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Bombers Name Media Centre After Bob Irving

May 24, 2013 01:00 PM in Sports • 0 Comments

The Bob Irving Media Centre at Investors Group Field (HANDOUT)

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have named their new media centre after hall of fame CJOB broadcaster Bob Irving.

The Bob Irving Media Centre will honour the longtime voice of the Bombers, who began calling play-by-play of the team in 1974.

“This is an exciting day for the football club as we are able to honour someone who has meant so much to our organization over the years,” said Bombers’ president and CEO Garth Buchko. “Bob has been the voice of our football team for almost 40 years and his contributions to our club goes far beyond calling the games from his booth in the press box at Winnipeg and Canad Inns Stadium.”

Investors Group Field will open Sunday and hold its first event — a city-wide church service called One Heart Winnipeg.

New Football Stadium to Have 18 Heart Defibrillators

May 23, 2013 02:00 PM in News • 0 Comments

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) When Investors Group Field opens on May 26, it will be equipped with 18 heart defibrillators.

Part of the Manitoba government’s plan to outfit public spaces with the life-saving devices, the new football stadium will have them readily available to assist cardiac arrest victims.

“With thousands of families attending Blue Bomber games, concerts and using the new Investors Group field for community events, we want to ensure the stadium includes defibrillators to meet today’s standards for public safety,” said Health Minister Theresa Oswald. “Cardiac arrest can strike without warning and having a heart defibrillator nearby can mean the difference between life and death.”

Bombers’ QB Buck Pierce to Coach Inner-City Youth

May 22, 2013 05:50 PM in Sports • 0 Comments

Posted by Tyler Sutherland

Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Dave Donaldson, U of W president and vice-chancellor Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, and Blue Bomber quarterback Buck Pierce on the front lawn of the University of Winnipeg on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (HANDOUT)

Winnipeg Blue Bomber quarterback Buck Pierce and former Blue Bomber Dave Donaldson are joining the University of Winnipeg Wesmen as adjunct coaches.

The two will coach inner-city youth in flag touch football when the U of W’s new UNITED Health and RecPlex opens next year.

“Partnering with exceptional athletes Buck Pierce and Dave Donaldson to host this established and successful football program enhances our community learning and community athletics mission,” said Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, president and vice-chancellor.

Ride with Blue Bomber Alumni to the New Stadium

May 15, 2013 06:50 AM in News • 0 Comments

Cycle on Life Want a sneak preview of Investors Group Field before the Winnipeg Blue Bombers open their season?

Through the Riverview Health Centre, the 15th annual Cycle on Life will take riders on two routes leading to the new stadium on Sunday, June 9.

Riders will begin at the centre and be led by a group of Bomber alumni, including Bruce Boyko, Luke Fritz, Rick House, Tim Jessie, Jermese Jones, Trevor Kennerd, Ron LaTourelle, Lamar McGriggs, Stan Mikawos, James Murphy, Willard Reaves, Bob Toogood, and Dave Vankoughnett.

Football Relay to Kickoff Stadium’s Inaugural Season

May 14, 2013 11:47 AM in Sports • 0 Comments

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Kickoff Run To help launch the inaugural Winnipeg Blue Bombers season at Investors Group Field, a week-long relay run will take place this June.

The Kickoff Run will see fans run with a CFL football through eight communities leading up to the season opener on June 27 in Winnipeg.

A convoy of volunteers and Blue Bomber alumni will escort the ball and the Grey Cup as 300 runners take their turn with the ball.

“It’ll be a proud moment for us all to see this ball, touched by so many fans, make its way to centre field as an important part of the June 27th opening ceremonies,” said Kickoff Run ambassador Doug Brown. “The opening of Investors Group Field will be a landmark day for football fans and the community alike and I am excited to be a part of this new era in Blue Bomber football.”

Bombers to Introduce Security Wands at Investors Group Field

May 8, 2013 09:50 AM in Sports • 0 Comments

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Logo The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will soon be searching you with wands.

