Lamport Stadium
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| Full name | Allen A. Lamport Stadium |
| Location | 1151 King Street West, Toronto |
| Coordinates | 43°38′20″N 79°25′23″W / 43.63889°N 79.42306°WCoordinates: 43°38′20″N 79°25′23″W / 43.63889°N 79.42306°W |
| Built | 1974—1975 |
| Opened | July 1, 1975 |
| Renovated | 2007—2008 |
| Owner | City of Toronto |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Capacity | 9600 |
| Field dimensions | 110 x 75 m |
| Tenants | |
| SC Toronto Toronto FC Academy Ryerson Rams Canada national rugby league team(Wolverines) |
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Allan A. Lamport Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium on King Street West in the Liberty Village neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The 9,600 seating capacity stadium is primarily used for soccer, with the playing surface dually marked for both soccer and field hockey. The stadium was named for long-time Toronto politician Allan Lamport, who was associated with sporting activities in the city.[1]
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Facility [edit]
Lamport Stadium was built during the winter and spring of 1974–1975 on the site of the notorious Andrew Mercer Reformatory for Women,[2] and opened on July 1, 1975.[3]
Since construction, the playing surface has been artificial turf. The artificial turf was most recently replaced in 2008 by Dol Turf.[4]
During the winter-time, the field is covered by a dome. The dome was transferred from BMO Field in 2009 when BMO Field was converted to natural grass. The indoor field measures 68 metres by 105 metres, allowing a full eleven-a-side game.[5]
Sports usage [edit]
Both SC Toronto and Major League Soccer team Toronto FC's Academy side play their Canadian Soccer League home games at Lamport Stadium. The OUA's Ryerson Rams soccer teams also call the stadium home.
The Toronto Nationals played their 2010 season at Lamport Stadium before moving to Hamilton.
It was announced on May 21, 2012, that Lamport Stadium will be the new home of the Canada national rugby league team, the Wolverines.[6]
Non-sports usage [edit]
Besides sporting events, the stadium also hosts a major Caribana event each summer: the crowning ceremony for the King and Queen of Caribana.
References [edit]
- ^ Best, Michael (June 25, 1975). "Allan Lamport's work deserves a memorial". The Toronto Star (Toronto). p. D1.
- ^ "Government loan launches stadium on old Mercer site". The Toronto Star (Toronto). October 31, 1974. p. C3.
- ^ "Stadium named for Allan Lamport". The Toronto Star (Toronto). June 14, 1974. p. A8.
- ^ "Lamport Stadium, Toronto, Ontario". Bond Head, Ontario: Dol Turf Restoration. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
- ^ "Lamport Stadium". Ontario Soccer Association. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
- ^ RLFC, Canada (May 21, 2012). "Canada Wolverines to take on the World at Lamport Stadium". Canada RLFC News. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
See also [edit]
- Centennial Park Stadium
- Varsity Stadium
- Birchmount Stadium
- Monarch Park Stadium
- Metro Toronto Track and Field Centre
- Rosedale Field
- Canada national rugby league team
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