By Gordie
Howe Sports Complex staff
Gordie Howe Sports Complex
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| The MMKL Delisle Pride captains accept a finalists’ plaque. |
The
post-seasons in both those sports hit a sprint to the finish with teams in
pursuit of provincial and national titles. Teams go all out playing for prizes
only one club can win.
For the
second straight year, the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League’s 18U AAA
Championship Tournament was hosted on our grounds. The South East Twins and
Saskatoon Cubs finished first and second respectively in the regular season
standings and were eliminated in the semifinal round. The Muenster based East
Central Red Sox made the title game for a second straight year, and after
coming up short in 2022, they had a golden finish in 2023.
Softball
Canada’s U23 Men’s Fast Pitch Championship Tournament wrapped up on our grounds
on August 6. The host MMKL Delisle Pride took local supporters on a fun ride
reaching the championship game. They fell to the Tavistock Merchants from
Ontario in the gold medal contest at Bob Van Impe Stadium, and the victory
marked the second straight year the Merchants captured the U23 Canadian title.
The setback
in the championship clash didn’t diminish what was a great campaign for the
Pride. The lead photo of our photo round up shows the Pride captains accepting
a plaque for making the gold medal final.
The action
on the softball diamonds continues as Softball Canada’s U17 Girls’ Fast Pitch
Championship Tournament runs from August 9 to 13. This event features a
staggering 24 teams from across the country.
Away from
the diamonds, the Track and Field Track hosted the Saskatchewan Track and Field
Championships presented by the Bob Adams Foundation from July 14 to 16. For a
second straight year, this event was a great success on our grounds.
Various
flag and touch football leagues made certain things stayed active at Saskatoon
Minor Football Field.
These photos
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 14 shots we hope you enjoy.
Big throw
Nicole Ostertag launches a shot during the senior women’s shot put competition at the Saskatchewan Track and Field Championships presented by the Bob Adams Foundation held at the Track and Field Track on July 14. Ostertag finished second in the competition with a throw of 12.70 metres. On July 29, Ostertag won gold in the women’s heptathlon at the Canadian Track and Field Championships in Langley, B.C.
Up and over at high altitude
Teresa Hill clears 3.55-metres to win the masters women’s pole vault competition at the Saskatchewan Track and Field Championships presented by the Bob Adams Foundation held at the Track and Field Track on July 14. Hill approaches each of her attempts with incredible focus.
Blast off
A group of runners jets away from the start line during a sprint event at the Saskatchewan Track and Field Championships presented by the Bob Adams Foundation held at the Track and Field Track on July 14. Each of the runners is focused on achieving their best form and running their own race.
That will be good for six
A receiver tracks the ball into her hands for a touchdown during a Saskatoon Touch Football League game at Saskatoon Minor Football Field on July 18. The Saskatoon Touch Football League is home to some great action in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
Special delivery
A Saskatoon Outlaws pitcher sends an off-speed throw to the plate in a game against the Saskatoon Dodgers in Saskatoon Senior Baseball League action on July 19 at Cairns Field. The circuit’s league playoffs are slated for August 12 and 13 and if necessary August 14 at Cairns Field.
A berry good look
A sign noting Cairns Field will be the home of the WCBL’s Saskatoon Berries with the team’s new logo went up at the facility on July 28. This sign is attached to the back of a set of stands at Cairns Field. There is also a new logoed Saskatoon Berries sign at the entrance to the park.
Peak ceremonial pitch form
Celebrate good times, come on
The Saskatoon Cubs were a pumped-up bunch celebrating scoring a run in the bottom of the seventh to pull out a 4-3 win over the Sask Five Giants on July 28 at Cairns Field. That contest closed out the first day of play for the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League’s 18U AAA Championship Tournament. The Cubs would ultimately fall in a semifinal contest.
Smash Drive
Cam Marshak drives a ball into the outfield for his East Central Red Sox during the championship game of the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League’s 18U AAA Championship Tournament on July 30 at Cairns Field. The shortstop went 2-for-3 at the plate with two RBI and two runs scored in his club’s 6-3 victory over the Regina Wolfpack. Marshak was named a co-winner of the SPBL’s Top Hitter Award along with Carter Beck of the South East Twins. Beck also claimed honours as the league’s MVP. Jevon Parent of the Saskatoon Cubs was named the circuit’s top pitcher.
Red Sox all smiles for SPBL title
The East Central Red Sox post for the customary team photo after winning the gold medal game at Cairns Field of the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League’s 18U AAA Championship Tournament on July 30. The Red Sox downed the Regina Wolfpack 6-3 in the title game scoring three runs in the top of the seventh to break a 3-3 tie.
Pumped for host’s homer
The MMKL Delisle Pride celebrate second baseman Will Major’s three-run home run to centre field during play at Softball Canada’s U23 Men’s Fast Pitch Championship Tournament on August 4 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. With Major’s homer, they downed the Owen Sound Selects 10-1.
Fans turn out in droves
The fans came out in large number for the championship game of Softball Canada’s U23 Men’s Fast Pitch Championship Tournament held on August 6 at Bob Van Impe Stadium between the MMKL Delisle Pride and the Tavistock Merchants. The size of the crowds increased as the week went on as the Pride made the event’s title game. The Merchants prevailed over the Pride 11-1.
Championship drive
Right-fielder Derek Erb drives a two-run homer out of the park for the Tavistock Merchants in the championship game of Softball Canada’s U23 Men’s Fast Pitch Championship Tournament held on August 6 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. Erb’s home run contributed to a seven-run outburst in the bottom of the second as the Merchants downed the host MMKL Delisle Pride 11-1.
Merchants Canadian champs once
again
The Tavistock Merchants pose for the customary team picture after winning the gold medal game of Softball Canada’s U23 Men’s Fast Pitch Championship Tournament held on August 6 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. The Merchants celebrated their second straight Canadian title win.
