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PUBLISHER: Funtastic Sports Society EDITORIAL: Jim McEwan PROGRAM DESIGN: The Morning Star COVER DESIGN: The Electric Paper Company PHOTOGRAPHY: John Willis, Kate Orchard and Kevin Klienlein PRINTING: Black Press

Always Fresh, Always Distinctive

Funtastic Official Program is published for the Funtastic Sports Society by the Vernon Morning Star (Black Press). Copyright 2012 by Funtastic Sports Society, no part of this publication may by reproduced without written consent of the publisher.

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VISION STATEMENT: Building a Better Community Through Sport VALUE STATEMENT: Respect, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork and Commitment

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Shields & Streetheart on Friday, Lou Gramm of Foreigner fame on Saturday night and the iconic Canadian band Trooper It is a privilege to welcome teams, their on Canada Day. Ten families and friends from across west- bands will take to the stage this year ern Canada to our 28th Annual Fun- offering the best selection of rock from tastic Slo-Pitch Tournament and A&W classics to modern hits. This year we are Music Festival. also pleased to support the annual City of Vernon Fireworks Show taking place The Funtastic Sports Society board has at the DND grounds. been working tirelessly to ensure that this event is the best that it can be. Each We have a few new events year we are thrilled to witness the en- planned for this year includthusiasm on display during this exciting ing long-time sponsor SubCanada Day weekend. We way and their Commit to Fit look forward to four days of activity van on Sunday from healthy competition and 3-6pm. On Saturcamaraderie. day and Sunday from 2-3pm, GoodFor the A&W Life Fitness will host Funtastic Mutheir Zumba demonstrasic Festival, we are tion and everyone is inexcited to present world vited to this high energy class entertainment event. featuring the Headpins, I give a heartfelt Kenny thanks to the thousands of par ticipants, hundreds of local sponsors and more than 500 volunteers

for making Funtastic the largest event of its kind in Canada. With your involvement, Funtastic Sports Society has directly contributed more than $1.4 million back to the community. Each year we see firsthand the positive impact the Funtastic Community Grant program has for nine local non-profit groups as $25,000 is donated to support their sport and recreation initiatives. Enjoy the weekend, the sun and all the North Okanagan has to offer. With

your continued support Funtastic will continue to “Build a Better Community Through Sport”.

Have a great tournament! Brett Kirkpatrick President Vernon & District Funtastic Sports Society

2012

Sports Society Board of Directors & Staff Photo | John Willis

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1985 - First annual Funtastic is held; 55 teams participate in the first-ever mixed recreational slo-pitch tournament. 1986 - Funtastic starts the process of building two new ball diamonds on the DND land in a joint partnership between the provincial government, City of Vernon and Funtastic Sports Society

1987 - Funtastic placed second in the Sports Event of the Year (first place went to the Rick Hanson Man in Motion World Tour)

1988 - 120 teams registered 1989 - Lumby joins Funtastic;

John and Peggy Egyed tie the knot – one year to the day that they met during Funtastic 1991 - Trooper plays Funtastic – held at the Curling Rink – tickets $15 1992 - Armstrong joins the Fun of Funtastic. Development starts on re-building two new fields and redeveloping 2 existing fields at DND 1995 - Crazy George, well known for his antics in professional football and hockey gets Funtastic cheering and grooving three years in a row! 1999 - Count Floyd – this awesome DJ gets married at Funtastic on the very stage he blasts his tunes from. Enderby joins in the Funtastic family 2000 - Austin Powers and Dr. Evil of the Shagadelics entertain and amaze the throngs of fans 2004 - 304 teams sign up for Funtastic (192 in Vernon) 2008 - 216 teams sign up for Funtastic Vernon 2009 - Funtastic Sports Society launches the Community Grant Program and provides $25,000 to nine local non-profit groups. Funtastic Sports Society receives the President’s Award for Community Spirit & Originality at the annual Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance PRESTIGE Awards ceremony 2010 - Funtastic Sports Society surpasses $1,100,792.00 in donations supporting local construction of fields, playgrounds and funding not-for-profit groups. Funtastic Sports Society received the Vernon Chamber of Commerce – Community Supporter of the Year award 2011 - Funtastic Sports Society’s event generates economic benefit to the region; calculated at $4.5 million according to CSTA Steam Model

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Welcome from... Ottawa Of Suite 501, Justice fice Bldg. House of Comm Ottawa, ON K1 ons A 0A6 Tel: (613)995-90 95 Fax: (613)992-31 95

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Colin Mayes

Welcome to th e 28 th Annual Fu

ntastic Tourna ment and Mu sic Festival, Greetings to all those takin g part in the th 28 Funtastic Music Festiva Slo-Pitch Tour l. As the Memb nament and er of Parliam ent for the Ok behalf of the anagan-Shusw Government ap and on of Canada, it is a pleasure the Vernon ar to welcome all ea. participants to This event is not only a fa ntastic opportu nity to enjoy and some of friendly slo -p Canada’s top itch competiti musicians, bu on t it is also a cover the North wonderful op Okanagan. Th portunity to e City of Vern dison is the gate surrounded by way to the No three lakes an rth Okanagan d world class , golf courses; everyone. there is truly something fo r I would also like to take th is opportunit y to thank an participants d congratulat and volunteer e the organiz s who have he ers, lped make th makes an outst is event a su anding contrib ccess. Funtas ution to the tic region’s spor proud to supp t tourism lan ort it. dscape and I am

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2012 Funtastic Silent

SILVER STAR RESORT  http://winter.skisilverstar.com We will provide 2x Silver Mountain Bike Packages for two people $475 in value. Each Silver package includes: Full day lift ticket, Fluid DX Norco bike, Full Face Helmet, Arm and Leg Armour rental. Value $475 VERNON WINTER CARNIVAL HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE  www.vernonwintercarnival.com Take in a hot air balloon ride during Winter Carnival 2013… Another great Vernon tradition-Winter Carnival. Here is a great auction item for you to enjoy a truly memorable experience for 2013 Vernon Winter Carnival. Value $500 WATERWAY HOUSEBOATS www.waterwayhouseboats.com Come and experience Canada’s best houseboating in our Shuswap Lake paradisecome experience Waterway Houseboats. Whether you are on vacation, having a family reunion, birthday, a special anniversary or your very unique wedding. The value of this item is $3450 and you can apply this value to customize your Waterway Houseboat experience. LABATT’S CANUCK CORPORATE SUITE - Labatt’s www.labatts.com The ultimate in watching Canucks hockey action. Enjoy the pleasures and comforts of the deluxe Labatt’s corporate suite. Enjoy all the benefits luxury offers; the food, the beverages and of course, a great view of the game. Go Nucks Go!- Value Priceless PALM BAY LONG BOARD http://www.palmbayspritz.ca/Products Ahhh the sun, the beach and lake….hey what about an adrenaline rush ?…get your own long board. You don’t need to buy anything else; this one will take you anywhere. Value $100

