The History of SB&W’s

Intro:

Suds, Buds & Windmills aka SBW is Ottawa based sports franchise. Ball Hockey, Volleyball, Softball & Futsal games are played in and around Ottawa, the NCR region. Both in tournaments and in leagues. Events especially charity are often scheduled.

Mission Statement:

To excel as a sports based organisation that’s inclusive and welcoming with a competitive edge in all activities. To compete, organise and strive for excellence in all events or games until 2039. May everything we do include the option of a cold beer & welcoming to all including baby Buds.

Expanded:

We are committed to organising and hosting top-tier slo-pitch softball tournaments and community-driven events that celebrate skill, connection, and the love of the game. Our goal is to compete with passion, organise with purpose, and strive for excellence in every game or event—all the way through 2039 and beyond. Whether its a tournament, game, dinner club, book club or travelling the world.

At the heart of everything we do is a strong commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity—especially in supporting women in sports. We actively work to create spaces where women feel seen, respected, and empowered both on and off the field. Whether it’s through playing co-ed properly divisions, spotlighting female athletes, or building leadership opportunities for women in our events, we’re here to level the playing field.

And of course, we do all of this with our signature style:

  • A fair field to play on

  • A cold beer to cheers with

  • And a community that feels like home—for everyone, including the baby Buds. Because this isn’t just about tournaments—it’s about building a movement where everyone belongs,

Franchise milestones:

  • Creating a website
  • Getting our 1st sponsor and buying water bottles as investment product
  • Running our First tournament
  • Expanding to other sports, including uniforms. Volleyball, futsal, ball hockey
  • Creating the newer 2.0 website
  • Teaming up with Mike B
  • Creating men’s and women teams
  • Being sponsored by Metro, Dodge & Broadhead Brewery
  • Website 3.0
  • Friend Fridays

Win’s

We started by making a team, a D team and we pulled together and won. At the time it was everything, and we started to grow and A looked impossible. Teams like the Lumberjacks and Woodies were giants.. – Eric

United Steel Workers Champions
2013 RA Softball Tuesday D championship
2017 RA Softball Tuesday A Championship
2018 Girl Power – B Pool
2017 RA Beach Volleyball Monday
2018 RA Beach Volleyball Monday
2014 HTBHL Winter C Championship
2016 HTBHL Winter D Championship
2019 B+ HTBHL Winter Championship
2021 Cash Gobbler Co-Ed Rec Champions (rocking way more ladies)
2022 Bytown Showdown Woman’s Rec Champions
2022 Mid Season 3 Pitch Champions
2023 Ottawa Softball Women’s Rec Champions
2023 Mid Season 3 Pitch Champions
2023 ONSPL Men’s Rec Champions
2023 HTBHL Fall C Championship
2024 year end 3 pitch C Champions