Rob & Tricia Morneau Memorial Baseball Tournament

Rob & Tricia Morneau Memorial Baseball Tournament

The crack of the bat, the scent of fresh-cut grass, and the echo of cheers can only mean one thing — baseball is back in full swing. As players lace up their cleats and coaches finalize lineups, Riverside is preparing for an event that is about more than just baseball. The annual Rob & Tricia Morneau Memorial Baseball Tournament is set to return, honouring the memory of two local legends who lived and breathed the spirit of the game — Rob and Tricia Morneau.

Rob Morneau was not just a baseball enthusiast; he was a player, coach, mentor, and passionate community member who believed in the deeper values of sport. A fixture at Riverside Baseball Park, Rob could often be found on the diamond — chewing bubble gum, sharing seeds with teammates, calling games from behind the plate, and instilling life lessons into his players. For Rob, baseball was never just a game — it was an opportunity to build
character, teach respect, and, most importantly, have fun. It was at that same park where Tricia first saw Rob coaching her younger brother’s high school team and instantly knew he was the one.

Together, Rob and Tricia became beloved figures in the Riverside baseball community. While Rob coached, Tricia kept score, organized fundraisers, and provided the quiet support that held it all together. Their shared love for the game and for each other created a ripple effect that still echoes throughout the community today.

Since its inception in 2017, the Rob & Tricia Morneau Memorial Tournament has raised over $33,000, with all net proceeds supporting local initiatives such as the Farrow Riverside Miracle Park, the Miracle League, and assisting families in need with registration costs for Riverside Minor Baseball and Hockey — continuing Rob and Tricia’s legacy of inclusivity and opportunity for all children.

This year’s tournament will feature 18 competitive youth baseball games over three action- packed days between 8 spirited 13U A and Below Division teams. The tournament schedule will be posted on the website. Games will take place at two Riverside diamonds:

• Riverside Baseball Park – 6865 Ontario St., Windsor, ON
• Realtor Park – 1200 Homedale Blvd., Windsor, ON

Opening ceremonies will kick off Friday, June 20th at 7:00 p.m. at Riverside Baseball Park, with the first games starting earlier that evening at 4:30 p.m. Miracle Park league games will be played throughout the day on Saturday with an open league play game and BBQ late in the afternoon/early Saturday evening. Get your tournament swag before June 14 on event website.

Whether you’re playing, coaching, or cheering from the sidelines, attendees are encouraged to honour Rob and Tricia’s memory by embracing the true spirit of the game — play hard, show respect, support one another, and above all, enjoy every moment with a smile.

As Rob himself once said: “When we step between the lines, we compete.”