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Envisioning the roar of the crowd and the energy of the game can be thrilling as you plan this new project for your school or athletic facility. While the process may seem daunting at first, with the right guidance and support, it can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/when-it-comes-to-upgrading-new-bleachers-the-options-are-almost-endless) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/when-it-comes-to-upgrading-new-bleachers-the-options-are-almost-endless#comments) Topics: [Bleachers](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/bleachers) ## [Using Available Space to Determine Seating Capacity in New Bleachers](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/using-available-space-to-determine-seating-capacity-in-new-bleachers) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Feb 18, 2025, 8:52:29 AM ![vaso-field-bleachers-side](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/vaso-field-bleachers-side.jpg?width=1000&height=750&name=vaso-field-bleachers-side.jpg) When we first get into a conversation about pricing for new bleachers, there are several important factors that need to be considered. As a starting point, it's crucial to understand that a wide range of bleacher configurations can be designed and built to meet specific client needs. However, one of the most critical aspects to discuss early in the process is the available footprint or space where the bleachers will be installed. [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/using-available-space-to-determine-seating-capacity-in-new-bleachers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/using-available-space-to-determine-seating-capacity-in-new-bleachers#comments) Topics: [Bleachers](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/bleachers) ## [Folding Partition Replacement and Upgrades for two Ottawa-Area Schools](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/folding-partition-replacement-and-upgrades-for-two-ottawa-area-schoolss) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Feb 10, 2025, 6:00:00 AM [![sacred-heart-curtain](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sacred-heart-curtain.jpg?width=1000&height=684&name=sacred-heart-curtain.jpg)](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hubfs/sacred-heart-curtain-full.jpg) We are quickly becoming known as Ontario’s go-to provider when it comes to not only removing old and outdated gym partitions, but replacing them with state-of-art dividers as well. As concerns around safety continue to swirl around schools and other facilities that still have these old partitions in use, school boards and facility managers keep a keen eye on the condition and operation of these now antiquated pieces of equipment. [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/folding-partition-replacement-and-upgrades-for-two-ottawa-area-schoolss) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/folding-partition-replacement-and-upgrades-for-two-ottawa-area-schoolss#comments) Topics: [Gym Divider Curtains](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/gym-divider-curtains) ## [Father, Friend and Businessman: Celebrating the Life of our Co-Founder Dennis Mould](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/father-friend-and-businessman-celebrating-the-life-of-our-co-founder-dennis-mould) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Feb 5, 2025, 7:17:17 AM ![dennis-mould-with-grandkids](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dennis-mould-with-grandkids.jpg?width=960&height=720&name=dennis-mould-with-grandkids.jpg) It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of our own, our co-founder and friend Dennis Mould. Living down the road from the business he and his son Matthew built, we are surrounded by Dennis’ legacy; a thriving business that now operates on a global scale, a distinguished career serving his neighbours and community and a lifetime commitment to family. [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/father-friend-and-businessman-celebrating-the-life-of-our-co-founder-dennis-mould) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/father-friend-and-businessman-celebrating-the-life-of-our-co-founder-dennis-mould#comments) ## [New Bleachers for the Pontiac High School Gymnasium](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-bleachers-for-the-pontiac-high-school-gymnasium) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Feb 3, 2025, 7:16:11 AM [![Pontiac-HS-telescopic-bleachers](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pontiac-HS-telescopic-bleachers.jpg?width=1000&height=750&name=Pontiac-HS-telescopic-bleachers.jpg)](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hubfs/Pontiac%20HS%201%20(1).jpg) Serving as home to the formidable panthers, Pontiac High School is located in Shawville, Quebec, not far from the banks of the beautiful Ottawa River. The region, also referred to as ‘the Pontiac’, is a municipality in the Outaouais Region of Western Quebec. It runs alongside the north shores of the Ottawa River and is a vital part of Canada’s Capital Region. [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-bleachers-for-the-pontiac-high-school-gymnasium) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-bleachers-for-the-pontiac-high-school-gymnasium#comments) Topics: [Bleachers](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/bleachers) ## [New Barrier Free Telescopic Bleachers for East Elgin Secondary School](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-barrier-free-telescopic-bleachers-for-east-elgin-secondary-school) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Jan 29, 2025, 7:31:39 AM [![east-elgin-telescopic-bleachers](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/east-elgin-telescopic-bleachers.jpg?width=1000&height=592&name=east-elgin-telescopic-bleachers.jpg)](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hubfs/east-elgin-telescopic-bleachers.jpg) Working within our home province of Ontario, we were once again invited to work on a project with our friends and partners at the Thames Valley District School Board. Overseeing a number of schools in southern Ontario, we’ve had a long-standing relationship with this board and have been a part of