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across Western Canada and the United States to our 31th Annual Funtastic Save-On-Foods

Welcome to all ball players, your families and friends, from

Slo-Pitch Tournament and A & W Music Festival. The Funtastic Sports Society Board has been working tire-

R U O Y Y O J EN WEEKEND! ...we’ll be ready when it’s back to business on Monday.

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lessly to ensure the thousands of participants who join us for four days of fun, competition, and friendship enjoy the best experience possible. We look forward to the passion on display during this weekend festival. For A & W Funtastic Music Festival, we are very excited to present world class entertainment featuring Bif Naked on Friday, tribute bands on Saturday, and Moist, as headliner, on Sunday. As in previous years, everyone is welcome to participate or watch the Funtastic daytime games and join in the festivities in the Beverage Gardens on Saturday and Sunday from noon until 3:00 p.m. Come join us to watch a game, enjoy or participate in contests, or simply relax

enjoying what all our many food vendors’ offer. To enhance your experience picnic tables will be in the beverage garden throughout the event ! Entrance to the Beverage Gardens is no charge until 6:00 p.m. I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to the thousands of participants, hundreds of local sponsors, and more than 500 volunteers. Combined, you have made Funtastic the largest event of its kind in North America. With your involvement, the Funtastic Sports Society has directly contributed more than 1.5 million back to the community. We have now provided $199,000.00 to directly support specific local not-for-profit organizations in their recreation initiatives. Have a great time! With your support, Funtastic will continue to “Build a better community through sport”.

Have a great Funtastic! BRETT H. KIRKPATRICK

President Vernon and District Funtastic Sport Society

PUBLISHER

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PROGRAM DESIGN

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FUNTASTIC SPORTS SOCIETY 3401 35 Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 2T5 oﬃce@funtastic.org Advertising & Sponsorship opportunities, please call 250-558-7756 or oﬃce@funtastic.org We thank our many partners including 120 local business sponsors, local government agencies and local community groups who help us each year present the Funtastic Sport & Music Festival.

VISION STATEMENT:

Building a Better Community Through Sport

VALUE STATEMENT:

Respect, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork and Commitment

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from MP Colin Mayes & MLA Eric Foster

Ottawa Office Suite 501, Justice Bldg. House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Tel: (613)995-9095 Fax: (613)992-3195

Colin Mayes

Member of Parliament Okanagan-Shuswap

Constituency Office 3105 29 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5A8 Tel: (250)260-5020 1-800-665-5040 Fax: (250)260-5025

Welcome to the Annual Funtastic Tournament and Music Festival, Greetings to all those taking part in the 201 5 Funtastic Slo-Pitch Tou rnament and Music Festival. As the Member of Parliament for the Okanagan-Shu swap and on behalf of the Governmen t of Canada, it is a ple asure to welcome all participants to the Vernon area. This event is not only a fantastic opportunity to enjoy friendly slopitch competition and some of Canadaâ€™s top musicians, but it is also a wonderful opp ortunity to discover the North Oka nagan. The City of Ver non is the gateway to the North Okanagan, surrounded by thre e lakes and world clas s golf courses; there is truly something for everyone. I would also like to tak e this opportunity to thank and congratula te the organizers, participants and volu nteers who have help ed make this event a success over the years. Funtastic mak es an outstanding con tribution to the regionâ€™ s sport tourism landscape and I am pro ud to support it. Enjoy the Tournamen t and Music Festival! Sincerely,

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EVERYONE CAN BID...YOU DON`T NEED TO BE ON A TEAM!

Come on up the registration and scoreboard area and check out the many fabulous items up for auction!

AUCTION

Many thanks to the businesses that have so generously donated to the FUNTASTIC 2014 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 2:00pm on Friday and closes at 3:00pm on Sunday June 28, 2015. Items may not be exactly as shown, see display table for actual prize and terms and conditions.

Silver Star Resort Palm Bay Tube & Skim Board

winter.skisilverstar.com We will provide 2 of the below packages: Started in the spring of 2013, Silver Star Bike Park has added a stellar XC component to the resort. With over 35km of marked trails this summer and an additional 35km loop being built, it’s a destination for all levels of bikers. Come try out our XC trails this summer with this Funtastics package that includes: XC Trail Day Pass, XC Bike Rental, Helmet & Glove Rental, XC Group 2 hour Clinic. Enjoy the ride this summer. Retail Value - $150

Vernon Winter Carnival Event Pkg

vernonwintercarnival.com 2 Winter Carnival buﬀs 2 Collectable Carnival Buttons 2 tickets to Winter Carnival Media Reception (January)

