As right handed pitcher and switch hitter, Heather was a dominant softball player provincially, nationally and internationally. She began ball in Roblin Park CC at age seven in 1984. She helped Roblin Park Pee Wees win Silver at the Westerns in 1992, Silver at the Bantam Westerns in 1993, Gold at the Midget Westerns in 1994. When she retired from Softball in 2002, she had won eight national batting championships, named All-Star Pitcher at the 1999 Nationals and declared Home Run Champion at 2001 Canada Cup. During these years, she repeatedly won provincial awards and honors. A gifted, determined, courageous athlete.