MOOSE JAW — Ross Wells Ballpark is receiving a complimentary coat of fresh paint thanks to a generous donation of paint by Sherwin-Williams, equipment by United Rentals, and the time, labour, and expertise of Elite Coating Systems this fall.
The project came about after a discussion between the ballpark’s board members and, among others, Elite Coating Systems who agreed to assist.
“Just looking at the state of the park, we thought it would be a nice thing to do for the community — to put together a volunteer paint job,” announced Josh Mathieu, owner of Elite Coating Systems Inc.
To make the free maintenance project possible, Mathieu spoke with company representatives of Sherwin-Williams back in 2019 and the project was ready to begin by 2022. In the project’s first year, the paint provided by Sherwin-Williams was used to cover 90 per cent of the park’s perimeter wall and its bleachers.
Elite Coating Systems returned this fall to apply a fresh coat of paint before the onset of winter and to prepare for the upcoming 2025 baseball season.
Depending on how much time he has left — which is largely weather dependent and is based around his company’s regular projects — Mathieu said his team will continue painting as much as they can.
“We are painting the bleachers and then we decided to paint the interior entrance to the park as well,” he said.
Any remaining work will simply carry over into 2025, and Sherwin-Williams has agreed to continue supplying paint to continue the project.
In 2022, Sherwin-Williams contributed approximately $10,000 worth of paint, Mathieu estimates. When Elite Coating Systems’ labour costs are factored in alongside another $3,200 from Sherwin-Williams this year and an approximate value of $3,000 from United Rentals’ contribution, he said the entire project saved the ballpark around $26,200 in maintenance costs.
The donation of a 45-foot boom by United Rentals allowed Mathieu and his team to fully paint the two boundary marker poles and, he said, it allowed the perimeter fence to be completed far quicker than it would have by using ladders.
Mathieu believes the project is well worth his time and effort.
“I played ball when I was a kid,” he said. “This is a beautiful park and I wanted to do our part to give back to the community. Just looking at this park, it’s beautiful (but) needed the upkeep, so it was a good idea to donate our time and put the project together.”
Elite Coating Systems Inc. brings more than 17 years of experience to the business and home improvement industry. The company’s team of dedicated professionals handle every aspect of painting projects with a specialization in new residential painting.
To contact Elite Coating Systems, visit EliteCoatingSystems.com or call 306-681-3970.
The Sherwin-Williams Paint Store supplies paint and painting products with expert advice and is located at 105 Ominica Street West and can be reached at 306-693-0400.
United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental company and maintains a location at 807 Snyder Road in Moose Jaw. The shop can be reached at 306-694-5355.
Ross Wells Park is located at the intersection of Caribou Street East and Ross Crescent.
