Gordie Howe Bowl
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Gordie Howe Bowl is a football stadium located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It was opened September 30, 1960. It is the home of the Saskatoon Hilltops
, who play in the Prairie Football Conference of the Canadian Junior Football League
and is also used for high school football. It is located on the southwest corner of the city. The city considered closing the stadium in 2006 due to maintenance costs.
30 million for expansion and upgrades. It would have included artificial turf, an additional eight lane track complete with a throws and jump area, and expanded bleacher seating for 6500 spectators.
Athletic facilities including public washrooms, change rooms and concession, and fencing were to be constructed in the first phase, costing $12.4 million. The cost would have been shared by the federal government ($4.1 million), the city ($2.9 million), corporate sponsors ($1.4 million) and admission levy ($4 million). The second phase was expected to cost $12.8 million and provide new bleachers, a new press box, additional washrooms, concessions, meeting rooms, landscaping and an entry plaza. Phase 3 of the project, pegged at $4.8 million, would have provided a paved parking lot, private boxes and more landscaping. The bowl improvements would enable hosting of soccer and track and field teams.
Renovations were delayed because of opposition to an admission levy by users of the facility, creating a budget shortfall. In 2009, city council considered a proposal to turn Gordie Howe Bowl into a multi-purpose events centre, capable of staging concerts, family events and trade shows. A consultant was hired to study the idea, which was expected to generate additional revenue. However by January 2011, mayor Don Atchison
said the event centre plans were no longer feasible. A report to council updating the status of the project is slated for March 2011.
In October 2011, the city revealed scaled-back plans worth $9.8 million to upgrade the turf, score clock, lighting, dressing rooms, washrooms, concession and sound system. The facility would not be used as an event centre, as previously proposed.
Saskatoon Hilltops
The Saskatoon Hilltops are a Canadian Junior Football team based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The Hilltops play in the six-team Prairie Football Conference, which itself is part of the Canadian Junior Football League and competes annually for the national title known as the Canadian Bowl. The team...
, who play in the Prairie Football Conference of the Canadian Junior Football League
Canadian Junior Football League
The Canadian Junior Football League is a national amateur Canadian football league consisting of 19 teams playing in six provinces across Canada. The teams compete annually for the Canadian Bowl...
and is also used for high school football. It is located on the southwest corner of the city. The city considered closing the stadium in 2006 due to maintenance costs.
Future plans
In 2008, a master plan for Gordie Howe Bowl was formulated and the facility was expected to receive $Canadian dollar
The Canadian dollar is the currency of Canada. As of 2007, the Canadian dollar is the 7th most traded currency in the world. It is abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or C$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies...
30 million for expansion and upgrades. It would have included artificial turf, an additional eight lane track complete with a throws and jump area, and expanded bleacher seating for 6500 spectators.
Athletic facilities including public washrooms, change rooms and concession, and fencing were to be constructed in the first phase, costing $12.4 million. The cost would have been shared by the federal government ($4.1 million), the city ($2.9 million), corporate sponsors ($1.4 million) and admission levy ($4 million). The second phase was expected to cost $12.8 million and provide new bleachers, a new press box, additional washrooms, concessions, meeting rooms, landscaping and an entry plaza. Phase 3 of the project, pegged at $4.8 million, would have provided a paved parking lot, private boxes and more landscaping. The bowl improvements would enable hosting of soccer and track and field teams.
Renovations were delayed because of opposition to an admission levy by users of the facility, creating a budget shortfall. In 2009, city council considered a proposal to turn Gordie Howe Bowl into a multi-purpose events centre, capable of staging concerts, family events and trade shows. A consultant was hired to study the idea, which was expected to generate additional revenue. However by January 2011, mayor Don Atchison
Don Atchison
Donald J. Atchison is a Canadian politician who was elected mayor of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on October 22, 2003. He won a close four-way contest, running on a platform that included being tough on crime, freezing property taxes, and resuming control of the city's police commission...
said the event centre plans were no longer feasible. A report to council updating the status of the project is slated for March 2011.
In October 2011, the city revealed scaled-back plans worth $9.8 million to upgrade the turf, score clock, lighting, dressing rooms, washrooms, concession and sound system. The facility would not be used as an event centre, as previously proposed.
