2025 Masters Indigenous Games in Ottawa August 14-17
Blair Setford • April 1, 2025
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Men's fastpitch softball will be one of the featured sports at this year's Masters Indigenous Games being held in Ottawa, ON August 14-17. The Masters Indigenous Games (MIG) provides Indigenous adults, aged 20 years and older, the opportunity to compete against their peers in a variety of contemporary and traditional sporting activities. MIG is an opportunity to get physically active, engage with community and participate in competition. The Games bring together thousands of Indigenous athletes from around the world to compete in sport competitions, celebrate Indigenous wellness and showcase the rich diversity of cultures and traditions of the world’s Indigenous Peoples. For more on MIG25, see their website at the link below.
https://mastersindigenousgames.com/

A Love for the Game Rooted in Family From the moment Mitchell Armstrong first stepped onto the diamond at age five, softball became more than just a sport—it became a family affair. Coached by his mother throughout his youth and inspired by his Grandpa Jack, Mitchell’s early years were filled with passion, discipline, and drive. “My mom and brother have pushed me to become the player I am today,” he says. “They always encouraged me to do my best and love the game.” The Dirt Guy Known affectionately as “The Dirt Guy,” Mitchell embraces a unique pre-pitch ritual: grabbing a handful of dirt before every pitch. “It reminds me of the happiness this sport gives me,” he shares. “And it helps my hands stay dry!” Hard Lessons, Stronger Resolve In 2011, a fractured foot kept Mitchell from playing in his first provincials—a heartbreaking setback that taught him the importance of caution and preparation. That experience fueled his determination to stay mentally and physically ready for every big stage, including multiple ISC World Tournament appearances.

Tonight and all weekend on Softball Premier YouTube with Peter Loubardias Blair Setford & Joe Todd it's the Hill United Chiefs Challenge live from Lions Park in Simcoe. Game 1 : Toronto Batmen vs Hill United Chiefs https://www.youtube.com/live/IVY3RWFYkNI?si=MsbnlruY-j-aRks6 Game 2 : Chiefs vs Ohsweken Redmen https://www.youtube.com/live/lQBPUwh3zck?si=zkkbxDChCzKGTLwW Partnership with Eastlink for Ontario #hereforsoftball #softballpremier