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GFI | June 2025

Welcome to the Grand Forks International

The Grand Forks International Baseball Tournament traces its roots all the way back to 1968 when Larry Seminoff and other local baseball enthusiasts held the first annual International Labor day Tournament at James Donaldson Park. As the annual tournament grew and garnered more attention, Seminoff and company were able to secure a local sponsor in the Grand Forks and District Credit Union. In 1975, the Grand Forks International Baseball Tournament, as we know it, was born, and Grand Forks became home to what is recognized by many as one of the best tournaments of its kind in North America.

Ticket Options

View Ticket options. All Passes are available at the Gates during the Tournament.

Schedule

Check out the Tournament Schedule and Rules

Getting Here

Grand Forks International is held at James Donaldson Park in Grand Forks, British Columbia.

Teams

Lineup for the GFI Tournament

History of the GFI

The history of the Grand Forks International Baseball Tournament.

Hall of Fame

Tournament Champions, Past Winners, and GFI All-Stars.

GFI Team

Meet the hard working volunteers that make the tournament happen!
Morgan Strohmann

Morgan Strohmann

President - Operations Coordinator

Morgan signed up as a volunteer in 2019, joining the board in 2021. He became President in 2023. He oversees every aspect of the tournament and coordinates the operations of the GFI through his board members and team leads to insure that the event goes off without a hitch.

Deborah Baker

Deborah Baker

Vice President - Safety & Security

Deb’s whole family got involved with the GFI when they moved to Grand Forks in 2006. Husband Everett even served as GFI President one year. Deb has performed many roles, volunteering in almost every department, including wearing the GFI mascot outfit. She has been a director on and off for the past 12 years and this year she is the coordinator for Safety and Security.

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Chris Hammett

Treasurer - Guest Services

Chris joined the army of GFI volunteers as official photographer shortly after arriving in Grand Forks in 2004. She joined the board in 2016 and has been the treasurer since then. Her responsibilities also include GFI marketing, sponsorships, the tournament program, front gate and Guest Services.

Becky Cheveldave

Director - Secretary

This is Becki’s first year on the board and she gracefully accepted the role of secretary. Becki’s creative ideas and enthusiasm are welcomed by the board.

James Wilson

Director - Grounds & Maintenance

James has been playing and watching baseball since he was a child. He has been involved with the GFI through different sponsorships and began volunteering in 2018. In 2023, James joined the board of directors and now oversees the ground crew and park maintenance.

Shelly Ehbrecht

Shelly Ehbrecht

Director

Shelly, a retired maternity nurse, moved to Grand Forks in 2020 and began volunteering at the GFI in 2022. She joined the board in 2023 and is co-lead for the front gate and Guest Services.

Alyce Tod

Alyce Tod

Director - Food & Beverage

Originally from New Zealand, Alyce moved to Grand Forks in 2015. She began volunteering for the GFI in 2019, joined the board in 2023, and is now the team lead for the Hardball Café and the Right Field Tavern.

Peter Beliveau

Peter Beliveau

Director

Growing up in GF allowed Peter to attend the GFI Tournament and take part in the highs and lows of baseball. Volunteering last year left him even more intrigued with the GFI, so he felt the least that he could do was to share his insight and get more involved. Let's Play Ball!

Charmaine McCarthy

Director

This is Charmaine’s first year as a volunteer and director. She is looking forward to attending the tournament and is the 50/50 co-lead.

Donna Olson

Donna Olson

Director

Donna has volunteered for the GFI in Guest Relations, scorekeeping, 50/50., and cash office since returning to Grand Forks in 2008. She and her husband even billeted a couple of Team Russia players. She is a first year board member and is Cash Office team lead this year.

GFI-Team-Steve Boutang

Steve Boutang

Teams Coordinator - Baseball

Steve has been a director, the GFI president, and an active umpire, having been involved with the GFI since 2001. He looks after recruiting the teams, the umpires, scheduling the games and some media liaison work.

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