Wesmen Athletics
Baseball Marathon Fundraiser...September 24th
The UW Baseball Team Will Be Participating In The 1st Annual Wesmen Baseball Marathon Game To Raise Funds And Awareness For The Program..
The University of Winnipeg Varsity Men's Baseball team will be participating in the “Wesmen Baseball Marathon Game” on Saturday September 24th from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Shaw Park (the home of the Winnipeg Goldeyes)
The event will serve as a program fundraiser and for raising awareness of the newly formed Wesmen Varsity Baseball program.
Wesmen players will be gathering pledges in the community in support of playing a Marathon Baseball Game that will lasts 100 innings.
Individuals and organizations who pledge support for the game will receive a tax receipt and become a member of the Wesmen Baseball Booster Program. The Booster Program is designed to give Wesmen Baseball supporters access to Wesmen Baseball activities and Wesmen Baseball “Gear” to display their support.
Funds raised will support spring travel to the United States for competition including a trip to the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the spring (2012).
Admission to the event is free. Fans of all ages will have a chance to meet the players and take part in several planned baseball activities such as radar gun, batting cages, and many more contests.
“The University of Winnipeg Baseball Program is looking forward to meeting the media, corporate representation and baseball supporters of this great city at this inaugural event”, added head coach Mike Krykewich.
Click here for event poster and information
Notes from the dugout: The UW Baseball Program and Baseball Manitoba are pleased to offer the inaugural Fall Program starting in September. Baseball players ages 8-17 will have a chance to develop their skills in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere with qualified coaches at various diamonds across Winnipeg. To register online or for more information visit www.wesmen.ca or call (204) 786-9418
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For more information please contact
Mike Krykewich
Wesmen Baseball Head Coach
(204) 230-1725
m.krykewich@uwinnipeg.ca
Sheldon Appelle
Sports Information Coordinator
University of Winnipeg
(204) 786-9823
s.appelle@uwinnipeg.ca
www.wesmen.ca
