The Monarch Boys PeeWee 2011 team went 5 wins and no losses in city playoffs. The championship game was on July 13, 2011, resulting in a 14-7 win over the Macdonald Mets(who at that point were unbeaten for the season). The game featured superb pitching by Maples pitchers Brittney Langlais and Brandon Lavalee as well as some timely hits by all Maples batters.

Coaches Erwin Harmatski, Sylvain Lizotte and Dave Johnson had nothing but praise for the effort put forth by the entire Maples team.

The team also won the North Winnipeg Regional Peewee A Hardball Championship with a record of 4 wins and 0 losses. The team finished first overall in the NWMBA season with a 11-1-1 record.

Find link to download or view larger versions of the above pictures here.

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Maples Community Centre, May 28, 2011 - Over 40 registrants (36 attended) from baseball clubs across Winnipeg had the chance to mix it up with Goldeyes stars Mike Williams, Price Kendall and Isaac Hess at Maples KidPro Baseball 2011. Sunshine, smiles and skills testing made up the day with lucky participants scoring game tickets.

Players aged eight to 15 participated in the 2011 event with youngsters enjoying a blend of skills development, inspiration and fun in what turned out to be – despite a cold and overcast start – a wonderfully warm and sunny day. Maples, Red River, Fort Garry, Gateway, Charlsewood, North Kildonan, Tuxedo and Greendale players attended.

The event is in its second year of existence and camp registrants numbered greater than last year’s inaugural event. “It’s gratifying”, say Maples organizers about the event’s growing popularity. The camp promotes child and youth regional club baseball by connecting youngsters with their sports heroes.

As part of its value-adding KidPro series, Maples organizers also sponsor an NBA excursion in the fall which includes on-court practice at the Target Center, Minneapolis and an NBA game. “We try to create memories that last a lifetime”, states Tom Barak about the organization’s philosophy.

See a photo gallery of the 2011 event here.
Download or view high-res 2011 group shot here.

Maples KidPro Goldeyes Clinic Class of 2011

Maples KidPro Goldeyes Clinic Class of 2010

For a photo gallery of the 2010 event click here.

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