WESTJET TICKETS AND AN ALLINCLUSIVE WEEK STAY AT CANTO DEL SOL IN PUERTO VALLARTA - Westjet Airlines - www.westjet.com and Canto del Solhttp://www.cantovallarta.com/ When do you want to go? Westjet has been a longtime supporter of Funtastic and they are helping us once again this year. This voucher covers all air travel fees, taxes (yes all the taxes!) and surcharges. Add the convenience and pampering of an all-inclusive stay at Canto Del Sol - Combining the charm and hospitality of ‘Old Mexico’ with a modern, activity-filled, beachfront resort, Location: On the beach in the heart of the hotel zone, 5 minute drive to downtown, restaurants, nightclubs and shopping close by, 10 minutes from the airport. Here’s a great win- two of you with return tickets and all-inclusive at Canto del Sol! Option to add days for a nominal fee of $60 each. Value of package is $4,604. DEMARINI BAT - NSAwww.nsacanada.ca Isn’t time you improved your game? Here comes an unstoppable force that crushes everything in its path on the way to total diamond domination. One swing and out go the lights out... we helped pay for them. Value $450 VERNON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB FOR 4- Vernon Golf and Country Club- www.vernongolf.com Established in 1913, the Vernon Golf and Country Club offers magnificent hillside views and a creek meandering through the course, one can quickly settle into a peaceful round of golf. But don’t you and your friends become too relaxed as there are challenges galore. A $250 value BEST WESTERN VERNON LODGE http://www.bestwesternvernonlodge.com Your choice for a superior hotel in Vancouver or the Okanagan with fabulous locations. Whether it’s pleasure or business, RPB has you covered. From English Bay in Vancouver to Kelowna, Penticton or Vernon, you’re in good hands with the RPB Family of hotels- Value $500

Many thanks to the businesses that have so generously donated to the FUNTASTIC 2012 Silent Auction. The silent auction is open to everyone and we hope you enjoy browsing through our incredible array of items as you search for the perfect gifts for your loved ones, friends, co-workers, or even yourself! Enjoy! Please use the bid increments as noted on the bid sheets. Check at the Registration Desk/Guest Services to take a look and bid on your favourite item(s). Bid early and watch your bid because bidding opens at 4:00pm on Friday and closes at 3:00pm on Sunday July 1, 2012.

OKANAGAN RECREATIONAL RENTALS http://www.okanaganrecrentals.com Take your team, your family and friends and take in the lake as it was meant to be enjoyed...a 4-hour pontoon boat rental. Explore Lake Okanagan at your own pace with a luxurious 22-foot pontoon boat. Or if you would rather rent a bow rider, I am sure the good folks at Okanagan Recreational Rentals will let you switch or use the value of this item to upgrade. Value $329 SKY TREK ADVENTURE PARK www.skytrekadventurepark.com You! That’s right, you! Amongst the treetops, swinging from tree to tree, flying through the canopy on zip lines, fighting your way up scramble nets, trying to manipulate your way across suspension bridges while trying not to look down at the forest floor more than 30’ below! Experience a fantastic, fun-filled day for you and all your family members. This item includes two adventure tower combo and three kids combos. Value $180 OKANAGAN SPIRITS BASKET Okanagan Spirits- www.okanaganspirits.com Another of Vernon’s gems. Winner of several International awards for their quality spirits. Even if you do not win this item, take the opportunity to tour our distillery and enjoy a choice of over 24 varieties of fruit brandy, liqueur, grappa and specialty spirits available at the Okanagan Spirits store. Value $100 RANCHO VIGNOLA BASKET - www.ranchovignola.com Bringing in the “Best of the New Crop” to folks across western Canada is what Rancho Vignola has done for more than 25 years. Be the successful bidder on this basket of goodies and enjoy the very best in dried fruits, nuts and wonderful chocolate goodies. Value $100 DIABLO BALL GLOVE Sun Valley Sports - www.sunvalleysfs.com Need a game-improving advantage... get a hold of this Diablo glove and feel the difference. Value $75

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14th Annual Mixed Triples Lawn Bowling Tournament

They’re Back

Looking forward

to seeing you on our greens!

and Better Than Ever!

That’s right! Your chances for incredible prizes and tons of fun will be offered each day starting at noon at the main event- the BudLight Gardens. Don’t miss the fun – get to the gardens because everyone’s a winner! Here are just a few of the exciting contests and events to be offered. Zumba at GoodLife ... Zumba Fitness® is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends ... There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. Goodlife Fitness- will be hosting a Zumba Fitness® Demonstration in the BudLight Gardens. Local instructors will lead the crowd in a Zumba session ... lets create the largest Zumba event in Canada!!! Join us 2pm on Saturday and Sunday. No charge and open to everyone in the Gardens...guys now is your chance to show off your Zumba!

to Fit” prizes such as Subway soccer balls, Subway cash cards, and Subway cooler bags. There is no charge and anyone can participate; Join “Commit to Fit” at Polson Park and Funtastic on Canada Day and celebrate healthy living.

