Standard Sports Day gives tribute to rescue services

Times Contributor   

 

Standard’s annual Sports Day was jam packed with fun activities for all ages throughout the day this past weekend.

The day started with an early morning pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. in the community hall, followed by preparations for the annual parade.

This year’s theme was a tribute to emergency and rescue services. It was certainly an apt theme considering what was happening with the flooding and the states of emergency declared in Calgary and Drumheller and Siksika, just to name a few.

The parade included many old cars and floats dedicated to the rescue services. The dance group won first prize as they had decorated their truck wearing a large pink tutu. All of the kids who participated were treated to coupons for lunch or treats at the concession.

Ball games started in high gear at the sports grounds with 20 teams registered for games starting Friday night. Many of the teams took the opportunity to camp at the grounds for the weekend.

The Hall Board held their popular Golf Ball Drop where 9 participants won the following prizes: Maureen Gregory from the Standard Lionettes a $100 Co-op gift card; Reece St. Goddard from the Bassano Golf Course 2 rounds of golf; Susan Bragg from Tervita a variety pack; Carol Elias from Dynagra a garden cart; Kate Hazel from the Standard Lions a $100 Co-op gift card; Tara Sandum $50 worth of gas from Husky; Lori D’Argent from Standard Tire 5 tire repairs; Scott Peake from High Standard Spray 2 rounds of golf and a variety pack; and Standard’s Mayor Alan Larsen won from Tankers Transport.

The children were entertained at the playground with a petting zoo, bouncy house, face painting and Lothar Malmberg making balloon creations for the kids.

The day rounded out with the Lions roast beef supper at the Hall followed by a concert and dance featuring Drew Gregory.