The community of Lampman along with the Lampman and District Lions Club hosted their annual Sports Weekend Friday, June 3, to Sunday, June 5.
Slo pitch started off Friday night with 14 teams out of 20 having their first game. A total of seven games were held on Friday night, including one under the big lights, which Brittany Fox with Lampman Recreation said felt like watching the big leagues.
The Gress Electric Beach volleyball ran that evening from 6p.m. to 9 p.m. A total of four teams took part in the tournament. A team from Carlyle took home the prize money.
The camp grounds were full and the food booth and beer gardens were open for the night.
The movie in the park, featuring The Good Dinosaur, set up by Woodley Well Services and TnT was well attended. The playschool provided snacks throughout the evening, running a canteen at the movie. It was a hit amongst the young crowd.
On Saturday, June 4, the local 4-H club cooked up breakfast in the curling rink, getting the day started off right, as slo pitch started up early with the remaining six teams having their first game.
Men’s hardball was also underway on June 4 with six teams attending.
“We had our first parade since 2009, with over 50 floats. It was six blocks long!” Fox explained. “We had a car show to follow with 16 cars in total on display.”
The Kids’ Corner from 1p.m. to 5p.m. included bouncy castles brought in by Ron and Shirley Carson and a petting zoo brought in by Mel Grimes. The local library had a craft, temporary tattoo, and face painting station.
“We had close to 200 kids bracelets sold this year!” Fox exclaimed. “That was four times more than last year, so it was great to see more families check out the event!”
“Ball continued until 7 p.m. at which time the street dance was ready to go! It was a great night and the weather couldn't have been more perfect!”
Performing was Third Degree Birnz.
Waking up on Sunday, people enjoyed a breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus.
The Lutheran Church had a church service at the curling rink for those interested.
The A and B finals of slo pitch began in the morning with the A-side winner being Smack-a-Pitch and the B-side winner being Yank Deez.
All teams playing in the beach volleyball and slo pitch tournaments had unique names to the games.
A small ladies softball round robin was hosted with Redvers, Estevan, and Oxbow each going home with one win and one loss.
Men's hardball finished up, which saw the Carlyle Cardinals taking the A-final and the Lampman Pirates taking the B-final.
Additionally, three teams of under 12 provincial girls took part in Sunday ball games as well.
“The weekend was a huge success and wouldn't have been possible without all the help of our so many generous volunteers and staff! And all those who attended the event!” Fox exclaimed.