“Livin the Okanagan Life” contest – Here’s a contest for visitors and locals alike. Who wouldn’t want to relax on Shuswap Lake with Waterway Houseboats $3500 value for houseboat vacation, or take an Okanagan Recreational Rentals 4 hour Minute to Win It pontoon or Bowrider rental for a tour in Okanagan Lake, RTown is coming up The Daytime Games – The challenges will also take with their own unique Okanagan exDaytime Games will run from noon place through the games. Red perience and Darcy Sochan of C21is to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday giving a complimentary 2013 Funin the Gardens. Back by popular Robin mascot will be lending a tastic team registration to some demand, the Daytime Games will hand to keep Games hopping. lucky winner. This contest will be feature Bryan Burns of Corporate Lots of games and lots of fun! set up in the BudLight Garden. It People Play and our emcee Stuart will be easy to spot with the large Brown, hosting special skills chalNo charge and open to screen TV showing classic Okanalenge for individuals and teams. everyone in the Gardens gan video clips from RTown. All the These skills include, Cow Milking, details will be at the tent and this proWango Tango, Lasso a Longhorn, mini from noon to 3pm. motion will be open from 11am to 6pm golf, Big Foot Team Strut and of course, the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The draw takes Wet Beaver Toss. place July 1st, Sunday night on the big stage. Must Subway- “Commit to Fit” – first stage will be be 19 or over to enter. at Polson Park on July 1st Canada Day from noon to In the Gardens…. – Some of our contests are 3pm...then the “Commit To Fit” promotion will join Funtastic at the DND from 3-6pm. “Commit to Fit” is all scheduled and others aren’t – we like to keep everyone on about regular exercise, healthier food choices and a more their toes! Be sure to spend lots of time in the BudLight balanced lifestyle. Spin the wheel of fitness and try your Gardens, because you never know what can happen out of hand at many fun interactive exercises. Win great “Commit the Blue...

ted in beautiful Polson The Vernon Lawn Bowling Club, loca Mixed Triples Lawn ual Park, will be hosting its 14th Ann Long Weekend in Day ada Can Bowling Tournament over the ic Summer Festival. concert with the 28th Annual Funtast t prestigious lawn bowlThis tournament is one of the mos in the Interior and draws ing events which takes place with throughout the Province. competitors from various clubs when attending the Park for Come by and drop in for a visit ld be more than happy to wou the Canada Day festivities! We that time. explain what is going on to you at is always looking for new The Vernon Lawn Bowling Club and/or friends are interested members, and if you, your family please check out our Club in learning more about the sport, gclub.com and/or contact website at www.vernonlawnbowlin sage on our answering mes a the Club by telephone, leaving ber of our executive will get machine at 1.250.542.0212. A mem the requested information. back to you and provide you with curlers in their off season This is a wonderful opportunity for the grass! No doubt, once to enjoy a similar sport played on will soon be asking yourself, you get involved in the sport, you “Why didn’t I do this earlier?”

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HAVE YOU E VER SEEN COW M THE I LK BIG FO OT OR ING, H OW ABOU T WANG THE AT FU O TANGO NTAST I C? If not, y o u need to make plans to drop by the BudLight Gardens between noon-3pm Saturday and Sunday. Back by popular demand for a third year, Funtastic presents the Super Skills Competition – our style, of course! This year the crew may bring the Baby Game…imagine very large diapers, baby powder and a large baby bottle…get the picture? There is the Pig Toss…Wet Beaver Toss or how about frozen t-shirts or frozen shorts…one thing is for sure, there will be lots of spills and thrills. The games are open to every-

Entertaining Daytime Events

one so step up to the plate and participate, or take in the action from the sidelines. The games vary in whatever hilarious events emcee Stuart Brown and his sidekick, Bryan Burns of Corporate People Play, can concoct. Everyone wins fabulous prizes awarded at the conclusion of each event. Stuart and Bryan have been busy in the off season creating a new list of events they plan to launch for the Funtastic Super Skills this year. So whether you are a participant or spectator, this is something you don’t want to miss.

Come out and enjoy a little comic relief.

To contact Bryan Burns and Corporate Play People - www.corporateplaypeople.com

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Canada Day Fireworks lights up the sky over the DND Grounds

he Canada Day Fireworks Committee will coordinate the annual Canada Day Fireworks display the evening of July 1st at the DND Grounds. Expecting to attract thousands of spectators, pyro-technicians will fire approximately 15 minutes worth of display explosives to musical accompaniment in honour of Canadaâ€™s birthday celebrations.

With the Funtastic Sports and Music Festival operating on Canada Day weekend, it is strongly encouraged that the public use the free shuttle buses, providing pick up and drop off from the Vernon Performing Arts Centre parking lot to the DND grounds, starting at 9 p.m.. This will reduce the traffic congestion and parking issues at the DND.

SUNDAY,

Vernon Fire & Rescue personnel will monitor weather and conditions to ensure public safety and preservation of the DND grounds and surrounding areas. The public is reminded to secure the safety of pets during the fireworks event. While there is an area of the DND where pets are permitted, no pets are permitted on the DND fields.

THE FUN STARTS AT

The Canada Day fireworks display is made possible through the annual commitment from the City of Vernon, Funtastic Sports Society, Vernon Fire & Rescue, volunteers from BX Swan Lake, Okanagan Landing and Coldstream Fire Departments, Department of National Defence, RCMP, Community Policing, BC Forestry Service and Heritage Canada.

JULY 1 9PM

Traffic, parking and crowd marshalling will be in effect. The public is encouraged to follow local news carefully in the days preceding the event for updates on access and anticipated start time, or check www.vernon.ca.

Following the fireworks show at the A&W Funtastic stage will be the iconic Canadian band- Trooper! We would like to acknowledge the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Welcome to Funtastic -

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A Taste of Funtastic V

isiting the A&W Funtastic Music Festival is always a feast for your ears and eyes...2012 will be a feast for your taste buds too! The Funtastic Food Court is conveniently located in the BudLight Gardens at the DND grounds. We also have drinks and treats available from special mobile carts just outside the gardens at the DND.

TREAT

YOURSELF

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untastic has long been recognized as a fun tournament and we extent a thank you to the folks at Subway for their longtime title sponsorship of the costume division. Every year Funtastic brings out the best in sportsmanship n hp and definitely e ly the bestt in cos costumes. In 2011, n 2 011, 54 teams played yed Vernon F Funtastic u tastic in costume and n tthey he eyy are an energetic get g etic and et and enthusiastic c bunch unch a ass can be seen throughout h ough ug ut tthe he tournament. Over the years, anything and everything has been dreamed up. You can expect to see your favourite super heroes and heroines or movie theme- remember Tom Cruise in

as 8 food concessions are on site to satisfy every culinary palette during the 2012 Funtastic... Risky Business? The entire team was dressed in white underwear, white shirts and w Raybans. Subway continues to keep the “Fun” in Funtastic 2012 with all the wild and wonderful crewo ativity displayed at by the teams and their costumes! In 2012 there are 59 teams that will be dressed up in costume. These creative teams have a talent and inspiration – if you can dream it, it can happen!

super heroes and heroines or movie theme- remember Tom Cruise in Risky Business?

