Patel’s passion for cricket opens doors

16-year-old got tryout for Canadian under-19 World Cup team  

By Darren Steinke
Gordie Howe Sports Complex

Shaurya Patel is one of Cricket Saskatoon’s elite junior players.

Shaurya Patel loves the game of cricket, and he believes the sport loves him back.

When his family moved from India to Canada seven years ago, the 16-year-old wanted to continue in the sport he was passionate about. No matter where his family went, Patel found doors kept opening for him to continue in the sport.

“I started playing like when I was three or four years old,” said Patel. “I moved to Canada.

“My dad was like there is an academy here (in Saskatoon), if you want to join. I am like, “OK. I should.” I came here and met Harpartap (Harry) Sandhu my coach.

“He supported me a lot, and I’m here now.”

Patel joined Cricket Saskatoon’s junior program in 2023. When he signed up, Patel didn’t know anyone, but he found he bonded with the existing group of players and coaches quickly.

In September of 2023, Patel found himself playing for the Meewasin Masters squad that won the Saskatoon Junior Cricket League under-15 title. He found Masters captain Aryan Patel to be one of his early backers and developed a fast friendship with him.

“Aryan Patel supported me a lot,” said Shaurya Patel, who has trained a number of times at the Indoor Training Centre on the Gordie Howe Sports Complex grounds. “He is the one who trusted me in battling, in bowling and in all things.

“When I got a little older, I knew all the people. Lots of people came after I came.”

Patel said he found a home with the cricket community in Saskatoon. Away from the game, he said everyone treats each other well. When it comes to game time, Patel said the focus turns to what needs to be done to succeed in the match.

“It is amazing,” said Patel, who stands 5-foot-6 and weighs 128 pounds. “They all are so thankful.

“I love them like friends. Inside the ground when the match starts, we’re not friends. We’re teammates.”

Sandhu, who is the youth head coach for Cricket Saskatoon, has enjoyed coaching Patel since the youngster came aboard. The field boss said Patel always wants to learn new things and adapt to challenges. On top of wanting to learn new things, Sandhu was impressed by the fact Patel hasn’t complained about any of the instructions he has received from his coaches.

Shaurya Patel tried out for the Canadian under-19 World Cup team. 

“Coaching Shaurya, it has been quite a bit of a journey,” said Sandhu. “He started here three years ago.

“He played a little bit of cricket on the streets here with his dad, and then his grandfather was a cricketer, so cricket was in his genes. He is a quick learner. The most important thing about Shaurya is he is a very like a hard-headed guy.

“Whenever it requires for him to stay on the crease – crease means to stay on the wicket – not to get out, he tries to stay as long as he can. He is a very competitive guy in cricket.”

This past May, Patel’s journey in cricket took a new exciting turn. Cricket Canada announced he was a probable for the Canadian under-19 World Cup team and was to attend a preparation camp in Vancouver. Patel almost couldn’t believe the news when he was informed by Sandhu.

“I almost cried then,” said Patel, who is a Grade 11 student at Centennial Collegiate. “I am like, “You’re joking.”

“Then, he showed me the things and all. I was just really happy. Then, I was selected from B.C., so I went to Ontario to do my best in Ontario.

“It was just amazing.”

Patel was announced this past July as being on the shortlist of 32 players for the main selection camp for the Canadian under-19 World Cup team in Toronto. Sandhu was pleased with how Patel played during that journey, even with ultimately not being able to make the Canadian under-19 World Cup team this time around.

“We took him to Vancouver there were the Western Canadian tryouts were happening,” said Sandhu. “He scored the highest runs there.

“From there, he got selected and he (went) to Toronto where the big camp happened. He kind of didn’t get the right chance there. He was supposed to bat one down, which means when one batter gets out he needs to bat second.

“He only got chance one, and he didn’t perform. It is still an excuse, but we were hoping that he would get more chances when he went down east playing with the other guys.”

