called the Friends of the Bowl Foundation was formed in 2012, which included several sports organizations that use the stadium. A memorandum of understanding was signed between the city and the foundation, which committed both parties to funding the upgrades. The grass playing field was replaced with artificial turf during the first phase of upgrades. The upgrades also included new lighting, score clock and sound system. In 2014, the facility name was changed to Saskatoon Minor Football Field at Gordon Howe Park. City council approved the name change at the request of a major donor, the Yausie family. The upgrades to the facility were expected to be complete by September 2014. On Saturday, September 6, 2014, the first Hilltop game was played on the newly installed artificial turf against the Regina Thunder. With funding by Friends of the Bowl Foundation, community donors and the City of Saskatoon, new scoreboard, lights and sound system were also new additions. A new clubhouse was opened in 2015 and includes dressing rooms for both football and softball teams, concession, office space, meeting space, banquet facilities and a concession. which is estimated to cost $1.5 million. The venue will see further renovations, starting in 2017. Seating for 2500 was donated by the Saskatchewan Roughriders from Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field and installed on the east side ready for the regular season. Furthermore, another 2500 seats from the old stadium were installed on the west side along with nine corporate boxes including a press box and general common room for guests. In the spring of 2018, excavation started on the grounds for building an Olympic size track and field and skating oval. A 90,000 square foot facility was also built for indoor baseball practices, along with a weight room, a new baseball ticket office and upgrades to the ball diamonds. The planning slate also has a new Nordic skiing track, another artificial football field and five paved parking lots, all to be completed sometime in 2019. Tenants References Canadian football venues Sport in Saskatoon Sports venues in Saskatchewan Soccer venues in Saskatchewan 1960 establishments in Saskatchewan Sports venues completed in 1960