2 tickets to Winter Carnival VIP Reception (closing weekend)

2 tickets to Mardi Gras at Bourbon Street (opening weekend)

2 tickets to Winter Carnival Appreciation Reception (opening weekend). Retail Value - $250

Waterway Houseboats

waterwayhouseboats.com Come and experience Canada’s best houseboating in our Shuswap Lake paradise- come experience Waterway Houseboats. Whether you are on vacation, having a family re-union, birthday, a special anniversary or your very unique wedding. The value of this item is $4,515 and you can apply this value to customize your Waterway Houseboat experience.

palmbayspritz.ca/Products Palm Bay Tube can be used on water, great for sunny days in the Okanagan ﬂoating down the river or on the lake. Value - $125 This Palm Bay Skim Board is perfect for use at the beach in shallow water, practicing your moves! Value - $100

Westjet tickets

Westjet Airlines westjet.com Westjet has been a long-time 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. Need a break? Use it toward your trip to Cabo for that vacation in Mexico. Here’s a great win- two of you with return tickets on any regular scheduled Westjet ﬂight. Value of voucher is $2,900

Nike Golf Bag

Nixon Wenger nixonwenger.com Tired of hauling around that embarrassing golf bag? Be like Tiger and take home this stylish Nike Extreme Sport IV Golf Bag. You`ll be looking marvelous on the links now...and it keeps your clubs organized. Value - $120

Vernon Golf & Country Club for 2 vernongolf.com Established in 1913, the Ver-

non 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. Retail Value - $120

Okanagan Spring Beer Fridge okspring.com

The ultimate in keeping your favourite amber nectar or beverage cold. Be the envy of your buddies with a stylish and very exclusive Funtastic beer fridge from Okanagan Spring Breweries. Value - $300

Wilson Ball Glove - NSA

nsacanada.ca Perfect new glove that is Game Ready! The glove is really well made and it has a Pro look and feel to it. You’ll get the top quality, feel, look, and workmanship at very reasonable price. Bid with conﬁdence on this. Retail Value - $70

TPS Ball Glove

Sun Valley Sports sunvalleysfs.com From all-time greats and future Hall of Famers, to College World Series and Olympic champions, to the young and old who simply love to play the game - Louisville Slugger is devoted to making performance ball gloves for all levels of play. Retail Value - $120

Vernon Optometry

vernonoptometry.ca VERNON OPTOMETRY is proud to partner with

Welcome all Funtastic players For One Stop Shopping • Signature Deli • Pop & Ice • Fresh Fruit • Fresh Vegetables • Great Groceries • Pharmacy

Downtown Vernon Square VERNON LOCATIONS 3417 30 Avenue 4300 32 Street ! U O Y E V R E S TO 250-542-8167 250-542-2627

ZEAL OPTICS and Canadian surfer Pete Devries is part of the ZEAL pro team. He recently won the Coldwater Classic in his hometown, showing the world what he is capable of. Up for auction is the Zeal, BREWER, polarized sunglass that Pete himself owns, loves and lives in. Retail Value - $139 MICHAEL KORS, ﬂash mirror, sunnies in the enduring, aviator style. The DYLAN is the last word in classic-cool! To own a pair of these is to indicate to the world that one is ready for some summer fun! At VERNON OPTOMETRY we are always ready for that fun! Retail Value - $147.50

Stay and Play Package

Holiday Inn holidayinnexpress.com/vernonbc The play and stay pkg includes a 1 night stay at the holiday Inn or Paciﬁc Inn here in Vernon and will include breakfast for 2 at the holiday Inn plus golf and cart for 2 at your choice of Spallumcheen or Vernon Golf and country club. Value $500

Station BBW Smokehouse

stationbbq.com $100 gift certiﬁcate for Station BBQ Smokehouse to enjoy authentic, slow-smoked, Southern barbeque.

SMOKEHOUSE

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Funtastic 2015 Mixed Triples Lawn Bowling Tournament

SATURDAY JUNE 27TH 11:45AM TO 3:30PM

AT THE DAVIDSON PRINGLE LAWYERS DIAMOND #5!

