Free kick Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 not sure that I saw anything in earlier press releases explaining why the decision date was moved up. this explains it ____________________________________________________________________ http://www.fifa.com/en/media/index/0,1369,102457,00.html?articleid=102457 FIFA World Youth Championship 2007 awarded to Canada Zurich, 10 August 2004 - At its meeting in Zurich on 6 August, the FIFA Emergency Committee decided that the FIFA World Youth Championship 2007, for players under 20 years of age, would be held in Canada. Two associations, Canada and Korea Republic, had submitted bids to host the event. Both countries boast an excellent track record in hosting FIFA events, with Korea Republic having co-hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup™ with Japan, and Canada having organised the inaugural FIFA U-19 Women’s World Championship in the same year. The decision was based on two main factors: 1. Location: it was agreed by the Emergency Committee that in view of the number of times each confederation had previously hosted this tournament (AFC: 5; CONCACAF: 1) and due to their strong interest and considerable experience, CONCACAF and the Canadian Soccer Association deserved the opportunity to host the FIFA World Youth Championship in 2007. After deciding, in principle, in favour of the Canadian Soccer Association, the Emergency Committee recognised the urgency of the matter. 2. Timing: the Canadian and Ontario Government would contribute USD 80 million towards the construction of a new football stadium in Toronto if the event were to be awarded to Canada. However, the Committee members were of the opinion that they could not wait until October to reach a decision, since Canada’s extreme winter climate could lead to the Varsity Stadium not being completed in time for the FIFA World Youth Championship in 2007.</u> In terms of the size of FIFA’s competitions, the FIFA World Youth Championship is second only to the FIFA World Cup™, with 24 teams competing. Countless footballers have used the event as a springboard for future careers, including Maradona, Saviola, Luis Figo, Rui Costa, Van Basten, Bebeto and Dunga. Brazil triumphed in 2003 and will be looking to defend their title in the Netherlands in 2005 (10 June - 2 July). Enquiries to be addressed to: FIFA Media Office Tel: +41-43/222 72 72 Fax: +41-43/222 73 73 FIFA Communications Division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcl_19 Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Extreme Winter climate eh? OK i know it gets cold here but "extreme!?!?!" they do have a point tho, contruction in the winter would be tough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leekoo Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 quote:Originally posted by marcl_19 Extreme Winter climate eh? OK i know it gets cold here but "extreme!?!?!" they do have a point tho, contruction in the winter would be tough extreme as compared to equatorial africa ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted August 11, 2004 Author Share Posted August 11, 2004 Yup, It would be interesting to research this. But I wouldn't be surprised if I found out that, weather-wise, Zurich's temperature is more extreme in the winter months than Tee-Oh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devioustrevor Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Jackasses. What they seem to fail to realize is that Canadians have a couple hundred years experience building in this climate. If construction stopped just because of the Winter, nothing would ever get built in most parts of Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrepid_ Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 This makes no sense. They had to rush the decision so that we could get started on the stadium? The U of T isn't even expected to ratify the new stadium until October. Oh well, I'm glad they announced it early, but their rationale makes little sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoyleG Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Construction stops in Canada (except Vancouver and Vancouver Island) when the winter begins. It's very difficult to get any construction done in the winter when the ground is frozen solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massive Attack Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Construction doesn't stop in Toronto during the winter. It just slows down. As long as you lay the foundation before it gets too cold, construction can go on all winter. I drive by the site for the second biggest mall in Canada being built, and a large chunk of the work was done last winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted August 12, 2004 Author Share Posted August 12, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Massive Attack I drive by the site for the second biggest mall in Canada being built, OK, I am curious as hell that I have to ask. I thought Square one was the second biggest mall in Canada. I was not aware that there is a bigger one being built. Where is it? Is it in Vaughn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massive Attack Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Free kick OK, I am curious as hell that I have to ask. I thought Square one was the second biggest mall in Canada. I was not aware that there is a bigger one being built. Where is it? Is it in Vaughn? It's across the street from Canada's Wonderland on the south side of Rutherford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted August 12, 2004 Author Share Posted August 12, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Massive Attack [br It's across the street from Canada's Wonderland on the south side of Rutherford. Great.. More congestion for hwy 400. with people going to cottage country/skiing, and Canada's wonderland, that stretch of 400 from Major mac to 401 will become unbearable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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