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.

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.