Community Programs

Throughout the off-season, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are active in a number of programs related to youth, education, healthy living, and positive relationships.

Break the Silence on Violence Against Women

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers partnered with the Manitoba government and Status of Women Canada to Break the Silence on Violence against Women. This initiative is a two-part project featuring a public awareness campaign and youth education program. Since 2016, trained Winnipeg Blue Bomber players deliver 20 presentations and 20 workshops per year to high school students, football teams, coaching staff, and community leaders. To find out how your school or team can participate ...

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have taken the You Can Play pledge in partnership with the You Can Play Project. The mission of this project is to ensure equality, respect, and safety for all athletes, without regard to sexual orientation. You Can Play works to guarantee that athletes are given a fair opportunity to compete and that they are judged by other athletes and fans only by what they contribute to the sport or their team’s success. Finally, You Can Play seeks to challenge the ...

Bombers Tackle Bullying

Every March, Blue Bombers players visit schools across the province to speak to youth in grades K-8 on how to foster healthy relationships and create positive school cultures. In addition, the team participates in Pink Day each year. Manitoba Mental Health Resources Klinic Community Health 204-784-4090 klinic.mb.ca Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba 204-786-0987 mooddisordersmanitoba.ca

Justin Medlock's Kicks for Kids

For every field goal scored by Justin Medlock at home games this season, one of our key community partners will donate $100 for each yard over 45 to Variety, the Children’s Charity of Manitoba. These donations will also be matched by Justin Medlock himself, to a maximum of $10,000. DONATIONS RECAP Fri, July 7: CGY at WPG Total yards: —- Donation total: —- Thurs, July 13: TOR at WPG Total yards: 10 55 yard field goal: 10 yards Donation total: $2,000 Thurs, July 27: ...

IBAM Community Heroes

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have deep roots in the community and this remains at the core of everything we do, both on and off the field. Our Community Hero program is our way of recognizing local heroes whose positive influences and dedication have a profound impact on their community and improve the well-being of others. If you know a local hero whose community accomplishments should be celebrated, nominate them today! Recipients will receive: Winnipeg Blue Bombers ...

Amenity HealthCare Healthy Living Initiative

Amenity Healthcare and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers partnered up to tackle unhealthy habits in children. Launched in 2014, this partnership allows players to visit rural community schools with the objective of encouraging kids to live healthy lifestyles, offering education about preventative behaviours in a fun, exciting atmosphere. To find out more, contact community@bluebombers.com

Do you know a group of youth who are making a difference in our community? Running back Andrew Harris wants to meet them! Reward a group of youth today with an exclusive Winnipeg Blue Bombers game day experience. Chosen groups will receive tickets to a home game where they will be featured on the video boards and will get the chance to meet Andrew Harris in person after the game! Requirements: – Groups of 15-20 youth aged 17 and younger – The group should show a commitment to ...

The Blue Bombers are proud to be long-standing supporters of “I Love to Read” month held each year in February. Blue Bombers players visit elementary schools to read to students and promote the importance of literacy through the team’s Hit the Books program. Schools can sign up now and help students get a head start on reading and completing their bingo cards. A link will be sent out on February 22, 2022, at 10:00am to registered schools/classes with a special video featuring Blue ...