“Playing in Westerns gives me the opportunity to play against teams from all over Western Canada that I don’t normally get to play,” Robertson said. “I enjoy playing these different teams and the challenge of playing some of the best teams in Western Canada. I also enjoy the banquet and all the time I get to spend with my teammates at tournaments like this.”

  The event wrapped up a successful season for the Magic. Later, the squad presented its team honours, with Koop receiving the Most Valuable Player award, Barkley winning the Slugger Award and Robertson receiving the Ultimate Teammate Award.
  “To me, what I have enjoyed the most is being able to play against some amazing athletes, and the challenges that come from playing this level of ball,”     Barkley said of playing for the Magic. “I believe that being around people with that amount of talent makes you strive to learn from them and better yourself. Westman Magic isn’t just a group of strong athletes, it’s a family who is always looking to help and support each other.” Competing at that level requires commitment and family support.

 “My family is very supportive and helps a ton with getting me to games and practices, helping to get sponsorship money and volunteering at the ball diamonds when needed,” Robertson said. “I appreciate all the support from all of my family members, from the extra practice we do at home to both sets of my grandparents driving long distances to watch me play.”