‘I just wanted to give back’: Local softball legend gets rewarded for her years of dedication
From coaching and supervising tournaments to attending meetings, playing the game and helping it grow, Yvonne Michnik has made the sport of softball a large part of her life for over 50 years, and after all these years, her dedication and passion hasn’t gone unnoticed.
This past week, Michnik was inducted into the Softball Saskatchewan Hall of Fame as a Builder for her contributions and leadership that helped promote the game across the province for many years.
“I didn’t expect it. I never thought that that I would get an award like this. It was breathtaking and brought me to tears. I had so many people congratulate me and that means a lot to me, I was overwhelmed because softball is just so dear to my heart and it’s the sport I love so much” Michnik said about receiving the award.
Michnik started her softball career as a catcher and since then fell in love with the game. She played in the Western Canada Championship, where she was an All-Star with the Golden Gems. Following her playing days, she spent time coaching and inspiring players, which eventually led her to becoming the District 7 Director for Softball Saskatchewan for 27 years.