rdroze Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 The Globe & Mail is reporting that stadium discussions are starting up with yet another interested party in Toronto.... School board revives soccer stadium hopes Thursday, May 26, 2005 Page A16 The dream of a proper soccer stadium in Toronto has been given a new lease on life by the Toronto Catholic District School Board. The news resuscitates hopes crushed by York University's recent decision to kill plans to build a 20,000-seat soccer stadium. Although nothing has been decided, the Catholic school board has signalled interest in beginning discussions with various stakeholders including the Canadian Soccer Association, the public school board and the City of Toronto. The Catholic school board is interested in building such a stadium on board-owned land. Staff http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20050526/TOR26-1/TPNational/Toronto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 quote:Originally posted by rdroze The Globe & Mail is reporting that stadium discussions are starting up with yet another interested party in Toronto.... School board revives soccer stadium hopes Thursday, May 26, 2005 Page A16 The dream of a proper soccer stadium in Toronto has been given a new lease on life by the Toronto Catholic District School Board. The news resuscitates hopes crushed by York University's recent decision to kill plans to build a 20,000-seat soccer stadium. Although nothing has been decided, the Catholic school board has signalled interest in beginning discussions with various stakeholders including the Canadian Soccer Association, the public school board and the City of Toronto. The Catholic school board is interested in building such a stadium on board-owned land. Staff http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20050526/TOR26-1/TPNational/Toronto If that's the case look for the surface to be feildturf as the "board" would want to use it for soccer, football, feild hockey and anything else. And I bet during the winter they put on a dome like as they do in Ottawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Yes, and they'll want to host the new Pope sometime soon, too. I'm sure he plays a bit of footie. Wow, didn't know the Toronto Catholic School Board had money for this sort of thing. I believe we have a handful of Catholics on the team, but I wonder if they will require a quota, thus forcing some conversions. Stalteri and McKenna (or was it Brennan) are Catholic, and I'm sure a good many of the others were baptized Catholic. Very odd. I'm a little confused by this, to be honest. But if it happens, then maybe it will be a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I can see it now - the "Toronto Saints"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoyleG Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 This situation is getting more wierd by the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Blue and White Army I can see it now - the "Toronto Saints"! I'd prefer the Toronto Flying Fathers, or the Fighting Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Gian-Luca I'd prefer the Toronto Flying Fathers, or the Fighting Saints. Maybe they'll put a track around it and have 400 meter steeple boys chases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Gian-Luca I'd prefer the Toronto Flying Fathers, or the Fighting Saints. Maybe they'll put a track around it and have 400 meter steeple boys chases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I'll go out on a limb and predict that the "Gay and Lesbian Olympics" will NOT be held at such a site. But just imagine the Bingo revenues! In fact, this all suddenly makes sense. This is not about soccer or any other sport: this is about Bingo money. 20,000 Bingo addicts could pay for the stadium in a year. If Toronto gets an MLS side they could be called the Toronto Bingo, or the Toronto Bingo Boys. Guess I'd better keep my Catholic Card in my pocket. Never know if I might need it to get a discount next time I head over to TO for a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I'll go out on a limb and predict that the "Gay and Lesbian Olympics" will NOT be held at such a site. But just imagine the Bingo revenues! In fact, this all suddenly makes sense. This is not about soccer or any other sport: this is about Bingo money. 20,000 Bingo addicts could pay for the stadium in a year. If Toronto gets an MLS side they could be called the Toronto Bingo, or the Toronto Bingo Boys. Guess I'd better keep my Catholic Card in my pocket. Never know if I might need it to get a discount next time I head over to TO for a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Concacaf Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 The Toronto Fighting Irish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Concacaf Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 The Toronto Fighting Irish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 St. Hogwash United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canso Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 The Bleeding Hearts in honour of all the long suffering soccer fans in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 quote:Originally posted by The Beaver Wow, didn't know the Toronto Catholic School Board had money for this sort of thing. Neither did I. I have to admit that it was a bit of let down after reading the subject header on this thread, to find out that the party happens to be another political body ( ie.: a school board) rather that a private investor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusanBhoy Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 pretty much a non starter until the location is known. For the record, from the very beginning, it has been the csa itself pushing the field turf/multi use aspects of any potential site. Can't off hand think of any city Catholic schools with a chunk of property attatched (though, admittedly havn't been around this last decade), anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 FC True Church of Christ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Isn't necessarily a school site, BB. The boards in the Toronto area are just like the Teachers Fund-big on investments and such. Could be anywhere, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 quote:Originally posted by BusanBhoy pretty much a non starter until the location is known. For the record, from the very beginning, it has been the csa itself pushing the field turf/multi use aspects of any potential site. Can't off hand think of any city Catholic schools with a chunk of property attatched (though, admittedly havn't been around this last decade), anyone? I can - or at least I'm aware of what land the board owns that could be conceivable be used to build a stadium. Not that I'm holding my breath. I don't think the board has money to build, I think their main contribution (should this ever come to pass) would be land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacRWE Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 How big is a highschool funded stadium going to be... 5,000 thou. This sounds great but I won't believe it until the foundations are laid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusanBhoy Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 G-L, where do you have in mind? somewhat central? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bxl Boy Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I don't believe anything regarding any stadium in Toronto until the stadium begins But it's always great to see that people want, trie and have ideas So, now, let's hope... (and pray ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoyleG Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 If the home team loses, how many hail mary's will they have to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I've just heard that there is some land available which the board owns due to school closures in the city. I don't know yet which particular schools they were or where in the city they are located, just that the land is apparently available. I'm not saying that I know for sure that this is what they have in mind, just that I'm aware the possibility exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polish_LYNX_Fan Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Boys lets relax about the catholic jokes. The 400m boys race is taking it to far. If I was to make these comments about Jews or Muslims I would be getting a warning and the thread would be getting closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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