What if Toronto Was Hosting the Olympics

I am addicted to the Olympics. Although we are 3 hours ahead, it doesn't matter. I plan my schedule around the games.

I saw history in the making  when Alexandre Bilodeau won the first gold Canada and what he did is contagious. Several others have followed suit. Way to go Canada. I only wish I could have been there. Tickets to many events are over $100 so I can't imagine that being much different if Toronto hosted. You can't really avoid the high price of tickets because you have to factor in several other things. Take the opening night celebrations for example. That one must have cost a pretty penny. Or  what about the costs required to upgrade existing facilities and the cost to build new venues for competitions.

If the Winter or summer games ever makes its way to the TDot, there are a few ways  you can get around the exorbitant price of things. I will:

1) Volunteer - There are so many opportunities to help out with the Olympic Committee. Not only will I stand a better chance of seeing a few events for free, but I will get a chance to meet the olympians too.

2) Apply to carry the torch - When the torch lit its way across the country thousands lined the streets to catch a glimpse. There were celebrities, journalists and every day people bearing torches.

3) Start saving up from now.

4) Lots of people sell their tickets off for more than half price if an event has to be rescheduled due to inclement weather which causes a conflict with the ticket holder's schedule. I'll be there to offer them the best price.

Well who knows if Toronto will ever win the bid for the Olympic Games, but we do have the Pan Am Games in 2015 in the bag. At least that is something to look forward to.