Lamport Stadium
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| Full name | Allen A. Lamport Stadium |
| Location | 1151 King Street West, Toronto |
| Built | 1974—1975 |
| Opened | July 1, 1975 |
| Renovated | 2007—2008 |
| Owner | City of Toronto |
| Surface | Dol Turf |
| Capacity | 9600 |
| Field dimensions | 110 x 75 m |
| Tenants | |
| SC Toronto Toronto FC Academy Ryerson Rams |
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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. It was built during the winter and spring of 1974–1975 on the site of the notorious Andrew Mercer Reformatory for Women,[1] and opened on July 1, 1975.[2] 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.[3]
Besides sporting events, the stadium also hosts a major Caribana event each summer: the crowning ceremony for the King and Queen of Caribana. From late 2007 through to early 2008, the old artificial turf was removed and replaced with a more modern artificial surface, Dol Turf.[4]
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.
Coordinates: 43°38′20″N 79°25′23″W / 43.63889°N 79.42306°W
[edit] References
- ^ "Government loan launches stadium on old Mercer site". The Toronto Star (Toronto): p. C3. 1974-10-31.
- ^ "Stadium named for Allan Lamport". The Toronto Star (Toronto): p. A8. 1974-06-14.
- ^ Best, Michael (1975-06-25). "Allan Lamport's work deserves a memorial". The Toronto Star (Toronto): p. D1.
- ^ "Lamport Stadium, Toronto, Ontario". Bond Head, Ontario: Dol Turf Restoration. 2011. http://www.dolturf.com/projects/lamport01/projectlamport01.html. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
[edit] See also
- Centennial Park Stadium
- Varsity Stadium
- Birchmount Stadium
- Monarch Park Stadium
- Metro Toronto Track and Field Centre
- Rosedale Field
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