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The best of Nanaimo Slo-Pitch is coming to the plush baseball field known as Serauxmen Stadium — for one glorious night.

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This will also give NightOwls fans a chance to see the further-improved configuration of Serauxmen Stadium, which saw the West Coast League land in the Harbour City in 2022, a rival of the Victoria HarbourCats and 14 other WCL teams.

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“We can’t wait to show off more changes for this year — we’re thankful to the City of Nanaimo and other partners for the major improvements at Serauxmen,” said Jim Swanson, GM of the NightOwls. “Our first season was rushed in many ways, coming out of covid and dealing with construction and weather challenges. More new things are set for 2023, and they are exciting.”

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Included are an expanded offering in food services, a new section of bleachers behind the third base dugout, internet upgrades, a slight shift in location of the Owl’s Nest doubledecker bus party zone, and the biggest of all — final, permanent installation of a top-end sound system.

The McGirr teams planned for the games on May 28 are:

West Coast Thumpers vs. Top Gunners, 5pm

Reign vs. Pound Town, 6:30pm

Muggers vs. TBA, 8 pm

Full concession and refreshment service will be in place on May 28, and entry to this event is just $5 per person, available at the gate on the night of the game. All ages welcome.

The McGirr Slo-Pitch League, managed by the non-profit McGirr Sports Society, is the top slo-pitch league in Nanaimo with 40 teams in spring and 18 playing fall ball, plus tournaments on weekends — and known for its beer gardens and concessions. McGirr hosts senior slo-pitch on Tuesdays and Thursdays and women’s fastpitch on Sunday evenings, at a fabulous City of Nanaimo facility opened in 1997 with four grass fields featuring 300-foot fences.

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Big lefty arms from San Diego, two key Arizona players join NightOwls

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The five players announced to head coach Cody Andreychuk’s roster today:

LHP Thomas Young, San Diego State, 6-1/180, R/L Carson City, Nevada

LHP Connor Shaw, San Diego State, 6/185, L/L San Diego

LHP Trevor Fox, San Diego State, 6-7.200, L/L San Diego

RHP R’Mani Adams, Arizona Christian, 6-5/235, R/R, Federal Way, WA

OF Andrew Ivy, Arizona Christian, 5-9/165, L/L, Chicago

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Victoria HarbourCats – Victoria Fire Local 730 and HarbourCats, Golden Tide baseball teams team up for summer show of support

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February 3, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VICTORIA, BC — Teamwork is needed in fighting fires, as it is on a baseball diamond.

It’s also needed in the community — and that’s why the Victoria Firefighters Association Local 730 of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and the West Coast League’s Victoria HarbourCats, along with the collegiate Victoria Golden Tide of the CCBC, are teaming up for a meaningful symbolic partnership that will run through the 2025 season.

“With the recent devastation we are seeing in Los Angeles, and the wildfires that have decimated areas on our side of the border — I think of Jasper this past summer, among others — it’s important for us all to show support for those who do the dangerous work of keeping us safe,” said Jim Swanson, Managing Partner of the HarbourCats. “We are open supporters of all first responders and military in our area, the people who take the risk to serve our communities.

“Victoria firefighters are true heroes in our community, and deserve our thanks, respect and recognition.”

The IAFF membership across North America includes more than 350,000 who put themselves in harm’s way to save lives and property — the very definition of teamwork.

This summer, HarbourCats players will wear Victoria Firefighter Union hats during batting practice and workouts, and will choose selected games to take them into action. The Golden Tide will do the same this spring with college home games in the CCBC.

The hats will be produced locally by HarbourCats merchandise and apparel partner Passion Sports, located in downtown Victoria on Government Street, working with General Manager Dylan Marsden and owner Greg Wallis.

“Our people truly appreciate the support we get from so many people in the community, and the HarbourCats have been strong partners for so many,” said Union president Jeremy Wilson. “We will be proud to see our logo on the field with both the HarbourCats and Golden Tide.”

The fires in LA have been a stark reminder to all how important it is to do all we can to be ready for anything — the devastation of such a populated area has stunned everyone.

The Golden Tide start their season in late March, while the HarbourCats open their 2025 home schedule on Friday, June 6, with the Port Angeles Lefties visiting Wilson’s Group Stadium at RAP. Season Tickets, 10 and 32-Game Flex Passes and Single Game Tickets are now on sale for all 33 home games and three “Showcase” events through the HarbourCats new and one-and-only ticketing partner SHOWPASS at harbourcats.com/tickets.

Tickets can also be purchased in person at the HarbourCats office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street or by calling 778-265-0327.

ATTENTION 2024 SEASON TICKET HOLDERS:  If you have not already done so, please renew your seats for 2025 so that they can be locked into the new ticketing system.  Season Tickets will be sent to all members electronically this season on April 1, 2025, perhaps sooner.  Any seats not renewed by that time will be released and placed back into the system. Contact Christian at the office at 778-265-0327 to renew.

For more information, contact:

Christian Stewart, GM, Victoria HarbourCats
chris@harbourcats.com

Jeremy Wilson, President, Victoria Firefighters Union
presidentlocal730@gmail.com

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