HOLY CREPE - For breakfast, lunch or supper- morning crepes, savory crepes and sweet crepes. Snacks and freshly brewed coffee complete the menu. Everything is 100% gluten-free and we use as many local suppliers as possible...even our coffee is brewed with organic, fair-trade beans. Come experience and savour the flavour! ROTATO  What is a Rotato... A Rotato is a delicious, crispy, easy to eat, spiral cut potato on a stick. Where can you get one? At Funtastic, of course. OGOPOGO MINI DONUTS – After your meal, why not drop by for dessert...how about a bag or bucket of mini donuts...bet you can’t have just one! THE HOT DOG GUY - What better than a ballpark hotdog...how about two! Offering three different kinds of hot dogs and smokies, this is great food and ready to go! HERMCO - Specializing in gourmet burgers and more with prices starting at $5 KELLY OS - Jeff is back with his amazing assortment of great food. Enjoy pachos, chicken lips (fingers), wraps, salads and McCracken Rolls (crab, shrimp and cream cheese in an egg roll wrap) plus an assortment of drinks.

WRAPS & SALADS - Last year Bill and Monique introduced one of the most popular menus. All dressings, sauces, and produce are prepared fresh on site. Menu is designed for all- Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free and the Meat eaters. Choose from six options of wraps and three salads. WOLFS CATERING - Pulled pork on a bun, insane bacon cheese burgers, smoked BBQ ribs, fries, poutine and lots more- all delicious and priced right. Our Food Court offers a wide range of delicious goodies to sustain you throughout festival weekend! Open early for breakfast and late nights for when hunger strikes!

A Double Play both teams will like. Buy one sandwich and get the second one FREE* when you show your Funtastic wristband at any Vernon or Armstrong McDonald’s restaurant. ®

The Vernon and Armstrong McDonald’s are locally owned and operated, so we take great pride in sponsoring events like Funtastic. *Buy any large sandwich or breakfast sandwich at regular price and get a second same sandwich FREE! Offer valid June 29th – July 2nd, 2012 only, at participating Vernon and Armstrong McDonald’s restaurants. Limit one redemption per customer, per visit. Not valid with Value Picks®, Extra Value Meal or any other offer. Customer must present their Funtastic wristband at the time of ordering. ©2012 McDonald’s.

58th Ave. Drive-thru and Dine-in open 24 hours.

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FOR 2013! June 28-July

Since our first donation to Special Olympics back in 1986, more than $1.4 Million has been donated towards building fields, enhancing sport facilities and supporting local not-for-profit agencies with their sport and recreation initiatives.

E F A S E M O H T GE E S A E PL Funtastic Sports Society, the City of Vernon and the good folks at Vernon Home Building Centre are proud to once again provide this free service. Starting at 10:00pm and running Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the A&W Funtastic Music Festival, the

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MONDAY BudLight Gardens Open BudLight Gardens from noon-3pm Team Prizes Awarded Slo-pitch Finals (2:30) DJ Music

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BudLight Gardens Closed Thank You - we hope you had fun and see you next year!

All Sales are final, no exchanges or refunds on tickets. In the event of inclement weather we will do our best to have all acts play. The City of Vernon will bring the Fireworks show to Funtastic celebrating Canada Day - July 1st. Fireworks will start at 10:15pm.

will provide free transportation to campgrounds, hotels and motels within the Vernon area. Additionally, for a nominal fee, our charter partner, VIP Charter special shuttles will be available to transport guests to their accommodations every day and night. Of course you can also catch a Vernon Taxi to get you wherever you are going... safely. The Vernon Home Building Centre Shuttle boarding area is easily located just outside the main entrance of the BudLight Gardens. The special shuttles and Vernon Taxi are also available outside the gardens.

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7:00 PM Expect a truly professional, entertaining set from these 4 exceptional musicians! Orio has been a staple of the Okanagan music scene for over 5 years. Tim Reardon on guitar and vocals, Don Mutter on drums and vocals, and Josh Evans on bass have joined forces to provide a unique sound focusing on high energy rock from the Seventies to Current. Orio has played as house band to popular bars in Kelowna and Vernon including The Blue Gator, Rose’s Waterfront Pub, Sneaker’s Pub and Tonic’s. With strong vocals and high energy, Orio has become a respected musical force in the Valley. Enter Katrina Lawrence. With the addition of Katrina, the band has taken a new life bringing her exceptional vocal ability to this already strong vocal band. Over the years Katrina has been fortunate to have had many diverse career and performing opportunities. She began in musical theatre and expanded to performing in

bands, numerous talent shows, private functions, opening ceremonies for major sporting events plus a wide range of studio experience in jingles to major recording sessions. She has worked with other numerous recording artists recording backup vocals on their CD’s plus featured on a couple of compilation CD’s as a solo artist as well as with various bands. She has experience doing voice overs for Webb, radio and TV. Katrina was also in an original band called “Ten to Nine” for five years as a collaborating writer, singer/guitar player which allowed her to share the stage with performers such as Jeff Healy, The Northern Pikes, Wide Mouth Mason and many more. She has a CD single that is a dance version of Mickey written by 2 of music industry’s most successful writers Nicolas Chin and Mike Chapman. Currently Katrina is performing in two cover bands while she is recording for her new solo CD.

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riginally formed by Brian MacLeod and Ab Bryant as a sort of 'side project' from Chilliwack, the group was rounded out by drummer Bernie Aubin and Vernon`s own Darby Mills, one of the west coast's hottest new singers. Their impact was immediate even before they'd landed a record deal, quickly earning the reputation as one of the west coast's most energetic and magnetic live groups. The band's chemistry with the crowds was rivalled by few and they soon became one of the hottest commodities in Canadian rock, beginning with their first show in hometown Vancouver backing up Blackmore's Rainbow in 1979.

