It was a day like any other day, when two little league teams in urban Ontario arrived for what they thought would be a routine evening baseball game. On the field: the Scarborough Stingers vs. the North York Blues.
Little did they know this would be the most memorable game of their lives – “A Taste of the Big League”.
In celebration of Baseball Day in Canada on August 10, Schneiders employees, in partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays, surprised the Scarborough Stingers and North York Blues with a once-in-a-life time “big league” experience – upgrading their baseball diamond, inviting Ace the Blue Jays Mascot, play-by-play announcers, and bringing scores of fans, Schneiders volunteers, hot dogs and sausages to make the little league game larger than life.
Says Cam, a 9-year old player with the Scarborough Stingers: “Mommy, do you think that is what the Blue Jays players feel like? I mean, everyone cheering for you and wanting you to do well? It makes you feel like a hero, and like you want to try with your whole heart to do well, even though you know you may not win. That was the best sports experience of my life. My whole team felt special.”
Be still my heart! Is that not the most enduring quote ever? “You want to try with your whole heart to do well” – I feel like this saying belongs in a Disney movie. Truly, such a wonderful experience for all the lucky players.
Schneiders, you done me proud. Not only are Schneiders Country Naturals Jumbo Beef Wieners the yummiest way to light up a barbecue; Schneiders also happens to be the official hot dog of the Toronto Blue Jays! Now THAT’s when you know your product is a home run.
So… do you love the video as much as I do? Thanks Schneiders!
Yes, I do love the video as much as you do and that was very thoughtful of Schneiders and the Toronto Blue Jays to make the little guys feel so special! What an awesome experience for the players!
I completely agree Marissa!
What a wonderful surprise for the kids ! Kudos to Schneider’s and the Toronto Blue Jays for doing this :)
Yup! Such a feel good movie!!
Amazing – love when companies give back! What a great experience for these kids!
Me too!
I think this is so wonderful looking forward next yr seeing them do this for a girls team
Yes, you said it!
wow that’s awesome … bet it was an awesome time :)
I know! Wish I was there!
Love this video! I commend corporations who dosuch wonderful things for kids!
I agree Anne!
Great job on Schneider’s and the Toronto Blue Jays part how exciting for those little guys
I agree Suzie :)
That’s awesome! I saw a story this past winter when an NHL team brought a kids hockey team from out of town to play a game and have the full NHL treatment! It was an amazing experience for the kids (and their families!)
Aw, that’s wonderful!
mmm nothing like a grilled jumbo dog wiener topped with onions and bacon bits and catsup
That does sound good!
Oh wow, what an exciting day those boys must have had! So nice to see the video!
It was a great one!
The kids must have been so thrilled.
I know they were!
Wow, one of those moments gives you goose bumps.
Totally agree :)
Thrive on adventures for my 10 year old son Evan – warms my heart when companies *Go The Distance* – to showcase and let the kids have their times to shine *paramount*. My motto what you put into your kids is what you get out. Sometimes as Moms we are stretched to our limits – but it shows us our drive..after a celebration like shown in this video – *Hugs & Kisses* the reward. Who could want for anything more…
Eva Mitton-Urban
Thank you so much for sharing!
What a great video