Fort McMurray athletes should earn spots on Workforce Alberta for the 2024 Baseball Canada Championships. As host metropolis, Fort McMurray is assured an area staff for the 2025 and 2026 18U competitions.
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Baseball Canada is internet hosting championships in Fort McMurray in the course of the subsequent three summers. The group has already hosted 4 nationwide championships within the metropolis, with the newest competitions occurring final summer time.
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The 2024 Baseball Canada Cup is scheduled for Aug. 7-11. The 2025 Baseball Canada 18U Championship is on Aug. 14-17. The 2026 Baseball Canada 18U Championship is on Aug. 13-16. The occasions shall be partnerships with the Regional Recreation Company of Wooden Buffalo (RRC) and Fort McMurray Minor Baseball Affiliation (FMMBA).
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“With a confirmed observe file of internet hosting high quality occasions and the town’s urge for food for prime notch baseball, we all know it will likely be a hit,” mentioned Jason Dickson, CEO of Baseball Canada, in a press release.
“Over the previous a number of years, now we have had the chance to welcome a whole bunch of athletes, coaches, assist workers, officers and guests to the area to take pleasure in Baseball Canada occasions,” mentioned FMMBA president Mike Mayuk. “We’re excited to proceed this for the following three years.”
Fort McMurray hosted the 13U nationwide western championship and 18U nationwide championship this previous summer time. Video games have been held at Shell Place, Ross Hennigar Park and J. Howard Pew Park. Fort McMurray athletes should earn spots on Workforce Alberta for the 2024 Baseball Canada Championships. As host metropolis, Fort McMurray is assured an area staff for the 2025 and 2026 18U competitions.
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Ayden Cote of Workforce Fort McMurray yells throughout a sport in opposition to Workforce Quebec on the 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Shell Place on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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Individuals cheer for Workforce Fort McMurray as they face Workforce Alberta on the 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Ross Hennigar Park on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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The Fort McMurray Oil Giants’ 18U staff pose for a photograph after 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Ross Hennigar Park on August 20, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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Workforce Fort McMurray rejoice their victory over Workforce Alberta on the 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Ross Hennigar Park on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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Sydney Barry of Workforce Fort McMurray competes in opposition to Nova Scotia on the 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Shell Place on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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Ethan Pittman of Workforce Fort McMurray competes in opposition to Nova Scotia on the 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Shell Place on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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Ethian Mayuk of Workforce Fort McMurray competes in opposition to Workforce Alberta on the 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Ross Hennigar Park on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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Coach Tyler Hodder of Workforce Fort McMurray congratulates Quinn Szpak on the 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Ross Hennigar Park on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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Jayden Conway of Workforce Fort McMurray hugs his mom, Kim, after his last sport with the Fort McMurray Oil Giants on the 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Ross Hennigar Park on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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Jayden Conway of Workforce Fort McMurray hugs his coach, Joey Iannetti, after his last sport with the Fort McMurray Oil Giants on the 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Ross Hennigar Park on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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Hudson Staudinger of Workforce Fort McMurray competes in opposition to Workforce Alberta on the 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Ross Hennigar Park on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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Nathan Flewelling of Workforce Fort McMurray competes in opposition to Workforce Alberta on the 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Ross Hennigar Park on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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Jayden Conway of Workforce Fort McMurray competes in opposition to Workforce Alberta on the 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Ross Hennigar Park on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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Braden Iannetti of Workforce Fort McMurray competes in opposition to Workforce Alberta on the 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Ross Hennigar Park on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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Workforce Fort McMurray shakes arms with Workforce Alberta on the 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Ross Hennigar Park on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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Lucas Mahoney of Workforce Fort McMurray competes in opposition to Workforce Alberta on the 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Ross Hennigar Park on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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Jayden Conway of Workforce Fort McMurray makes certain he is protected throughout a sport in opposition to Nova Scotia on the 2023 18U Nationwide Baseball Championships at Shell Place on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray At the moment/Postmedia Community
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Encouraging native sports activities tourism has been named a precedence for the municipality and Fort McMurray’s athletic group. The previous yr has additionally included the Arctic Winter Video games and council is pursuing the Alberta Summer time Video games for 2026.
Final summer time’s 18U and 13U tournaments included greater than 10,000 spectators. One other 17,000 individuals watched the 18U video games on-line from throughout Canada. The 13U video games weren’t reside streamed. There have been 10 groups for the 18U event and eight groups for the 13U championship.
Joey Iannetti, head coach of Fort McMurray’s 18U staff final summer time, mentioned the area’s athletic services are engaging choices for organizers of sports activities tournaments.
“So far as our services in Fort McMurray go, we play all through all of Alberta and Fort McMurray has among the finest services not solely in Alberta, however I’m certain in Canada,” mentioned Iannetti in an interview after the event. “The actual fact our youngsters have these services in Fort McMurray and might host these occasions brings nice alternatives to youth athletes in Fort McMurray and Alberta.”
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