The Bryson Recreation Association hosted a one-day baseball tournament and fun day at the town’s Lions Park on Saturday for Father’s Day weekend.
Heralded as Swingin’ Into Summer, eight teams from Bryson, Calumet Island, Campbell’s Bay, Fort Coulonge, Otter Lake and Shawville signed up for the tournament and brought lively spirit to the pitch.
The teams were divided into two divisions with Bryson-based The Bombers winning division A at the end of the day and the Rivermen team from Campbell’s Bay, made up mostly of members of the Larivière family, taking division B. A final game was contested between these two teams, with The Bombers taking the overall championship.
In an effort to create an event that was fun for everyone, the RA also hosted a Little Rascals Market with young entrepreneurs staffing tables with various goodies for sale. The event also included an art station with supplies where participants could . . .
be generally creative or craft their own face masks.
Food and refreshments stands were at the ready, and bouncy houses and yard-sized games rounded out full use of the Lions Club park and grounds.
The Bryson RA, an association already known for bringing community together, hit their own home run with the long-standing and well-attended annual Father’s Day event.
“The Bryson RA would like to thank all of the wonderful supporters we have that come to play ball, enjoy our barbecue and come to our events,” said RA president Julie Ryan, beaming with pride. “We appreciate the support so much.”
Noting the event was once again made possible thanks to volunteers, Ryan added, “We would like to thank our amazing RA members and the many family and friends that help out. They work the canteen and barbecue with us and we could not do it without them.”
