Winnipegosis Minor Baseball is now a member of Baseball Manitoba.
The diamond; however, in Winnipegosis is not up to safety standards so upgrades are needed. Those upgrades were put on the back burner, but now, they're heading to the front burner. Thanks to Red River Mutual, Winnipegosis Minor Baseball has received $18,000 which will go directly towards the upgrades.
The funds will be used to replace the dugouts and backstops, to go along with redoing the infield on both diamonds in the community. These upgrades will not increase registration fees for players which is key, as many players already rely on subsidies to play.
Tammy Sliworsky is a board member and coach within Winnipegosis Minor Ball and she's thrilled.
"We are very happy to have received that funding from Red River Mutual," said Sliworsky. "This will continue to build excitement around baseball in town."
Sliworsky is also hoping that the upgrades will drum up more interest.
"This will help keep the excitement and conversation about baseball in town going," said Sliworsky.
As this season has now come to an end for Winnipegosis Minor Baseball, they are looking back on a great summer. 41 players registered to play with the oldest team being U11. As noted above, Winnipegosis Minor Ball also joined Baseball Manitoba and Parkland Minor Baseball.
"That's 41 families that are committing to get their kids to practice and games," ended Sliworsky. "It was a very positive experience not only for the kids, but the coaches, and parents as well."
It's safe to say that Walleye baseball is stronger than ever and upgrades are now on the way to spruce things up.