Looking back at the Ontario camp, Sandhu said the biggest adjustment Patel had to make was seeing how fast the bowlers at that camp threw the ball.

Shaurya Patel enjoys the Cricket community in Saskatoon.

“When he plays out there, there are kids from Toronto, and they have been training all year round,” said Sandhu. “With us being in Saskatoon, we have a problem with indoor facilities.

“We don’t get the proper run ups, especially with bowlers. When you get the bowlers who are bowling about 135 to 138 kilometres per hour, that is a problem where our kids can’t really compete at that level. It is not that they can’t.

“It is that they haven’t practiced on those speeds yet.”

Sandhu believes Patel would have a better chance to make the Canadian roster, if he had more experience against bowlers who can throw the ball at elite speeds for his age group.

“The only issue is exposure,” said Sandhu. “Exposure to the extreme speeds, he doesn’t have it here in Saskatoon.

“I think he needs more competition now, and once he is getting into that level of competition he is getting better, which I have seen so far. He is a very quick learner, so he adapts so good at those things.”

Patel would love to crack the roster of one of Cricket Canada’s national teams one day. He added all the junior players he plays with and against inside the Cricket Saskatoon junior program have those same aspirations too.

“It is not only my dream,” said Patel. “All the people who play here it is their dream to play for Canada.

“They do their best to represent in Canada. That is what I am doing. I’ll do my best to get on an actual Canadian team and play World Cup.”

Sandhu said the sky was the limit for how far Patel could go in the sport. The veteran coach said other doors may open in the future for his young player noting B.C. Place in Vancouver is hosting a new indoor league in the Canada Super 60 tournament.

“We went there this fall, and there was a big tournament happening,” said Sandhu. “They pay you good money, if you represent any of those teams.

“If he is playing good, there is a chance that there are many leagues coming up, and he is going to compete. If he is going to compete and he is good, those teams they are going to pay him hefty. They are going to pay him like 30,000 to 40,000 U.S. dollars per season.”

As for Patel, he wants to play the sport for as long as he can.

Shaurya Patel aims to play cricket long into the future.

“I want to play this forever,” said Patel. “Cricket has to support me as well.

“I want to play this forever. I’ll try my best for that. If I get on Canada’s team or something, then I will have to play forever.

“I’ll try my best for that. All people here want to play forever. That is why they are here.”

For more information about Cricket Saskatoon, feel free to check out their website at www.cricketsaskatoon.com.

Sands meet takes centre stage in photo roundup

By Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff
Gordie Howe Sports Complex

Aiden Gao blasts on to the straightaway at the Sands meet.

The Johns Sands Classic Long Track Meet has been one of the longtime winter traditions on the Gordie Howe Sports Complex grounds that is always a highlight for the speed skating community.

In January of 2025, the Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club wasn’t able to host any meets at the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval due to the month mainly having temperatures colder than -25 C. It is against the regulations of both Speed Skating Canada and Speed Skating to Saskatchewan to hold outdoor competitions in temperatures which are that cold or colder.

This past January 3 and 4, the Lions hosted the Sands meet in pretty much ideal conditions where temperatures averaged around -14 C. A steady light snow that fell throughout the second day of the competition did offer a slight challenge with volunteers and staffers having to keep the track clear sweeping the snow away with brooms.

Keegan Beausoleil (#28) leads a group of skaters at the Sands meet.

Overall, the meet was a good time for all who were involved in it. For the Lions, it gave an ample opportunity for their younger aged skaters to show off the hard work they put into the sport along with hosting races for the older age groups as well.

The lead picture of our photo roundup sees Lions skater Aiden Gao jet out of the corners on the south end of the Oval on to the track’s main straightaway on January 4. Gao had a strong meet claiming a number of first place finishes.

