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Bald Student
09/02/2006, 3:58 PM
For anyone who's interested:

http://www.stigonline.com/bowl.pdf
Raheny Red
09/02/2006, 5:40 PM
Good stuff :) ;) :cool:
Dazzy
09/02/2006, 7:24 PM
Why does he think our season ends in September :confused: Bigger overlap of seasons than what he thinks!
MrJoeSoap
09/02/2006, 8:52 PM
Rofl, I can't get over the name "Belfield Bowl". Its not exactly the Rosebowl! Still, could be a good move for the students.
Bald Student
09/02/2006, 9:00 PM
Rofl, I can't get over the name "Belfield Bowl". Its not exactly the Rosebowl! Still, could be a good move for the students.You'd understand the name if you ever saw the place. It's a natural amphiteathre (i.e. a hole in the ground) and very bowl shaped. It's a nice little stadium though and much more central in Belfield. We won't need to walk down the unlit laneway anymore.

The only problem I have with it is that the closest bar is owned by the students union so we'll likely be giving those eejits a lot of custom only for them to waste the profits on stupid protests.
rerun
10/02/2006, 7:15 AM
So where is the rugby ground in Belfield? Near the hockey facilities?
Any photos of the current Bowl?
CollegeTillIDie
10/02/2006, 8:15 AM
If you know the hockey stadium and the car park beside it.
The Bowl is at the opposite end of the car park to the Sports Centre. In fact there is an exit from the car park goes right past the entrance to the Bowl.
bigmac
10/02/2006, 9:01 AM
You'd understand the name if you ever saw the place. It's a natural amphiteathre (i.e. a hole in the ground) and very bowl shaped. It's a nice little stadium though and much more central in Belfield. We won't need to walk down the unlit laneway anymore.

The only problem I have with it is that the closest bar is owned by the students union so we'll likely be giving those eejits a lot of custom only for them to waste the profits on stupid protests.


Yeah, cos that b0llocks Brady closed down the Sports Bar. :mad: That would have been an ideal location for visiting fans to have a pint or two before the game.

Stadium is in a nice location though - 15 minute walk from DART or LUAS - will be very accessible.
Redzer
10/02/2006, 9:39 AM
Here is a map of sorts;
http://d142879.u24.digiweb.ie/AGM/ucd_map.htm
OneRedArmy
10/02/2006, 10:10 AM
Why does he think our season ends in September :confused: Bigger overlap of seasons than what he thinks!In fairness, UCD's season is normally over by then..........;)
bigmac
10/02/2006, 10:59 AM
Here is a map of sorts;
http://d142879.u24.digiweb.ie/AGM/ucd_map.htm


There's actually a road directly from entrance F on that map to the dual carriageway which would be the easiest way from the bus. Get off at the RTE corner and walk up the road, the pitch is just inside the gate.
RockofGibraltar
10/02/2006, 11:37 AM
are ucd playin there this season?
Poor Student
10/02/2006, 11:43 AM
No. We're staying in Belfield Pk. this season.
CollegeTillIDie
10/02/2006, 11:45 AM
I was reading a UCD graduates magazine recently and noticed a physical resemblance between President Brady and Heinrich Himmler... any other UCD students see that?:D
Schumi
10/02/2006, 1:17 PM
So where is the rugby ground in Belfield? Near the hockey facilities?
Any photos of the current Bowl?
Right beside the hockey pitch, behind one of the goals.

Photos here (http://photobucket.com/albums/v239/SchumiUCD/Bowl/), a lot of work needed obviously.


In fairness, UCD's season is normally over by then..........;)Safety by September? Sounds good. :D
Bald Student
10/02/2006, 1:20 PM
Yeah, cos that b0llocks Brady closed down the Sports Bar. :mad: That would have been an ideal location for visiting fans to have a pint or two before the game.Personally I hold the Students Union responsable for that.

When it closed I sent an innocent sounding e-mail to the SU to ask what the story was and the SU responded by denying that they were involved, saying that anone who suggested this was evil and probably a nazi, i.e. they defended themselves against an allegation I never made. A sure sign of guilt if you ask me.


My e-mail to the SU
Fergal,
I'm the outgoing captain of the Orienteering Club and I'm writing to ask if you know what the deal is with the Sports' Bar? I got a letter from the Sports' Dept. telling me it's closed.
Do you know any more? Will the loss of income affect our grant for next year?
What's the union's position on it all? Is anything being done to try to get it re-opened? I'd be happy to distribute any information or policy you have amongst our club.

I'm sending a copy of this to the ents officer as well, in case you're away for the summer. Could one of you find time to get back in touch?

Thanks,
John Craddock


SU's Responce
Hi John,

My name is James Carroll and I am now President of the Students' Union since
July the 1st.

How are you? Sorry for the delay replying to you. Alot of rumours / gossip
etc. seem to be doing the rounds about the closure of the Sports Bar. Let
me straighten out a few things.

It is completely wrong to think that there was an outvoting by the Students'
Union and/or Forum Bar Committee over anyone to get the Sports Bar closed.
There was NO vote taken at all about anything.

The next issue is whether UCD Sports' clubs no longer have access to the
operating profit from the Sports Bar. As a result of this new move, all UCD
Sports' clubs will be able to apply to the Student Consultative Forum for
extra funding, something which the rugby team did successfully in the past
12 months.

There never ever was an issue / discussion of picking to close either the
Forum Bar or the Sports Bar. Since we got a new manager for the Forum Bar
in January, he has turned around the Forum Bar's fortunes. Furthermore,
there was a significant upturn in business since the new Health Sciences
Complex opened adjacent to us.

