Chris Lowrey

CAMPBELL’S BAY

May 24-26, 2019

The brand new grand stands at the Campbell’s Bay RA ball diamond sure came in handy on the weekend as spectators were kept dry as they cheered on participants of the 3-pitch tournament to raise funds for the Campbell’s Bay splash pad.

The tournament kicked off on Friday with the last game going into the wee hours of the morning.

Many of the teams on hand were there to simply have fun, as evidenced by the DJ on hand and the many participants hanging around to catch some of the action.

Campbell’s Bay Coucillor Tim Ferrigan helped organize the tournament to help push the municipality closer towards the funds needed for the splash pad.

Ferrigan said that hosting the tournament early in the season helped attendance as many participants have been oiling up their ball gloves waiting to hit the diamond during the winter months.

“I think most people wanted to get out and play,” he said.

Ferrigan said that the splash pad project should reach its fundraising goal by late summer. It will be located just past the centre field fence – along with a massive net to catch wayward home runs.

He also mentioned that the new shelter above the bleachers next to the field was constructed just two weeks before, with the help of a donation from the local 3-Pitch League. The gravel and wood blocks that the bleachers sit on were also replaced, according to Ferrigan.

Steel for the roof was donated by Burke’s Sheet Metal and Eric Pilon Construction put up the structure.

“He did a great job, we’re super happy with it,” Ferrigan said.

In total the tournament brought in $7,203 for the splash pad. Ferrigan thanked the A Champs as well as the A and B finalists for donating their prize money.

With files from Caleb Nickerson