Winnipeg Fury Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 CANADA vs Honduras World Cup Qualifying September 6, Stade Saputo, Montreal Tickets go on sale July 14 at 9AM Eastern via Admission. The Voyageurs will have sections 114, 117, and 217. This is a total of 1521 seats. The Voyageurs sections are designated as supporter sections and will only be accessible by code. Only Mastercard and Visa are accepted by Admission. Tickets will be $20 for single tickets and $15 for group purchases of 15 or more. Large group purchases will have to be verified by yours truly. For example, if someone is planning to purchase 40 tickets for any of these three sections, drop me a line and let me know. I will then give Admission the green light. This will assist in filtering out large groups of the enemy in our sections. Obviously it should be purchased by someone that is a Voyageur, or can be verified as a Canadian fan by one of the club supporter groups. Once the green light has been given on a large order, the order will have to be processed via the phone. The code will be released on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto MB Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 So I guess we will target 114 to start and spread the rest out from there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Toronto MB So I guess we will target 114 to start and spread the rest out from there? Yes, that sounds good. There are 536 tickets in 114, so we have our work cut out for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miche Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 alright awesome, thanks for the hard work Fury. So to remind everyone, here is the seating chart: http://www.admission.com/images/maps/admission/StadeSaputo.png we'll have 114 - that will sell out first then we can get 117 and 217. Those seats are for sure close enough to chant together with 114. Then I assume we should buy up 115 and 116. (or should we let those section be caught in the crossfire...?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sébastien Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Great! Can't wait to finally buy these tickets! As for 115 and 116, if we sell out the other 3 sections, I say we fill those up. I don't know where we would go after 117 and 217 if not those two sections, but I think we should try to remain relatively as close as possible. The south side sections are close enough to 114 to not be a problem, but go further, and I don't know how well it would go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Start selling tickets to the local clubs and let's log some huge ticket orders and fill these sections. Remember, if you need more than 15 tickets, drop me a line so I can insure you aren't dicked around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPjr Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Ouch...more tickets to buy...my poor credit card.' cant wait for this game. let's sell out our sections quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakTFC Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I bought 10 tickets in 104 vs. Jamaica and I'll be buying another 10 tickets in 114 for this shindig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfitzp Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 what time is the game at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndgboys Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 the game starts at 8 at stade saputo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StandUpIfYouHateChelsea Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 hey guys , im from the rpb board and i would love to go (even tho we have a home game) this is qwayy more important .... where can i get the code from , or can i get it from you guys ...... i mite also bring some friends xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpenza Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Why 117?!? 113 and 115 woud make more sense, don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trident Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Mpenza Why 117?!? 113 and 115 woud make more sense, don't you think? Yes, I believe we should concentrate the sections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Mpenza Why 117?!? 113 and 115 woud make more sense, don't you think? I requested 115. We had people in that section last match. Not sure why we ended up with 117, but it doesn't look that bad. I was just glad to get this confirmed. We can't get these at the last minute, there's just too much networking & planning to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakTFC Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 117 isn't that bad assuming the rest of that south section gets sold out by various Canadian supporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StandUpIfYouHateChelsea Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 hopefully montreal comes out in force , however i dont think it will be as good a turnout as can vg jam at bmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 quote:Originally posted by StandUpIfYouHateChelsea hopefully montreal comes out in force , however i dont think it will be as good a turnout as can vg jam at bmo You may be right, but it's also a smaller stadium. Montreal has a huge latin community, so the Hondurans will be out in force. Make sure you book time for Bar 99, pre-game and post game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianboy Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 sweet im buying 4 tix for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAS Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 WF, first I would like to say thank-you for all the work you are doing. It is very much appreciated. I would, however, like to make a few suggestions about buying strategies and protecting the code from the Honduran equivalents of Canada 3000. 1) I know that the V's warchest is being stretched with the scarf order and plans for new flags/banners, but if there are no volunteers to make a MASSIVE ticket purchase (~300 - atleast 100 for both 114 and 117) during the first minute of the sale, then perhaps V money could be used to create space on someone's credit card for a massive purchase if that is needed. 