By Gordie
Howe Sports Complex staff
Gordie Howe Sports Complex
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| Four runners take off to start an 800-metre race at SHSAA Provincials. |
The spring
season might arguably be the best time at the Complex. On a nightly basis, it
seems like there is something going on at every facility on our grounds.
The Track
and Field Track and K+S Potash Canada Multi-Sports Centre likely have been the
busiest facilities at the Complex. Those two spots have played host to the Saskatoon
Secondary Schools Athletic Directorate’s Bob Adams City Championships for track
and field and the Saskatoon High School Athletic Association’s Track and Field
Provincial Championships along with a number of other meets.
The SHSAA’s
Track and Field Provincial Championships held on June 2 and 3 saw just under
1,500 athletes come out to compete at the Track and Field Track and the K+S
Potash Canada Multi-Sports Centre along with coaches, team staffers and
supporters. Our lead picture for our photo roundup features four runners taking
off at the start of the second half of the senior boys’ 800-metre race held on
June 3.
Behind the
four racers in the lead photo, you can see part of the large number of
spectators the SHSAA’s Track and Field Provincial Championships attracted.
Michael Hussey, who is the Saskatoon runner wearing number 350, ultimately won
gold in the 800-metre event in a time of one minute and 55.87 seconds.
Along with
the busy track and field season, Saskatoon Minor Football hosted games for a
number of programs and the Saskatoon Valkyries continued their WWCFL season at
Saskatoon Minor Football Field. Our baseball and softball diamonds were full of
all sorts of league and tournament contests.
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 15 shots we hope you enjoy.
Catch in traffic
A receiver makes a catch in the middle of a number of defenders during game action in Saskatoon Minor Football’s Six-A-Side program at Saskatoon Minor Football Field on May 18. The Six-A-Side game is intended for players in Grades 5 through 8 and is played in overtime shootout format starting at the 35 yard line. This version of the game creates a great opportunity for skill development.
Rider Nation arrives in numbers
A sea of green took over Saskatoon Minor Football Field on May 20. Rider Nation came out in droves to take part in the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Green and White Day festivities, which included getting to see this year’s Roughriders team.
Smiles for the kids
Saskatchewan Roughriders starting quarterback Trevor Harris is pictured with a trio of youngsters during the team’s Green and White Day held on May 20 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The day’s activities involving the Roughriders concluded with the team signing autographs for the fans that make up Rider Nation.
Off to the races
Angelina Merilees blasts down the base path for the Saskatoon Shock Under-23 Team during an SASA league game held on May 23 at Glenn Reeve Field #3. The Shock would down the Saskatoon Selects Under-19A squad 7-1 in this encounter.
Up and over
A runner from Holy Cross High School athlete leaps over a hurdle during a 100-metre hurdles race on the final day of the SSSAD’s Bob Adams City Championships track and field event held at the Track and Field Track on May 25. Holy Cross topped the team standings at the event with 678 points.
Voice of track and field
Veteran track and field announcer David Yellowlees puts in a call during the final day of the SSSAD’s Bob Adams City Championships track and field event held at the Track and Field Track on May 25. Saskatoon has been fortunate to have Yellowlees calling the major track and field events in the city for decades. The history and stories he tells around meet announcements can not be matched.
Here comes the boom
Magic in the outfield
An outfielder for the Brandon, Man., based Westman Magic runs down to catch a tough flyball during play at the President’s Tournament on May 28 at Joe Gallagher Field. The Magic would win silver in the under-17 division at this event.
Deep outfield drive
Saskatoon Cubs hitter Osher Stromberg drives a shot into the outfield during a Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League Under-18 AAA contest on May 31 at Cairns Field. The Cubs would blank the Saskatoon Diamondbacks 3-0 in a well-played game.
Let it rip
Saskatoon Diamondbacks pitcher Joel Davidson fires in a pitch during a Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League Under-18 AAA game on May 31 at Cairns Field. Davidson had a strong outing for the Diamondbacks, but his squad was blanked 3-0 by the Saskatoon Cubs.
Golden effort
Emily Hirschfeld from Aden Bowman Collegiate clears the bar during the junior girls’ pole vault during the first day of the SHSAA’s Track and Field Provincial Championships on June 2 at the Track and Field Track. Hirschfeld would win gold in that event with a vault of 2.37 metres.
Busy on all fronts
The Track and Field Track and the K+S Potash Canada Multi-Sports Centre are pictured on the first day of the SHSAA’s Track and Field Provincial Championships held on June 2. Just under 1,500 athletes took part in this event. Combine the presence of the athletes with coaches, team staff, track officials and supporters, the SHSAA’s Track and Field Provincial Championships were a busy time.
Gold medal winning form
Attleigh Maloney from Centennial Collegiate jets down the back straightaway at the Track and Field Track during the second section of the senior girls’ 800-metre race on the second day of the SHSAA’s Track and Field Provincial Championship. Maloney won gold finishing the race in a time of two minutes and 15.48 seconds. She will be joining the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Track and Field Team in the fall.
TD time for Team South
A running back for Team South runs into the end zone for a touchdown during Game 2 of Football Saskatchewan’s Prairie Bowl Series on June 3 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. Team South won the game and the series.
Academy title TD celebration
Two players celebrate a Team Black touchdown at Saskatoon Minor Football’s North Sask Academy’s Varsity final on June 7 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. Team Black downed Team Orange 33-10 to take the championship title.
