Dust off your old ball glove and pick up those bats, hockey sticks, skates and that bag of baseballs or pucks you’re not using anymore to donate them to someone who will!

The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) and BrokerLink Insurance are teaming up to collect gently used sports gear, which they will donate to those families and children in our communities who will use them to make their athletic dreams come true.

Both organizations believe that every player deserves the opportunity to participate in sports and the cost of athletic equipment should not be a barrier.

“At BrokerLink, we’re here to help people,” says Grant Clarke, Vice President, Western Canada.

“All our employees live and work in the communities we serve, and we believe that having access to local activities that promote fitness and inclusion contribute to improved health and well-being, which can lead to brighter futures for our young people.”

You may bring your used equipment donations to the following home games for WCBL teams across Alberta:

• Lethbridge Bulls: July 25^th

• Medicine Hat Mavericks: July 25^th

• Okotoks Dawgs: July 25^th

• Sylvan Lake Gulls: July 27^th

• Brooks Bombers: July 29^th

• Fort McMurray Giants: July 30^th

• Energy City Cactus Rats: Aug. 4th 

“The Western Canadian Baseball League is excited to partner with BrokerLink in these communities to help young people have fun and follow their sporting pursuits to the fullest. Giving families and children improved access to the sports they love is important to our league and our teams,” says Mark Stiles, the Managing Director of Corporate Partnerships for the WCBL.

“This initiative is a win-win,” says Clarke. “It’s a great feeling to contribute to your local community, and your generosity creates opportunities to make a difference in a child’s future.”

ABOUT BROKERLINK INSURANCE

BrokerLink was established in 1991 with a vision of building a network of trusted insurance brokers across the country, working directly in the communities they serve. With over 200 branches and 4,000 employees, BrokerLink has become one of Canada's largest property and casualty insurance brokerages.

Canadian-owned and operated, Brokerlink Inc. is a subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC), a certified 2024 Best Employer in Canada - Powered by Mercer.

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ABOUT THE WCBL

The WCBL is Canada’s premier summer collegiate baseball league. The WCBL boasts a long-standing tradition of creating a showcase for top Canadian prospects, while at the same time offering American college players the opportunity to hone their skills in front of enthusiastic baseball fans in towns and cities throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan.

The Okotoks Dawgs are the defending WCBL champions, coming off three consecutive titles between 2022 and 2024.

The WCBL experienced record-breaking attendance in 2024, with over 400,000 fans showing up at regular season and playoff games, as well as the league’s All-Star Game festivities at Seaman Stadium.

WCBL rosters include elite college players from across North America and league alumni have gone on to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) and in other professional baseball leagues.