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n 1982, the group released TURN IT LOUD on the independent Solid Gold Records. Charged with emotions, MacLeod's guitars rang predominant, almost a friendly battle with Mills' immediately signature voice. With Bryant and Aubin serving a tight powerful backbeat, the lead-off title-track grabbed you and refused to let go, and would soon find its place in rock history as one of rock's greatest anthems of all time. The band would go on to double platinum status, and stayed on top of the charts for six straight weeks.

ills was heralded as having one of the most powerful set of pipes in the business. Her growl was matched only by her purr, and would go on to lead the charge in their energized live show. "Don't It Make Ya Feel" turned the FM stations upside down, as did the title track, the killer "Breakin' Down" (about one person's handling personal problems via suicide), "People" and the power ballad "Winnin'". Word of the band's raucous, charged show spread and by the time TURN IT LOUD turned platinum just a few short months later, the band had already toured most of the continent. The debut would go on to sell over a quarter-million copies in Canada alone and be

certified double platinum, making it one of the most successful debut albums by a Canadian group ever.

n 2001 the band was thrilled to announce the addition of Tony Dellacroce as their new guitarist. Originally from Ontario but now living on the West Coast, he's toured with Jerry Doucette and Lee Aaron and gained a reputation cross-country as one of Canada's brightest young stars. They soon added Alfie Galpin to the mix, another veteran of the axe wars. Together they form of one of the scene's deadliest one-two punch on guitar.

he band is still packing the houses and kicking ass like no others. A greatest hits package was finally released to the delight of classic rock fans in 2002. The only compilation currently available to span all 3 records, THE COMPLETE GREATEST HITS is a multi-media event - 14 killer tracks that helped shape Canadian rock, as well as the videos for "Just One More Time" and "Don't It Make Ya Feel". The Headpins are the head instructors in Kick Ass Rock 101 - and school is in session. Make sure you catch them when they turn it loud on Friday night Funtastic this year!

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Following three years of convalescence from major surgery in 2000, Shields career continues and his dream remains, to entertain with music. The spotlight still shines brightly and it will shine on Kenny Shields and Streetheart on Friday night at Funtastic.

hen one speaks of rock music and western Canada in the same sentence, there is a good chance that Kenny Shields may be the subject of that sentence. His passion for music and love of the spotlight emerged at the age of six when he entered an amateur talent show, and smoked the competition. Upon graduation from secondary school, he moved to Saskatoon and joined that city’s premiere band – Witness Incorporated – and the professional spotlight first fell upon him. Shields’ lifelong dream started to crystalize: to entertain with music. The band would do just that, playing to dedicated audiences across western Canada. They relocated to Toronto in 1967 and won over the dubious patrons of the Yorkville clubs and The Rockpile. They opened for Cream, toured with Roy Orbison, and issued five singles including "I’ll Forget Her Tomorrow", "Jezebel" and "Harlem Lady." In 1970 Shields was critically injured in an automobile accident that sidetracked him from music for several years. He made one attempt at a comeback with the Regina-based band called Mudd, but realized that although his dream was still intact, he was not yet ready to resume the touring life. After a further period of convalescence, Shields moved to Winnipeg to join another Saskatchewan band entitled Wascana, which included in its ranks Spider Sinnaeve, Daryl Gutheil, and ex-Witness drummer Craig Kaleal. The voice was re-energized, the stamina returned, the band gelled, and after relocating to Saskatoon, they became Witness again. While on the Alberta touring circuit, Shields struck up a friendship with the members of The Great Canadian River Race, and in 1976 when Witness finished its run, Shields moved back to Regina in the company of Paul Dean and Matt Frenette. With Spider and Daryl , the five formed the quintessential prairie powerhouse band of the late 1970s and early 1980s - Streetheart.

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At their best in a live setting, Streetheart was labelled Canada’s #1 touring band for many years running. They played bars, clubs and arenas from coast to coast sharing the stage with such acts as Chilliwack, Rush, Harlequin, Styx, Max Webster, AC/DC, and April Wine. Streetheart recorded a total of six studio albums and one double live album. They topped the Canadian charts with a non-stop string of hits including "Action", "Hollywood", "Under My Thumb", "Look In Your Eyes", "What Kind of Love Is This", "One More Time" and "Snow White" – all tunes that remain standards on radio playlists to this day. Along the way they earned a total of six gold albums, four platinum albums, a gold single, two Ampex Golden Reel awards, a Music Express Award , a peoples' choice voted most popular Canadian act and a Juno. And in September 2003, as befits a national institution, Kenny Shields and Streetheart were inducted into the Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

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Funtastic - Building a Better Community Through Sport Funtastic Slo-Pitch Tournament and Music Festival, is the Funtastic Sports Society’s sole fundraiser. All proceeds from the event are dedicated towards the improvement of sports and recreation for all in our community. We thank you for your continued support of Funtastic and hope you enjoy your weekend.

Funtastic Community Grant Program Introduced in 2009, the Funtastic Community Grant was established as a way to celebrate Funtastic 25th Anniversary. Since then, the Funtastic Sports Society has distributed $100,000 to 24 local organizations to support sport and recreation in our community. Overall, since 1985, Funtastic has given $1.4 million to support community sport and recreation initiatives. Once the Funtastic Community Grant program was in place, the society is fortunate to have community leaders to participate on a selection panel to review applications. In 2012, the panel, which included Selection Committee Chair and Funtastic Treasurer - Diana Mahortoff, Funtastic VP Sandra Simeo and Funtastic Directors Akbal Mund, Darcy Sochan and Michelle Robertson, received 18 applications requesting funds of more than $124,000.

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Vernon Rugby Club, Vernon and District Riding Club, Buoyant BuddiesDragon Boat Team, Vernon Curling Club, Lavington Community Association, Pacific Sport Vernon, Kindale Developmental Association, Vernon Amateur Boxing Club, Vernon Rowing and Paddling Centre. Local Groups who Volunteer Every year Funtastic draws volunteers from across the community from all walks of life. At Funtastic 2011 more than 425 volunteers, many of whom volunteer with other non-profit organizations, contributed more than 6,000 hours to host Funtastic. Last year $34,000 was given to 11 groups that contributed their time and assistance to Funtastic. Those funds are then re-distributed back into the community. Legacy Fund The remaining funds raised from the Funtastic event will be reserved, with the permission of the Funtastic members at the AGM in October, for future capital improvements in sports fields and enhancement of sports facilities in the North Okanagan. The legacy fund was created at the 2005 Funtastic AGM by the members of the society and is an endowment/reserve fund used to build future sports fields and enhancement of sporting facilities. Funtastic is committed to its mission and long-term vision which will leave a lasting legacy in our community.

