By Gordie
Howe Sports Complex staff
Gordie Howe Sports Complex
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| A young hitter dives a ball into the outfield at a Timbits Saturdays session. |
With snow
covering all of our outdoor facilities, the Indoor Training Centre has become
the hub of activity at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex. Athletes from the sports
of baseball and softball are frequently involved with training sessions
preparing for the spring, summer and fall, and they will soon be joined by athletes
from football.
When you see
those athletes in action in the spring, summer and fall, they are immediately playing
in a very crisp fashion which shows the results of the training sessions at the
Indoor Training Centre. Some of the younger athletes that visit the Indoor
Training Centre might still be learning a sport for the first time or getting a
grasp of how to perform skills properly.
Our lead
photo of our photo roundup sees a young hitter at a Saskatchewan North Central
Softball Academy’s Timbits Saturdays session on December 3 driving a ball into
the outfield. Action from the Indoor Training Centre dominates our latest photo
roundup.
Outside of
baseball and softball players looking to get better, league action from the
Saskatoon Ultimate Disc-Sport Society has become a staple at the Indoor
Training Centre.
Over the
past 30 days, there has still been action outdoors. The Bishop James High
School Mahoney Saints closed out play at Saskatoon Minor Football Field on
November 11 posting an 18-15 victory over the Weyburn Comprehensive School
Eagles to win the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association’s 5A provincial
title. The ski trials have become more active too.
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, all of these pictures were taken by our Communications Coordinator in
Darren Steinke.
Without
further ado, here is a selection of 12 shots we hope you enjoy.
Game changing interception
A defensive back from the Bishop James Mahoney High School Saints makes a critical interception at his own five yard line late in the fourth quarter to prevent the Weyburn Comprehensive School Eagles from going ahead in the SHSAA’s 5A provincial title game. The Saints held on for an 18-15 victory on November 11 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field.
Juggling act catch
This receiver from the Bishop James Mahoney High School Saints comes down with this juggling catch on a deep pass late in the fourth quarter in the SHSAA’s 5A provincial title game played on November 11 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. This catch allowed the Saints to hold on for an 18-15 victory over the Weyburn Comprehensive School Eagles.
Saints bring out championship
smiles
The Bishop James Mahoney High School Saints are all smiles after winning the SHSAA’s 5A provincial title on November 11 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. A short time later, the Saints broke into the singing of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” That has become a team tradition after wins.
Focus on the catch
A catcher concentrates on snagging a pitch that was a bit out of the strike zone during a Going Yard Training Centre baseball training session on November 24 at the Indoor Training Centre. The catchers were going through a drill where they had to react to unexpected situations that come up during games.
In rhythm throws
A couple of pitchers mirror each other with the same throwing motion during a Going Yard Training Centre baseball training session on November 24 at the Indoor Training Centre. Pitchers were tweaking the mechanics of their various throws in this session.
In the groove on the ski trails
A young skier from the Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club cycles through a classic ski circuit during a practice session on November 27. During the winter months, the Glenn Reeve Field diamonds become a home for Nordic Skiing action.
Running down the soft looper
An outfielder during a 222’s Fastpitch practice session runs down and catches a soft looping hit during a drill at the Indoor Training Centre on November 27. The 222’s having been traveling to the United States to play in winter season tournaments.
Perfecting a sweet stroke
A hitter during a JQFP Softball training session works on the mechanics of her swing during a training session on November 30 at the Indoor Training Centre. The JQFP program offers fastpitch softball instruction for all ages and skills and fields travel teams.
Getting out of jam
A thrower gets out of a trap type situation during Saskatoon Ultimate Disc-Sport Society league action on December 1 at the Indoor Training Centre. The leagues overseen by the Saskatoon Ultimate Disc-Sport Society offer a fun way to get or stay active.
Fielding a grounder in textbook
fashion
A young infielder taking part in a Saskatchewan North Central Softball Academy Timbits Saturdays session secures a ground ball hit in textbook fashion on December 3 at the Indoor Training Centre. The SNCSA’s Timbits Saturdays program offers a great and fun way to allow young athletes to learn how to play softball.
Contested catch
Two opposing team players jump up to battle for a catch during Saskatoon Ultimate Disc-Sport Society league action on December 8 at the Indoor Training Centre. The teams on that night were playing at an elevated level making all sorts of plays.
The Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval is coming
We know skaters of all abilities have been waiting for this. The Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval is set to open on Thursday, December 15. Public skating on that day will run from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The sign shows the hours for the rest of the season. The Oval is slated to be open through to March 1, 2023 depending on the weather.
