The First United Church Junior Girls Basketball Team, champions in 1938, is featured in a team photo, highlighting the St. Catharines Basketball Association’s historical significance from the 1920s onward.
Developing Athletes: The St. Catharines Grads
The 1938 St. Catharines Grads basketball team, formed in the 1920s, achieved early success, including an Ontario Basketball Championship victory, and is featured in a museum exhibition.
Developing Athletes: Youth Sports on Film
A new exhibition, Developing Athletes: St. Catharines Sporting Youngsters on Film, has opened at the Museum showcasing photographs from the 1930s and 1940s. The blog series accompanies the exhibit, featuring artifacts like a 1949 softball jersey worn by Donna Chiborak. The photos highlight youth sports culture and community pride.