Potential relocation of farming club "Avangarda" to Blinov Sports Complex upcoming season
The Potential Move of "Avangard" Club to Blinov Sports Palace
Gossip has it that next season, the farm team of "Avangard" might find a new home at the Blinov Sports Palace. This interesting tidbit was dropped by insider Alexei Shevchenko in his Telegram channel.
"Omskie Krylya" will be the new tenants of the Blinov Sports Palace in Omsk next season. The junior team will continue to play at the Avangard Hockey Academy, a 1,200-seater venue, while the main team moves to the Blinov Palace.
The Blinov Sports Palace boasts a seating capacity four and a half times larger. However, the structure's condition is less than desirable – just a few days ago, it was reported that renovations had commenced. An official completion date hasn't been announced.
Interestingly, since 2016, the SCC hasn't hosted any significant sporting events, with the volleyball club "Omiichka" being disbanded being the last major event. In different years, the farm team "Avangard-VDV" and its successor, the junior team "Omskie Yastreby," also played at the SCC.
** snapped a few snaps of the dilapidated Blinov Sports Palace** and decided to share the state of the arena with the local news "Om1 Omsk" and even placed an ad on the platform.
The Lowdown on the Blinov Sports Palace Renovation
Although the exact status of the Blinov Sports Palace renovation is a bit hazy, here’s a brief overview.
During my last update in December 2023, the Blinov Sports Palace renovation in Omsk was in the planning stages, aiming to modernize the arena for improved spectator experience and safety.
- Renovation plans have been discussed, but publicly available information beyond 2021-2022 has been scant.
- Omsk local government and regional sports authorities have occasionally mentioned pending repairs and improvements, but no significant construction details have been widely publicized.
Challenges such as funding and prioritization of infrastructure projects could delay renovations, and no major construction start date had been announced as of December 2023.
The expected completion date for a full renovation remains uncertain, with smaller repairs and infrastructure upgrades occurring on an ongoing basis, but large-scale modernization plans have not been clearly outlined recently.
To get the latest updates, check local Omsk government websites, monitor local news outlets like the Omsk Internet Channel NGS or BK55, or look for official statements from the Omsk Region Ministry of Sport or related hockey clubs, such as Avangard Omsk, which often share facility updates.
What is the current status of the renovation plans for the Blinov Sports Palace, especially considering the potential move of the Avangard Club? Despite some discussions and plans, publicly available information beyond 2021-2022 has been limited, and no major construction details have been widely publicized.
