing any team wants is fans going back out for a beer! Obviously they want you in the stadium. Secondly allowing people out at half time could cause lineups with security to get back in….and miss the start of the second half.

[DoubleBlue_Red]

Maybe some want to head back to their car for a couple of beers?

Could save a lot of money.

But now there's $5 beers.

["Issues"Mcgee]

Head back to your car to warm up at half time during late October or early November games? During the East final two years ago my better half and I griped that we should have taken the car instead of the GO for that reason. We promised next time we would. Next time never happened.

Here's an angle: "You are the lifeblood of our organization and we choose not to treat you like cattle."

[gilthethrill]

Head back to your car to warm up at half time during late October or early November games? During the East final two years ago my better half and I griped that we should have taken the car instead of the GO for that reason. We promised next time we would. Next time never happened.

Here's an angle: "You are the lifeblood of our organization and we choose not to treat you like cattle."

As pointed out earlier, half time is 15 minutes. By the time you get to your car, how long can you sit in it to warm up on a cold day (since the move to BMO the weather has been very good)? I barely have time to hit the mens room and chat with buddies on the concourse. The people working security at stadiums don't have it easy, I don't think they need the additional task of dealing with fans re entering the venue.

As a long time fan of the Argos, I feel I have been treated very well each season.

["Issues"Mcgee]

As pointed out earlier, half time is 15 minutes. By the time you get to your car, how long can you sit in it to warm up on a cold day (since the move to BMO the weather has been very good)? I barely have time to hit the mens room and chat with buddies on the concourse. The people working security at stadiums don't have it easy, I don't think they need the additional task of dealing with fans re entering the venue.

As a long time fan of the Argos, I feel I have been treated very well each season.

Well no I've seen a lot of cars within a one minute walk of the stadium, so I'm not exactly sure what you mean. As for the security personel, I am sure they have bounced for an event or a concert that has in and out.

Most events in the city work that way. I have been to Rebel and they let people out to smoke. No wonder the youngins are going to concerts instead of sporting events.

We are all going to buy Argos tickets, so it's easy for us to tell the casuals:

"No you should just enjoy the game like we do!"

or my personal favourite argument:

"What!? You want more access to water? In my day we never drank water!"

Do you realize that if you are going to go to Argos games every year and always that your opinion means next to nothing?

I want to hear the opinions of people who might show up to an Argos game, not people like us who show up regardless of the abuse we recieve.

Edit: All i'm saying is, I have no idea why people are arguing to make Argos games less accessible. I really don't.