The Prince Albert U17 Astros are getting ready to take on the best in the nation. After finishing second as hosts at the 2026 Softball Saskatchewan U17 Open Boys Provincial Championship in Prince Albert the Astros are preparing for the 2026 U17 Men’s Canadian Championship in Surrey, British Columbia. Neil Finch the coach of the U17 Astros said that preparation for the Championship, which is Aug. 5 to 9 are coming along nicely. The Astros play the hosts from Surrey at 2 p.m. on Aug. 6. On Aug. 7, the Astros play the Nappanee Express from Ontario at 10 a.m. and the Elmira Heat, also from Ontario at 4 p.m.