As part of the new security measures for Investors Group Field, security wands will now be the primary screening device at every Winnipeg Blue Bomber home game.

“We believe we have taken a balanced approach to security that respects the privacy of fans while still allowing us the flexibility to conduct manual searches should they be required, to guard against the kind of tragedy that can happen anywhere, anytime, as it did recently in Boston,” said Blue Bomber president and CEO Garth Buchko.

Blue Bombers Reveal Nine-Point Parking Plan for Stadium

April 30, 2013 12:44 PM in Sports • 0 Comments

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Logo The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have a nine-point plan to handle the parking situation at Investors Group Field this season.

The football club on Tuesday released comprehensive details to help fans get to the University of Manitoba campus while decreasing the amount of congestion around the stadium.

A new website at InvestorsGroupField.ca/fans includes everything fans need to know on arriving for a game.

“When our phones ring, most fans want to know how they get to the new stadium whether they plan to travel by car, bus, on foot or by bike,” said Blue Bombers vice-president and COO Jim Bell. “This new website has all the information everyone will need as fans, concert goers, neighbours, students or university faculty.”

Blue Bombers Opening Mini-Camp on Campus

April 24, 2013 07:32 AM in Sports • 0 Comments

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Logo The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are opening up their three-day mini-camp today, where fans can get their first look at the 2013 team.

Held at the Winnipeg Indoor Soccer Complex on the University of Manitoba campus, all practices will be open to the public, with newly-signed quarterbacks Max Hall and Chase Clement also taking the field.

The open practices are as follows:

Wednesday, April 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, April 26, 10 a.m. to noon

Blue Bombers Report $758K Loss in 2012

April 23, 2013 04:14 PM in Sports • 0 Comments

Winnipeg Blue Bombers president and CEO Garth Buchko (CHRISD.CA)

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are in the red, recording a $758,307 loss in 2012 on Tuesday.

The football club revealed their annual report at Canad Inns Polo Park, saying due to “exceptional” costs for stadium development and a loss from the write-down of Canad Inns stadium assets, it couldn’t remain in the black.

“Due to the nature of having two facilities on the go at once, we had some challenges that affected us financially,” said Blue Bomber president and CEO Garth Buchko.

Blue Bombers Set Season Ticket Record

April 23, 2013 09:30 AM in Sports • 0 Comments

Investors Group Field as seen on Monday, April 22, 2013. (CHRISD.CA)

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are boasting a record for season ticket sales.

The football club revealed Tuesday that it has surpassed 23,000 tickets for the 2013 CFL season.

“For the third year in a row, Blue Bomber fans have shown an incredible amount of support for their team as we set season ticket records in each of these three years,” said Blue Bomber president and CEO Garth Buchko.

Blue Bombers Sign Pair of Defensive Linemen

April 9, 2013 04:25 PM in Sports • 0 Comments

Posted by Tyler Sutherland

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Logo The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed import defensive linemen Anthony DeGrate and Marquis Frazier.

DeGrate spent two seasons with the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League where he recorded 39 tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He also joined the Bombers’ practice roster last October.

Blue Bombers Release Brink, Sign Two New QBs

April 8, 2013 10:54 AM in Sports • 0 Comments

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Alex Brink speaks with the media following a July 2011 home game. (DARRIN BAUMING / CHRISD.CA FILE)

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Alex Brink was released from the team on Monday. (DARRIN BAUMING / CHRISD.CA FILE)

Less than an hour after announcing the release of quarterback Alex Brink, the team has signed two new QBs for the upcoming 2013 season.

Import quarterbacks Max Hall, 27, and Chase Clement, 26, will suit up for the Blue and Gold when training camp opens.

Hall played for the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2010 and appeared in six games that season — including three starts — completing 39 of his 78 pass attempts for 370 yards and a touchdown.

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