By Gordie
Howe Sports Complex staff
Gordie Howe Sports Complex
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| The Cloverdale Fury make history with a national title win. |
During the
months of July and August, post-season action hit full gear on our baseball and
softball diamonds. Various provincial champions and often national
championships were presented on our grounds during that span of time.
On Sunday,
the gold medal at Softball Canada’s Under-15 Girls’ Canadian Fast Pitch
Championship tournament was presented to the Cloverdale Fury from British
Columbia at Bob Van Impe Stadium. Our lead photo shows part of the celebration
from the Fury’s win.
That event
marked the 25th time a Canadian championship tournament has been held
at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex. It was also the first time Softball Canada
contested an Under-15 Girls’ Canadian Fast Pitch Championship.
Over the
last 31 days, we got to see various local area teams capture provincial titles.
The Saskatoon Cubs capped a first place regular season finish by winning the
Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League’s under-18 AAA championship crown at
Cairns Field.
The
Saskatoon G-Force took Softball Saskatchewan’s women’s A provincial
championship with a dramatic finish at Joe Gallagher Field. They along with the
Saskatoon Shock under-23 women’s team will play in Softball Canada’s women’s
nationals that start Wednesday on our grounds along with Softball Canada’s
under-17 boys’ nationals.
The Track
and Field Track continued to be busy hosting various meets, and we got to host
the softball and track and field portions of the Tony Cote First Nations
Summer Games.
The
activity that happens on our grounds continues to provide great material for
our continuing photo roundups.
These photos
capture some of the memories that are made on our grounds. In this photo
roundup, most of these pictures were taken by our Communications Coordinator in
Darren Steinke. We also have a check in from the Shock.
Without
further ado, here is a selection of 12 shots we hope you enjoy.
Shock sweep their way to Under-23
A Saskatchewan title
The Saskatoon Shock pose for the traditional team photo after winning Softball Saskatchewan’s Under-23 A Women’s Provincial Championship at Bob Van Impe Stadium on July 9. The Shock blanked the Saskatoon Sabres 5-0 in a night contest to take Game 2 of a best-of-three championship series sweeping the set 2-0. We pass on a big thanks to Shock head coach Jon Equina for submitting this photo.
Up and over
An athlete leaps a hurdle during action at the Bob Adams Saskatchewan Track and Field Championships on July 16, 2022 at the Track and Field Track. The three-day event hosted athletes in a wide range of age groups.
Driving one into the gap
Saskatoon Cubs outfielder Mason McCleary drives a shot into a gap in the outfield during action in the under-18 AAA championship game of the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League on July 24 at Cairns Field. McCleary had three hits in that contest as the Cubs downed the Muenster-based East Central Red Sox 12-6.
Cubs go all the way in SPBL
The Saskatoon Cubs have had a special season under the spring and summer sun in 2022. They finished first in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League’s under-18 AAA regular season standings with a 24-6 record. They claimed the SPBL’s under-18 AAA provincial title on July 24 at Cairns Field and posed for this customary team picture after that victory. The Cubs will represent Saskatchewan at Baseball Canada’s Under-18 Nationals that run August 18 to 21 in Grande Prairie, Alta.
Gem in the clutch
Saskatoon G-Force pitcher Jordan Kulbida always has a great day on the softball diamond even when the pressure is at its highest. On July 24 at Joe Gallagher Field, Kulbida threw a gem as her G-Force posted a 1-0 victory over the Carnduff Southeast Steelers to claim Softball Saskatchewan Women’s A Provincial Championship. The G-Force took the game with a walk-off run in the bottom of the seventh.
Walk-off run gives G-Force
provincial title
Adrian Laskowski scored the winning run in this photo to allow the Saskatoon G-Force to win Softball Saskatchewan’s Women’s A Provincial Championship. The G-Force claimed the provincial final 1-0 with Laskowski’s walk-off run in the bottom of the seventh to down the Carnduff Southeast Steelers on July 24 at Joe Gallagher Field.
G-Force all smiles with
provincial banner
The Saskatoon G-Force were all smiles as they took part in the traditional team picture after winning the title game of Softball Saskatchewan’s Women’s A Provincial Championship tournament on July 24 at Joe Gallagher field.
Focused effort
An athlete gets set to make the perfect throw in the shot put on July 26 at the Track and Field Track as part of the Tony Cote First Nations Summer Games. The track and field and softball portions of those games were held on our grounds.
Supporters pack stands for Tony
Cote Games
Spectators came out in big numbers when we hosted the softball and track and field portions of the Tony Cote First Nations Summer Games in late July. In this photo, fans pack the stands checking out action at the Track and Field Track on July 27.
The Hustlers are here
The Saskatoon Hustlers make their entrance at Bob Van Impe Stadium for the opening ceremonies at Softball Canada’s Under-15 Girls’ Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournament on August 3. The Hustlers posted a 3-5 record playing in a tough field of 21 teams.
Home run lap
Tegan Harnett gives a huge smile rounding third base after hitting a home run for British Columbia’s Cloverdale Fury during a night playoff game at Bob Van Impe Stadium on August 6 during Softball Canada’s Under-15 Girls’ Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournament. The Fury would win that contest to advance to the tournament’s gold medal game the next day.
Fury accomplish Softball Canada
first
The Cloverdale Fury pose for the customary team photo after winning the gold medal game at Softball Canada’s Under-15 Girls’ Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournament on August 7 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. In an all British Columbia clash, the Fury downed Surrey Storm 11-4 in a game that ended after five innings due to the mercy rule. The Fury finished the tournament with a 9-0 record. The Fury win marked the first time Softball Canada awarded a national title at the under-15 girls’ level.
