Some folks just don't get it

You know what seems awfully ironic? When local or provincial sporting organizations complain about a lack of media coverage/awareness, yet can't be bothered to do a damn thing about it!

Or, are the folks at the Saskatchewan Softball Association, KidSport, and the organizers of the recent mini World Cup soccer tournament in Regina just not that swift? Quite frankly, it doesn't break my heart that they haven't seen fit to send a representative to appear on my little cable sports show. But, they should also forgo the "right" to whine about a lack of interest/coverage of their respective endeavours. If they can't make time for free air time, one wonders how interested they really are in growing their respective sports.

Or, would they be more inclined if the offer came from a higher profile media outlet? Well, here's a little tip folks - TSN and SportsNet aren't going to come knocking. Take what you can get.

Just one of those things I wonder about. This concludes today's lesson in amateur sports media relations.

SportZone lineup for May 8

Here's the lineup for the week of May 8th. Remember, SportZone airs Wednesday nights at 6pm and Thursday afternoons at 3pm on Access channel 7 in Regina. Feel free to suggest questions for current guests, or topics for future shows.

SportZone Guests for May 8/06
Community Co-Host – Tim Hubic

1. A preview of the 2006 Ken Goff Memorial Boxing Classic and Mayor’s Cup. Guests: George Goff (Regina Boxing Club President) & Drake Thauberger (Regina boxer).

2. A preview of the 2006 season for the Regina Red Sox baseball club. Guest: Bernie Eiswirth (Red Sox General Manager).

3. The Riffel Royals capture another city high school badminton championship. Guests: Shawn McCall (Royals Coach) & (athletes TBA).

4. A preview of the 2006 Prairie Fire rugby season, and profile of one of the team’s top local players. Guest: DTH Van der Merwe (Prairie Fire fullback).

5. A look at the legacy (financial and otherwise) created by the 2005 Canada Summer Games in Regina. Guest: John Lee (2005 CSG Chief Operating Officer). (pre-taped last week)

All good things...

Well, despite a 2/2 effort at the plate and more flawless fielding from Jacob Paczko, the White Sox saw their season-opening winning streak come to an end today, dropping a 4-2 decision. Two stinking runs? I'm thinking batting practice awaits!

Or maybe the kids were distracted by the glare from Ronald's buck teeth. But I digress.

Make it two in a row

Another nail-biting win for the Senior Rookie White Sox tonight, with Jacob Paczko providing the game-winning RBI. Just one of three hits for my protege. But then again, Paczko men have always been known as superior batsmen.

Pin the C on..............Me?

Well, we're screwed. I signed up for Team Tennis again this year at the Lakeshore Tennis Club. It's a fun way to hit a few balls on Wednesday nights in a semi-competitive environment. But, the organizors saw fit to make me the CAPTAIN of my team! So, apologies in advance to Rick Kullman, Jim Peter, Karen Hewson, & Jennifer Kuzmicz. They'll have to overcome a distinct disadvantage (that would be me) every week. Oh well, there's always next year.