The Scoreboard Man:
Leaders in the Game Since 1971
At The Scoreboard Man, we’re passionate about the game—and making sure every play, score, and moment shines. Our team Paul Leskew, Marlene Leskew and Heather Bourne have over 100 years of combined experience in the scoreboard business.
Canadian Pride
Legendary Experience
Founded in Orillia, Ontario, in 1971, The Scoreboard Man has been serving up top-tier scoreboards and displays for over 50 years. From Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador, and all the way to the Northern Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon, we’re proudly Canadian and committed to excellence.
The Playbook of Us
Keeping Score since 1971 and counting
Leaders in the Game
Challenger Athletic Products Inc. established opens its doors as Athletic Equipment Manufacturing Company specializing in Electronic Scoreboards, Gymnasium mats, and high jump and pole vault jumping pits. Four employees.
inaugural game
Challenger manufactured and installed a 12’ by 42’ outdoor electronic scoreboard for the Toronto Blue Jays at Exhibition Stadium, completing the project in just 29 days in time for the team’s inaugural home game. At this point, the company had grown to 23 employees.
St. John's Canada Games
Challenger supplies the High Jump Pits and the Pole Vault pits for the Canada Games in St. John’s NL.
Wins RBC Export Award
Challenger receives the coveted Royal Bank of Canada’s National award for achieving Export Success for a small business, having developed markets in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
1983 Canada Games
Challenger supplies high jump pits and pole vault pits for the Canada Games in Thunder Bay ON.
Nevco purchases
Nevco, the oldest U.S. scoreboard maker, acquired Challenger to expand into Canada. Paul Leskew launched and managed a national network under Paul S. Leskew & Associates Inc., doing business as The Scoreboard Man.
Heather Bourne Joins
The Scoreboard Man hires Heather Bourne as sales assistant, now the Sales Manager of the company.
McMaster’s First Outdoor Scoreboard
Built and installed the first outdoor video scoreboard for a Canadian University, McMaster University in Hamilton ON.
First Centre-Hung Board
The Scoreboard Man sells the first centre hung video scoreboard in the Nevco organization, for Mile One Stadium in St. John’s NL.
Drake’s NBA Gym
The Scoreboard Man sells large indoor video into performer Drake’s Mansion in Toronto, in his full size NBA gym.
2025 Canada Games
The Scoreboard Man supplies the two large out door video scoreboards and Track and Field Timing equipment for the 2025 Canada Games in St. John’s NL.
Vision
To lead the league in digital display innovation—amplifying every game-day moment with scoreboard solutions that wow the crowd and win hearts.
Mission
We deliver high-performance scoreboard installations that are built to last and built to impress. Our team brings the hustle—from the first handshake to the final buzzer—making sure every display hits the mark. We tailor every solution to fit the venue, the vibe, and the fans in the stands.
leaving the world better than we found it
At The Scoreboard Man, we are a small team of dedicated professionals committed to leaving the world better than we found it.
We deliver high-quality products at the best possible price while actively working to reduce our environmental impact. This includes reusing equipment whenever possible and ensuring responsible disposal of materials.
We foster a safe, healthy, and respectful work environment where employees are supported and encouraged to maintain a healthy balance between work and family life.
We also believe in giving back—through donations, community support, volunteering, and personal initiatives that make a difference.
Our business is grounded in strong ethical principles.
We strive to be fair, trustworthy, and true to our word in all we do. These values guide our actions and reflect our commitment to environmental responsibility, social well-being, and sound governance.
Core Values
We show up with championship energy, whether it’s a local arena or a national stadium. Every project gets our full focus and best effort—no cutting corners, no benchwarmers.
We’re not just keeping score—we’re changing the game. Our tech-forward mindset keeps our clients ahead of the curve with cutting-edge, crowd-pleasing displays.
We build more than scoreboards—we build trust. From install to overtime support, we’re in it for the long haul with every client.
Rain, shine, or sudden-death playoff—we engineer durable, reliable systems that can take a beating and keep on ticking.