Next, the licensee of the Sports Bar did not want to renew his licence.
Also, the Sports Department are constantly looking for more space so this
new space goes some way to alleviating that problem. We, in the Forum Bar,
were asked to accommodate the former Sports Bar custom, something which we
were delighted to do. Add to this the fact that we agreed to turn the
upstairs of the Forum Bar into a sports type bar. Add to this again that we
decided that we would allow more Sports' reps on the Forum Bar committee. I
also will turn over the chairpersonship of the Forum Bar Committee from
myself to Mary Clayton, UCD Vice-President for Students.

I am sorry that the closure of the Sports Bar affects you so much as I
regret that the Sports Bar needs to shut at all as we certainly did not want
/ vote for / ask for its closure. Ultimately John, there has been a mass
breakdown in communication here as opposed to any cloak and dagger activity.
However, as a result of this breakdown, some people have been left
aggrieved. What we must do now is to make the best out of this situation
and any suggestions you have, we certainly will take them on board.

If there are any other issues you would like to discuss, please feel free to
call down to my office in the Student Centre or call me at any time. My
mobile is 087-7535653.

All the best,
James.


***************************
James Carroll,
President,
UCD Students' Union,
Student Centre,
Dublin 4.

supresident@ucd.ie
Phone:01-7163110
Bald Student
10/02/2006, 1:25 PM
Photos here (http://photobucket.com/albums/v239/SchumiUCD/Bowl/), a lot of work needed obviously.The first picture is the view from the changing rooms, showing the extendo-tunnel issue.
Poor Student
10/02/2006, 1:27 PM
Right beside the hockey pitch, behind one of the goals.



I have to say the stand looks very nice albeit very small. Colours go a lot better with the club too.
higgins
10/02/2006, 1:59 PM
Stadium is in a nice location though - 15 minute walk from DART or LUAS - will be very accessible

What DART Station would leave you 15 mins form there. Its a bit further then that unless its 8:45 and your late for a lecture maybe!!

and What are the plans to stop people from just looking from afar ? Are you going ot build 20 foot walls or will I just go across through Beech Hill business park and look from there :D
Schumi
10/02/2006, 2:11 PM
What DART Station would leave you 15 mins form there. Its a bit further then that unless its 8:45 and your late for a lecture maybe!!Booterstown is nearest, 15 minutes might be a bit tight though. It's a minimum half hour from the Luas BTW.


What are the plans to stop people from just looking from afar ? Are you going ot build 20 foot walls or will I just go across through Beech Hill business park and look from there :DDon't know but I assume there are some plans!
Bald Student
10/02/2006, 2:23 PM
The walk from the dart can be made in 15 min's if you hurry. 20 min's would be more reasonable
bigmac
10/02/2006, 2:24 PM
What DART Station would leave you 15 mins form there. Its a bit further then that unless its 8:45 and your late for a lecture maybe!!



Sydney Parade - straight up Nutley Lane and across the dual carriageway brings you right in to the pitch. Much closer than Booterstown.
higgins
10/02/2006, 2:28 PM
I was thinking of Sydney Parade when I posted, which is why I couldnt believe the 15 mins !

I have never walked to the Belfield Bowl from Sydney Parade but I have walked to places around it and its nowhere near a 15 min walk for the average person I would imagine.
Bald Student
10/02/2006, 2:37 PM
and What are the plans to stop people from just looking from afar ? Are you going ot build 20 foot walls or will I just go across through Beech Hill business park and look from there :DIn the Faeroe's some people would park on the hill overlooking the pitch to watch a game. When a goal was scored they'd cheer by flashing their lights and blowing their horn. Maybe we could start something similar?
bigmac
10/02/2006, 2:58 PM
I was thinking of Sydney Parade when I posted, which is why I couldnt believe the 15 mins !

I have never walked to the Belfield Bowl from Sydney Parade but I have walked to places around it and its nowhere near a 15 min walk for the average person I would imagine.

each to his own, but i give myself 20 minutes from the geology dept to the train and I'm always in plenty of time. geology is pretty close to belfield bowl so i thought 15 would be about right - say 20 though and it's still not that far.
Block G Raptor
10/02/2006, 2:58 PM
Does this mean we will now be able to get a p0xy half time cuppa at bellfield ?
Schumi
10/02/2006, 3:04 PM
Does this mean we will now be able to get a p0xy half time cuppa at bellfield ?You can get tea now. :rolleyes:
Bald Student
10/02/2006, 3:14 PM
Does this mean we will now be able to get a p0xy half time cuppa at bellfield ?No, the half time cuppa's will remain non-poxy.
Block G Raptor
10/02/2006, 4:09 PM
You can get tea now. :rolleyes:

Can someone please tell me where the feck the shop is in belfield in all the times I've been there i can never find it
Schumi
10/02/2006, 4:17 PM
Can someone please tell me where the feck the shop is in belfield in all the times I've been there i can never find it
It's beside the entrance. Come in, turn right and it's on your right. I don't know how you could miss it! Try these (http://www.akrondesign.com/foundation/images/items/nerdglasses.jpg) next time.:D
Bald Student
10/02/2006, 4:22 PM
Can someone please tell me where the feck the shop is in belfield in all the times I've been there i can never find itIt's the thing with the big queue in front of it at half time.
BohsFans
12/02/2006, 4:52 PM
Quote:
My e-mail to the SU
Fergal,
I'm the outgoing captain of the Orienteering Club


That explains a lot :D
rerun
13/02/2006, 7:25 AM
That explains a lot :D
Maybe but Block G Raptor couldn't find the shop at Belfield Park, so maybe he could help him out with some map reading?