many projects within their district that now serves over 84,000 students. [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-barrier-free-telescopic-bleachers-for-east-elgin-secondary-school) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-barrier-free-telescopic-bleachers-for-east-elgin-secondary-school#comments) Topics: [Bleachers](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/bleachers) ## [A New Gym Divider Curtain for the Chippewas of Rama First Nation](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/a-new-gym-divider-curtain-for-the-chippewas-of-rama-first-nation) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Jan 29, 2025, 7:29:41 AM [![rama-first-nation-curtain](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rama-first-nation-curtain.jpg?width=1000&height=654&name=rama-first-nation-curtain.jpg)](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hubfs/rama-first-nation-curtain.jpg) Located in south-central Ontario, the Chippewas of Rama First Nation has long been known as a caring and community-focused area. In what is often referred to as ‘the gathering place’, the Chippewa territory has developed exponentially over the years and is showing no signs of slowing down. In the spring of 2024, the strong and resilient community of the [Rama First Nation](https://www.ramafirstnation.ca/about-rama/) reached out to our team to help them improve the athletic space in one of their many community-focused facilities. The multi-use community centre also serves as the gymnasium for one of the local schools and, as such, was in need of something that would help them continue to expand program offerings.  [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/a-new-gym-divider-curtain-for-the-chippewas-of-rama-first-nation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/a-new-gym-divider-curtain-for-the-chippewas-of-rama-first-nation#comments) Topics: [Gym Divider Curtains](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/gym-divider-curtains) ## [Platinum 10-Row Bleachers for the City of Sarnia](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/platinum-10-row-bleachers-for-the-city-of-sarnia) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Jan 29, 2025, 7:28:32 AM [![Sarnia-10-Row-platinum-bleacher](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sarnia-10-Row-platinum-bleacher.jpg?width=1000&height=803&name=Sarnia-10-Row-platinum-bleacher.jpg)](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hubfs/Sarnia-10-Row-platinum-bleacher.jpg) Nestled along the shores of Lake Huron lies the city of Sarnia. Long known as the largest city along the great lake, it also serves as a hub for trade and its burgeoning petroleum industry. Aside from the trade industry, the area has blossomed into a family-oriented community and is home to a number of beautiful parks and recreation areas. As part of a recent project, we were brought on board to help the city with some upgrades to Norm Perry Park, closely situated to the city’s bustling port. Looking to equip this popular park with some new barrier-free seating, the city came to us in search of a fully-accessible and code-compliant bleacher option for the park. [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/platinum-10-row-bleachers-for-the-city-of-sarnia) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/platinum-10-row-bleachers-for-the-city-of-sarnia#comments) Topics: [Bleachers](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/bleachers), [Accessibility](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/accessibility) ## [New Telescopic Bleachers for St. Georges School of Montreal](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-telescopic-bleachers-for-st.-georges-school-of-montreal) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Jan 29, 2025, 7:26:40 AM [![st.georges-telescopic-bleachers](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/st.georges-telescopic-bleachers.jpg?width=1000&height=740&name=st.georges-telescopic-bleachers.jpg)](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hubfs/st.georges-telescopic-bleachers.jpg) Operating as an independent school in the province of Quebec, St. Georges School of Montreal’s history dates back to 1930 when the institution first opened its doors. Since then, the school has grown to two campuses, including their elementary school in Westmount and their main high school campus in Montreal. [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-telescopic-bleachers-for-st.-georges-school-of-montreal) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-telescopic-bleachers-for-st.-georges-school-of-montreal#comments) Topics: [Bleachers](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/bleachers) ## [New Telescopic Bleachers for Lake Ridge New Tech School in Indiana](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-telescopic-bleachers-for-lake-ridge-new-tech-school-in-indiana) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Jan 29, 2025, 7:26:21 AM [![lake-ridge-telescopics](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lake-ridge-telescopics.jpg?width=1000&height=750&name=lake-ridge-telescopics.jpg)](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hubfs/lake-ridge-telescopics.jpg) Located in Lake County, Indiana and as an extension of the greater Chicago metropolitan area, we were brought into an exciting project by Lake Ridge Schools. Looking for some improved seating for the Lake Ridge New Tech School, key stakeholders from the school district reached out to our team looking for a few banks of our telescopic bleacher seating units for their gymnasium. [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-telescopic-bleachers-for-lake-ridge-new-tech-school-in-indiana) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-telescopic-bleachers-for-lake-ridge-new-tech-school-in-indiana#comments) Topics: [Bleachers](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/bleachers) [Previous](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby/page/8) [All posts](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby/page/10) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Search for Specific Products or Projects This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 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