Dauphin is set to have some representation at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games that take place in Halifax.
Trayden Guiboche who was born and raised in Dauphin and is a member of the Skownan First Nation has accepted an offer to be on Team Manitoba and he will be on the men's fastpitch team.
Tryouts for the team took place last month and Guiboche found out about the exciting news last week. He's been playing the game for about two years and he's very excited about this opportunity.
"It felt pretty great to make the team," said Guiboche. "All of my teammates, coaches and my family helped me get here and I will be forever grateful, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Wearing the buffalo is not something many athletes get the chance to do over the course of their athletic careers and Trayden knows it's now his time to make a difference for the team. The shortstop and pitcher has plenty of time to prepare for the event as it's not until next summer and he knows there is a lot of hard work to be done.
"I think one of the toughest challenges will be hitting, so I have to be ready for that," he offered. "I believe my defence is definitely strong enough, it's where I shine on the field."
Guiboche also says getting this opportunity is a dream come true
