Saskatchewan residents only
An ownership group consisting of Joe Belan (former U20 Canadian National Team player) and Lee Genier (former President of the Saskatchewan Rush) have proposed building and paying for a $20million multi-use stadium downtown Saskatoon to Saskatoon City Council. It would be situated on the north side of 25th St where the city yards currently sit.
The stadium’s primary tenant would be a pro soccer team playing in the Canadian Premier League that Belan and Genier would own and operate. The stadium could also see public use and could open doors to other sport ventures coming to the city.
Please sign to show your support for this proposal to City Council.
(more details can be found here http://thestarphoenix.com/sports/local-sports/grou...)
(Note: image used is of a permanent modular stadium, which is the style of stadium to potentially be built
Updates
March 16, 2018
The feedback from city hall has been slow and often frustrating but we are not easing up on this push. I am spending my evenings chasing down officials to ensure they actually read these names. This is draining work yet it remains the only path forward for a stadium downtown.
March 16, 2018
Reaching this level of visibility took longer than I hoped it would. I am exhausted by the constant uphill climb of this project but seeing this momentum keeps me moving forward.
Reached 100 supporters
March 16, 2018
37 Comments
A downtown stadium would really help progress the plans for a revamped Saskatoon downtown North. Soccer is the sport with the highest participation rate in the city and province, for both youth and adults. There is a huge amount of momentum behind the sport, and with Canada set to co-host the FIFA Men's World Cup in 2026, this would tie in nicely!
Having lived in England and Ireland, these kind of stadiums become the centre of a community, a gathering space for the town.
This is a chance for Saskatoon to be at the start of a huge evolution and next step in Canadian Soccer history. In addition this opportunity will create pathways that haven't existed for the 1000's of our cities youth that play now and in the future as the sport continues to skyrocket in popularity. This multipurpose stadium would be a great addition to our progressive and booming downtown without dominating the space. Without any tax paying money being spent? No brainer.
Where's the downside? I'd love a professional CPL team and stadium. I'd likely buy season tickets.
I've loved such downtown stadia in every other major city I've lived in. Let's go Saskatoon! Let's go pro soccer!
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Saskatchewan residents only
An ownership group consisting of Joe Belan (former U20 Canadian National Team player) and Lee Genier (former President of the Saskatchewan Rush) have proposed building and paying for a $20million multi-use stadium downtown Saskatoon to Saskatoon City Council. It would be situated on the north side of 25th St where the city yards currently sit.
The stadium’s primary tenant would be a pro soccer team playing in the Canadian Premier League that Belan and Genier would own and operate. The stadium could also see public use and could open doors to other sport ventures coming to the city.
Please sign to show your support for this proposal to City Council.
(more details can be found here http://thestarphoenix.com/sports/local-sports/grou...)
(Note: image used is of a permanent modular stadium, which is the style of stadium to potentially be built
Updates
March 16, 2018
The feedback from city hall has been slow and often frustrating but we are not easing up on this push. I am spending my evenings chasing down officials to ensure they actually read these names. This is draining work yet it remains the only path forward for a stadium downtown.
March 16, 2018
Reaching this level of visibility took longer than I hoped it would. I am exhausted by the constant uphill climb of this project but seeing this momentum keeps me moving forward.
Reached 100 supporters
March 16, 2018
37 Comments
a new soccer facility in Saskatoon will be great for more team to have practice times and even it out a bit. A facility would be great for tournaments hence there will be More places to play at
A downtown stadium would really help progress the plans for a revamped Saskatoon downtown North. Soccer is the sport with the highest participation rate in the city and province, for both youth and adults. There is a huge amount of momentum behind the sport, and with Canada set to co-host the FIFA Men's World Cup in 2026, this would tie in nicely!
Having lived in England and Ireland, these kind of stadiums become the centre of a community, a gathering space for the town.
This is a chance for Saskatoon to be at the start of a huge evolution and next step in Canadian Soccer history. In addition this opportunity will create pathways that haven't existed for the 1000's of our cities youth that play now and in the future as the sport continues to skyrocket in popularity. This multipurpose stadium would be a great addition to our progressive and booming downtown without dominating the space. Without any tax paying money being spent? No brainer.
Where's the downside? I'd love a professional CPL team and stadium. I'd likely buy season tickets.
I've loved such downtown stadia in every other major city I've lived in. Let's go Saskatoon! Let's go pro soccer!
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a new soccer facility in Saskatoon will be great for more team to have practice times and even it out a bit. A facility would be great for tournaments hence there will be More places to play at