Epic Escapes and Epic Potluck #2

This past weekend Team Toba had a lot going on- indoor practice, outdoor practice, an epic breakfast potluck, team goals session, media training and a surprise team building activity- a trip to Epic Escape!  Great job on the whole weekend, ladies, and congratulations to the "Dragon Slayers" who beat the clock in their escape from the New York City loft with less than a minute to spare!

Kendall was looking forward to this breakfast ALL week.

Yes that's right...we have a selfie stick.  And we love it.

This is like schoolwork on a Sunday!

Coach Steph's shoes...so she doesn't forget her role on the team.

Practicing our interviews.  Yes that is a bottle of syrup.

 

Sarah being mobbed by reporters!

Late morning snack of...bacon!

I think these tough looking girls named their team "Team I'm Better Than You".

The "Dragon Slayers".

The coaches being entertained for an hour.

Catching Clinic with ERIN!

This past weekend, Erin Cumpstone journied to Manitoba to work with almost 40 "A" and "B" ball catchers from across the province.  Erin also worked out with our Team Manitoba Catchers and did a coaches session with about 25 coaches.  We learned alot!  THANKS ERIN! Here are some pictures...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hailey is such a cheese!

 

 

CONGRATS SANDY!

Some of you may already know that this coming Saturday, Sandy Maskiw (Newsham) will be inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame!  Sandy is one of the most accomplished Softball Athletes to ever come out of Manitoba, and it wonderful to see her inducted into the Hall of Fame. 

Sandy was once a Team Manitoba Athlete and came away from the 1989 Canada Games with a bronze medal.  Sandy was still playing competitive fastpitch up until a couple years ago and yet I'm sure many of you have never seen her play.  Below is a list of her amazing accomplishments.

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1986 – Manitoba Softball Top Player in peewee/squirt/mite category

1988 – Bantam Western Canadian Gold Medal, MVP, Manitoba Softball Top Player in the Bantam/Midget category

1989 – Canada Games Bronze Medal, Bantam Western Canadian Silver Medal

1991 – Western Canadians Senior B Gold Medal,  MVP,  Junior World Championships - Pitched a no hitter against New Zealand

1993 – Canadian Senior Championships Bronze Medal, Canada Cup

1994 – Canadian Senior Championships Silver Medal, Top Player in Round Robin, Top Batter in Round Robin, MVP Championship Round, Softball Manitoba Outstanding Player, Pan Am Qualifier – Guatemala, Pam Am Games – Argentina – 4th

1995 – Canadian Senior Championships Gold Medal, Top Pitcher

1996 – Canadian Senior Championships Gold Medal, Top Batter, Top Pitcher, Manitoba Softball Top Player, Olympic Team Alternate

1997 – Manitoba Finalist for Athlete of the Year, Canadian Senior Championships Gold Medal, Top Pitcher Award, Top Player Award, Softball Manitoba Outstanding Player, Pam Qualifier – Colombia, World Championships – Japan – 5th, Canada Cup All Star Designated Player

1998 – Manitoba Finalist for Female Athlete of the Year, Canadian Senior Championships Gold Medal, Top Batter, MVP - Playoff Round, Softball Manitoba Outstanding Player

1999 – Canadian Senior Championships Gold Medal, Top Player, Manitoba Top Player, Canada Cup, Pan Am Games – Winnipeg – Silver Medal  

         

2000 – Canadian Championships Silver Medal, Olympics - Australia, 3 Nations Cup, Canada Cup, Pre-Olympic Tournament - Australia

2001 – Canadian Championships Gold Medal,  Pan Am Qualifier – Venezuela – Silver Medal, 3 Nations Cup – Most Valuable Player, Canada Cup

2002 – Canadian Championships Gold Medal, MVP Playoff Round

2003 – Canadian Championships Gold Medal, MVP Playoff Round

2004 – CSA Slo-pitch Nationals Bronze Medal, CSA Slo-pitch National Championships All Star, SPN Nationals Gold Medal, NSA World Series Co-ed “A” National Champions
 

2005 – CSA Slo-pitch Nationals – Gold Medal

2006 - CSA Slo-pitch Nationals – Gold Medal

2007 – Canadian Championships Gold Medal

2008 – Canadian Championships Silver Medal, Top Batter

 

Erin Cumpstone CLINIC!

We are very excited that Erin Cumpstone will be coming to Manitoba on November 23, 24 and 25.  Erin will be here to work with our Catchers, Hitters and Coaches.  Erin is a two time Olympian and has been the catcher on the National Team since 2001.  Read below to find out more about Erin!

For registration details, please see the softball mb homepage at www.softball.mb.ca

 

Hometown: Saskatoon, SK

Nickname: EC

University: Simon Fraser University/University of Saskatchewan

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Positions played: Catcher

Years with the National Team: 12

What does it mean to you to represent your country: I have been so lucky and am so proud to be able to wear the maple leaf and represent the most amazing country in the world, all the while playing a game that I truly love! I've played 12 seasons and putting on a Canadian jersey never gets old. It's one of the most amazing feelings ever!!

 

 

Most influential Person: Grandfather, Parents because they were the ones that not only got me started but also were there to take me to the park, to get a few extra swings in and to just all around support anything that I wanted to do.

International Competitions: 2012 World Championships, Canada [4th], 2011 Pan Am Championship, Mexico [Silver], 2010 World Championships, Venezuela [Bronze], 2009 Pan Am Championship Qualifier, Venezuela [Silver] 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing, China [4th] 2008 International Challenge, Australia [Gold] 2007 Pan Am Championships, Brazil [Silver] 2007 China Cup, Beijing [Silver] 2006 Sr. Women’s ISF World Championships Beijing, China * Qualified for 2008 Olympic Games, 2005 Pan Am Championship Qualifier, Guatemala [Silver] 2004 Olympic Games, Athens, Greece [5th] 2003 Olympic Regional Qualifier, Puerto Rico * [Gold] qualified Canada for 2004 Athens Olympics 2003 Pan American Games, Dominican Republic [Silver] 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 Canada Cup, BC 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002 US Cup 2002 Sr. Women’s ISF World Championships, Saskatoon,SK 2001 Three Nations Challenge, Saskatoon [Gold] 2001 Pan Am Championship Qualifier, Maracay, Venezuela (Silver)

 

 

Most memorable Softball Experience: Participating in the 2008 and 2004 Olympic Games

What trait do you value most in your teammates: Hardworking, a never say die attitude and the want to compete.

Favorite Place you’ve played ball: Australia

 

Favorite softball accomplishment: World Championship Bronze Medal

If you could spend a day with any one person who would it be and why: Sydney Crosby because he is an amazing hockey player and has accomplished so much at such a young age.

Most memorable non-softball experience: Making the Canadian Ringette Team and participating in the World Championships in 2010. Traveling Europe in 2004. My college experience at SFU

Other Sports/Hobbies/Interests: Hockey, Ringette, Hanging out with friends, camping

 

 

 Fave movie: Happy Gilmore, Cool Runnings, The Blind Side

Fave food: My Grandma’s perogies

Fave TV Show: Big Bang Theory, Friends, The Xfactor

Fave athlete: Sidney Crosby, Theron Fleury

Fave Musician: Jack Johnson, Zac Brown Band

Fave Country visited: Ireland, Australia

Fave Quote: It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog