Noeller Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Posted June 10, 2021 Reckon this is some more good news...... https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/government-reviewing-cfls-request-modified-quarantine-2021-season/ The CFL has cleared two more hurdles in its quest to return to the field in 2021. An official with the Public Health Agency of Canada told The Canadian Press the federal government has received the CFL’s request for a national interest exemption for modified quarantine for the upcoming season. The official added Ottawa is reviewing it in consultation with provincial health authorities. The inclusion of negotiations with Ottawa, in addition to previous talks with provincial health authorities, is a big step in the right direction for the league as it attempts to return to the field for the first time since 2019. Essentially, the CFL is asking Ottawa to provide it with the same exemptions it has for the NHL. The federal government waived its mandatory 14-day quarantine period for players acquired by Canadian NHL teams from American clubs "under national interest grounds" ahead of the league’s April 12 trade deadline. Under those terms, CFL players would observe a seven-day quarantine upon arrival into Canada and be subject to daily testing for COVID-19. Players would be eligible to suit up for their teams while continuing to undergo daily testing the following week. Another positive step is the ratification of an amended collective bargaining agreement between the CFL and CFL Players’ Association. Three sources told The Canadian Press the two sides have reached an agreement in principle on an amended deal, which would again pave the way for football to return in 2021. The sources were granted anonymity because the deal has not publicly announced. The CFL didn’t stage a 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league shelved plans for an abbreviated campaign last August after failing to secure a $30-million, interest-free loan from the Canadian government. Last November, the CFL unveiled plans for a full 18-game 2021 regular season. But in April, commissioner Randy Ambrosie announced the league was delaying the start of the ’21 season to Aug. 5 and reducing the number of games played to 14 per team. The next big step for an Aug. 5 return is a board of governors meeting on Monday. The board doesn’t require unanimous support to accept the Aug. 5 start but seven of nine teams would have to vote in favour as the CFL constitution requires over two-thirds majority. However, it’s unknown if the constitution could force teams to play and incur significant financial losses simply because a majority wants to go ahead with a season. The fear is that could force a situation where a team voting against the Aug. 5 startup date would simply refuse to play if the remainder of the board votes in favour of beginning a season in early August. That scenario could result in very serious implications regarding league transfer moneys as well as the CFL’s broadcast agreement and league’s ’21 schedule. Not playing in 2020 came at a significant cost to the CFL. A source has said the league lost between $60-and-$80 million last year by not staging games. The source has been granted anonymity because the CFL has never revealed its 2020 financial figures. Another factor, too, is the possibility of fans. The CFL wants to have a "significant" amount of fans in the stands. However, the Ontario government hasn’t signed off on that, and three of the league’s franchises are based in the province (Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa). But an Aug. 5 kickoff would see all four East Division teams opening the season with a series of road games in Western Canada. The hope would be that once they were slated to return home that some fans would be allowed in the Ontario stadiums. A TSN report earlier this week said a committee representing seven of Ontario’s seven pro franchises (Argos, Ticats, Redblacks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC and Toronto Blue Jays) submitted a report to the Ontario government. The report said the committee was looking for 35 per cent of stadium capacity for Ontario’s second stage re-opening and up to full capacity for the third stage. "We will continue to work with our stakeholders as well as our public health experts at the provincial and local levels to determine when and if it is safe for measures to be lifted, including when other professional sports leagues may return to play," Ontario’s Heritage, Sport and Tourism ministry said in a statement to The Canadian Press. The first stage in Ontario’s re-opening is scheduled to start Friday. The province will remain at each step for at least 21 days to evaluate any impacts on key public health and health system indicators. The earliest date for the second stage would be July 2, with July 23 the earliest for stage 3. Tracker and JCon 2
JCon Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Noeller said: More good news. Let's make this happen. Stickem, Noeller, Tracker and 2 others 1 4
JCon Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 IGF capacity is ~33k, so about 11,550 fans in the stands. blue_gold_84 and wbbfan 2
blue_gold_84 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 Nice to see things gaining some traction here as far as details and planning go. Fingers crossed it leads to confirmation of a 2021 season on Monday. It'd be great to see the champs defend their title! rebusrankin, Stickem and Noeller 3
