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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
You are really digging your heels in, aren't you? The fact that it is out of the way and the the fact that is is a luxury item to go to a sports event for many people should never get lost in this conversation. The location alone is going to make it difficult for a large swath of people in Calgary simply because of the long drive that includes time and gas used. It's just facts, and you have to accept it. Fans are finicky that way and always will be.
The fact is, centrally-located stadiums are more often than not the best locations to satisfy large metro areas (with public transit access). However, we were never going to get that and there are plenty of good reasons to have it at Spruce Meadows (quality of the grounds, for one).
The hardcores will come watch the games, and the south Calgary/Okotoks residents will probably attend in higher numbers, so I have no doubt that the club will receive the support it needs.
One thing I will worry about is if they serve alcohol at the games. Most people are going to be driving in because of where it is; I would hope they have a policy to have Uber/taxis waiting as needed after a game is done.
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Thousands of people attend Spruce Meadows for numerous events every year. I haven't been there for the horse jumping and such, but it's incredibly popular, and I'm sure they serve alcohol.
It's crazy...we have private owners to build a stadium on their land, who run a world class facility and already host international competitions but people are complaining that the location isn't downtown.