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Old 07-12-2005, 07:37 AM   #1
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Calgary is looking at bidding on the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

http://www.canada.com/calgary/calgaryheral...14-92be643f0cf1

Could be another major boost for the city if it happened
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Old 07-12-2005, 09:27 AM   #2
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If this were to happen there is no doubt in my mind that Calgary would need a new stadium built for the occasion - McMahon isn't even close to being big enough for the event.
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Old 07-12-2005, 10:06 AM   #3
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Originally posted by Mean Mr. Mustard@Jul 12 2005, 09:43 AM
If this were to happen there is no doubt in my mind that Calgary would need a new stadium built for the occasion - McMahon isn't even close to being big enough for the event.
Truth be told the Commonwealth games don't excatly get my juices flowing but if it gets us a new Stadium than I'm all in. It would be nice to have a nicer, bigger outdoor stadium to draw some of the larger concerts to our city. Commonwealth is a much nicer venue that McMahon.
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Old 07-12-2005, 10:18 AM   #4
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Originally posted by JiriHrdina+Jul 12 2005, 10:22 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (JiriHrdina @ Jul 12 2005, 10:22 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Mean Mr. Mustard@Jul 12 2005, 09:43 AM
If this were to happen there is no doubt in my mind that Calgary would need a new stadium built for the occasion - McMahon isn't even close to being big enough for the event.
Truth be told the Commonwealth games don't excatly get my juices flowing but if it gets us a new Stadium than I'm all in. It would be nice to have a nicer, bigger outdoor stadium to draw some of the larger concerts to our city. Commonwealth is a much nicer venue that McMahon. [/b][/quote]
The only knock on Commonwealth compared to McMahon that I've heard/seen, is that with the track there, it takes a lot away from watching a football game (which will be this stadium's primary purpose, no?). Not a big fan of that personally. But the result of having it open to more events during the year (since I'm guessing it will be in an area sans noise by-law) is a sure-fire benefit.

I think the CW Games would be cool...and after that..the World Track and Field Championships - I hear lots of people watch it on TV.
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Old 07-12-2005, 11:26 AM   #5
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My only question would be as to where the new stadium would be built. We have a bad enough problem with urban sprawl so I hope it's not located just inside the city limits.
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Old 07-13-2005, 05:58 AM   #6
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I fiugure over near the new childrens Hospital still on University land?
Either that or knock down victoria park and build it there
Or forest lawn :P
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Old 07-13-2005, 07:33 AM   #7
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Oh good. Another hobby project to spend money on.

The commonwealth games are not the olympics. I'll pass.
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