The Vernon Lawn Bowling Club, in concert with the Vernon Funtastic Save-On-Foods Slo-Pitch Tournament and the A&W Music Festival is pleased to host it’s

17 th Annual, Funtastic Mixed Triples Lawn Bowling Tournament

JUNE 27 th, 28 th & 29 th

This lawn bowling tournament has become one of the most popular and prestigious events held within the Interior Lawn Bowling Division. The Entry Fee is $60.00 per team, which is turned over as Prize Money for the Flight Winners and Runners Up. Two, twelve end games are played daily. Although the emphasis for everyone is to have “FUN”, to enhance play, the teams compete in a round robin format for their first three games, followed by a playoff involving all teams in flight levels based on their round robin results. Further details, including the Entry Forms and Information Sheet can be found on the Club’s website. There are additional prizes offered over the course of the event along with food and refreshments on a daily basis at a nominal cost. The Vernon Lawn Bowling Club is always looking for new players and members so if you, your family or friends are interested in learning more about the sport, please check out the Club’s website at www.vernonlawnbowlingclub.com, and/or contact the Club by telephone at 250.549.4100. Please leave a message and a member of our Club will get back to you. We look forward to seeing you on our greens along with enjoying a “Funtastic” weekend under the warm and sunny Okanagan skies! By the way, this is a wonderful opportunity for curlers in their “off-season” to enjoy a similar sport, played on grass! Give us a go. You will wonder why you did not take up the sport beforehand.

Back by popular demand, the Home Run Derby helps raise money for Vernon not-for-proﬁt organizations. All entry fees will be donated to support sport and recreation in the community. • HIT A HOMER AND YOU COULD WIN! The top male & female batter will swing their way into a new Sports bat. The ﬁrst 40 male and females will be entered.

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• Sports bats only • Balls & pitching supplied by Funtastic • 5 pitches & swings only

Welcome to Funtastic

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FUNTASTIC GIVES BACK! Funtastic Sports Society

recognizes that sport, recreation and parks are essential to quality of life for everyone – supporting healthy, active lifestyles. Since our first donation to Special Olympics back in 1986, more than $1.5 Million has been donated towards building fields, enhancing sport facilities and supporting local not-for-profit agencies with their sport and recreation initiatives.

History of Funtastic

with every team winning something. It truly was a FUNTASTIC event. With teams getting lost, and volunteers having trouble being spread all over town, serious thought went into reshaping FUNTASTIC. After many With the 1983 ball season well underway with 8 teams, it was recogmonths of negotiations with city hall, the provincial and federal govnized that there were few mixed tournaments to participate in. Every ernments, an agreement with the Department of National Defense was weekend men’s and women’s tourneys were held but there were none reached. DND ball fields 1 through 5 plus an additional 3 new fields and for recreational mixed teams. It was at this time, the idea to host a mixed a beer garden area would be made available to FUNTASTIC on July 4, 5, tournament was arrived upon and with the emphasis on FUN, a total of and 6, 1986. Grahame Park and Kin Race Track were also booked. 20 teams participated. The organizing teams who had successfully worked together to Discussion arose about having a fun, recreational mixed tournament co-host a successful softball tournament were feeling the effects of as an annual event Hundreds of ideas were tossed around. While the incredible work load. New faces, not necessarily ball players, busitalking to many teams that participated in the previous tourneys, they all ness men and women and new individuals came together to form the said they had a “lot of fun”, it was “fantastic” and thus FUNTASTIC was VERNON AND DISTRICT FUNTASTIC SPORTS SOCIETY; a registered born. non profit organization. With new ideas from the board, they pushed forThe leader of FUNTASTIC, John Topping started working immediately ward with the construction of a children’s playground at Grahame Park, on the first annual FUNTASTIC Mixed Slowpitch tournament to be held and a cash donation to the Vernon Special Olympics were agreed to. in 1985. With Invitations sent out to parks and recreation departments The DND Army Cadet fund and Vernon Sports Hall of Fame would also throughout BC, plans for a dance, pitching contest, home run contest receive donations from FUNTASTIC. That year, the committee applied to and a beer garden were made. Four ball teams agreed to co-host the copy right the name FUNTASTIC. 1985 event. A target of 36 teams was set to fill FUNTASTIC 1985, by August 1985 entries were flooding John’s office, more diamonds were needed, the dance hall was too small, luckily the curling rink with a seating capacity of 1600 was available. On August 15, on 14 ball fields in Vernon, Lavington, and Coldstream, 55 teams kicked off FUNTASTIC 1985. The dance was sold out, thousands of dollars in prizes and trophies were given away. The biggest ball tournament in Vernon was over

