Game 3, Canada vs EMEA (Ukraine) August 16, 2007

Nic and Nick proudly display their homerun balls! Congratulations boys!

Team Canada takes the field for game 3 - a must win to keep the hope alive for a shot at the International Final!

Game 1 , Canada vs Asia Pacific (Phillipines) August 13, 2007

Curve in the dirt - no damage!






















Fish and Nic discuss strategy on the mound!

Red and White was the colour of the day!

This crowd is ready to cheer on Team Canada!

World Series Bound & Opening Ceremonies - Saturday August 11, 2007

Ceremonies over and team canada is ready to play ball!

Fire works at the end - great show!

The stars and Stripes being unfolded during the singing of the national anthem.

Team Canada, Team Latin America, Virgin Islands and Team South, South Carolina.

Team Canada!

Team Canada marching around the stadium.

Flags representing all of the states and countries which have participated in the Junior League World Series! Whalley has represented Canada 6 times!

Matt and Jordan patiently waiting for the ceremonies to begin. Future members of Team Canada!

Proud Dads - Rick, Wayne and Ernie!

Team Canada at Taylor Michigan - posing outside of the tournament hotel.

On the bus after a very long night of celebrating and packing. The boys had a great evening and are ready for the next step!

Loading the bus at Windsor and headed for Taylor Michigan.

Canadian Junior Champions - August 10, 2007

Whalley Juniors are Canadian Champions! Congratulations boys you won in fine Whalley style - heart perseverance and determination! More pictures to come later. All the best in Taylor Michagan.

Rain Delay - August 9, 2007

Now that is a spread for lunch. This team of moms sure know how to take care of these boys - great work moms!

Is his poker playing as good as his base running!

The pool table makes a great poker table. More rain delay!

Celia and Simone preparing lunch! Who's behind the camera?

Game on hold due to rain - so the boys pass the time with a little holdem poker!

Quarter Final Game Against Lethbridge - August 9, 2007

Waiting for the gmae to start!

Does this look guy look like someone who would steal a base or two? Excellent base running Ace!

Alex fielding the ball and getting the out. Great effort in relief.

Alex delivers the ball.

Tanner turns the double play. Great team work boys!

Brando getting on base and getting the job done.

Nic rounds third on pass ball! Getting dirty running the bases!

Chris getting set to fire another one across the plate.

Nick getting in under the tag.

Tanner laying down a bunt to advance the runner to second - great work on the bats!

Justin cruisin into third!

Nic scores second run for Whalley.

Photo's - Behind the Game

Player Banquet! The guys looking good!

Now this is how one cools down an overheated catcher! Catching with the Humidex temperature of 43 degrees C is not easy! Recovered and back behind the plate!

Now this is what we call "Knocking on Wood"! Go Kim Go! Justin did a great job in relief!

Parents hanging and having fun!

Pumped and ready to have fun!

Go carting anyone - the hairnets need to go!

Now this guy loves hats!

Sisters!

Dave, Simone and RIck enjoying the moment.

Boys playing some b-ball with the valleyfield players.

Joe Battles Heat and Humidity

This is our fearless leader and how he tackles the heat and humidity! GO Joe GO! We love this guy!!

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Whalley goes to Detroit - August 8, 2007

Matt and Rick on the bus to Comerica Park!

Comerica Park!

Comerica Park - Tigers take the field!

Nic and Matt!

Denise, Matt and Herb getting ready to enjoy the game! Notice Matt has already been to the souvenir store - nice hat!

Nishumira's enjoying the game!

Nic and Joanne - I hear you but is he really listening?

Nish, Fish, Buff and Mitch!

Tanner and Nick.

Mitch and Justin arrive at the park.

Hey that was my ball!

Great catch John!

Rumor has it Celia found a girls softball team (playing in Windsor for the LL softball championship) to pose with the guys. Now that is a team mom looking out for her guys. Go Celia Go! Notice who is in the middle - Ace!

Whalley at Comerica Park - great game and the guys had a lot of fun.