YUENGLING CELEBRITY BARTENDING SET FOR TUESDAY AT R BAR IN ARENA DISTRICT

Yuengling's Celebrity Bartending featuring Blue Jackets LW Nick Foligno, C Derek MacKenzie and LW Colton Gillies will be held on Tuesday (tomorrow), February 12, 2013, from 7 to 9 p.m. at R Bar in the Arena District. The players will be there from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and all money from tips, signed jerseys and raffle tickets will benefit the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation.

Pay HOMAGE to your favorite CBJ Fan Club!

Check out our new HOMAGE tee!  All weekend long just $19.20 + tax in HOMAGE stores and online (reg. $28)
After this weekend's release, you can take advantage of your 10% in-store member discount ON ALL REGULARLY PRICED MERCHANDISE by showing your 2012 - 2013 JB card!Jacket Backers HOMAGE tee

On Jan 21, 2013, 19,206 fans attended the Blue Jackets' home opener against the Red Wings, setting a record for the largest regular-season crowd in the history of Nationwide Arena. For a limited time, purchase this year's official Jacket Backers T-shirt for $19.20!

St. Louis Bus Trip - February 23-24 - Sign Up Now!

Travel with the Jacket Backers by Deluxe Motor Coach to St. Louis to see your Columbus Blue Jackets give St. Louis the Blues.

The bus will depart Columbus early Saturday morning and we hope to arrive at the Sheraton in St. Louis by early afternoon.  The Sheraton is located about one-tenth of a mile from the Scottrade Center.  We will depart St. Louis Sunday morning and should be back in Columbus in the late afternoon.

Costs for members per person are (non-members add $25 per option): 

• $215 per person based on 2 people sharing hotel room.
• $195 per person based on 3 people sharing hotel room.
• $185 per person based on 4 people sharing hotel room.
• $275 per person based on not sharing your hotel room.

We are accepting $100 deposits to reserve your seat but woud appreciate full payment as soon as possible as this trip is only a little over a month away.

The trip includes: 

• Deluxe Motor Coach transportation to and from St. Louis
• Lower Bowl Ticket in Blue Chip Section (Columbus Attack Twice End)
• Accommodations at the Sheraton St. Louis City Ceter Hotel and Suites
• Light Snacks and Refreshments will be provided by the Jacket Backers.
• We hope to provide a few giveaways.
• Exclusive participation in on-bus raffles.

Questions?  Contact Dan Conkey, our Travel Chair, at travel@jacketbackers.org .

Don't Delay - Sign Up Now! 

St. Louis Bus Trip

Bus Trip - Deposit $100.00 USD Bus Trip - Full Payment for 1 person based on 2 per Hotel Room $215.00 USD Bus Trip - Full Payment for 1 person based on 3 per Hotel Room $195.00 USD Bus Trip - Full Payment for 1 person based on 4 per Hotel Room $185.00 USD Bus Trip - Full Payment for 1 person with Private Hotel Room $275.00 USD

Return To Nashville and Smash the Preds on March 23rd!

Join other Jacket Backers and Smash the Preds on March 23rd!

What happens in Nashville, stays in Nashville.  Except for the spoils of VICTORY when we return on the 24th!

The bus will depart Columbus early Saturday morning and we hope to arrive at the Days Inn Nashville Downtown at the Stadium by early afternoon.  The hotel is located about 2 miles from Bridgestone Arena and a bunch of the honky tonk hot spots.  Following our victory celebration painting the town Union Blue, we'll return Sunday morning and should be back in Columbus 7 - 8ish in the evening.

Costs for members per person are (non-members add $25 per option): 

• $215 per person based on 2 people sharing hotel room.
• $195 per person based on 3 people sharing hotel room.
• $185 per person based on 4 people sharing hotel room.
• $275 per person based on not sharing your hotel room.

If you are interested in tickets only, cost is $65 per ticket for members (add $25 for non-members.)  This is a $16.27 savings per ticket for JB members!!!  Tickets must be paid in full at time of order.  You must be 21 and older to ride the bus but tickets only are available for family members and guests of all ages.

We are accepting $100 deposits to reserve your bus package; payment in full now would be appreciated if you can swing it.  Final balance is due by February 23rd.  FIRST PAID FIRST SERVED.  Ticket only orders must be paid in full at time of order.

The trip includes: 

• Deluxe Motor Coach transportation to and from Nashville
• Club Level Ticket in Sections 223 - 224
• Accommodations at the Days Inn Nashville Downtown at the Stadium
• Light Snacks and Refreshments will be provided by the Jacket Backers.
• We hope to provide a few giveaways.
• Exclusive participation in on-bus raffles.

Questions?  Contact Dan Conkey, our Travel Chair, at travel@jacketbackers.org .

Don't Delay - Sign Up Now! 

Nashville Bus Trip

Bus Trip - Deposit $100.00 USD Bus Trip - Full Payment for 1 person based on 2 per Hotel Room $215.00 USD Bus Trip - Full Payment for 1 person based on 3 per Hotel Room $195.00 USD Bus Trip - Full Payment for 1 person based on 4 per Hotel Room $185.00 USD Bus Trip - Full Payment for 1 person with Private Hotel Room $275.00 USD Ticket Only $65.00 USD

Congratulations to All of Our Winners!!!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at the CBJ NHL Draft Party on Friday, June 22, 2012. It was a pleasure to talk with all of you!!!