The second shot shows Keegan Beausoleil leading a group of skaters down the Oval’s front straightaway during a 10-lap mass start race that wrapped up all the races for the event on January 4. Beausoleil won the mass start race and claimed few other first place finishes over the event’s two days. The third picture shows one of the medal presentations that occurred at the Oval after the Sands meet concluded on January 4.

A medal presentation is made at the conclusion of the Sands meet.

Along with the pictures from the Sands meet, this photo roundup reflects the winter season being in full gear on the Complex grounds. 

It includes pictures from baseball, cricket, football, skating, skiing, softball and ultimate disk. A lot of the shots come from the Indoor Training Centre.

The pictures in this photo roundup capture some of the memories that are made on our grounds. In this photo roundup, all of these pictures were taken by our Communications Coordinator in Darren Steinke.

Without further ado, here is a selection of 17 shots we hope you enjoy.

Incoming heat

A young pitcher from the Going Yard Baseball Academy lets a pitch fly to home plate during a training session at the Indoor Training Centre on December 10, 2025. The instructors at Going Yard have a keen focus in helping players master their skills.

Big stretch

An outfielder from the 222’s Fastpitch program comes up with a catch after making a big stretch reach for the ball during a training session on December 10, 2025 at the Indoor Training Centre. The 222’s have called the Indoor Training Centre their home base since the facility opened on March 1, 2019.

Looking for an escape

An offensive player, right, looks to make a pass to get out of trouble during a pick-up game played by Saskatoon Ultimate Disc-Sport Society members on December 15, 2025 at the Indoor Training Centre. While the Saskatoon Ultimate Disc-Sport Society hosts a large number of regular season games at the Indoor Training Centre, teams will also take part in practice sessions at that facility too.

Going Deep

Huddle Buddies quarterback Jaxson Stanford fires a deep pass during a Saskatoon Adult Flag Football League contest against Blue Ballin on December 16, 2025 at the Indoor Training Centre. Blue Ballin edged the Huddle Buddies 43-39 in this encounter.

Let it fly

A young bowler fires a toss during game action at the Indoor Cricket Tournament hosted by Cricket Saskatoon for youth aged players on December 20, 2025 at the Indoor Training Centre. Cricket Saskatoon hosts this event annually as a way to give youngsters winter game action in cricket.

Lift off

A young batter drives a hit during game action at the Indoor Cricket Tournament hosted by Cricket Saskatoon for youth aged players on December 20, 2025 at the Indoor Training Centre. The youngsters that took part in this event came away having a great experience with the sport of cricket.

Coming together

Understanding it takes a community to make everything go, Cricket Saskatoon had everyone gather for a big group photo following its Indoor Cricket Tournament for youth aged players on December 20, 2025 at the Indoor Training Centre. The photo included players, parents, coaches and volunteer staffers.

Power shot

A hitter from the JQFP Softball program drives a ball hard into a net during a training session on December 30, 2025 at the Indoor Training Centre. The players from the JQFP Softball program took part in skill building drills of all sorts on this day.

Fun out on the ice

A group of skaters enjoy taking part in a public skating session on December 30, 2025 at the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval. The public skating sessions are open to skaters of all skill levels, and all sorts of fun action takes place at the Oval at these times.

Helping hand at the Oval

A really young skater gets a helping hand during a public skating session on December 30, 2025 at the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval. Public skating sessions at the Oval allow for some fun bonding time between family and friends.

Special Delivery

A pitcher from the Saskatoon Selects program sets to deliver a pitch during a modified game action on January 2, 2026 at the Indoor Training Centre. The Selects coaches were using this session to evaluate players for the upcoming spring and summer season.

Here comes the pack

A large group of skaters jets down the front straightaway on January 3, 2026 at the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval during action at the John Sands Classic Long Track Meet. The seven-lap race for Youth 1 skaters saw those that participated have fun and make some good memories.

Spectators come in numbers for Sands meet

A healthy gathering of spectators and supporters packed into the second-floor observation deck at the K+S Potash Canada Multi-Sports Centre on January 3, 2026 to watch the John Sands Classic Long Track Meet hosted by the Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club. The observation deck provides a comfortable viewing area.

