Midget AAA weekend in Chisasibi a total success!!
All activities planned during the weekend of Nov. 28 & 29 in Chisasibi were not only successful but also very appreciated by all guests (80 of them). As they concluded, someone said: “We heard about Cree hospitality, but it went beyond our expectations.”
Although the Forestiers d’Amos let the two games slip away and fell to last position in their division, the players will remember Chisasibi!
Charly Washipabano was awarded a plaque from the community of Chisasibi, given by Chief Violet Pachano, for past efforts and sacrifices over the years. Washipabano said: “Of all the awards I have received, this one is certainly the most special one!”
Weistche leaves… and comes back!
Ryan Weistche never came to Chisasibi with the Forestiers as one day before departure, he said he could not handle it any more (cultural changes, language barriers, communication, school), which led him to leave his team and choosing to move to the Ontario side… But after serious thought, one week later he called the Forestiers and asked to come back with his team… and was given a second chance by the Forestiers!
But hey! These things happen every week in every team of that league… The fact is, it gets tougher and tougher as you go higher… That’s when you have to be stronger and “equipped” to make the right choices… As the road to “the” league gets much, much narrower…
Anyway, the project of having Midget AAA teams in James Bay was a “premier,” supported by all recreation directors, and George Diamond showed his interest in the Midget AAA president repeating the project next year in Waskaganish!
This event had been possible by Nike Underwear (just kidding! ha!) by all volunteers, all sponsors, fans and foster families. Many thanks!
It shows when you get together as volunteers you can accomplish… Big!