Congratulations to all of our winners!!! If you haven't renewed/joined for the 2012/2013 season yet, we will have one more membership give away for anyone who renews/joins by the end of the home opener, Monday, January 21, 2013 (Prize: Team Signed 3D Wall Art of the 3^rd Logo).

Membership Join/Renewal Winners:

Team Signed Mini Helmet - Adam Wentz

Team Signed 3'x5' Team Signed Flag - Jill Simspon

CBJ NHL Draft Party Winners:

Brett Lebda Signed Jacket Backers Sticker - Jason Harnishfeger

Steve Mason Signed Puck - Aleks Ripple

Steve Mason Signed Puck - Christine Hapanowicz

Rick Nash Signed Puck - Robert Hamer

Mathieu Garon & Steve Mason Signed Mini Goalie Helmet - Janice Burns

Team Signed Wall Clock - Albert Holland

Team Signed Pub Mirror - Bharati Jayanthi

Membership Join/Renewal Winner:

Team Signed 3D 3rd Logo Wall Art - Matt Wagner

Game Watching Party - Thursday, January 24, 2013

Game Watching Party

When: Thursday, January 24, 2013

Where: Buffalo Wild Wings - Bethel Center (5240 Bethel Centre Mall, Columbus, OH 43220)

Time: 8:30pm - Pre-Game / 9:00pm - Drop of the Puck!!!!

Add'l Info: They will have the game on their BIG Screens in the main dining room.  Check out their menu at http://www.buffalowildwings.com/menu/.

 In addition, we will be giving away prizes, including tickets to an upcoming home CBJ Game!!!

The Jacket Backers Have Bus Trips Planned to 12.5% of the Away Games This Season!

Bus Trip Info Quick Links

St. Louis 2/23   -   Detroit 3/10   -   Nashville 3/23

That's right, a shortened season will make for some odd statistics.  But we have been very busy since the schedule was announced and we have 3 bus trips planned.  And 3 out of 24 is 12.5%! 

• February 23 - 24 - bus, hotel and ticket in St. Louis
• March 10 - Out and Back to Detroit - bus and ticket
• March 23 - 24 - bus, hotel and ticket in Nashville.

 We will have flyers, prices and sign up sheets at our game watching parties and at the home opener on Monday.  Watch online here for details and online signups soon!

Join/Renew Your Jacket Backers Membership - Win Prizes

Join or Renew your Jacket Backers for the 2012-2013 Season and be entered to win Team Signed Prizes!!!

Click here to Join/Renew!

Join or Renew by the end of the FINAL Stanley Cup Game (Date TBD) and be entered to win a Team Signed Mini Helmet!

Join or Renew by the end of the First Round of the NHL Draft (Friday, June 22, 2012) and be entered to win a Team Signed Flag!

Join or Renew by the end of the First Home Game of the 2012-2013 Regular Season and be entered to win a Team Signed 3D 3rd Logo Wall Art!

Game Watching Parties - Saturday, January 19, 2013 (Multiple Locations)

Saturday Night... Let's share our enthusiasm all around Ohio!

Pre-Game - 7:30pm
Puck Drop - 8:00pm

Jacket Backers Official Stop #1:  At the R Bar Arena! - 413 N. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215  (614) 221-4950

Jacket Backers Official Stop #2:  BWW Grandview! - 968 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus, OH 43212 
(614) 298-9464

Jacket Backers Official Stop #3:  BWW Kettering (Dayton)! - 262 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, OH 45429  (937) 424-3999

SO... here's the nitty gritty on each hot spot!

At the R Bar Arena, GET THERE EARLY!  As per our insider info, you'll want to claim your spot as they expect to be packed!  Enjoy specials, free giveaways and prizes!  R Bar Arena is still giving away lower bowl tickets to every home game during their away game viewings.  WIN TICKETS FOR OPENING NIGHT!  We'll be there to add to giveaways and renew/sign up new members, and will have a fundraising raffle to raise road trip cash.  CARRY THE FLAG!!  Win a 3' x 5' team signed CBJ Flag to BE GIVEN AWAY THAT NIGHT AT THE BAR!  (signed by 2010/2011 team on 9/29/2010.)  Chances are just $2 each or 3 chances for $5.

BWW Grandview!  We expect a rocking crowd after the Bucks defeat Michigan State in B-Ball.  Details to follow on our webpage/Facebook/Twitter.  We are firming up plans with management on Wednesday.  Renew and join the JB.  Win fun prizes INCLUDING A PAIR OF LOWER BOWL TICKETS (Section 111) TO OPENING NIGHT!  See you there!

Announcing the Dayton Area Jacket Backers

We are proud to announce the first regional chapter of the Jacket Backers -

THE DAYTON AREA JACKET BACKERS!

The Dayton Area Jacket Backers will be having their first game watching party at their home location:  Buffalo Wild Wings in Kettering at 262 E. Stroop Rd, 45029.

If you live in the Dayton Area and are looking for a group of motivated Jacket Fans with some great ideas, be sure to join them at Buffalo Wild Wings.

If you are interested in joining the Dayton Group, you can do so online by clicking here, just make sure to check the box that you want to be a member of the Dayton Area Jacket Backers.  If you are already a Jacket Backer and want to be part of the Dayton Area Jacket Backers, email membership@jacketbackers.org and we will update your membership.

Watch here for more information as we confirm contact information and upcoming events in Dayton.