Necessary sweep

A staffer sweeps the surface of the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval during a break in the action at the John Sands Classic Long Track Meet on January 4, 2026. Thanks to a light snowfall that fell for most of that day, the facility’s Zamboni was neutralized causing more traditional methods for ice clearing to be utilized.

Ready, set, go

A group of youth skaters take off at the start of a race during action at the John Sands Classic Long Track Meet on January 4, 2026 at the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval. The Sands often provides the lone time the Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club can host a long track event during the skating season.

Learning the downhill ropes

A young skier from the Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club practices going around an obstacle during an instructional session on January 4, 2026 on the ski trails that run over the Glenn Reeve Fields. The local ski club provides numerous instructional sessions for young and junior aged skiers at the Glenn Reeve Fields.

Out for some fun

A skier enjoys some time on the trails that run across the Glenn Reeve Fields on January 4, 2026. The fun days on the ski trials provide some of the best days on the Gordie Howe Sports Complex grounds during the winter months.

Tomlenovich bitten by football bug

16-year-old excels at quarterback, has taken up coaching too

By Darren Steinke
Gordie Howe Sports Complex

Adley Tomlenovich sets to make a pass for the Fever on Sept. 22. 

Adley Tomlenovich is embracing all the joys that come from football both as a player and a coach.

The 16-year-old Grade 11 student from St. Joseph High School has established herself as an elite talent at quarterback in the female flag game. On top of playing in Saskatoon Minor Football’s Toon Squad League, she has played for Team Saskatchewan twice at nationals and threw passes for Team Canada at USA Football’s Junior International Cup in July of 2024 in the under-15 age group.

On top of playing the sport, Tomlenovich took up being the head coach for a Grade 6 female squad that plays in the 5 on 5 NFL Youth Flag Football circuit overseen by Saskatoon Minor Football. While she enjoys the people in the sport, Tomlenovich has been captivated by the game planning and the strategy that goes with the sport.

“(I love the) mental aspect of the sport, because my position is quarterback,” said Tomlenovich. “That is definitely the biggest mental game I would say.

“I love being able to read plays and figure out where everybody works best and that aspect of the game I love the most.”

Tomlenovich got her start in flag football about eight years ago, and she hasn’t looked back since that initial beginning.

“I started flag football back in about Grade 3 for me,” said Tomlenovich, who stands 5-foot-6. “A couple of friends were playing in a league, and that was back when we had like Velcro flags.

“I’ve definitely seen it grow over the years, because now, it is gone so big from where I started with it. I just started trying out for every opportunity that started coming to Saskatoon, and that is where I got to where I am today.”

Adley Tomlenovich played flag football for Canada in July of 2024.

Besides playing flag football, Tomlenovich played hockey for a lot of years and also took part in basketball and baseball while growing up. She also participated in dance, but ultimately, flag football won out as her main pursuit.

“I decided on this just because it was like my biggest love, and I wanted to put all my time into it, and this is where all my friends are,” said Tomlenovich, who has spent a lot of time throwing passes at Saskatoon Minor Football Field and the Indoor Training Centre on the Gordie Howe Sports Complex grounds. “I decided that this would be the happiest route for me, so I decided to go to the Institute of Saskatchewan Football, so I could spend my days doing it.

“After school, I’m doing Toon Squad.”

Earlier this year while in her second semester of her Grade 10 school year, Tomlenovich was part of the inaugural group that took part in the Institute of Saskatchewan Football program offered by Saskatoon Minor Football. 

The program is an academy program that allows players to get high school credit for their football training. As part of that program, Tomlenovich gained some experience in tackle football.

