By Gordie
Howe Sports Complex staff
Gordie Howe Sports Complex
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| A receiver, left, makes a tough catch at a Playground To Pros session. |
Saskatoon
Minor Football ran the annual Easter break camp for young players in Grades 5
to 8 at the Indoor Training Centre from April 2 to 4. SMF brings in a variety
of guest coaches that are either playing in the CFL or alums of the
professional ranks along with some of the top football coaches in Saskatoon.
The players at Playground To Pros go through a variety of drills that focus on skill development in a fun environment.
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| Jorgen Hus coaches young players at Playground To Pros. |
All the sessions at the camp lead to a scrimmage session that is held in the afternoon on the last day, which was April 4. This session closes the camp and gives players a chance to show off what they have learned.
Our lead picture of our photo roundup sees a receiver making a great catch under tight coverage during one of the scrimmages on April 4.
The second picture of the photo roundup shows Saskatchewan Roughriders veteran long snapper Jorgen Hus directing a group of players during a scrimmage session.
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| A defensive back mades an interception at Playground To Pros. |
With the
spring sports season almost here, the Indoor Training Centre has been a massive
hub of activity for the past month. Various baseball, cricket, rugby and
softball groups have been at the facility doing preparation work so they can
hit the ground running when their various campaigns begin.
The
pictures in this photo roundup capture some of the memories that are made on
our grounds. In this photo roundup, the majority of these pictures were taken
by our Communications Coordinator in Darren Steinke. Also, Vic Pankratz also checks
in with a pair of photos from Playground To Pros.
Without
further ado, here is a selection of 17 shots we hope you enjoy.
Hofmann shows off new toy
Got it at the wall
A Saskatoon Cubs outfielder makes a catch at the wall during a training session on March 13 at the Indoor Training Centre. On the dividing curtain that splits the field turf field into the north and south fields, the solid green lower portion of the curtain is meant to simulate an outfield wall.
Out at first
A Saskatoon Giants infielder sets to secure a catch at first base for an out during a training session on March 13 at the Indoor Training Centre. Baseball groups enjoy the fact they can set up a regular infield at the Indoor Training Centre for practices.
Mastering the wild pitch block
Saskatoon Cubs catcher Osher Stromberg makes sure he gets his body in front of a ball to control a wild pitch as part of a wild pitch drill he did on March 13 at the Indoor Training Centre. Stromberg is a player you can watch in order to pick up tips on how to be a better catcher.
Out at second
A Saskatoon Raiders infielder sets to secure an out at second base during a training session on March 19 at the Indoor Training Centre. Enthusiasm was high among the players at this practice as the spring season closes in.
Coming right at you
A hitter at a 222’s Fastpitch training session drives the ball hard straight into the net at the Indoor Training Centre on March 19. The players in the hitting drills at this practice focused on technique.
Eye on the ball
A catcher looks the ball into her glove during a 222’s Fastpitch training session held on March 19 at the Indoor Training Centre. The catchers did various drills revolving around technique with a particular focus on getting throws off to second base at this session.
Let it rip
A bowler from the Bison Cricket Club Saskatoon makes a delivery to a hitter during a live competitive session in a pitching lane on March 26 at the Indoor Training Centre. It is becoming more common that onlookers from sports groups in neighbouring surroundings will check out the work of the cricket groups.
Hitter with a reach
A hitter from the Bison Cricket Club Saskatoon reaches out to make a connection during a live competitive session in a pitching lane on March 26 at the Indoor Training Centre. The cricket groups are looking forward to their upcoming outdoor season in spring.
Windup with flow
A young pitcher flows through her windup during a 222’s Fastpitch Pitching Factory day on March 26 at the Indoor Training Centre. During Pitching Factory days, young pitchers aged 13 and under worked on the skills of throwing various pitches and take part in defensive drills from the pitching circle.
Here comes the heat
A young pitcher fires a toss during a Going Yard Baseball Academy training session on March 26 at the Indoor Training Session. The instructors at Going Yard were working with a younger group of hurlers on this day, and a lot of focus was paid to skill development.
Selects scoop toss
A Saskatoon Selects infielder makes a scoop toss during a rapid-fire infield tossing drill on Easter Sunday, March 31 at the Indoor Training Centre. This Selects session was held after the dinner hour, and the players had a tonne of fun on this day.
Toss out of trouble
A member of the Saskatoon Wild Oats Rugby Club passes the ball to a teammate during a drill at the Indoor Training Centre on April 1. The Wild Oats coaches will work to get their players to be able to make quick decisions as rugby is a sport with constant motion.
Throw to start a drill
A member of the Saskatoon Wild Oats Rugby Club passed the ball into his teammates to start a drill at the Indoor Training Season on April 1. The Wild Oats are preparing for their upcoming season in the spring.
Driving through the tackle
A couple of members of the Saskatoon Wild Oats Rugby Club work on a tackling drill with a blocking pad on April 1. The tackler is driving through the player holding the blocking pad with power.
Tough running
Vic Pankratz checks in here with a photo from a Playground To Pros session on April 2 at the Indoor Training Centre. In this picture, a young running back tries to get out of the grips of a tackler during a one-on-one competitive drill.
Catch coming in stride
Vic Pankratz also gave us this sweet picture from the Playground To Pros session on April 2 at the Indoor Training Centre. In this shot, a young receiver is set to make a catch in stride while running his route with a defensive back in the vicinity. You can check out more of Vic’s photos at vicpankratzmedia.com.
