Estlin 306's 1972 - 1980's
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Inducted 2001 Fastball

​Players include: Lynda Beils (1972), Josie Black (1972-77), Lori Boesch (1979-80), Myrna Bonsor (1972-80), Crystal Brunas (1978-79), Gloria Buhr (1973), Patti Carnegie (1975-77), Susan Carnegie (1977), Mae Church (1972-75), Louise Clark (1972-73), Diane Clay (1972), Mary Jo Diekrager (1980), Brenda Dietrich (1979-80), Wanda Drew (1972-80), Elaine East (1972-74), Anita Ford (1972-80), Debbie Frei (1973-79), Karen Frei (1979-80), Brenda Galan (1979-80), Bonnie George (1980), Leeta Gooding (1972-77), Marlene Gooding (1972-80), Yvonne Gooding (1972-77), Mavis Hadfield (1975-79), Audrey Helstrom (1972-75), Kathy Henry (1978-80), Cathy Hubick (1979-80), Donna Ingram (1979-80), Betty Jefferson (1972-77), Randi Kelly (1973-75, 1977-79), Carol Lee (1972), Elva Lewis (1972), Peggy Lewis (1973-79), Margaret Marean (1972), Nelda McDonald (1976-80), Dorothy McQuoid (1973), Marilyn McQuoid (1972, 1975-77), Bernadette Monteith (1979-80), Sandy Morrison (1980), Brenda Myers (1972), Sheila Myers (1973-77), Sue Pearce (1980), Arlene Phillips (1972-73), Diane Phillips (1972), Linda Phillips (1972), Sally Reiter (1972), Janice Salter (1972), Susan Schenher (1977-79), Paula Sotkowy (1972, 1974), Crystal Wagner (1979-80), Bev Wahl (1979-80), Valerie Wahl (1977-78, 1980), Joyce Wozney (1972-79).  Coaches; Gary Ford (1972-78), Chris Bohlken (1980-87), Dale Henry (1979-07).

The 306’s team began in 1972 when a meeting was organized to see if there was enough interest to form a team. The recruiters were Gary and Anita Ford and Leeta Gooding. It was quite a surprise when over thirty people showed up! Gary and Anita Ford were nominated to help organize the team and coach it! Anita was a player/coach with Gary on the bench. There was quite a task ahead trying to figure out each player position and abilities.  While some frustrations may have been there at the beginning it was a lot of fun forming the team. There was some work that had to be done to the ball field that required extra help from some of the husbands. The diamond was soon in shape and the ‘new team’ was able to begin practices. It must have been a challenge to get everyone into games but somehow Gary managed it. Assistant coaching duties were fulfilled by Rod McDonald and Jim Hadfield.
 
The 306's were instrumental in reviving sports days in Estlin. Booths were initially made by stretching tarpaulins between two trucks to form canopies. Several years later a car garage, donated by Wes Jefferson, was moved to the fair grounds and renovated to serve as a booth. Volunteers from the community along with help from the Gray connections. Umpires, food, facilities and grounds people were needed.  At that time there were plenty of teams from other communities to compete with. The 306’s played many battles against the Drinkwater team. The team also traveled to Kronau, Avonlea and later Rouleau.
 
The 306’s choose gold, black and white as the team colours and some people thought that they should have been named the “bumble bees” or “hornets” instead of the 306’s. Later they would have black tops and black and white pinstripe pants.
 
In the time that the 306’s were home in Estlin they advanced to seven class “D” provincial playoffs held at Central Butte, Vonda, Avonlea, Foam Lake, Mossbank, Eatonia and Prince Albert. The 306’s hosted twice; Dunnet Regional Park at Avonlea and Balgonie (1982). The 306’s were runners-up to Eatonia in Glen Ewen when they lost in two extra innings.  As the team developed and became more competitive they joined the Regina “Last Spike League”.