On top of being part of the Institute of Saskatchewan Football, Tomlenovich has been a member of the Saskatoon Minor Football’s Toon Squad flag travel teams the past two years, where she has gone down to Florida to participate in game action. She is expecting to be back with the Toon Squad travel teams for a third straight year and with the Institute of Saskatchewan Football in the second consecutive year in early 2026.

To date, one of Tomlenovich’s biggest thrills has been playing for Team Canada at USA Football’s Junior International Cup in July of 2024 in the under-15 age group. She earned that opportunity after helping quarterback Saskatchewan’s provincial team to a gold medal at under-16 nationals in Kingston, Ont., in May of that year.

Adley Tomlenovich coaches an NFL 5-on-5 Youth Flag Football team.

“I just turned 15 when I was playing for Team Canada, so that was definitely a big experience at a young age,” said Tomlenovich. “It was really cool to be able to play at that next level and play against other countries, because every country has their own type of way of playing flag and their own strategies.

“I think that was the most interesting part was seeing how other countries run their offence.”

Over her career as a player, Tomlenovich has been coached by numerous members of the storied Saskatoon Valkyries, who have won 10 Western Women’s Canadian Football League championships in the tackle game. As she has grown up playing flag football, Tomlenovich said the Valkyries have been great influences and role models.

“I’ve definitely gone to learn different things from each of the coaches,” said Tomlenovich. “I’ve had so many coaches over my time and every one of them has a unique style.

“You definitely learn what works for you throughout having different types of coaches.”

Tomlenovich took a big step on her own journey of being a coach this past September and October with Saskatoon Minor Football’s NFL 5-on-5 Youth Flag Football. At first, she wasn’t expecting to fulfill a head coach role.

“One of my friends was coaching his younger sister and asked if I’d start helping out,” said Tomlenovich. “Then, he ended up not being able to coach the team anymore.

“I was like I would do it, so I took over the team. I didn’t know any of the girls. They were in Grade 6, but I loved coaching them so much.

Adley Tomlenovich, left, gives instructions in the role of head coach.

“It is really awesome to be able to help that next generation and imply what I know to the younger kids. I really enjoy getting to do that kind of stuff. I hope in my future years once I’m done with my flag career I can continue coaching.”

Tomlenovich had helped out coaching in football camps, but her experience with the NFL 5-on-5 Youth Flag Football marked the first time she had ever coached her own team. 

She ended up being the only coach on her squad, which meant she was responsible for practice plans and calling plays on offence and defence.

The talented quarterback would find herself constantly coaching against adults and often fathers who had daughters playing on opposing teams.

While she took on way more than most her age would when it came to coaching, Tomlenovich was ready to rise to the challenge when it came to shouldering those new responsibilities.

“It was definitely a lot even figuring out who is supposed to be on the field,” said Tomlenovich. “They are in Grade 6.

“They don’t really know what they are doing either, so it was definitely a lot. I’m running around quite a bit, usually being the sweatiest person at the end of the game. I had a lot of fun doing it, and I’m planning on doing it again in the spring.”

While she has found her coaching experience to be a great one, Tomlenovich’s primary focus is going as far as she can as a player in the flag game. The sport in both men’s and women’s competition will be part of the 2028 Summer Olympics to be played in Los Angeles, Calif. Tomlenovich would love to play in an Olympics one day as part of continuing the sport after the conclusion of her high school days.

Adley Tomlenovich, centre, will be calling plays long into the future.

“I hope to definitely play when I graduate,” said Tomlenovich. “I definitely hope to do something like that.

“It is now trying to become a D1 (Division I) sport in the (United) States, so that would be my first goal. After that if I have the opportunity to represent my country again at the Olympic level, I would definitely hope to take any stepping stone I can to get there.”

For more information on the flag and other programs offered by Saskatoon Minor Football, feel free to check out their website at saskatoonminorfootball.com/smf.

Epic Hilltops CJFL title win tops photo roundup

By Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff
Gordie Howe Sports Complex

The Hilltops raise the Canadian Bowl as CJFL champions.

