Edmonton bid for 2022 Commonwealth Games

[Shodan]

Let's see where this goes, everyone....

City weighs bid for 2022 Games
Edmonton expertise would be advantage in nabbing Commonwealth Games, civic official says

Gordon Kent
Edmonton Journal

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Edmonton could move to the centre of the international sporting world once again as it considers bidding for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

"I don't know anything about the process or the financials or the timelines, but we'll certainly have a look at it," Candice Stasynec, external executive director of the city's intergovernmental affairs branch, said Monday.

"These opportunities are so few and far between that you can't not look at it. Over 30-plus years, we have a history. We have a bit of expertise in multi-sport events which not all cities do."...

gkent@edmontonjournal.com
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[Hallsy's Toupee]

Meh. Been there, done that, wore the t-shirt, ate the burger.

Leave the Commonwealth Games for small fry cities like Regina, and go after the bigger fish like the Pan Am Games.

[christopherj]

While I agree - Toronto hosting the Pan Am Games in 2015 means we likely wouldn't get a shot until closer to 2031, at the earliest.

[Coldrsx]

Commonwealth would be good to host again, but yes, i'd prefer we focus on larger events. That said and given how many good cities now apply, perhaps we should focus on somewhat more realistic events?

[Airboy]

Commonwealth has gotten bigger; the smaller nations treat it differently. It is a developmental competition for countries like Canada, Britain and Australia, so you tend to see up and comers. Other than upgrading facilities there is not much we need. Its one of the reasons the World Masters games came here, they were in need of a quick host change when the original city backed out at the last minute. And I agree we will not see the Pan Ams in our life time.

[MrOilers]

Calgary has bid for the Winter Olympics again.

We might as well bid for the Commonwealth games again.

[Clearshades]

Summer olympics and world track & field are the biggies internationally; winter olympics is next. Anything else is secondary... Commonwealth will help tourism though.

I like to see an Edmonton/Calgary bid, together, for the winter olympics just so we can spur the highspeed rail for Alberta.

[Jasper and one o nin]

Originally Posted by Clearshades

Summer olympics and world track & field are the biggies internationally; winter olympics is next. Anything else is secondary... Commonwealth will help tourism though.

I like to see an Edmonton/Calgary bid, together, for the winter olympics just so we can spur the highspeed rail for Alberta.

Keep the Edm/Cal thing for world juniors. Cant see it logistically working for the CG's. Too costly for international media to have two crews. Not to mention that it would add additional cost for countries if sending portions of their athelets to each city. A joint bid would not be looked upon favourably I would think.
Edmonton is much better equipped to host, and has the facilities to do so.

[Airboy]

Originally Posted by Jasper and one o nin

Keep the Edm/Cal thing for world juniors. Cant see it logistically working for the CG's. Too costly for international media to have two crews. Not to mention that it would add additional cost for countries if sending portions of their athelets to each city. A joint bid would not be looked upon favourably I would think.
Edmonton is much better equipped to host, and has the facilities to do so.

I agree, but the IOC and CGA are looking at reducing costs and will not entertain joint bids if they can help it. CGA is also looking at Sport Development in other countries. Operating in 2 centres is a no brainer.
In London this year sports out at Eaton are not staying in the Olympic Village but are taking up residence in the surrounding area. Most Sports do not want to subject their athletes to more than 30 min transportation.
As for Calgary getting the Olympics again. I can’t see it for the next 4 cycles at the earliest. The US will get it long before Canada, and you have to understand the Euro Sports mentality. North America is best ignored. But they have to accept NA only because to the financial benefits.

[Clearshades]

Originally Posted by Jasper and one o nin

Keep the Edm/Cal thing for world juniors. Cant see it logistically working for the CG's. Too costly for international media to have two crews. Not to mention that it would add additional cost for countries if sending portions of their athelets to each city. A joint bid would not be looked upon favourably I would think.
Edmonton is much better equipped to host, and has the facilities to do so.

Just a concept to squeeze cash from the Feds for highspeed.