Tenants
| Team | League | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aden Bowman Bears Aden Bowman Collegiate Aden Bowman Collegiate Institute is located in the Queen Elizabeth subdivision, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, serving students from grades 9 through 12. It is also known as Aden Bowman, Bowman, or ABCI. The school was opened on September 2, 1958.- Fine arts :... |
Saskatoon High School Football League | 1960- | |
| Bedford Road Redmen Bedford Road Collegiate Bedford Road Collegiate is a high school on the west side of the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It is Saskatoon's second oldest high school educating students since February 12, 1923. It is also known as BRCI , or Bedford... |
Saskatoon High School Football League | 1960- | |
| Bethlehem Stars | Saskatoon High School Football League | 2008- | |
| BJM Saints Bishop James Mahoney High School Bishop James Mahoney High School is a high school serving grades 9 to 12, located in north Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It is also known as Bishop Mahoney High School or simply by its initials, BJM... |
Saskatoon High School Football League | ||
| Centennial Chargers Centennial Collegiate Centennial Collegiate is a high school located on the east side of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Centennial opened its doors for the first time for the 2006–2007 school year, which was Saskatoon's Centennial year. The school is attached to the soccer center, and is home to several specialized... |
Saskatoon High School Football League | 2007- | |
| City Park Cowboys City Park Collegiate City Park Collegiate is a high school in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, located in the City Park neighbourhood.The alternative education program at City Park Collegiate Institute was established in 1986 to meet the needs of students having difficulty in the regular school setting. In 2003-2004 the ... |
Saskatoon High School Football League | 1960-1985 | Changed to an alternate high school with the opening of Marion Graham as a result dropped football. |
| E.D. Feehan Trojans | Saskatoon High School Football League | 1966- | |
| Evan Hardy Souls Evan Hardy Collegiate Evan Hardy Collegiate Institute is located on the East side of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, serving students from grades 9 through 12. It is also known as Evan Hardy, Hardy, or simply EHCI.... |
Saskatoon High School Football League | 1967- | |
| Holy Cross Crusaders Holy Cross High School (Saskatoon) Holy Cross High School is a high school serving grades 9 to 12, located in south-eastern Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It is part of the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division.-Sports:-Notable alumni:*Mike Babcock - NHL Head Coach for the Detroit Red Wings... |
Saskatoon High School Football League | 1960- | |
| Marion Graham Falcons Marion M. Graham Collegiate Marion M Graham Collegiate is the only public high school in the north end of Saskatoon, serving the Silverwood Heights, Lawson Heights, River Heights, Richmond Heights, and North Park neighbourhoods.... |
Saskatoon High School Football League | 1986- | |
| Mount Royal Mustangs Mount Royal Collegiate Mount Royal Collegiate Institute is located on the west side of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in Mount Royal. It serves students from grades 9 through 12... |
Saskatoon High School Football League | 1960- | |
| North Battleford Composite Vikings North Battleford Comprehensive High School North Battleford Comprehensive High School is one of three high schools in the city of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada. NBCHS has a student body of around 800 students, and a faculty of approximately 50 teachers.-History:... |
Saskatoon High School Football League | 1995- | Joined the Saskatoon league when the SHSAA allowed schools to participate in playoffs below their league level. |
| Nutana Blues | Saskatoon High School Football League | 1960- | Dropped sports when it converted to an alternate high school. |
| PA Carlton Crusaders | Saskatoon High School Football League | 1995- | Joined the Saskatoon league when the SHSAA allowed schools to participate in playoffs below their league level. |
| PA St. Mary Crusaders | Saskatoon High School Football League | 2007- | |
| St. Joseph Guardians St. Joseph High School (Saskatoon) The St. Joseph High School is a high school in Saskatoon, Canada, a part of the University Heights Suburban Centre. St. Joseph's High School is part of the Saskatoon Catholic School division... |
Saskatoon High School Football League | 1995- | |
| St. Paul's Saints | Saskatoon High School Football League | 1960-66 | Closed in 1966 and was replaced by E.D. Feehan High School. |
| Saskatoon Hilltops Saskatoon Hilltops The Saskatoon Hilltops are a Canadian Junior Football team based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The Hilltops play in the six-team Prairie Football Conference, which itself is part of the Canadian Junior Football League and competes annually for the national title known as the Canadian Bowl. The team... |
Canadian Junior Football League Canadian Junior Football League The Canadian Junior Football League is a national amateur Canadian football league consisting of 19 teams playing in six provinces across Canada. The teams compete annually for the Canadian Bowl... |
1960- | |
| Tommy Douglas Tigers Tommy Douglas Collegiate Tommy Douglas Collegiate Institute is a high school located in western Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, serving students from grades 9 through 12. It is named for Tommy Douglas, leader of the Saskatchewan Co-operative Commonwealth Federation and premier of Saskatchewan from 1944-1961.-Sports:-External... |
Saskatoon High School Football League | 2008- | |
| Walter Murray Marauders Walter Murray Collegiate Walter Murray Collegiate Institute is a high school serving grades 9 to 12, located in south-eastern Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This public secondary school was established in 1962 and is supported by the infrastructure of the Nutana Suburban Centre, a part of the Nutana Suburban Development Area... |
Saskatoon High School Football League | 1960- |