If the game begins with the roof open the roof can be closed at any time if climatic conditions warrant.
Rogers centre roof closing.
The roof shall be opened in a pair of 2 minute 15 second intervals.
If the game begins with the roof closed it may still be opened before the end of the sixth inning if the umpire crew chief and blue jays officials agree the weather has turned in a way that will ensure fan comfort and enjoyment.
Photos of the rogers centre roof closing.
When i was a student back in the 1980 s i had a tiny fourth year seminar class with only 4 students we had many interesting guests incuding rod robbie one of the principle architects of skydome now known as the rogers centre.
Commissioner rob manfred or his representatives meet with the blue jays and crew chief umpire dale scott prior to each game to discuss the situation.
Per major league baseball policy the decision on whether the roof at rogers centre is open or closed for postseason games is made by the commisioner s office.
It takes 20 minutes to open the roof of the skydome now called the rogers centre.
Yesterday on our way to the ballpark formerly known as skydome i referred to our dome as skydome.
I told him he can call it what he wants but it will always be skydome to me.
Ellisdon construction file toronto s skydome is shown in a 1996 file photo.
My six year old corrected me letting me know it s called the rogers centre now.
The opening of the roof shall only commence between innings.
Rogers centre roof will be closed thursday sportsnet ca rogers centre roof will be closed thursday the toronto blue jays have never played under a closed rogers centre roof due to extreme heat.
By toronto mike june 16 2008 0 comments.