Media releases

• Brock’s Homecoming kicks off with Grape Stomp Friday

  Monday, September 16, 2019 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 16 September 2019 – R00146

  If you’ve ever wanted to know what stomping on a seemingly endless supply of Concord grapes with bare feet feels like, you’re in luck.

  Brock University’s annual Homecoming Grape Stomp takes places this Friday, Sept. 20 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Brock’s Jubilee Court.

  Teams of students will compete for prizes by dressing up in costumes and stomping on a metric tonne of Concord grapes, with children from the Rosalind Blauer Centre for Child Care getting their feet dirty first by stomping on their own sections of grapes at noon.

  Approximately 700 Brock students will have the opportunity to participate in the tradition, which has been ranked No. 2 out of the top Canadian university traditions by University Affairs Magazine.

  While it is highly recommended to avoid consuming the grapes, the event will feature a free barbecue as well as live music.

  The annual event kicks off Brock’s Homecoming Weekend, which includes a full slate of activities from Sept. 20 to 22. Also on the calendar:

  Alumni Recognition Reception

  Saturday, Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m.

  Taking place in Brock’s Lowenberger Dining Hall, alumni who graduated either 25 or 50 years ago will be recognized. The event will also celebrate Greg Craig (BBA ’91) as the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award, presented by the Brock University Alumni Association. Brock’s Faculties will also present the Distinguished Faculty Graduate Awards.

  Goodman School of Business tours and barbecue

  Saturday, Sept. 21, Noon to 2 p.m.
  Barbecue lunch for Goodman School of Business graduates and tours of the remodeled classrooms and new technology being used in the Goodman School.

  Brock Night at the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival

  Saturday, Sept. 21, 5 to 7 p.m.

  Back again for 2019 is the Brock VIP experience at the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival. Brock alumni who have pre-purchased tickets will experience local wine and food while enjoying a panoramic view of Montebello Park from the elevated and covered Harvest Lounge.

  Reunions

  Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21

  Among the reunions being held throughout the weekend are: Classes of 1969, 1994, 2009, 2014 and 2018.

  Brock Sports

  Saturday, Sept. 21

  Brock’s Alumni Field will host a pair of homecoming rugby games. The men play against Laurier at 1 p.m. with the women to play against Queen’s at 4 p.m.

  Sunday, Sept. 22

  For the second year, Brock will host Hometown Baseball at George Taylor Field. The men’s baseball team will play the Ontario Blue Jays in a community-focused game at 1 p.m. Gates open at noon with free Badgers baseball hats for the first 100 kids. There will also be facepainting and a family zone.

  A full list of Homecoming weekend events can be found on the Brock University website, and all events are open to the media. Spots are available for media interested in taking part in Grape Stomp alongside the students Friday. Contact Dan Dakin for more information.

  For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:

  * Dan Dakin, Manager Communications and Media Relations, Brock University ddakin@brocku.ca, 905-688-5550 x5353 or 905-347-1970

  Brock University Marketing and Communications has a full-service studio where we can provide high definition video and broadcast-quality audio.

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• Sold out show as Brock Badgers bitten by Guelph Gryphons

  Monday, September 16, 2019 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 13 September 2019 – R00145

  The Guelph Gryphons captured their fourth Steel Blade Classic hockey game as they slipped by the Brock Badgers 4-1 in front of a sold out crowd of 4,752 fans at the Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines on Friday, Sept. 13.

  Guelph is now 2-2 against Brock in Steel Blade action at the Meridian Centre, which was sold out for a second-consecutive year.

  “It was a great atmosphere and that gives you chills when you get out there,” said Brock head coach Marty Williamson. “If you put 4,700 fans in a building cheering on two teams, the emotions are going to go through the roof. They’re going to give it their all.”

  After a scoreless first period, the Gryphons exploded for three consecutive goals in the second courtesy of Connor Bramwell, Stephen Templeton and Giordano Finoro.

  Badgers newcomer Jordan Sambrook scored a bomb from the point during a power play to end Guelph’s bid for a shutout in the third, before Andrew Dodson added one for Guelph near the end of the game to make it a 4-1 final.

  “The Steel Blade Classic sets the tempo for the hockey season,” said Guelph head coach Shawn Camp. “This game means so much to us because it’s historical and it’s a privilege for our team. There’s an education piece to this game.”

  Williamson said the Badgers left opportunities out on the ice.

  “I liked our compete and we had our chances, but we didn’t finish,” he said. “The scoring chances were pretty even, but credit to their goalie.”

  The Badgers will now play a month of exhibition games in preparation for their home opener against Toronto on Oct. 10.

  Brock Sports Associate Director Emily Allan presented a donation of more than $4,752 to the Brock University Students’ Union Food First Program as a result of student ticket sales to Friday’s game.

  For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:

  * Dan Dakin, Manager Communications and Media Relations, Brock University ddakin@brocku.ca, 905-688-5550 x5353 or 905-347-1970

  Brock University Marketing and Communications has a full-service studio where we can provide high definition video and broadcast-quality audio.

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