City Rocker Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 29 minutes ago, Countryfile said: The plan / map shown on the BBC had all of the area adjacent to the Lansdown shown as having been bought by SL for 11 million. I thought it was only the Wickes/ Dreams site that was being developed? Anyone know if the Beeb have got that right? I noticed that, and also that there's no mention in the BBC report of a hotel, which is what has been rumoured. This piece by the BBC looks like informed speculation anyway and doesn't seem to be any kind of announcement from Bristol Sport, so the details could be well off the mark for all we know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Serious question - Why do we need an Arena at all? What's wrong with using Ashton Gate, it's been used before for concerts etc with boarding put down on the pitch and even if only 1 half used can obviously accommodate way more than 3000 guests... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 1 minute ago, old_eastender said: Serious question - Why do we need an Arena at all? What's wrong with using Ashton Gate, it's been used before for concerts etc with boarding put down on the pitch and even if only 1 half used can obviously accommodate way more than 3000 guests... Because you can’t play basketball in the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Just now, old_eastender said: Serious question - Why do we need an Arena at all? What's wrong with using Ashton Gate, it's been used before for concerts etc with boarding put down on the pitch and even if only 1 half used can obviously accommodate way more than 3000 guests... Generally speaking, basketball played on grass isn't as interesting to watch. Especially on a boggy pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 I think it came from the Council's "A Sport and Active Recreation Facility Strategy for Bristol 2017-2022" document which includes: "Bristol Sport: support Bristol Sport in development of training ground and indoor AGP at Ashton Vale." and "Training ground for professional sport, plus indoor 3G pitch." An indoor arena with (up to) 3,000 seats set up primarily to cater for home competitive matches for Bristol Flyers but also suitable to accommodate events likely to attract this scale of audience across a range of other sports including, for example: Vitality Netball Superleague AJ Bell National Badminton League Boxing This will be located at Ashton Gate and will be designed and managed so that it can function in a flexible form but primarily as an arena venue. Alongside this a second ‘mini-arena’ adjacent or possibly attached to this with a minimum of a triple court (three basketball) hall. From a basketball (and England Basketball) perspective, the ideal for this would be a set up akin to that of the National Basketball Performance Centre in Manchester which comprises a central show court just marked out for basketball with two other courts marked out for basketball and netball. The Manchester centre also has bleacher seats enabling it to be set up to accommodate basketball matches and tournaments which attract smaller crowds. https://bristol.citizenspace.com/neighbourhoods/sport-active-recreation-facility-strategy/user_uploads/a-sport-facility-strategy-for-bristol-3-1.0-2017.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Serious question - Why do we need an Arena at all? What's wrong with using Ashton Gate, it's been used before for concerts etc with boarding put down on the pitch and even if only 1 half used can obviously accommodate way more than 3000 guests... Basketball players would be knackered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southstandoriginal Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 1 minute ago, old_eastender said: Serious question - Why do we need an Arena at all? What's wrong with using Ashton Gate, it's been used before for concerts etc with boarding put down on the pitch and even if only 1 half used can obviously accommodate way more than 3000 guests... Presumably it's because it's a sports arena first and foremost not a concert venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Serious question - Why do we need an Arena at all? What's wrong with using Ashton Gate, it's been used before for concerts etc with boarding put down on the pitch and even if only 1 half used can obviously accommodate way more than 3000 guests... you can use all year round, for comedy, music and sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Serious question - Why do we need an Arena at all? What's wrong with using Ashton Gate, it's been used before for concerts etc with boarding put down on the pitch and even if only 1 half used can obviously accommodate way more than 3000 guests... As well as the above issues of pitch size and boggy conditions, there's a difference between an occasional concert and a full season of basketball and badminton fixtures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, Southstandoriginal said: Presumably it's because it's a sports arena first and foremost not a concert venue. Aha... now it makes sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Serious question - Why do we need an Arena at all? What's wrong with using Ashton Gate, it's been used before for concerts etc with boarding put down on the pitch and even if only 1 half used can obviously accommodate way more than 3000 guests... I can’t brlieve this is a serious question, but I’ll answer anyway. Concerts on the pitch can only be held in an approx 6 week window in the Summer. An arena would be 52 weeks of the year from early morning until approx 11pm, any day, variety of sports, conferences, comedy, music etc all under cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: you can use all year round, for comedy, music and sport I didn’t copy you, honest. Just took me longer to write my reply, I used too many words compared to yours which is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, RedM said: I didn’t copy you, honest. Just took me longer to write my reply, I used too many words compared to yours which is perfect. great minds… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 9 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: I'll guess association football and rugby football. Or dependent on how long in the tooth you are, soccer and rugby football. That’ll annoy the young uns... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 So another question... Will this proposed Arena have any impact on the idea that we might at some point rebuild the Atyeo to make it a double decker stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Just now, old_eastender said: So another question... Will this proposed Arena have any impact on the idea that we might at some point rebuild the Atyeo to make it a double decker stand? Absolutely no idea. I thought talk of the Atyeo redeveopment was more fan speculation that a club initiative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Spoons said: He's bought Babcock site as well. Mate work thier is moving to new site. Nah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 40 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: you can use all year round, for comedy, music and sport How many more times do we have to tell you, the g*s are not involved in this project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Spoons said: He's bought Babcock site as well. Mate work thier is moving to new site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, RedRaw said: Babcock Poppycock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Simpson Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Bristol Rob said: Well I for one have absolutely no idea what it is you're going on about! Some of Babcocks office staff are moving thats all. None of the land is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 1 hour ago, BigAlToby&Liam said: Profit? Nope. Financial gain? Yep. Have a go at finding a true philanthropist in your neck of the woods @ BS3 and compare the two. You keep believing the Ls do what they do out of the goodness of their hearts. indeed. Do u think Steve makes lots of money out of Bristol Sport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs3 Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 12 hours ago, CyderInACan said: There must be a suitably sized car park as part of this development though. Bet @Davefevs is excited about a proper arena for the Flyers! There is a an adjacent 27,000 stadium to the proposed arena and that doesn’t have parking. So I fail to see why a car park is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmerred Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 May have comedy, local gigs, but a 3000 arena will never host bigger music names, this will be for sports mainly and obviously propped up with small events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Regarding the Dreams site. Steve got it on a buy now, pay later deal. Possibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 According to the BBC article, it's based on the Basketball centre in Manchester which has a lower capacity at 2,000. The detachable seats cover an extra court on each side so it will be something like the pic I guess. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/other-sport/basketball/watch-sneak-preview-basketballs-new-10901054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 43 minutes ago, bs3 said: There is a an adjacent 27,000 stadium to the proposed arena and that doesn’t have parking. So I fail to see why a car park is a must. Hmmmmmmm. Do you realise how much the local Londoners hate the fact that the common people of Bristol enjoy working class pastimes in BS3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freezer Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Oops. My comment already covered. FTG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 16 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: According to the BBC article, it's based on the Basketball centre in Manchester which has a lower capacity at 2,000. The detachable seats cover an extra court on each side so it will be something like the pic I guess. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/other-sport/basketball/watch-sneak-preview-basketballs-new-10901054 I don’t think so. The article states there would be a 3,000 seater arena. And alongside that there would be a three court hall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Has anyone been on the Source this evening, just got on thread and decided to piss on their curtains yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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