Epic home CJFL championship wins by the Saskatoon Hilltops at Saskatoon Minor Football Field will never get old.

On November 9 at SMF Field, the Hilltops claimed a thrilling 21-18 victory over the Kelowna, B.C., based Okanagan Sun in the CJFL Championship Game – the Canadian Bowl. With 1:33 remaining in the fourth quarter, Sun quarterback Liam Kroeger ran home a touchdown from 18 yards out to complete a 108-yard scoring drive that saw an 18-11 Hilltops lead become an 18-18 tie.

Saskatoon responded with a drive to put kicker Ryder Gratton in position to nail what was ultimately the winning field goal from 37 yards out with 28.6 remaining in the fourth quarter to give the Hilltops their 21-18 lead. On the ensuing Sun drive, third-year strong side linebacker Zaden Taylor intercepted Kroeger to seal the three-point win for the Hilltops. The victory marked the 24^th time the Hilltops became CJFL champions.

The Hilltops enjoy their CJFL title win during the team photo.

This year’s CJFL title tilt included the victors in the Hilltops (9-2 overall) and the vanquished in the Sun (13-1 overall), but neither team could be labeled as being defeated. The family at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex found the Sun players, coaches and staff were really gracious to interact with and a joy to have at SMF Field for a pair of days.

That November 9 day was so busy it caused that month’s upload of this blog to be moved up one day to November 8. Of course, the Hilltops win in the Canadian Bowl made for a natural anchor for this photo roundup.

The lead picture sees the Hilltops raising the Canadian Bowl to the sky as a part of their post-game celebrations. The second shot shows a close up view of the Hilltops enjoying themselves during customary post-game championship team photo. The third picture sees Hilltops star fifth-year defensive tackle Johnathon Stevens, left, and legendary Hilltops head coach Tom Sargeant enjoying a moment together as part of the team’s happy post-game festivities.

Johnathon Stevens (#57) and Hilltops HC Tom Sargeant enjoy the moment.

Along with the pictures from the Hilltops win in the Canadian Bowl, this photo roundup reflects the fact that stellar contest was the last football game to be held at SMF Field for the 2025 calendar year. The winter season moved in, and the Indoor Training Centre became the main hub of activity resulting in pictures from baseball, cricket, softball and ultimate disk.  

The pictures in this photo roundup capture some of the memories that are made on our grounds. In this photo roundup, all of these pictures were taken by our Communications Coordinator in Darren Steinke.

Without further ado, here is a selection of 18 shots we hope you enjoy.

Collins in for six

Saskatoon Hilltops star graduating running back David Collins completes a 23-yard touchdown run during the second quarter of the CJFL Championship Game – the Canadian Bowl – on November 9 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. In the Hilltops 21-18 victory on that day, Collins had game highs in carries (26), rushing yards (143) and rushing touchdowns (two).

Kroeger valent in setback for Sun

Okanagan Sun star quarterback Liam Kroeger came up with a monster effort as his squad fell 21-18 in the CJFL Championship Game – the Canadian Bowl – on November 9 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. He completed 26-of-44 passes for 296 yards. Kroeger did throw two interceptions, but both picks came from athletic plays made by the Hilltops. He carried the ball six times for 54 yards and one major score.

Sweet Sun sideline catch

Okanagan Sun receiver Jordayne Falconer makes a tough sideline catch as his club came up short 21-18 against the Saskatoon Hilltops in the CJFL Championship Game – the Canadian Bowl – on November 9 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. Falconer finished the contest making seven catches for 62 yards.

Final pose for Hilltop Cheer team in 2025

The 2025 edition of the Saskatoon Hilltop Cheer Team performed as a group on game day for the final time at halftime of the CJFL Championship Game – the Canadian Bowl – on November 9 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The cheerleaders struck their signature final pose to end their routine as the Hilltops would go on to win their 24^th CJFL title.

