Surrey, B.C. — On Saturday, August 15, the mechanical contracting community showed up and showed out for the first-ever MCABC NextGen Softball Social.
Hosted by MCABC’s NextGen Board, the family-friendly event brought together owners and apprentices, office and field staff, and friends and furry companions for a day of spirited competition and camaraderie.
Eight teams took to the field to square off for the coveted NextGen Cup:
- Burners (RAM Mechanical)
- DIV15 (Division 15 Mechanical)
- Davidson Dingers (Davidson Bros. Mechanical)
- The Johnson Control (Johnson Controls)
- Polar Pete’s Sluggers (Fraser Valley Refrigeration)
- Team Vaughan Ventures (Vaughan Ventures)
- Victaulic (Victaulic)
- Wrench Warmers (Phase Mechanical)
From the first pitch to the final inning, teams battled through a schedule of back-to-back games, with plenty of dugout banter and memorable plays along the way.

While there was plenty of action on the field, the atmosphere off the field was every bit as exciting. Family and friends cheered their loved ones on from the bleachers. Rival teams chirped their competitors from the clubhouse patio. And Body Energy Club kept everyone refreshed and energized throughout the day with smoothie and electrolyte samples.

A special thank you goes out to our sponsors for helping make this inaugural event possible:
Diamond Sponsor
- The Home Depot Pro
Dugout Sponsors
- Fraser Valley Refrigeration
- Vaughan Ventures
- Victaulic
As the tournament drew to a close, a well-oiled Victaulic squad secured a showdown with the dangerous Davidson Dingers in a championship final for the ages.
The crowd of family, friends, and other teams who had stuck around were left on the edge of their seats as they were treated to an exhibition of incredible diving catches, clutch double-plays, and multiple out-of-the-park home runs.
In the end, it was Victaulic who edged out their worthy opponents in a thrilling game to become the first-ever MCABC NextGen Softball Social champions. Congratulations to the Victaulic Team, captained by the NextGen Director Tayler Hinger!

Victaulic lifting the first-ever NextGen Cup!
However, not every award was decided by what happened on the scoreboard. The Best Dressed Team Award went to Polar Pete’s Sluggers (Fraser Valley Refrigeration), whose custom-designed logo, matching hats, and bucketloads of personality turned heads throughout the tournament.

Polar Pete’s Sluggers (Fraser Valley Refrigeration) taking home the title of Best Dressed Team!
Thank you to everyone who came out to play, cheer, and support the event. The strong turnout, energy, and atmosphere made for a fantastic first year, and we couldn’t have asked for a better start to the NextGen Softball Social legacy.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on the diamond next year!
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About MCABC
The Mechanical Contractors Association of B.C. (MCABC) is the only dedicated representative for the mechanical contracting industry in British Columbia—the industry with the largest share of skilled trades workers in the construction sector. As the connection to industry excellence for our diverse membership, we deliver education and professional development programs that enable high standards of practice and business success. Through advocacy and strong industry partnerships, we influence policy and regulatory development at all levels of government, advancing the interests of our industry and improving its ability to meet B.C.’s growing infrastructure demand.
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