The Bluecoats organization was founded in 1972 as an outreach program of the Canton, Ohio Police Boys’ Club. The corps’ name was chosen in tribute to the city’s retired police officers. Making its competitive drum corps debut in 1974, fans traditionally welcome the corps to the field with a signature cheer of “Bloo!” The corps has finished as a DCI World Championship finalist every year since 2000, winning its first medal ever in 2010 with a third place finish.
The Bluecoats organization was founded in 1972 as an outreach program of the Canton, Ohio Police Boys’ Club. The corps’ name was chosen in tribute to the city’s retired police officers. Making its competitive drum corps debut in 1974, fans traditionally welcome the corps to the field with a signature cheer of “Bloo!” The corps has finished as a DCI World Championship finalist every year since 2000, winning its first medal ever in 2010 with a third place finish.
