Montreal this weekend!!!

[Kayaker]

Just about finished packing... taking the whole family up to to Montreal for a family vacation (Thurs through Tues). The boy and I will be going to the game, looking forward to meeting up with everyone at Maclean's and then the game. After tonight and Nelson's quip about this game being a 'must win' (and I kinda agree with him), I'm looking forward to my first road win. Been miserable after the last few games, hoping to come back happy.

See you all there!

[J-Man]

At union station waiting for the train SO excited

[KGH]

Key items from the letter from the Montreal FO:

[1] Parking Map & Transportation Information

By Metro: Supporters traveling by Metro are required to get off at VIAU Metro station marked by #1 on the
plan below. Turn left once out of the Viau station and head north on Viau Street. Your meeting point is marked
by # 2 on the plan. http://www.stm.info/english/metro/a-m23.htm

By bus: Bus drop-off and pick-up will be the area marked by #3 on the plan below on Sherbrooke East. Buses
will not be permitted to park at this location. Buses may park at “Centre Pierre-Charbonneau” marked by #4
on the plan below at a cost of $40.00 on a first-come first-served basis. “Centre Pierre Charbonneau” is
located at 3000 rue Viau.

By car: Supporters traveling by car are encouraged to park at “Centre Pierre-Charbonneau” marked by #4 on
the plan below at a cost of $10.00 on a first-come first-served basis. “Centre Pierre Charbonneau” is located at
3000 rue Viau.

# 1 – Viau Metro Station

# 2 – Pre-game Meeting Point

# 3 – Stadium Entrance (Viau Entrance)

# 4 – Parking for cars and buses

[2] Pre-Game Meeting & Gate Information (Ingress)

The Olympic Park’s “no tailgating” policy for public areas will be strictly enforced during the entire event.
Guests who do not respect this policy will be denied entrance to the stadium and may be remanded to the
proper authorities.

All visiting supporters with tickets in section 112 are required to meet at the corner of Viau and Sherbrooke
Street marked by # 2 on the plan above at 4:00pm ET.

Police and security agents will be assigned to escort all visiting supporters into the venue at 4:00pm ET. The
following is the designated Supporter Group ingress plan:

Group Pre-Game Gathering Point Gate

All visiting supporters with a valid supporters ticket in section 112

Area designated on the map by # 2

Entrance at 4:00pm ET

[3] Prohibited Items

Under no circumstances will these items be permitted through the gates:

• Weapons of any kind including, but not limited to, knives, pepper spray, stun guns, concealed weapons and firearms
• Fireworks of any kind including, but not limited to, flares, smoke bombs, incendiary devices and pyrotechnics
• Illegal drugs or harmful chemicals
• Any missile or projectile like object
• Aerosol cans or pressurized containers
• Laser pointers
• Professional camera equipment; tripods, battery packs, large commercial video cameras
• Coolers
• Food, alcohol, etc.
• Noisemakers, whistles, air horns, musical instruments, etc.
• Glass bottles, metal cans, etc.
• Animals (except service animals)
• Large bags, large backpacks, suitcases, briefcases, beach bags, etc.
• Clothing with profane or abusive language, obscene graphics, or material considered to be indecent or inappropriate
• Water guns, toy / replica weapons, squirt bottles, soap bubbles, etc.
• Beach balls, frisbees, balloons, brooms, skateboards, roller blades, skates, etc.
• Flags / Signs larger than 3' x 4'
• Sticks, poles, rods, drum sticks
• Confetti or streamers
• Umbrellas
• Vuvuzelas
• All other objects which could compromise public safety and/or harm the reputation of the Event
• Any other items deemed to be inappropriate or dangerous by the club or venue management.

Guests found in possession of the above-mentioned items will be asked to remove the item from the facility or
dispose of it. Guests who refuse to comply may be denied entry or will be ejected from the facility and may be
subject to arrest. Guests found in possession of the above-mentioned items inside of the facility may be
subject to the confiscation of the items and ejection. Guests found in possession of fireworks or explosive
devices will be ejected from the facility and may be subject to arrest.

[4] Prohibited Items exemptions for Supporter Groups

The Montreal Impact promote positive supporter culture. The following supporter group exemptions will be permitted at the Viau Entrance at 4:00pm ET only.

• Drums, horns, and other musical instruments
• Flags on flexible PVC poles (maximum length of 4 feet)
• Banner, signs, flags that meet the following criteria:
o are not commercial, political, offensive, or in poor taste.
o do not unreasonably obstruct the view of the spectators outside of the supporter section, cover existing stadium signage, or present a public hazard by blocking aisles, walkways, or stairs.
o are not taped, glued, or secured using an adhesive of any kind
o do not in any way damage the stadium walls, paint, railings, glass, or other stadium property.
o are not constructed of wood, metal, or other materials that may cause harm to others.
o cannot be used as a projectile.

