Montreal Away April 23rd

[michaeltfc91]

Quoted for posterity. I don't believe Jeremie. I hope I'm wrong and that many Reds are there to see the match but they did their best to make purchasing as awkward as possible. Weak.

I hope this isn't the case, but you are probably right. There are tickets available on the impact website though and they aren't that expensive. Just get tickets on that website in any section and join us in the away section. I still think we will easily have 300 Toronto fans at this game making it a safe and enjoyable trip!

[zeelaw]

Quoted for posterity. I don't believe Jeremie. I hope I'm wrong and that many Reds are there to see the match but they did their best to make purchasing as awkward as possible. Weak.

Yeah, they definitely did. Maybe because it's a whole new procedure they've kind of dropped the ball, or maybe they over-extended their allocation and wanted to weed people out?

[Pint]

Or they could be purposely making it as difficult as possible to get tickets in an effort to lower the number that would travel.

[Red CB Toronto]

Or they could be purposely making it as difficult as possible to get tickets in an effort to lower the number that would travel.

I agree. I highly doubt Jermain was delaying the process on his own accord, likely just the messanger on this matter. But yes the Impact FO I feel after last year decided that in their mind the section less full and thus empty seats was better than the alternative.

[zeelaw]

I agree. I highly doubt Jermain was delaying the process on his own accord, likely just the messanger on this matter. But yes the Impact FO I feel after last year decided that in their mind the section less full and thus empty seats was better than the alternative.

Couldn't they just limit allocation off the hop then?

[khso11]

Quoted for posterity. I don't believe Jeremie. I hope I'm wrong and that many Reds are there to see the match but they did their best to make purchasing as awkward as possible. Weak.

You're right, that's what I thought too. At this point it's a gamble to wait for them. If anyone's trying to get tickets, might as well get it from their website.

I should add that I doubt this is Jeremie's idea, it has to be the MLS or the Impact FO.

[Fort York Redcoat]

Yeah guys I've met Jeremie and he's a nice enough guy who in the past has done an excellent job for us but regardless who's ultimate decision it was to provide lacklustre service to the away support he is our interaction point. He's got my praise in the past (truly), he gets the blame this time.

[spliffdj]

Trying to grab a pair of tickets for the game this weekend (April 23) in Montreal. I have checked the Impact website and they do not show tickets available. The odd single ticket but in the higher priced sections. Nothing for 112 or anywhere in the vicinity. Called the Impact ticket off but was an exercise in futility. Left and message there also but no return phone call. Any help would be great appreciated.

[TheRenter]

Hi Everyone,

Would someone please tell me where I could be able to purchase a pair of tickets to this match?

Thank you in advance,

John

[Mateo1985]

Is it really sold out already? This promises for a super fan game day experience. I think some of you guys might need to reply on buying tickets off of scalpers at this point. I hope not but it might be the case.

[Red CB Toronto]

Is it really sold out already? This promises for a super fan game day experience. I think some of you guys might need to reply on buying tickets off of scalpers at this point. I hope not but it might be the case.

Also it is pretty scarce on StubHub, being that only 49 tickets are listed starting at $60US.

[Pint]

Is it really sold out already? This promises for a super fan game day experience. I think some of you guys might need to reply on buying tickets off of scalpers at this point. I hope not but it might be the case.

Saputo opener, drogba is back and the lower part of 112 was sold out 6 weeks ago.

This is going to be a full house.

[Mateo1985]

This is definitely the game to be at for sure. Seeing Reds take 3 points at Saputo is priceless

[Phil]

For those travelling:

[1] Post-match Transportation Information
Bus pick-up: For convenience and security measures, 4 buses will be transporting TFC supporters from Stade Saputo to Gare Windor (downtown - https://goo.gl/maps/fqK6ejLhXPG2 ) following the match. Buses will be positioned just outside the Viau gate. This service will be provided free of charge in order to improve the egress experience for all visiting supporters.

[2]Pre-Game meeting & gate Information (ingress)
Valid ID will need to be presented at Will Call set-up at the Viau Gate (corner Viau and Sherbrooke Street). If your valid ID does not match the information on the Visiting Supporters Registry, access will be denied.

The league wide no-bag policy will be applied for all fans. Bags larger then 14x14x6 are prohibited.

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 3:00pm ET.

Police and security agents will be assigned to escort all visiting supporters into the venue at 3:00pm ET. The following is the designated Supporter Group ingress plan:
All visiting supporters with a

valid supporters ticket in section 112

Area designated on the map by # 2

Entrance at 3:00pm ET
Viau Gate

(Corner Viau and

Sherbrooke Street)

[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 3:00pm 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]Booze
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.
Security officers will be assigned to the supporter’s section. If supporter leadership proves effective, groups will be permitted to self-police their sections.

[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.

[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 stadium.

• 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
[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.

