Spruce Meadows cancels Masters tournament
Posted May 5, 2020 10:33 am.
Last Updated May 5, 2020 12:15 pm.
CALGARY (660 NEWS) – Another popular Calgary event has been cancelled because of COVID-19.
Spruce Meadows announced it is cancelling the Masters show jumping tournament which was scheduled to run Sept. 9 to 13.
It says cancelling the Masters, along with four other tournaments throughout the summer, impacts 560 full-time jobs, $45 million in wages and $90 million dollars in tourism.
“It is a beautiful day here at Spruce Meadows. It is comforting that it will be again tomorrow, the day after, and whenever we can all return. However, until further notice, the Spruce Meadows grounds will remain closed to the public,” the facility, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary, said on its website.
“This decision is made with heavy hearts and an acute awareness of the significant ripple effects. Our flagship ‘Masters’ Tournament was scheduled to be a “best ever” edition in 2020. Highlights were to include the world’s best horses and riders competing at the biggest tournament in show jumping, wonderful shopping, exhibits and entertainment programs.”
Cavalry FC also calls Spruce Meadows home. The 2020 Canadian Premier League season remains on hold.