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June 28 Sunday

Okanagan Spring Gardens Open Okanagan Spring Gardens Open 11:00 Team Packages Avail. Funtastic SuperSkills Competition Noon Funtastic SuperSkills Competition Okanagan Spring Gardens from 12-3pm 1:00 2:00 Okanagan Spring Gardens Open Combat Sports Homerun Derby 11:30-3:30 Okanagan Spring Gardens from 12-3pm 3:00 Costume & Sportsmanlike Prizes 4:00 DJ Music DJ Music DJ Music 5:00 The Dirt 6:30 The Goods Legzz The Shawn Lightfoot Band (7:30) 7:00 Hog Wild Night Train The Young’uns 8:45 BIF NAKED BC/DC MOIST 10:30

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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 Get Home Safe Shuttle 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 go-

ing... safely. The Vernon Home Building Centre Shuttle Boarding Area is easily located just outside the main entrance of the Okanagan Spring Gardens. The special shuttles and Vernon taxis are also available outside the gardens. For Taxi service, please call 250545-1355 and for special shuttles contact VIP Charter at -250-307-6269.

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History of Funtastic

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Bif Naked 10:30

7:00 A high energy dance band performing all genres of music from Alan Jackson to Sublime to Lynyrd Skynyrd to Neil Diamond and Young MC.

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“Hog Wild” is a country/country rock cover band that was formed in the Okanagan in 2014 Members include Andy Rochon (lead vocals), John Noseworthy (guitar), Todd Petersen (bass, lead vocals), Matt Pord (drums, vocals) & Garry Wenger (guitar, vocals).

Solo albums include the self titled album, Bif Naked, released in 1996, “I Bificus” in 1998 and Purge, released in 2001. A noted poet, she has also released a spoken word album called Okenspay Ordway: Things I Forgot To Tell Mommy. In 2005, after narrowing it down from over 50 songs, she released Superbeautifulmonster, which featured 13 tracks. The Promise, which was recorded while Bif was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, was released in 2009 and was dedicated to her fans. The album featured tracks mixed by Juno Award winner Mike Fraser. In 2011, after doing acoustic sets on tour, Bif released acoustic record on Her Royal Majesty’s Records and in Canada Reliant Music late 2013, featuring acoustic versions of her past songs as well as four previously unreleased tracks. The Album is entitled BIF NAKED FOREVER: Acoustic Hits and Other Delights. Bif’s music has been featured in and on soundtracks for shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed, Moonlight, The Crow: Stairway to Heaven and Celebrity Deathmatch. The song “Dawn,” taken from Purge, was featured in the movie American Psycho 2, starring Mila Kunis and William Shatner. In 2011, she recorded a duet with Vancouver yogi and Nettwerk recording artist Will Blunderfield for the international version of

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Nightrain, The Ultimate Guns n Roses Tribute Experience pays tribute to one of the most iconic rock bands in history: Guns N’ Roses. This tribute act will give you a night of high energy music that never lets up. Nightrain plays each song from the Appetite For Destruction album with complete accuracy in regards to both music and attitude. You can travel back to the Ritz in 1987 and experience the show first hand! But it doesn’t stop there. The Orlando based band also plays all of the hits and most requested songs from the other Guns N’ Roses albums cover acts around the world, there aren’t likely many who’ve so successfully branded the Aussie band’s timeless raunch with such epic rock n’ roll fury, while also managing to bottle the essence of a wild frontier lifestyle. BCDC, unlike many tribute acts claiming to be “North America’s #1 Clone” or “Just Like the Real Thing”, BC/DC has turned the tables. The band takes a comedic approach, claiming the tunes as their own, and to having “heard of some BC/ DC tribute band from Australia”. They rarely give factual interviews to big city press. Adding to the schtick, the band members all go by comic aliases - lead singer Brendan Raftery’s Brian “Bon” Johnscottson paying respects to both AC/DC’s famous frontmen. It’s working. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. BC/ DC’s live show has become a legendary, and necessary, “rite-of-passage” amongst their unwavering supporters and believers. With over-the-top stage energy, they deliver every last note of all the classic songs with absolute authority. You get tired just watching them. BC/DC is heavily rooted in the Bon Scott-era catalog (Dirty Deeds, TNT, Jailbreak, Let There Be Rock), but also covers AC/DC’s second “golden era” with all the essentials; Back in Black, For Those About to Rock, Hells Bells, and many more. Hey, there’s always another AC/DC tune, and BC/DC always seems more than eager to blast it out.

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Funtastic – Building a Better Community Through Sport

FUNTASTIC COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT PROGRAM In 2009, the board of directors approved the Funtastic Community Investment Grant as a way to celebrate Funtastic`s 25th Anniversary. Since then, the Funtastic Sports Society has distributed $189,000 to local not-for-profit organizations supporting sport and recreation in our community, including $30,000 in this the 31st year.

