Reds to host T2 provincials

Shannon LeClair

Times Reporter

 

People looking to take a break from Heritage Days activities, but not wanting to stray far from the rodeo grounds, will have an option other than going home. 

They will be able to head over to the Ag. Society ball diamonds and watch the Strathmore Reds peewee competitive ball team compete in Tier 2 provincials. The first game begins at 9 a.m. July 29, and will run until the 31. The eight teams, including Strathmore, are Stony Plain, Fort Saskatchewan, Westerdale, Westlock, Bonnyville, South Jasper Place and Sherwood Park.

“We’ve got good facilities and we’ve put on a good show in the past. We get good support from Baseball Alberta to host,” said Daren Kennett, coach for the Reds peewee team. 

“I think it’s going to be really busy with obviously Heritage Days and lots of stuff going on up there. So they can come and play baseball and enjoy baseball but also enjoy other things as well.”

Kennett said he doesn’t believe there will be an entry fee, but they will be selling 50/50 squares and people are more than welcome to buy in and help raise money.