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Funtastic in Kandahar

No matter where you go, Tim Horton’s is a Canadian icon. Even in Kandahar, Afghanistan, the familiar logo can be found, and that’s as reassuring to Canadians as the coffee itself. But great Canadian coffee isn’t the only Canadian institution that’s appeared in the sand dunes of Kandahar. Last year, the familiar gold, black and red t-shirt – known by most as the Funtastic volunteer t-shirt – made its debut, thanks to long-time Funtastic participant Dan MacLeod. That shirt, along with Dan, began its journey to Kandahar just as Funtastic was wrapping up last year. While most said their farewells and prepared for a six-, eight- or even 10-hour drive to get home, Dan boarded a plane for a 14-hour flight to Afghanistan. With t-shirtt in hand, he travelled a whopping 10,549 km – from the ball fields at the DND Grounds to o the heat of Kandahar (thank heavens for Tim m Horton’s Iced Capps!)

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The t-shirt was a gift from Gary and d Donna Rauch, the former owners of Dutch’ss Campground. Dan and his team have stayed d at Dutch’s for the last 13 years while playing g in Funtastic. They still keep in touch, and still ill see each other every year as Gary volunteers rs with the Vernon Lions and serves beer in the he BudLight gardens.

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The two friends have shared a few laughs over er the photo of Dan, standing outside the Kandahar ar Airport wearing the famous gold shirt. It was one ne of the highlights of his tour, which began Julyy 5 and ended December 16.

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“We have seen the Funtastic logo across oss western Canada and even as far away as New Mexico, but w Mex exiico b utt I think Kandahar is the farthest destination for a Funtastic t-shirt,” said Brett Kirkpatrick, Funtastic president. Dan and his team are at Funtastic 2012 for their 14th year and are once again staying at Dutch’s Campground. Let’s hope this year Dan can stay for the entire weekend and enjoy one more Canadian icon – Trooper – on Canada Day.

Please check your Funtastic Registration Package for your great beverage specials and look for your e-coupons on the Funtastic website for Breakfast and Cheese Burger coupons!

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Dan’s tour in Kandahar was from July 5th to December 16th, 2011

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Dried fruit and nuts are convenient grab-and-go snacks! They are semi-perishable and can be kept in your cupboard for a year when bought fresh. I keep the bulk of my dried fruits, nuts, and seeds in my freezer and transfer them to my cupboard when I need them. That way, I’m not always having to dig around in my freezer and my cupboard stays well stocked for the year. Breakfast is such an important meal. It truly sets the course for one’s day. Eating a nutritious breakfast isn’t always easy. We sometimes don’t leave enough time in the morning to eat properly. But a few tricks for making the right choices are:

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Thank you to everyone, especially the volunteers who make Funtastic what it is today! The Funtastic experience started 27 years ago in Vernon on August 15, 1985 with 55 teams. Since then, the spirit and vision has grown and spread throughout the region. Today the Funtastic slo-pitch tournament is proud to host 300 teams, more than 4,500 players from two countries, and is recognized as Canada’s largest slo-pitch tournament. Presenting their own unique culture of Funtastic, our neighbouring communities of Armstrong and Enderby host independently run events that share the Funtastic brand. The same love for sports and recreation with the mandate of giving back to the community is also shared by these host communities. Taking a break from the tournament is Lumby which was the first satellite community to host a Funtastic event in 1989. Its popularity saw registration reach as high as 48 teams. The money generated continues to support local students with a scholarship fund that was

created with the North Okanagan Community Foundation to support Lumby students. Armstrong joined Funtastic next, and will celebrate its twentieth anniversary this year. At their first event in 1992, Armstrong hosted 24 teams - today their numbers have grown to 40 teams. Armstrong’s community has seen the financial benefits first hand, which have gone towards their new arena, spray park and curling scraper. Teams book their campsites a year in advance and look at Armstrong Funtastic as a family reunion as much as a ball tournament. Enderby joined the Funtastic team roster in 1999, and has grown from 24 to 32 teams. The proceeds of Enderby Funtastic have gone to improve and upgrade Legionnaire’s field, rebuild backstops, replace home-run netting and washrooms at Riverside Park. In addition, money raised has gone to support Enderby Minor Soccer and Baseball.

In all communities, Funtastic is one of the highlights of the summer in the north Okanagan- a fun-filled weekend of good sportsmanship and a great social event with friends and families.

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3...2...1... yes, we have LIFT OFF! M

usic fans at Funtastic will be treated to Greenday meets Metalica with the romance of the Cure. Add a little Killers and Nirvana with David Bowie driving. Liftoff is from Vancouver... but they don’t sound like Vancouver. Liftoff is Carmon Lesson on guitar and lead vocals, Marc Boily and Gord Gemmell on guitar and backing vocals, Sean Brennan on guitar and finishing off with Shane Recsky on drums. A musical experience of huge vocals, huge guitar, huge sound! Best described as flashy and flamboyant, yet, sophisticated and unpredictable. Formed in early 2011, Liftoff is quickly moving to the forefront of the music scene. Liftoff garnered nationwide air play and attention from their debut singles “Falling Apart” “All Alone” and “The Best”. At the Red Gorilla Festival during SXSW 2012, Liftoff rocked their debut performances. Playing gigs all across BC and in clubs all around Vancouver, Liftoff has built a strong, loyal and energetic fan base. Fans of Funtastic can watch them perform live Saturday night 7pm.