The stadium and club may impose a limit on quantity of exempt items.

[5] Alcohol Policy

The Montreal Impact support responsible alcohol consumption. The following are specific policies for alcohol consumption:

• Adult fans of age that choose to consume alcoholic beverages will do so in a responsible manner. Public intoxication is grounds for ejection from the stadium with no ticket refund.
• Intoxicated patrons will be denied entrance to the stadium.
• The legal drinking age in Quebec is 18.

[6] Supporter Group Self-Policing Policy

Security officers will be assigned to the supporter’s section. If supporter leadership proves effective, groups will be permitted to self-police their sections.

[7] Ticketing & Seating

The following are the designated Supporter Group seating locations:

Group Section

Toronto FC 112

[8] Security & Safety

SECURITY ASSIGNMENTS

• There will be a security presence at all times throughout the event.
• Security will insure that visiting team supporters with a supporter’s ticket gain access to the designated visiting supporter’s entrance.
• Security will escort the group into Stade Saputo and directly to their section.
• Visiting team supporters will have access to all necessary amenities.
• At any time throughout the match, visiting team supporters are prohibited from exiting the East end of the stadium.
• Security roam teams will be assigned to the concourse to watch for supporters accessing other areas.

MONTREAL POLICE DEPARTMENT

Montreal police officers will be assigned to all supporter group areas. Police officers will assist in escorting the supporters to and from the entrance and seating area.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Guests will not be permitted to stand on seats. Guests standing on seats will be asked to discontinue the behavior. If the behavior continues, the guests will be ejected from the facility.
• Guests throwing items onto the field of play will be ejected and subject to arrest.
• Guests that throw any other items will be ejected and subject to arrest.
• Guests involved in altercations will be ejected and subject to arrest.
• Guests entering the field of play will be ejected and subject to arrest.

[9] Code of Conduct

Montreal Impact management have established a Code of Conduct for all guests, as a preventative measure, in order to provide guests with the best possible experience. We ask all guests to respect the following behaviours and adhere to the Code of Conduct:

1. Be respectful of all other guests, fans, supporters, participants, referees, entertainers, athletes, stadium staff and stadium property;
2. Guests shall not interfere with the progress of the game by entering the field area, by throwing objects or interfering with the event in any fashion;
3. Guests shall not engage in disruptive behavior, including foul, racial, obscene or abusive language or gestures towards, or in reference to a player, coach, referee, fan, or staff member;
4. Guests shall respect the Stadium Rules & Regulations and the Prohibited Items List;
5. Guests who consume alcoholic beverages shall do so in a responsible manner;
6. There will be zero tolerance for the violation of any local, provincial or federal laws.

Guests who fail to comply with this Code of Conduct are subject to ejection from the stadium premises and/or remanded to the proper authorities and/or result in ticket purchasing privileges being revoked.

We also encourage supporters to review the MLS Code of Conduct at:
www.mlssoccer.com/fans/code-of-conduct

[10] Stadium Seating Map

[11] Post Game Plans & Gate Information (Egress)

Visiting team supporters in sections 112 will be held at least 20 minutes after the conclusion of the match.

Once the exit has been secured, police and security will escort the visiting team supporters out of the stadium the same way they entered.

[12] Miscellaneous

For all security and operations inquiries, please contact Michael Mabee at:
Office: 514-328-3668 ext. 298,
Cell: 514-882-9855
Email: michael.mabee@impactmontreal.com


For all ticket related inquiries, please contact Jeremie Lavoie at:
Office: 514.328.5173
Cell: 514.746.7870
Email: jeremie.lavoie@impactmontreal.com

[Lagrosa61]

Hey boys, looking for 4 tickets to this game.. This Jeremie guy isn't answering. Does anyone know if there are any tickets available to stand with you guys?

[J-Man]

Phone the Montreal box office ask for tfc supporter section 112

[Lamps]

Where's the pregame pub that everyone's planning to go to?

[KGH]

Hey boys, looking for 4 tickets to this game.. This Jeremie guy isn't answering. Does anyone know if there are any tickets available to stand with you guys?

Its still early. Wait until later this afternoon. He'll pick up

[GlenM]

Where's the pregame pub that everyone's planning to go to?

Macleans beside Peel Pub near Peel Metro

GlenM

[Lagrosa61]

Got em, see you guys there!!

[J-Man]

What time is everyone heading to Mcleans? I'm thinking around noon.

