Bend to Host 2019 West Coast League All-Star Game, Logo Unveiled

PRESS RELEASE – West Coast League commissioner Rob Neyer announced this morning that the league’s 2019 All-Star Game will be played at Vince Genna Stadium, home of the Bend Elks. The exact date for the annual mid-summer classic will be released along with the full 2019 WCL schedule in the fall.

Bend Elks Begin Season Under New Management

For the first time in the team’s 16-year history, the Bend Elks (Summer Collegiate, West Coast League) are under new management.  But other than a few changes like Vinnie the Elk replacing Homer as the team’s new mascot and a new moose-inspired cap logo, it’s expected to be business as usual for the franchise.  Read more here.

A Q&A with the New Owners of the Bend Elks

PRESS RELEASE – After 15 years of owning and operating the Bend Elks, owner/general manager Jim Richards sold the Elks to John and Tami Marick. The sale was finalized in early October. John is the CEO of Consumer Cellular based in Portland, Oregon.

New Lease for New Owners of Bend Elks

Long-time owner Jim Richards recently sold the successful summer collegiate Bend Elks (West Coast League) to a group called Let’s Play Ball LLC, out of Portland.  Last week, the Bend Parks and Recreation Board approved a new five-year, $1 per year lease with the new ownership to use Vince Genna Stadium.  Read more and watch news report here.  We’re not sure if the sale or lease agreements include the operation or use of the Bend Fieldhouse or not.

New Regular Season Attendance Record Set by Elks

PRESS RELEASE – The Bend (OR) Elks have surpassed the club’s 2010 record setting attendance. After 23 dates the Elks have drawn 41,593 fans, eclipsing the all-time West Coast League mark of 37,963.  The Elks have four regular season home dates remaining.