Stoney Creek Braves Welcomed to the Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League.

The Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League would like to thank Richardson Pioneer for continuing for their second year as title sponsor of the league. Wadena Director of Operations, Carter Kolybaba said “Richardson Pioneer is happy to continue our partnership with the league and are excited to see the continued interest in fastball in the area.” The league had a successful first season offering a great opportunity for area men to play ball on a regular basis. The endeavour also gave a league for the Bantam Ages Wadena Wildcats to play in a league without having to drive 2 or more hours to their closest opposition. The league Playoffs has some delays due to weather issues but in the end the Wynyard Blues came out on top with a victory over the Fishing Lake Mariners. Winning pitcher Mike Jordan was awarded Playoff MVP by his peers.

For 2017, the Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League is happy to announce it is set to start May 3rd in Wynyard. The league remains at 6 teams this year with a slight change. The Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League was pleased to hear the Stoney Creek Braves wanted to join the league for 2017 keeping the league at 6 teams, with the Fishing Lake Mariners taking a year off. For their first year the Braves will play their all their games in Wynyard, Wadena, Fishing Lake, and Foam Lake. Stoney Creek Manager Sid Keshane said “My players are excited to play in the Richardson Pioneer League. I played a few games with the Cubs last year but I am excited to have our own team in the league. Now we can develop are younger boys on our team”. The Teams in the league include the Wynyard Blues, Wadena Wildcats (Bantams), Stoney Creek Braves, Foam Lake Merchants, Fishing Lake Cubs, and Rosebud Royals (based in Wadena).

The regular season runs May 3rd to June 20th, 2017 with the Playoffs set for June 24th and 25th in Wynyard. The league tournament is a double knockout style tournament starting Saturday at 10:00 AM with the final running at 3:00 and 6:00 Sunday (if Necessary). League Schedule, Results, and News are all available at www.richardsonpioneerfastball.ca. Website Sponsors Scott Comfort and Flo Christianson RE/MAX Blue Chip Realty

Some Royals have recently purchased merchandise from the Branding Barn in Humboldt. We have already had interest from other players and former players in also buying something. We need to reach a minimum order number in order to make it work. If you are interested let Scott or James know and we can put together another order sheet. If there is enough interest we would likely allow for the league to start before we placed order so we can ensure all the players have a chance to find out about the opportunity.

Royals meeting and indoor practice is set for Sunday the 2nd at the high school at 7:00. Let James or Scott know if you can’t make it and are interested in playing. If anyone knows anyone that is interested in playing let them know. We will be discussing player fees, home tournament, other tournaments, and just throwing the ball around a bit.

The League Meeting for the 2017 ball April 9th 5:00 at the Wadena Composite School Cafeteria. So far it looks like confirmed teams include Fishing Lake Cubs, Foam Lake Merchants, defending Champs Wynyard Blues, Rosebud Royals, and Wadena Wildcats (Bantam Team). Each team entering the league must provide ONE representative to be at the meeting.

Wadena to host “An Evening with Theoren Fleury” fundraiser Febraury 10th, 2017
About the Event:
The community of Wadena is proud to announce that it will be host to “An Evening with Theoren Fleury” on February 10th, 2017. In addition, to the evening fundraiser, Theoren will also be talking to High School students that afternoon. This is an community group with support from the Town of Wadena, Wadena Minor Sports, Rosebud Royals, and Wadena Wildcats Men’s Fastball team.

The evening fundraiser will include a meal and sports memorabilia auction in order to raise funds for upgrades to the McClymont Lions Sports Grounds. Ball interest in Wadena has risen dramatically (53 minor players in 2013 and 110 two years later plus men’s teams) and, with that, comes the necessity to upgrade our diamonds and backstops. Funds raised will go directly to that project. The committee is currently seeking sponsors for the event and of course is knocking down doors selling tickets. For more information about the event, you can like the event page on Facebook or email wadenacommunity@sasktel.net.

The student talk would also involve a number of neighbouring schools as the opportunity to have him here would need to be shared with students from various communities. Theoren’s message fits very well into the school divisions “Safe and Caring” initiative, which includes various topics including substance and sexual abuse and the healing and trauma associated with this. The student talk will be funded separately; however, without the evening fundraiser going on, our school would not financially be able to bring Theoren to Wadena.

About Theoren (Quoted from http://theofleury14.com):
About Theo
“Former NHL All-Star, Stanley Cup winner and Olympic Gold Medalist
Two time best selling author of Playing with Fire & Conversations with a Rattlesnake
Healing motivator
Person of great life experience
Knowledge in the field of relational trauma”

“Theo’s Story (theme of evening fundraiser)– Don’t Quit Before the Miracle is a message everyone needs to hear at some point in their life. It’s about hope, about moving forward, about never giving up, even when the obstacles you face appear overwhelming and unbeatable. From the greatest heights to the lowest depths, both professionally and personally, Theo shares a message about winning it all, losing it all, and reinventing it all over again.”

“*THEO’S PERSONAL GUARANTEE*
Simply put, your organization will hear an inspiring message and they will walk away knowing that change is possible and quitting isn’t an option. Each time Theo shares his message, he gives it his all for one single purpose: to help. His talks are inspirational, entertaining, and completely original.”