SLO-PITCH CAPITAL OF CANADA
The population of Edson swells once a year as ball players
from all over North America head for the heart of the
Yellowhead.
Billed as the world’s greatest slo-pitch tournament, Edson
Kin Slo-Pitch is celebrating its 37th year this August long
weekend.
Vision Park boasts 24 regulation-sized diamonds and hosts
272 mixed open division teams during this one-of-a-kind
tournament, with cash and prizes totalling more than $60,000.
Entertainment is held each night in the on-site beer gardens
known as ‘The Hanger.’
Camping is available inside Vision Park and there are
several campgrounds and hotels/motels in the area
to give you a place to lay your head. Remember,
book early as this is a very popular tournament!
This great ball weekend includes the always
entertaining home run derbies (the ladies
competition is held on Saturday and the
mens on Sunday), local on-site vendors,
bussing to and from Edson and a Masters
division for 40+ males and 35+ females
with all skill levels represented.
Players must be at least 18 years of age
to register for the tournament.
All proceeds raised through this event
are used by the nonprofit organization,
Kinsmen Club of Edson, to help
support a variety of community
programs, events and charities.
For more information about
the Edson Kin Slo-Pitch
Tournament visit
www.edsonkinsmen.ca
Photo by Giles Merriott www.365photography.com
www.gallowaystationmuseum.com
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