CFL Commissioner, Regina Mayor Exchange Terse Words over Mosaic Stadium Turf
Johnston said painting would preserve access for amateur and university teams as the city plans a $1.6 million turf replacement.
- On Friday, CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston urged the City of Regina to reconsider its plan to permanently stitch field lines into the new Mosaic Stadium turf, arguing that painting "future-proofs your field" for various users.
- Regina is spending $1.6 million to install the new turf, but officials determined that painting lines would require approximately $260,000 in equipment plus $5,500 per conversion, while causing 18 hours of downtime between bookings.
- Mayor Chad Bachynski rejected the commissioner's request, stating there is "no plan to switch to paint" unless the CFL contributes financially, as the city faces about $55,000 in annual costs for painting materials and labor.
- Local amateur teams, including the Regina Rams and Regina Thunder, plan to use alternative facilities like Leibel Field next year due to the new 100-yard CFL dimensions, though officials maintain the stadium remains accessible for community events.
- The CFL will implement new field dimensions, including 100-yard lengths and 15-yard end zones, for the 2027 season, resulting in a field that is 20 yards shorter overall and requiring infrastructure adjustments nationwide.
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‘Painting is not that difficult’: CFL Commissioner urges City of Regina to reconsider decision to stitch Mosaic Stadium turf
CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston is urging the City of Regina to reconsider its decision to stitch the new turf at Mosaic Stadium for changing field dimensions, requesting they instead paint the lines.
CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston wants City of Regina to not stitch Mosaic Stadium turf
CALGARY – CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston is urging the City of Regina to rethink its position to permanently stitch the new turf at Mosaic Stadium. Johnston made the comments Friday when asked about the possibility of non-Saskatchewan Rough...
CFL, Regina Clash Over Mosaic Stadium Turf and Field Lines
The CFL wants Regina to paint field lines at Mosaic Stadium instead of stitching them into new turf, but Mayor Chad Bachynski says the city won’t change plans unless the league contributes financially. Regina says stitched lines reduce maintenance costs and keep the stadium available to community sports groups.
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