Dale Henry and Chris Bohlken began coaching in 1979. From that year through 2007, the team achieved 18 league titles and 22 provincial championships. This led the team to attend 24 Western Canadian Softball Championships in which the 306’s were awarded 8 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze medals. See below for annual standings. 

In the mid-1990's, as a group of players were advancing to 'masters' category (35-and-over) the 306's began competing in Masters tournaments as well. Players were recruited as required to make up the roster. There was much success with this group as well; 1995 4th, 1997 6th, 1998 3rd, 1999 2nd (losing to Sea Isle BC), 2000 2nd (losing to Vancouver Maralomas), 2001 3rd, 2002 2nd (losing to Manitoba Smittys), 2004 3rd, 2007 1st (defeating Moose Jaw).

​At the 2005 World Masters Games in Edmonton, AB the 306's won gold in 35-and-over ladies softball.

If a championship game was played - 306's were 1st or 2nd - the opposition is named (in brackets).
1978 Last Spike League 2nd (Royals), Provincials 2nd (Eatonia)
1979 Last Spike League 1st (Trendsetters), Provincials 4th
1980 Last Spike League lost in division final, Provincials tied for 7th
1981 Last Spike League 1st (Kronau), lost out in zone playoffs
1982 Last Spike League 1st (Saints), Provincials 3rd
1983 Last Spike League 1st (Flyers), Provincials 2nd (Estevan)
1984 Last Spike League 1st (Saints), second at zones
1985 Last Spike League 1st (Co-operators), Provincials 1st (North Battleford), Westerns 4th
1986 Last Spike League 2nd (Blues), second at zones
1987 Regina and District Ladies League 2nd (Angels), Provincials 7th
1988 Regina and District Ladies League lost in semi-finals, Provincials 1st (Shellbrook), Westerns 4th
1989 Regina and District Ladies League 2nd (Angels), Provincials 1st (Moose Jaw Colts), Westerns 1st (Lloydminster)
1990 Regina and District Ladies League 1st (Reds), Provincials 7th
1991 Regina and District Ladies League lost in semi-finals, Provincials 1st (Shellbrook), Westerns 3rd 
1992 Regina and District Ladies League 2nd (Angels), Provincials 1st (Shellbrook), Westerns 1st (New Westminster BC)
1993 Regina and District Ladies League 1st (Angels), Provincials 1st (Shellbrook), Westerns 1st (White Rock BC)
1994 Regina and District Ladies League 1st (Reds), Provincials 4th
1995 Regina and District Ladies League 1st (Royals), Provincials 1st (Moose Jaw Colts), Westerns 1st (Westman MB)
1996 Regina and District Ladies League 1st (Fighting Saints), Provincials uncontested, Westerns 3rd
1997 Regina and District Ladies League 1st (Fighting Saints), Provincials 1st (Fighting Saints), Westerns 2nd (Victoria BC)
1998 Regina and District Ladies League 1st (Fighting Saints), Provincials 1st (Saskatoon Angels), Westerns 1st (Prince George BC)
1999 Regina and District Ladies League 1st (Fighting Saints), Provincials 1st (Saskatoon Lasers), Western 1st (Saskatoon Lasers).
2000 Regina and District Ladies League 1st (Gold), Provincials 2nd (Carnduff), Westerns 1st (Prince George BC)
2001 Regina and District Ladies League 1st (Falcons), Provincials 1st (Carnduff), Westerns 2nd (Winnipeg Lasers)
2002 Regina and District Ladies League 1st (Cyclones), Provincials 2nd (Saskatoon), Westerns 2nd (Carnduff)
2003 Regina and District Ladies League 1st (Royals), Provincials 1st (Saskatoon), Westerns 2nd (Winnipeg Smitty's)
2004 Regina and District Ladies League lost in playoffs, Provincials 4th
2005 Regina and District Ladies League lost in playoffs
2006 Regina and District Ladies League lost in playoffs 
2007 Regina and District Ladies League lost in playoffs