Discussion surrounding supporters section in Hamilton

[Admin]

50 minutes ago, CanadianSoccerFan said:

This was built for the Heritage Classic in Calgary.  Would be great if something similar goes up in time for the game.

Not happening. there might be some temp seats going up on a concourse, but nothing too big as it is not possible to put the bottom at field level for a FIFA game. 

[JFL19]

Any recommendations for hotels?

[Admin]

4 hours ago, ShaneC06 said:

Do we know if they're adding seat in advance of the Heritage Classic in March?

There might be seats added on the concourse, but the seats at field level are out. FIFA rules.

[David Pinto]

40 minutes ago, JFL19 said:

Any recommendations for hotels?

Depends where you want to be... nothing in East Hamilton but closer to downtown a few nice hotels or downtown burlington and a short uber. 

[David Pinto]

Also if I can change my vote it's already to 10+

[king1010]

1 minute ago, David Pinto said:

Depends where you want to be... nothing in East Hamilton but closer to downtown a few nice hotels or downtown burlington and a short uber. 

Couple hotels in the east end on centennial and the qew. 

[David Pinto]

1 minute ago, king1010 said:

Couple hotels in the east end on centennial and the qew. 

Yes, not a ton in those areas unless you want a buffalo wild wings and walmart. 

[Admin]

Ok. 

Now I am starting feel people getting up to speed on the magnitude of this.

Ask people to go, they will go. 

Try it.

[Cblake]

7 minutes ago, David Pinto said:

Depends where you want to be... nothing in East Hamilton but closer to downtown a few nice hotels or downtown burlington and a short uber. 

The Sheraton Hotel, Staybridge Suites are Downtown, Burlington also offers many options too. 

[Admin]

8 minutes ago, David Pinto said:

Also if I can change my vote it's already to 10+

I think you can probably bump every one up a category.

All they need to do is ask people

[Cblake]

Just now, admin said:

Ok. 

Now I am starting feel people getting up to speed on the magnitude of this.

Ask people to go, they will go. 

Try it.

I am pretty sure it will with two months of hype. People will want to go to this. 

[Admin]

Just now, Cblake said:

I am pretty sure it will with two months of hype. People will want to go to this. 

We don't have two months. 

We need to know what we are getting now.

[Cblake]

Just now, admin said:

We don't have two months. 

We need to know what we are getting now.

You are right , more like coming off the hype and exposure of Edmonton. 

[CanadianSoccerFan]

1 hour ago, admin said:

Not happening. there might be some temp seats going up on a concourse, but nothing too big as it is not possible to put the bottom at field level for a FIFA game. 

 

Interesting.  I'd love to see these rules.  I think a lot of FAs just ignore them.  Argentina just hosted Brazil in this death trap.  

[Club Linesman]

1 hour ago, dyslexic nam said:

Yeah, I am going to need to grab a hotel soon.  

I was a little concerned with the USA supporters coming in and scooping up the rooms.  And the cost going up when the hotels see the opportunity.

It was epic in Edmonton and even though I could sneak down from Scarborough for the day, too much fun would be missed and there are too many pints to be drunk. Allez Les Rouges!!

[Sissy]

37 minutes ago, Club Linesman said:

I was a little concerned with the USA supporters coming in and scooping up the rooms.  And the cost going up when the hotels see the opportunity.

It was epic in Edmonton and even though I could sneak down from Scarborough for the day, too much fun would be missed and there are too many pints to be drunk. Allez Les Rouges!!

damn didnt think i'd find a fellow scarbz here. i have not a single friend irl who i can converse about the sport with, this forum is great 😅

[Tyson M]

I was gonna post on here about trying to run a bus from London(Ontario) for the game so I'm aiming for 20 of us but that was when the thought was 30$ a ticket. I have some phone calls to make but my aim would be to cover the cost of the bus. If I can't sell enough tickets then maybe add a stop(and find a voyageur partner) in woodstock or brantford(or even windsor)... anyone interested in organizing a same day bus(and NOT trying to make a profit) please send me a message. Also any thoughts on this are welcome.

[baulderdash77]

2 hours ago, JFL19 said:

Any recommendations for hotels?

Downtown there is the Sheraton, Staybridge Suites and Hilton Honewood suites.

Then there’s a number of hotels on Hamilton mountain, suburbs and Burlington.

[Cblake]

2 minutes ago, baulderdash77 said:

Downtown there is the Sheraton, Staybridge Suites and Hilton Honewood suites.

Then there’s a number of hotels on Hamilton mountain, suburbs and Burlington.

It is also 1 hour GO Bus ride if anyone was inclined to stay in downtown Toronto. 

[Admin]

6 hours ago, admin said:

To be in the supporters section, you will want a Voyageurs membership.

Until we know what are our allocation is, I capped the membership. It is currently on pause at....

1986 members

It will be back, once we know more about Hamilton. 

This was a joke.... btw.

We did not stop selling memberships ....

 

 

[Liam Brown]

Oshawa crew will take 50 for this match. We need to get 6000. Start taking deposits show the CSA the interest level we have in this match.

[Califax]

7 hours ago, Shway said:

I put down 5+ because I was already booked with a group of 4 to go to Vancouver...and now with the change of plans, it kinda makes it easier for me to arrange an even bigger group.

Like @Olympique_de_Marseille the time of the game will be crucial, as my group is husbands and fathers with young kids. 

Heck it might even be worth it to arrange a few transportation buses from a few spots around the city?

2 great points here.

Saturday would be an easier sell at 50 bucks. Is it possible we have an afternoon kickoff Sunday? 

A group bus from Toronto for $100 ticket and transport feels like a good proposition. 
 

After drinking on it, i think 50 is reasonable. MLS Cup was $75 for supporters I think. This is comparable for any knowledgeable soccer fan. 

Couple probably get 5-10 pending game time. 

[aguynamedpablo]

I am aiming for 6 of us!  A few of us went to Edmonton so I know that those of us that went will be down plus I've already had friends asking me to organize for this game! 

[Cblake]

6 minutes ago, Califax said:

2 great points here.

Saturday would be an easier sell at 50 bucks. Is it possible we have an afternoon kickoff Sunday? 

A group bus from Toronto for $100 ticket and transport feels like a good proposition. 
 

After drinking on it, i think 50 is reasonable. MLS Cup was $75 for supporters I think. This is comparable for any knowledgeable soccer fan. 

Couple probably get 5-10 pending game time. 

I think an afternoon match could very well be in the cards for more a few reasons.

1. Weather, playing it in daylight will be a benefit. 

2. Travel, having to be down in El Salvador for Wednesday, I could easily see a midday match in the heat. 

[CanadianTraveller]

5 minutes ago, Califax said:

A group bus from Toronto for $100 ticket and transport feels like a good proposition. 

Just a note that GO only charges $10 for a day pass on weekends. There's no charter bus option in the GTA that will beat that, plus no need for a DD if transit can get you home from the nearest GO stop instead of a mall parking lot.

Not that I'm discouraging the party bus rental for those where money isn't an issue and the geography works. Last time I rode GO it wasn't LCBO-licensed.