[Shodan]

Time to bring back Games, mayor says
Mandel supports exploring bid to host Commonwealth's athletes again in 2022

Gordon Kent
Edmonton Journal

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Mayor Stephen Mandel enthusiastically backed plans Tuesday to explore an Edmonton bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

"I think 1978 (the last Edmonton Games) was a watershed moment for the city, and 2022, almost 45 years later, it would be a nice re-coming out party," Mandel said.

"It's a chance to showcase Edmonton. We have great facilities in the city, so I don't think there would be a huge capital investment with these games other than some expansion. We would obviously have to do some upgrades."...

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[Jasper and one o nin]

I thought I heard when India was hosting that the CG are the third largest multi-sporting event after the Summer and Winter Olies.

[bkd]

Originally Posted by Jasper and one o nin

I thought I heard when India was hosting that the CG are the third largest multi-sporting event after the Summer and Winter Olies.

I imagine that the World Cup is probably bigger. - Edit.... missed the multi part of your post.

Summer Olympics - World Cup - Winter Olympics - World Championships in Athletics - Pan Am games

[Airboy]

I don't think you are going to see much funding to host Multi-sports Games for the next while, after TO and the Billion they are spending. Word I have heard hinted is all NSOs are going to get a 30% cut in funding next budget. Winter sports will maintain their funding until Sochi.

[Jasper and one o nin]

Commonwealth Games bid + success = new 15,000 seat soccer stadium (as part of the airport redevelopment adjacent to NAIT)

[SHOFEAR]

Originally Posted by Jasper and one o nin

Commonwealth Games bid + success = new 15,000 seat soccer stadium (as part of the airport redevelopment adjacent to NAIT)

As much as I'm a fan of Edmonton getting money from the feds for infrastructure projects, i'd find it retarded if we get money for a soccer stadium when other cities can't get funds for a CFL stadium... I mean...its soccer...

[Airboy]

Originally Posted by SHOFEAR

As much as I'm a fan of Edmonton getting money from the feds for infrastructure projects, i'd find it retarded if we get money for a soccer stadium when other cities can't get funds for a CFL stadium... I mean...its soccer...

The difference is those are one off "helping millionaires get richer", The stadium would be part of a facility requirement for a multisport international event. See TO and Hamilton Pan Am infrastructure.

[SHOFEAR]

I believe you are the first person to ever connect the CFL with millionaires.

[Coldrsx]

Originally Posted by SHOFEAR

I believe you are the first person to ever connect the CFL with millionaires.

sixty to a hundred thousandaires.

[Coldrsx]

Royalty and some very big names are in town!

Edmonton to host Commonwealth Games Federation 2016 General Assembly Oct. 3 to 7


October 3, 2016

First ever Sports Summit highlights Commonwealth and community connection through sport

Edmonton will host the Commonwealth Games Federation’s 2016 General Assembly Oct. 3 to 7, 2016 at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel. The event brings together approximately 300 delegates from across the Commonwealth’s 71 nations and territories, in a major international Congress for the city.

Media are invited to an opening media availability at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 in the Laronde restaurant (Chateau Lacombe Hotel, 10111 Bellamy Hill Road) to learn more about the Assembly and the Commonwealth Games. There will be a detailed briefing on the running order and media and photo/TV opportunities and announcements through the week

The following individuals will speak:

David Grevemberg CBE, Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Games Federation
Rick Powers, President, Commonwealth Games Canada
Reg Milley, Chair, Edmonton Organizing Committee
On Thursday, Oct. 6th the Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Canada will host its first ever Commonwealth Sports Summit as part of the General Assembly. The event will feature keynote addresses, global sports leaders, elected officials and panel discussions designed to deliver the federation’s vision to connect, engage and inspire the Commonwealth and beyond to build peaceful, sustainable and prosperous communities through sport.

Vice-Patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, will also attend and speak at the Summit. For more details on the Summit visit commonwealthgames.ca/sportsummit.

Media contact:

Ronna Bremer
Director, Corporate Communications
City of Edmonton
Phone: 780-405-6484