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MACE MACE started its journey together in 1981. The band quickly developed a reputation for intuitive song selection and dynamic stage presence ... a perfect combination for audiences looking for an exciting evening of rock and roll. Of course, the third ingredient is the ability to deliver the songs with skill and passion so that patrons can share the energy ... the “vibe” if you will. MACE has always been able to deliver. Strong lead and backup vocals, precise harmonies, solid rhythms and warm, driving bottom end are all part of the formula. Throw in some world-class guitar work and the results are sublime. MACE was a fixture at several local and valley nightclubs throughout the 80s and was also the most called-upon band to rock local dance functions. MACE was the original Funtastic band and eventually took their act on the road, appearing throughout the province under the Sam

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Feldman stable of bands. Several original compositions were featured regularly in the act and recording plans were only halted by a personnel change in 1984. The band resurfaced with a new drummer and keyboard player and underwent a few reformations throughout the 80s and 90s, the most successful being O.T.C and Petty Crimes. Today’s lineup includes original members Jackson MACE ... lead vocals/guitar, Jeff Gamble ... lead guitar/vocals, and Gary Moore ... bass guitar/vocals. Added to the mix on drums/vocals is former Starship and Labels member Don Redgwell. The latest version has all the same qualities that led to all that initial and memorable success. MACE’S original byline was and is “The Joy of Rock”! Never has this been more true! Check out MACE at Funtastic on Saturday night.

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Following the death of both his father and mother, Bennie and Nikki Grammatico — he a trumpeter and bandleader, she a singer for his Big Band — Gramm fulfilled a lifelong wish of his parents that their three musical sons might someday make their music together. Gramm and his brothers, Ben and Richard, formed the current lineup of the Lou Gramm Band (also known as "LGB"). First rising to prominence as the frontman for platinum-selling hard rock combo Foreigner, Lou Gramm later mounted a successful solo career, cracking the Top Five in 1987 with "Midnight Blue." Born in Rochester, NY on May 2, 1950, Lou Gramm first surfaced as the drummer with the band Black Sheep, assuming lead vocal duties prior to recording the group's self-titled 1975 Capitol debut; although neither the album nor its follow-up Encouraging Words earned much mainstream notice, they did capture the attention of journeyman guitarist Mick Jones, best known for his stint with a latterday incarnation of Spooky Tooth. Jones soon tapped Lou Gramm to front his new group Foreigner, and together

they began writing songs, co-authoring the smash "Cold as Ice" from their best-selling 1977 eponymous debut LP. Lou Gramm's powerfully distinctive vocals were inescapable in the years to follow as Foreigner reeled off an impressive series of pop radio hits including "Hot Blooded," "Double Vision," "Urgent," and "Waiting for a Girl Like You," culminating in 1984's chart-topping power ballad "I Want to Know What Love Is." With Foreigner on hiatus, Lou Gramm made his solo debut in 1987 with Ready or Not, scoring a major hit with "Midnight Blue" The Lou Gramm band has been touring the U.S., Canada, and Mexico steadily since January 2004, as well as occasional dates off the continent, and the touring continues. Lou, Ben, with friends Don Mancuso and Andy Knoll, play a retrospective of Gramm's work with Foreigner, his solo material, plus a few personal favorites of their own. In 2012, Lou Gramm hits the Funtastic stage on Saturday night with his band, performing many of his old Foreigner hits, with his voice back to full strength and continuing to improve.

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SUNDAY BANDS Energetic. Powerful. Refreshing. And sometimes a guilty pleasure. 7:00 PM

Onlookers have used words such as these to describe this young, female-fronted power-quintet. Walls of loud, distorted punk-rock fury, high-energy live stage show, and ... Top 40 pop hits? Taking songs by such artists as Rihanna, P!NK, Katy Perry and Lady GaGa, and Frankensteining them into a strange brew of catchy and danceable hard rock anthems. It sounds odd, but it works. Formed from other bands and projects from around BC, this valley five-some has been getting double-takes and "did they just do what I thought they did?" reactions since the summer of 2011. Smoothing out the edges of WE ARE LIVE! LIVE! on lead vocals is sexy former Vancouver solo artist turned Vernonite front-woman and band cheerleader Sasha Hall. In the role of lead guitarist and head of stage shenanigans is Williams Lake hardcore-metalhead Stephen (Steve Dave) Davies, formerly of the Merritt hardcore band, Just Kuz. On the other side of the stage is former KookShow and Midnight Famous vocal and rhythm section, Merritt punk rockers Jared Jackson and Brandon Fauteux, now providing guitar and bass respectively. And finally, providing groove and flailing on the drum throne (as well as acting band manager) is Kelowna cover-band veteran and stage/studio drummer and vocalist Don "The Anymal" Mutter, member of Okanagan fan-favorites The Young'uns and ORiO. Five members bringing experience and talent to the table that defies their age, and backs it up live on stage for a show that needs to be seen to be believed. Reviving the cover-band scene again with a refreshing

sense of energy, class, talent and showing everybody how easy it is to watch LIVE MUSIC and have a crazy good time! Watch for them on Sunday night, and touring around BC and Albertait's going to be a crazy year!

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Aerosmith is one of rock and roll history's most recognized, idolized, and also most covered bands. The music of Aerosmith is so well known that if you were to say aloud the title of an Aerosmith hit, people in close proximity would start to sing it. Aerosmith Rocks tribute band is Canada's newest offering to Aerosmith fans from around the world. This tribute band covers over 3 decades of the best of Aerosmith's top selling records and radio singles. An awesome visual and audio recreation of the original.

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Itâ€™s not common when a band can play Aerosmith material and make us feel like we're hearing it for the very first time again. Aerosmith Rocks has produced something that people will actually take seriously, accomplishing the identity and sound of the living legend known as AEROSMITH!! Let's start with vocals. Danny Deane has what we need from the lead singer of an Aerosmith tribute - the crisp high end, the sustain, the "yeh-yeh-yehyeh", and most importantly, that neck-tickling Steve Tyler presence that makes Aerosmith fans feel right at home.

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Next we have Andrew Laing and Dan Parker picking up their axes in the name of Joe Perry and Brad Whitford. Although Aerosmith is more widely known for their vocals, you would be surprised at how easily a guitar player can make or break their signature sound. The intro riff to Aerosmith Rocks' cover of "Walk this Way" is refreshingly reminiscent of the original version, in all of tone, style, and bad-ass attitude. Come solo time, fans are shocked at how well all of Perry's mysterious little licks are captured.