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Brooks Nature Centre Society, North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association, Sky Volleyball Club, Vernon Lawn Bowling Club, North Valley Gymnastics Society and Vernon BMX Club. Overall, since 1985, the Funtastic Sports Society has given over $1.5 million to support community sport and recreation initiatives.

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Every year Funtastic draws volunteers from across the community from all walks of life. At Funtastic 2014 more than 400 volunteers, contributed more than 6,000 hours to host this world class event. In addition, last year $24,000 was given to 7 groups that contributed their time and assistance to Funtastic. Those funds are then re-distributed back into the community through our partner organizations.

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 of sport and recreation which will leave a positive lasting legacy in our community. The Funtastic Save-On-Foods Slo-Pitch Tournament and A&W 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.

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ROGER KNOX/MORNING STAR Vernon and District Funtastic Sports Society president Brett Kirkpatrick (left) had the pleasure of announcing $30,000 in community investment grants to 10 local organizations at the VantageOne Indoor Centre. Among the recipients were the Sky Volleyball Club, represented by Wendy Dick (from left), Kyle Brewer, Jaden Barker, Pam Condie, Brienna Condie, Gwen Barker, Marilyn VanderDeen and Ashley Condie, and Rich Prys-Jones of the Vernon Lawn Bowling Club. Also receiving funds were Vernon BMX, Vernon AAA Track Club, Vernon and District Baseball Association, Allan Brooks Nature Centre Society, North Valley Gymnastics Society, BrainTrust Canada Association, Canadian Mental Health Association and the North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association.

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ROGER KNOX/MORNING STAR Vernon and District Funtastic Sports Society president Brett Kirkpatrick (left) had the pleasure of announcing $30,000 in community investment grants to 10 local organizations at the VantageOne Indoor Centre. Among the recipients were (from left): Dani Goldenthal, North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association; Magda Kapp, Clint Kanester and Maribeth Friesen, BrainTrust Canada Association, Ian Cameron, Vernon AAA Track Club and Pam Hargreaves, North Valley Gymnastics Society. Also receiving funds were Vernon BMX, Vernon AAA Track Club, Vernon and District Baseball Association, Allan Brooks Nature Centre Society, Sky Volleyball Club, Vernon Lawn Bowling Club and Canadian Mental Health Association.

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art of the community and a kick off to summer for 26 years, Armstrong Funtastic will be hosting 32 teams beginning Friday June 24 with playoffs and wind up on Sunday June 26. Over the years, Armstrong Funtastic has raised funds that have assisted with various projects including ball diamond improvements, Memorial Park playground, the new swimming pool, Nor-Val Arena, Hassen Arena improvements, Armstrong Curling Club, Canada Day Celebrations and many smaller projects as well. The Armstrong Enderby Skating Club has benefited from the event for many years through sales of ice and recycling. The Lions Club and Armstrong Legion Branch #35 always provide the concession and return the funds back to the community for projects such as playgrounds, school breakfast programs and ‘Meals to Wheels’. For the first 10 years Armstrong Funtastic was run by a devoted group of community volunteers eventually coming under the umbrella of the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce. This year, the chamber is pleased to be partnering with Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation to continue to provide a great weekend of ball for returning teams. Why do our teams come? A warm welcome, close proximity to services, the Armstrong Farmers’ Market, community pool, Music in the Park and Canada Day activities all entice teams to come back year after year, bringing with them friends and families. A big thank you to those teams who have supported the Armstrong Funtastic for many years – teams from Abbotsford and Kamloops have been with the tournament since the beginning with a new group of dedicated teams from Kelowna and Chilliwack. And thank you to the volunteers who donate endless hours, some since the tournament was first established. We couldn’t do it without you! THANK YOU ALL!!

Left to right: front row: Dara Williamson, Carol Hill-Lonergan, Patti Noonan , Fran Stecyk Back row: left to right: Chris Pieper, Lyle Williamson, Jim Martin, Paul Britton

17th Annual Enderby Tournament

This years theme:

Enderby Funtastic has been a major contributor to the recreational amenities that we as a community have come to enjoy since 1998, which was the first year that Enderby hosted a Funtastic ball Tournament. Some of the projects that Funtastic contributed to over the years include: • Paving the parking lot at the ball diamonds • Major contributor to the Enderby and Area F master parks plan • Childrens play area at riverside park • Fencing and netting of diamond 1 • Refurbishing of backstops • Rebuilding diamond 4 infield • Purchase of a rotovater /aerator for diamond infield maintenance • Continued support local youth sports and local playoff championship teams 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 16 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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