By Gordie
Howe Sports Complex staff
Gordie Howe Sports Complex
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| A 222’s infielder snags a high throw at second base. |
Athletes
continued to train and perfect their skills at the Indoor Training Centre and
our staff focused on preparing our outdoor facilities for use.
Our photo
round up includes a number of pictures of athletes making plays. A few photos
show the end results of the preparation that went on at a couple of facilities
on our grounds.
A number of
these photos like the lead picture of this post were taken by our
Communications Coordinator in Darren Steinke. The lead photo shows a member of
the 222’s Fast Pitch program jumping sky high to corral a high throw during an
infield drill on April 2.
A trio of Complex family members contributed a few photos too.
Without
further ado, here is a selection of 10 pictures from the past two months and a bonus graphic at the end. We
hope you enjoy.
Multi-sport centre rises
You can see the landscape at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex has changed a little, if you drive on Dudley Street along the north part of our grounds. The new Multi-sport Centre, which is still under construction, has taken shape nicely. It is pictured here on May 1.
Showing how it is done
Brody Boyenko, who is an instructor with the Going Yard Training Centre, demonstrates a throwing motion to players he is coaching at the Indoor Training Centre on April 8. Boyenko is one of the many good coaches you see on our grounds.
SMF Field ready and waiting
Our own Ashlie Borisenko took this photo of Saskatoon Minor Football Field on April 24. Borisenko was part of the crew that groomed the football facility and got it ready for the upcoming season.
Fast thinking
Beauty new goalpost pads
Our Operations Manager Johnny Marciniuk couldn’t resist getting a picture of one of the news pads that covers the uprights at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. These pads look great and are extra sweet with labeling from the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon. With the artificial turf set for its eighth season, the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon was one of the first donors to assist us with the construction of the field. We are grateful to all our donors who have made this project a success, and we pass on a big thank you once again.
Safe at second
Members of the Saskatoon Lasers were working on their baserunning skills during an April 23 session at the Indoor Training Session. This young player was the subject of the best sliding picture we were able to take over the past six months.
Crank it up
This batter tags a pitch during a Going Yard Training Centre session on April 8. This hit took place at an Easter Camp held by Going Yard. The crew at Going Yard did fantastic work with the players they coached during the baseball off-season.
May the 4th be with
you
In the world of popular culture, we know that May 4 is Star Wars Day. We have a few Star Wars fans on staff and a few grace our grounds. For fun, we took this picture on this past May 4.
It feels so good to see the track
For the first time since October of 2019, the bulk of the speed skating tiles have been removed to open up the Track and Field Track. This has been a sight we’ve been waiting for. The Track and Field Track sits looking serene on April 27.
Beauty at sunset with SMF Field
Sometimes nature presents a scene where you just have to get the camera out. Saskatoon Minor Softball League president Vanessa Kosteroski got this picture of a sunset at Saskatoon Minor Football Field on May 5. The Complex is good at creating amazing pictures.
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day. We hope you enjoy the poem above.
