by Steve Schuster
WINNIPEG, MB – Pending final review, the Winnipeg Goldeyes have been granted permission to return to Shaw Park beginning August 3rd.
With the announcement, the Goldeyes, who have called Jackson home since the 2021 season began due to border restrictions in Canada, will play four more games at The Ballpark at Jackson, with a final contest against Kansas City, Sunday.
The Goldeyes’ official 2021 home opener is set for Tuesday, August 3rd, and a total of 20 regular season home games at Shaw Park have now been added to the remaining schedule. August 3rd will mark the Goldeyes’ first game in their home park since September 2nd, 2019.
“The Winnipeg Goldeyes are ecstatic to finally return to home,” said Goldeyes’ owner Sam Katz. “We are grateful to the government and health authorities for allowing us a path to host games at Shaw Park. We are especially excited for our loyal fans that will finally be able to attend a Goldeyes game for the first time in almost two years.
“We are also very excited for our first- and second-year players who will have the opportunity to enjoy our great city and the true Goldeyes’ experience,” added Katz. “We want to express our sincerest gratitude to the Jackson Generals’ staff and the citizens of Jackson, Tennessee for their incredible hospitality and support throughout this season.”
All Winnipeg Goldeyes players and coaches, as well as players and coaches from visiting teams will be fully vaccinated (at least two weeks since receiving their second dose) upon their entry into Canada. Hub protocols will also be in place for both teams.
The Goldeyes have received permission to operate Shaw Park at 100 percent capacity. All fans in attendance will be required to be fully vaccinated. Youth fans under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult at a 1-to-1 ratio and are required to wear a mask.
