By Gordie
Howe Sports Complex staff
Gordie Howe Sports Complex
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| Members of the Badgers take part in a game-type drill. |
The Saskatoon Badgers Rugby Club have been holding training sessions on the field turf on Wednesday nights throughout the winter months. They are often one of the last groups to take the field, and if you cross paths with them, you will appreciate their upbeat vibe.
In 2024, the Badgers had a banner season going undefeated for the entire campaign. On September 14 of that year, they claimed the division 1 provincial title with a 37-15 victory over the Regina Rogues Rugby Club at Saskatoon Rugby Club Field 1 in the north end of town. The Badgers at one point rolled off 32 straight points in the winning effort.
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| Luciano Jolly completes a breakout dash down the sidelines. |
Our lead
photo for this photo round up sees two Badgers plays at the right of the
picture approaching a trio of defenders. The player who has the ball is looking
to pitch it out of trouble. During the drill, the side with the ball is
attempting to get to the other end of the field to score a try.
The second
photo sees Badgers player Luciano Jolly completing a run into the clear down
the sidelines. Along with helping the Badgers win a provincial title in 2024,
Jolly aided the Saskatoon Hilltops in winning CJFL championships in 2017, 2018
and 2019.
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| A Badgers player, right, sets to receive the ball. |
Along with the pictures from the Badgers training session,
this photo roundup includes other scenes from the ski trails that run across the Glenn Reeve
Fields and the Indoor Training Centre. On the ski trails, the weather
helped for the Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club to get in some last lessons for their
junior age skiers. At the Indoor Training Centre, baseball, cricket and
softball groups continued to work towards getting better for their upcoming
campaigns in the spring.
The
pictures 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 10 shots we hope you enjoy.
Big drive
A player from the Going Yard Baseball Academy drives a hard liner during a training session on March 11 at the Indoor Training Centre. Hitters were fine tuning their skills on this hitting day before taking part in some live at bats.
Fun on the hill
A group of skiers from the Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club were sizing up a downhill trail at the top of one of the ski hills on the trails that run across the Glenn Reeve Fields on March 16. The Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club aims to help youngsters get a taste of all aspects of skiing.
All about having a blast
A young skier from the Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club is having a blast taking part in a back and forth race on one section of the ski trails that run across the Glenn Reeve Fields on March 16. The skier was taking part in a race, where the skiers only used one ski. The coaches from the Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club are creative in finding ways for youngsters to have fun and get great experience with the sport.
Look it in
A catcher from the Saskatoon Berries Baseball Academy tracks a ball into his glove during a practice session at the Indoor Training Centre on March 20. The catcher was taking part in a session where the Berries worked on fielding, catching and hitting.
Line shot
A member of the Saskatoon Warriors Cricket Club drives a line shot during a practice session in one of the pitching lanes at the Indoor Training Centre on March 23. Hitters in cricket want to drive the ball to score runs, and they will also make defensive hits to prevent a bowler from hitting the wickets and causing an out.
Warriors are all smiles
Members of the Saskatoon Warriors Cricket Club were all smiles during a practice session in one of the pitching lanes at the Indoor Training Centre, because they were having a great Sunday fun day on March 23. The Warriors enjoy being in good spirits and socializing with others who pass by.
Hot throw to first
An infielder taking up the second base position guns a throw to first base during a practice session for Saskatoon Selects U17A Red squad on March 30 at the Indoor Training Centre. The Selects were getting repetitions in on infield defence, so they can execute those skills like second nature when the spring season comes.
Off to the races
A member of the Twin City Angels U17A jets down the first base line after making a hit during a simulated game session on March 31 at the Indoor Training Centre. The Angels like using the field turf at the Indoor Training Centre to work on game play situations. It helps the player get in a groove dealing with the unexpected things that come in a game situation.
That one is out of here
A hitter drives the ball for a deep shot during a training session held by the 222’s Fastpitch program on April 3 at the Indoor Training Centre. This photo was from one of the Hitting Factory sessions the 222’s hold on a regular basis during the winter months.
Textbook block
A catcher blocks a wild pitch during a training session held by the 222’s Fastpitch program on April 3 at the Indoor Training Centre. This picture was from one of the Catching Factory sessions the 222’s hold on a recurring basis over winter.