Hilltops grads enjoy the Canadian Bowl

The Hilltops graduating players enjoy a moment with the Canadian Bowl after winning their 24^th CJFL title on November 9 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The grads include front row from left, Isaiah Vallderruten, Brexton Elias and David Collins. The back row, from left, includes David Boyd Jr., Colton Zimmer, Jackson Dean, Nathan Young, Jace Mowles, Dalton Urban, Ryan Adamko and Johnathon Stevens. Tucked away further in the back behind Mowles and Urban is Nahom Menghestab.

Frisky officially signs with Scarlet Knights

There were all happy times in Classroom 2 at the Indoor Training Centre on November 19. Emma Frisky officially signed on with the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights Women’s Softball Team. Frisky’s family held a celebration with family, friends and some of Emma’s coaches over the years. The Frisky family photo of the signing includes, from left, father Tyrel, Emma, mother Tracy and brother Jack.

Building leg power

A member of the Saskatoon Berries Baseball Academy does a jumping exercise with a weighted bag during a training session on November 20 at the Indoor Training Centre. The exercise with the weighted bag was one stop on a circuit for a conditioning workout.

Berries Academy trio all smiles

A trio of players from the Saskatoon Berries Baseball Academy pose for a picture during a break between taking part in hitting drills on November 20 at the Indoor Training Centre. It is always important to mix in some fun while putting in work to get better.

Off-speed treat

A pitcher from the 222’s Fastpitch program works on an off-speed pitch during a practice session at the Indoor Training Centre on November 25. A large number of the program’s pitchers were out sharpening their skills on this night.

A perfect track

A catcher from the 222’s Fastpitch program tracks the ball into her glove during a practice session on November 25 at the Indoor Training Centre. With the 222’s having a number of pitchers out working on their skills on this night, a large number of catchers came out to work on their craft.

Big smash

A hitter from the 222’s Fastpitch program drives the ball for what would result in an outfield hit during a game at a practice session on November 25 at the Indoor Training Centre. The hitters during these practice sessions focus on improving their respective approaches at the plate.

Cool under pressure

The teams have fun-loving names, but the players that make up the Saskatoon Ultimate Disc-Sport Society have great skill too. In this contest on November 27 at the Indoor Training Centre, a player from the Ultimate Chicken House sets to slip a pass through a defender from the Turnovers.

A catch for a score

A player from the Ultimate Chicken House hauls in a scoring catch in a Saskatoon Ultimate Disc-Sport Society game against the Turnovers on November 27 at the Indoor Training Centre. Everyone who takes part in these games gets a great workout and leaves feeling positive about their overall day.

Building strength

A player from the Going Yard Baseball Academy throws a medicine ball during a practice session on December 4 at the Indoor Training Centre. The player was working on building up his strength in order to help him throw a baseball farther and faster.

Line drive

A hitter from the Going Yard Baseball Academy drives a ball off a tee into a net during a practice session on December 4 at the Indoor Training Centre. The hitter was working on the mechanics of his swing.

Hawkins gets in work

Professional pitcher and Going Yard Baseball Academy coach Garrett Hawkins gets in his own work during a practice session on December 4 at the Indoor Training Centre. Hawkins did some throwing on this day. On November 18, Hawkins’s contract was selected by the San Diego Padres to be part of their MLB roster. That officially places Hawkins on the club’s 40-man MLB roster.

Let it rip

A bowler fires a lightning fast toss at a wicket during a pick-up cricket game on December 5 at the Indoor Training Centre. The bowler was part of a group of players who rented out some turf time at the Indoor Training Centre to play the game they love in a modified format with a half field.

Alert scoring run

A pair of hitters make a run to score a point during a pick-up cricket game on December 5 at the Indoor Training Centre. In the modified format with a half field, the players were looking to the outfield to check out how defenders were doing when it came to getting the ball back to the close infield. The night time session on this day was great for enjoying both friendship and the sport.