Bus pick-up: For convenience and security measures, 4 buses will be transporting TFC supporters from Stade Saputo to Gare Windsor (downtown) following the match. Buses will be positioned just outside the Viau gate. This service will be provided free of charge in order to improve the egress experience for all visiting supporters.

[OgtheDim]

Wow...bussing out the supporters. I don't know whether to be impressed or shocked. Didn't they do that for the big Impact group that came in October 2014 to BMO?

[TheGoodson]

Wow...bussing out the supporters. I don't know whether to be impressed or shocked. Didn't they do that for the big Impact group that came in October 2014 to BMO?

I was there for the playoff loss and I noticed walking to the stadium from the subway there are a lot of blind spots where people could in theory wait to cause trouble with away fans especially in the evening when it is dark out.... I applaud the Impact for this as when we left the stadium after that humiliating loss, I had a 6 Impact fans try and start something with my brother and I and if it wasn't for the police it would have gotten ugly.

[Pint]

# of cops and security are supposed to be higher as well on the walk to and from the Viau metro station.

[ChrisFizik]

OK Road Warriors! We're almost there.

The away supporter docs are pretty standard other than the willcall ticket thing and the extra provisions with the bus etc.
But maybe try to travel a bit lighter than usual on match day to avoid extra hassles.

See you at McLean's. Be proactive and get a metro ticket at any of the stations so we're not all lined up at machines when we head out.

Bring your voices!!

[TheRenter]

I was able to pick up a couple of singles in the navy blue section.

What are the chances I can roll in with the rest of the group in 112?

[Phil]

A heads up on this idea that everyone squeezes into 112 - they are forming a wall of security around the upper part of 112 to contain the 200 supporters that went through their hoops of being identified. According to Montreal reps on the conference call yesterday, if you bought your tickets outside of those 200 seats then you will have to be in your assigned seat as the entire stadium is sold out. They also have fired the old security company and now have a new security detail that wont be as lenient.

[Mateo1985]

So that means that people who bought tickets outside of the upper 112 won't be able to get on the buses out of the stadium either?

[Pint]

So that means that people who bought tickets outside of the upper 112 won't be able to get on the buses out of the stadium either?

The buses are for the people at the top of 112 but if spots are available others may be able to hop on. The majority of people who are outside upper 112 will be doing the walk back to Viau metro station.

[Phil]

Just one more note - supporters will be held for 20 minutes post game.

[Scotty74]

So that means that people who bought tickets outside of the upper 112 won't be able to get on the buses out of the stadium either?

I guess with 4 buses and 200 fans the buses will be full with the official away tickets. We're in lower 112 and plan just to cover up leaving the stadium and getting the subway back downtown

[michaeltfc91]

A heads up on this idea that everyone squeezes into 112 - they are forming a wall of security around the upper part of 112 to contain the 200 supporters that went through their hoops of being identified. According to Montreal reps on the conference call yesterday, if you bought your tickets outside of those 200 seats then you will have to be in your assigned seat as the entire stadium is sold out. They also have fired the old security company and now have a new security detail that wont be as lenient.

How is it smart to have Toronto fans sit in their designated seats if they bought outside the away section? I'm not going to sit in a section full on Montreal fans cheering for Toronto, me and my friends would feel completely unsafe and surely fights are going to break out.

[Justin10000]

How is it smart to have Toronto fans sit in their designated seats if they bought outside the away section? I'm not going to sit in a section full on Montreal fans cheering for Toronto, me and my friends would feel completely unsafe and surely fights are going to break out.

Not to be rude, but you bought those tickets for those seats. People should've been aware that the supporters section would be strictly monitored and they wouldn't be allowed to go to any seat at their pleasure.

[Phil]

How is it smart to have Toronto fans sit in their designated seats if they bought outside the away section? I'm not going to sit in a section full on Montreal fans cheering for Toronto, me and my friends would feel completely unsafe and surely fights are going to break out.

All legit points but as Justin has pointed out, your seats are your seats and that isn't IMFC's direct fault - I do think the way they are handling away tickets is irresponsible and atrocious but that's another story.

[Red CB Toronto]

All legit points but as Justin has pointed out, your seats are your seats and that isn't IMFC's direct fault - I do think the way they are handling away tickets is irresponsible and atrocious but that's another story.

But as we all know due to the nature of how the Impact has handles away tickets, a number of people bought tickets in the lower half of 112. I hope they are foresight, thus being prepared to react when they a see a sea of Red throughout the entitre section, in and outside of the secruity perimeter.

[ou8jonesy]

We are in the lower 112 section. Four of us. Our first road trip. I have a feeling there will be a lot of red surrounding us even in the lower section. We plan on meeting as many of you as possible at McLeans before the game.

[Ivy]

I'm so glad I'm not going... MTL makes it so difficult to enjoy the game. Everything about them is ass backwards.