Donald Teuma-Castelletti
BRYSON June 15-17, 2018
An annual three-pitch tournament took over the Bryson baseball diamond last weekend, as the local recreation association continues fundraising for major upgrades to their outdoor ice rink.
Running Friday evening through till late Sunday afternoon, the Bryson R.A. tourney saw 16 teams compete in two divisions, as fierce rivalries flared up in the weekend heat.
“We’re trying to raise money for a new outdoor rink, for our local kids,” explained Wanda Lance, one of the R.A.’s directors.
Lance explained that after meeting their goal for providing a new play structure at their recreation association last year, their next task became a complete overhaul of their outdoor rink. Their plan is to have a site that will not only be perfect for some winter shinny, but accessible for bikes and skateboards come summer.
“Our plan is to pour a concrete slab, so it can be used all year round,” she explained.

To aid with their fundraising this year, the group decided to bring their canteen completely in-house. With the R.A. serving up all kinds of lunch options and snacks, plus plenty of refreshments, the group was proud to continue their fundraising work towards their new goal.
After a weekend of hard-fought games, the final matches started up closer to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
In the B division, the Outsiders took on the Knockouts, with the former winning 12 – 7. In the A division, Half Cut faced off with Over Rated, in a neck-and-neck game. As they entered the last inning, the game was tied until Half Cut nailed their final allowed homer of the game, winning 18 – 17.
As always, the tournament proved to be popular amongst not only locals, but some teams up from Ottawa.
Next up for the Bryson R.A. is their second three-pitch tournament of the year, set to take place on Sept. 22.