Volunteers needed for AA Provincials

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Published on Monday, June 26, 2017

Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner

The stellar on-field play of the Neepawa Cubs has them ready for the 2017 Senior AA Provincial Championship. Now, they’re hoping the community will step up to ensure they’re just as ready off the field as well.

Cubs player/coach Scott Newton said as many as 400 people from across the province will converge on the community Aug. 11-13, for this premier sports event. Newton noted that in order to ensure this weekend is a success, they need to find people who are willing to volunteer their time.

“Hosting an event of this magnitude is significant for the community. It’s a real chance for us to showcase everything that Neepawa has to offer,” stated Newton. “But, in order to make the best impression possible, we’re going to need some assistance.”
Newton said they’ll require volunteers to assist with the prep work leading up to the weekend, such as getting the Fair Grounds and diamonds groomed. 

“There is one person already hired to cut the grass, everything else that’s connected to maintenance is done by volunteers. So, if we could find a few extra bodies to help with things like diamond maintenance, painting and just general cleanup, it’d go a long way to getting us ready.”
As for during the event, Newton stressed that it’ll all be done through volunteers, with about 140 shifts to fill. Those jobs include gate keepers, grounds crew, score keepers, announcers and workers for the concession stand and beer gardens. Then, after the championship game, cleanup crews are needed to ensure the diamonds and connected area are left looking pristine.
Anyone interested in helping out with the event is asked to contact Scott Newton, either via phone at (204) 841-4727, or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.