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www.vernonmorningstar.com It goes like this: two million records, a couple dozen hits, sold-out coliseums across Canada, a Juno Award for Band of the Year. The Vancouver Sun called them "Canadian rock heroes of the first order ... the best performing band in Canada." If you need reminding, this was Trooper a decade or so ago. And what made them what they were then is still there now: great performances and great pop songwriting.

From the Funtastic anthem- "We're Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time)" to "Raise a Little Hell", "The Boys in the Bright White Sportscar", "Two For the Show", "Pretty Lady" "Good Ol' General Hand Grenade", "Round, Round We Go", "Santa Maria", "Janine" - just a few of the Trooper hits that, according to writer Ryan Sparks, have woven their way into the fabric of this country like no other bands have been able to do. Tune into any radio station from Vancouver to St John's and you're bound to encounter one of their dozen hit radio anthems that are still featured in heavy rotation to this day.

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Incredibly, more than one out of every forty Canadians owns a copy of Trooper's 6X Platinum album; "Hot Shots". The band has performed thousands of shows in virtually every city and town across Canada and are the first Canadian band to successfully tour from coast to coast in their home country. In America, they've backed up a who's who of Rock including; Aerosmith, BTO, AC/DC, Steppenwolf, Alice Cooper, ZZ Top, Fleetwood Mac, Jeff Beck, REO, Styx, and many others. In 1990 Trooper returned to the airwaves with the new album; "The Last of the Gypsies". The welcome afforded them by fans, radio and critics was unqualified. The Toronto Star's Craig MacInnis pronounced Gypsies "a wonderful album, imbued with the humor and verve that only come from slowly digging oneself out of adversity." The album scored Gold-plus sales and new radio hits. Their cross-Canada tour with Helix and Brighton Rock was the most successful Canadian tour of the summer. The video for the hit "Boy With A Beat" received extensive play on Much Music as did a previously unreleased 1980 concert film. In 1991 Trooper released their tenth album. The anthemic "American Dream" landed at the top of the charts, as did the heartfelt "Kids in Love". "Ten" was a hit! In early 1995, two vintage Trooper albums were released, for the first time, on CD in Japan. By the end of 1996, MCA Records had decided to acknowledge the band's newfound popularity by re-releasing four more of the groups albums on CD. "Hot Shots" remains MCA's best-selling catalog title. In 1996 & '97, Trooper toured relentlessly, continuing to sell out night clubs, universities and concerts, from Victoria to St. Johns. In 1998 Ra and Brian worked on the Compilation Album and gathered together a large collection of Trooper memorabilia that was requested by the National Library of Canada. These items will remain carefully preserved in climate controlled archives. 1997 and '98 saw Trooper attaining Legendary status across Canada - performing at, among other things, the televised 1997 Grey Cup game, the televised '98 West Coast Music Awards and an appearance on the Canadian cult hit TV show: "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" New Years Eve Special. The year 2000 marked the band's 25th anniversary as top performers in the Canadian music industry. With a packed house at Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom, they reunited original group members with the Trooper of today for one incredible and memorable night of celebration. As Trooper continue to sell out shows, large and small, across the country, they often find fans from three different generations in the audience, proving that the band remains ageless. Trooper has become a Canadian legend - "Canada's number one party band". The perfect band to celebrate Canada Day! They perform their huge collection of hits at Funtastic on Sunday with the vitality and sense of humor that has served them well on their steady march through the hills and valleys of Rock and Roll.

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WANNA PLAY MORE BALL? Funtastic is a qualifier tournament for by and visit Bill and the other NSA reps at the NSA booth/tent at the main site NSA Canada! DND. Or log on to the website at www. ANY TEAM that participates is eligible nsacanada.ca. for the PROVINCIAL WORLD SERIES in their home province and the top two Or if you’re feeling adventurous, join teams in each division qualify for the Marco and his crew at MTL- Mexico Travel Link and the thousands of Canadians and CANADIAN WORLD SERIES. Americans who take a Slo-Pitch tourna“Both Provincials and Canadians are a ment vacation in Mexico, Hawaii, Costa ton of fun” said NSA’s Vernon Regional Rica, Dominican Republic, and Cuba. Director, Bill Burrows. “You’ll meet teams from all over; some of them are extreme- They have been around as long as ly high level of calibre, some teams are Funtastic and have a track record of strictly recreational. These events are 5 27 years of experience in organizing games guaranteed… so you can expect fun-filled Co-ed Slo-Pitch holidays into to play a lot of ball. And of course, these exotic destinations providing the best first class service. Here’s a chance to get events also have cash prizes!” your team together and reserve your AFTER Funtastic, here are some more spot today! They welcome partial teams weekends of NSA Co-Ed action: as well and individual players. NSA Canadian Co-Ed World Series Mexico Travel Link is a longtime spon(Calgary) – Labour Day Weekend NSA BC Provincial Co-Ed World Series sor of both NSA Canada and Funtastic. Marco will be in the BudLight Gardens (Surrey) – September 15-16, 2012 so you can speak with him directly; or For more information about NSA you can phone them toll free at 888leagues or tournaments, or to check 666-9044 or by email at info@mexiout exclusive NSA/Bud Light prizes stop cotravel.net.

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32 Teams | 4 Days | 60’s Theme Funtastic Enderby has been a major contributor to the recreation amenities and services that we as a community have come to enjoy, since 1998, the first year the ball tournament was held in Enderby Some of the projects that Enderby Funtastic has taken part in over the years include: • a childrens play area at riverside ball park • fencing and netting of diamond 1 • refurbishing of backstops • the rebuilding of diamond 4 • the purchase of a rotovater/aerator for the grounds crew to use on the ball diamond infield maintenance • a major contributor to the Enderby area F parks plan • continued support for many local teams who participate in championship playoffs in out of the area locations These are just a few of the projects that Enderby Funtastic has participated over the years. The directors of Enderby Funtastic want to firstly recognize the Enderby Lions Club for faithfully supporting us for 14 years. It was through their participation in Funtastic that they were inspired to build some kind of a facility with a roof, for functions such as this. Thus the Gazebo which was built in 2003, a great asset to the community which is used by many for various functions. THANK YOU ENDERBY LIONS CLUB. We also would like to thank the many local businesses and citizens for their continued support of our July long weekend event. Most of all a big thank you to the many teams who have participated over the years, some since the very beginning.

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