[Redcoe15]

Do us proud, gang. Make lotsa noise on the subway and at the match!

[GlenM]

For all those going to MTL via VIA:

http://www.viarail.ca/en/about-via-r...ng-annulation-

GlenM

[tfcocd]

Its still early. Wait until later this afternoon. He'll pick up

Thanks for posting all the info. Anyone have a sense of whether the 4 pm away section gate time is strictly upheld. My only experience was Olympic stadium and there was no rules I was aware of for visitor arrival.

[JayMolly]

[QUOTE=Cashcleaner;1685079]This may be the first time I won't be making Montreal. I want to go and bring a few friends, but like Red said, we've had so many schedule changes and issues with the Impact FO, that we're probably gonna see one of the lowest road trip numbers for this one.

We too will not be able to make it this year.

However, we were impressed with the Impact FO - our friends are going and they received a telephone call to make sure as TFC supporters they knew about the game change to Saturday from Sunday . . . .

We need the points, let's have a great game TFC!

[jazzy]

It's good to get at the entry gate at 4.... Just to get on without fuss, yes the time may not be exact but .....less fuss and less interaction with limpact problem makers......Me I'll see who's at macleans before 4 say 2-2:30.....Then get to the viau stop ....As per macleans not allowing kids, sounds like the old bar days of women's only entrances. If not 4 tfc supporters there is no reason to go.....ha..McKibbins 4 me , except tomorrow. ....but there is Dorchester park right across the street where we all met last time anyway. .... You'll be able to see everyone on macleans. ... And hook up that way. ..

[Pint]

What time is everyone heading to Mcleans? I'm thinking around noon.

Leaving at 5am tomorrow so as soon as I get in I'm heading over to mcleans

[Thomas]

I was on 3:15 train to Montreal. We rolled forward about 100 feet and that was as far as we got. I was sceptical that they would secure buses for all of those passengers......so headed home and grabbed the car. Here we are now in Montreal. Nothing will stop me getting to the game!

For all those going to MTL via VIA:

http://www.viarail.ca/en/about-via-r...ng-annulation-

GlenM

[GlenM]

Trains are a go this morn but they'll be leaving late prob delays.

i.e my train for 06:40 AM is schedule to leave for 09:25 AM.

Check VIA Rail site to see your train info.

GlenM

[toronto toronto]

Safe travels everyone! See you in a few hours!!!

[KGH]

Just passing kingston. Roads are great so far but plenty of speed traps. Drive safe to anyone that's driving this am.

[jazzy]

Better go straight to viau St by 4..? Then. ....Our train left at 9:25.... arrived approx 2:30......but no problems.... Although the train station is close to macleans (10) min ..You're a trooper this is what armed forces training is for. ...........

[Redcoe15]

I'm jealous of you guys. I wish I were going.

[Lennon]

Need 2 tickets for me and my bro. Can meet at Mcleans.

[J-Man]

Phone the montreal box office and pick them up there.

[Lennon]

When are you guys heading for the stadium? We're grabbing a late breakfest now and will be at Mcleans around 3:30.

[jazzy]

Being held at gate they want to see 250....first not happening......poor service ...now talking to a Gregg...

[jazzy]

Now getting thru.....go to viau and we're at n/w Sherbrooke and viau.....gate.....Near where we're sitting. .. To anyone who comes late

[Red CB Toronto]

Being held at gate they want to see 250....first not happening......poor service ...now talking to a Gregg...

So what exactly happened at the gate? Also how was the section, everyone have fun without issue with the win?

[jazzy]

Just reading this last post still in montreal. ..(stuffed) .... Had way better time than I ever imagined. .....recognized basically no one ... except for a few. .friendly faces... And that made a great party. ..The new fans we met were wonderful and family...At the game, . we were held up at the gate by security for 20 mins , expecting quite a few rebel routers. ..... After everyone bitched we finally got through. Think next time just go in wherever you want. Our section (higher up), was fine by me , stood in the middle of the capos and to me it seemed like EVERYONE was singing and fantastic ! Their crowd definitely noticed tfc supporters who never stopped. The two 'capos' were the catalyst' to our great showing . Like their stadium, (apparently their fans don't as they only get 16,000? )..the roof covers the stands a bit but
seemed to push our singing out to the field greatly acknowledged by the team .....Now if we can get home . Without another train derailment ....
Special mention to GlenM... Who was rescheduled to game day on his train after the derailment he went via Ottawa and arrived with his luggage at half time. .. (trooper) AND Gregg ? and his 3 friends who after being delayed at Kingston on the train cab it in at a cost of $400..... Some true fans there. ...made our weekend....
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