Noeller Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Posted June 10, 2021 34 minutes ago, JCon said: IGF capacity is ~33k, so about 11,550 fans in the stands. and I believe today's announcement regarding the re-openings said there would be 50% capacity allowed by August Long....which would dovetail nicely with this. Mark F 1
JCon Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Noeller said: and I believe today's announcement regarding the re-openings said there would be 50% capacity allowed by August Long....which would dovetail nicely with this. Yes, but aren't you worried that Argos will only get to 35% if they moved to a high school football field (in Canada)? blue_gold_84, Tracker, Stickem and 3 others 1 5
Jpan85 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 51 minutes ago, JCon said: IGF capacity is ~33k, so about 11,550 fans in the stands. But if we reach August vaccination goals it could be 50% just under 17 k would would get most of season ticket holders in building. Noeller and Tracker 2
Noeller Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Posted June 10, 2021 blue_gold_84, BomberBall, Tracker and 1 other 3 1
wbbfan Posted June 11, 2021 Report Posted June 11, 2021 20 hours ago, JCon said: IGF capacity is ~33k, so about 11,550 fans in the stands. DIBS ON 2! Its great news though, and I kind of expect it to be a slam dunk. Noeller 1
TrueBlue4ever Posted June 11, 2021 Report Posted June 11, 2021 Open question: Would you be in favour or against the requirement of needing to prove your vaccination status to be allowed entry into the stadium? Sard, Tracker, WildPath and 1 other 4
Noeller Posted June 11, 2021 Author Report Posted June 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, TrueBlue4ever said: Open question: Would you be in favour or against the requirement of needing to prove your vaccination status to be allowed entry into the stadium? wildly in favour... SpeedFlex27, blue_gold_84, TBURGESS and 3 others 2 4
TrueBlue4ever Posted June 11, 2021 Report Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Noeller said: wildly in favour... Both doses needed? And how about a mask requirement even if vaccinated? Edited June 11, 2021 by TrueBlue4ever Sard 1
Noeller Posted June 11, 2021 Author Report Posted June 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, TrueBlue4ever said: Both doses needed? And how about a mask requirement even if vaccinated? wildly in favour.... Delta (India) Variant doesn't **** around. I think I'll be wearing a mask, regardless of official rules, for a long time... SpeedFlex27, blue_gold_84, WildPath and 2 others 2 3
Sard Posted June 11, 2021 Report Posted June 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, TrueBlue4ever said: Both doses needed? And how about a mask requirement even if vaccinated? For me, I think I'm ok with either one or both doses. I'm also good with having a mask requirement.
Mark F Posted June 11, 2021 Report Posted June 11, 2021 56 minutes ago, Noeller said: wildly in favour... I appreciate all the info from you, thanks Noeller 1
Tracker Posted June 11, 2021 Report Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Noeller said: wildly in favour.... Delta (India) Variant doesn't **** around. I think I'll be wearing a mask, regardless of official rules, for a long time... Wearing a mask when you enter a 7-11 late at night really gets the staff attention as well. rebusrankin, Noeller, coach17 and 1 other 2 2
TBURGESS Posted June 12, 2021 Report Posted June 12, 2021 Hugely in favour too. 2 Shots + Mask is what should be done, but won't be.
Noeller Posted June 12, 2021 Author Report Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, TBURGESS said: Hugely in favour too. 2 Shots + Mask is what should be done, but won't be. I've heard from 2 different season ticket holders that said they've heard it'll be 2 shots and masks for entry, and Jeff Hamilton mentioned in his latest WFP piece that the Bombers would like to do that, if they can. So I wouldn't say it's definite that it "won't be"..... Edited June 12, 2021 by Noeller Sard 1
rebusrankin Posted June 12, 2021 Report Posted June 12, 2021 16 hours ago, Tracker said: Wearing a mask when you enter a 7-11 late at night really gets the staff attention as well. So does wearing no pants. blue_gold_84, Tracker and Mark F 3
Mark F Posted June 12, 2021 Report Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, rebusrankin said: So does wearing no pants. give us some details. where, when, how many drinks you had, that stuff. Edited June 12, 2021 by Mark F rebusrankin 1
Tracker Posted June 12, 2021 Report Posted June 12, 2021 2 hours ago, rebusrankin said: So does wearing no pants. That would be the case at Safeway, too. Just stay away from the frozen foods aisles. Eternal optimist and rebusrankin 2
rebusrankin Posted June 12, 2021 Report Posted June 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Mark F said: give us some details. where, when, how many drinks you had, that stuff. Um it was a joke. I totally didn't drink a bottle of tequila and walk into a 7-11 at 3 am pantless. Mark F 1
TrueBlue4ever Posted June 12, 2021 Report Posted June 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Mark F said: give us some details. where, when, how many drinks you had, that stuff.
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