For three and half decades, Guy Jacobson has dedicated himself to the sport of softball and the overall development of Softball Saskatchewan. As of Nov. 1, however, Jacobson has stepped down from his role as the organization’s Executive Director as he transitions into retirement. 

In 1990, Jacobson began what would be a long and successful career with Softball Saskatchewan as Executive Director. Over his career, he has attended an innumerable amount of provincial, national and international championships. 

He played an integral role in bringing the Junior B Western Canadian Softball Championships to Pilot Butte in 2002 and 2003, followed by the Masters Westerns in 2005. A part of organizing three major championships in Pilot Butte, meant that Jacobson was involved in the development of a ballpark, which has since remained in use for the past 23 years. 

In the following years, Jacobson continued to help with the organization of major softball events in Saskatchewan, including Pilot Butte hosting Team Japan for a double-header exhibition game ahead of the 2009 Men’s World Fastball Championships in Saskatoon. 

Lead by his tireless work ethic, Jacobson helped organize the softball component of the 2014 North American Indigenous Games, which took place in Regina, as well as the Tony Cote Summer Games in 2017. 

After decades of experience, Jacobson was faced with the unpredictable shift due to COVID-19, a challenge that he was able to guide Softball Saskatchewan through. Following the impact of COVID-19, he was able to bring softball in the province to record-breaking numbers in membership, team participation and umpire registration.  

Sask Sport would like to congratulate Executive Director Guy Jacobson on his 35 years of support, guidance, and leadership in the softball community. We wish you all the best in retirement!