2) Regardless of who makes the buy (I can't - sorry), there should be large purchases in the first minute of the sale that locks up atleast the first three rows of each section. These are the most important for noise projection, camera time, chant leading, and securing banner space. You will want proven Voyageurs in the first three rows of each section. 3) Concentrating on 114 first is the wrong strategy. You are putting too much into one basket and therefore reducing the quality and quantity of supporters in 117. I think 217 is less important (after the first three rows are secure), but 117 and 114 should be treated equally. You want to be able to "sandwich" any Honduran fans in the middle and use the strong presence to encourage casual Canadian fans there to join in. 4) If Vs are still interested in getting tickets after this promotion, then grabbing seats in the first three rows of 115 and 116 would be helpful. The main thing would be controlling the 116/117 corner and any other corners that can be owned. 5) PROTECT THE CODE!!! I did receive the code in Cheeta's newsletter for the Jamaica game and used it to buy a seat in 104 (Row 10), but I'm not sure if the same process should be used again. I would suggest that Saturday be spent making arrangements with longtime Vs who are able and willing to make large bulk purchases in strategic locations the second the sale starts. Only these people should be given the code initially. After an hour or so into the sale (once the bulk purchases have been made) should the e-mail go out giving the code. I know this sounds extreme, but if the proven supporters make bulk purchases, and they then only distribute to other proven supporters or known friends, then you have a 100% guarantee that there will not be a single Honduras supporter in the most important spots. At the very least, the e-mail list should be reduced to only include those who have been here for awhile - before the draw for the WCQ group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I know it's not much, but would it help if I bought 20 tickets at $15 each as soon as the sale begins? I probably won't be able to make it to Mtl, and I would need someone local and trustworthy to distribute the tickets at cost to Cdn fans for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Does anyone know if you can pick up tickets purchased through Admission at a Ticketmaster outlet? If I could choose outlet pick up and grab them here, it would be simpler then having them mail them (dicey and occassionally scary) or picking them up in Mtl. cheers, matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I can't make the Montreal match either, but like Dave above, I could purchase a block of tickets and sell them to someone on here to sell on to other Vees... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Winnipeg Fury You may be right, but it's also a smaller stadium. Montreal has a huge latin community, so the Hondurans will be out in force. Make sure you book time for Bar 99, pre-game and post game. I think both games will sell out so obviously Toronto will have a larger crowd with its larger stadium. The problem that we are going to have in Montreal is that we don't have the size of supporter's groups that TFC has and that a large part of the Impact's fan base are not even really soccer fans. That being said, all this worry about Montreal's latin community is mislaid. The Guatemalans, Costa Ricans etc are all rivals with Honduras and hate them more than we do. If any of them show up for the game they will be cheering against Honduras and thus will be on our side if only by default. While the latin community as a whole is large in Montreal, I doubt the number of Hondurans alone is that high, certainly far, far lower than the number of Jamaicans in Toronto. What we will have to worry about is large groups of Hondurans from cities like New York, Boston and Toronto buying tickets in bulk and coming for the game. Considering even St. V&G was able to get 250 to 300 supporters here probably very few of whom lived in Montreal imagine how much the Hondurans could get if they are organized. Thus it is very important that we try to buy as many tickets as possible before they go on general sale. The CSA really needs to get the word out to regular soccer fans in Montreal that a WCQ game is taking place. I also find it absolutely shocking that TFC is playing on this date. It is simply amazing that MLS does not respect international dates but especially WCQ international dates. It is even more offensive that they are actually playing a match on the same day in the same country as a national team qualifier. Can anyone imagine ManU or Bayern playing even a friendly on the same day that England/Germany are playing a WCQ match? FIFA should really punish MLS for this type of behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Grizzly I also find it absolutely shocking that TFC is playing on this date. It is simply amazing that MLS does not respect international dates but especially WCQ international dates. It is even more offensive that they are actually playing a match on the same day in the same country as a national team qualifier. Can anyone imagine ManU or Bayern playing even a friendly on the same day that England/Germany are playing a WCQ match? FIFA should really punish MLS for this type of behaviour. Fully agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Grizzly I also find it absolutely shocking that TFC is playing on this date. It is simply amazing that MLS does not respect international dates but especially WCQ international dates. It is even more offensive that they are actually playing a match on the same day in the same country as a national team qualifier. Can anyone imagine ManU or Bayern playing even a friendly on the same day that England/Germany are playing a WCQ match? FIFA should really punish MLS for this type of behaviour. You could not be more correct on this one. It is nothing less than an insult. Once these next two games are over, I think we should make some serious,organized noise about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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