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Edson Minor Ball holds successful Tiering tournament
by Shaylyn Thornton
The Bantam Edson Prospects showed up to play
ball at Griffith Field on July 13 and 14 for a
weekend of Provincial Tiering.
The Tiering weekend was the second in a row
for the Bantam travel team, with the first held in
Grimshaw. The PeeWee travel team also
participated in two weekends of Tiering, visiting
both St. Albert and John Fry Park in Edmonton.
Tiering splits the ball teams up into different
levels, and the level determines where they will
play Provincials for the A-Ball tournament.
Edson was asked by Alberta Minor Ball to hold
the Tiering weekend for Bantam only a couple of
weeks prior to the actual event, said Edson Minor
Ball President Christina Gauchier. The
organization was honored, but first had to make
sure they would have enough volunteers to pull
the event off.
Thankfully, the coaches, players, and friends
and family of the team stepped up so that Edson
could host their first ever Tiering weekend. They
were met with some tough obstacles such as
having to work on the fields to get them dry
enough to play on.
A second challenge for Edson is the fact that we
technically only have one field that is properly
set up for baseball, as opposed to slo-pitch.
Certain distances are required between baselines,
and an actual pitcher's mound is needed for the
diamond to fit within Alberta Minor Ball
regulations.
Griffiths Park is the only one that fits the bill, Liam Perrin pitches for the Bantam Edson Prospects during a game against Fox Creek, while Linden
so Edson planned the tournament around only Desautels stands ready in the field. The game was part of a Tiering weekend hosted at Griffiths Park.
having the one field to play at. “We hope to be photo Shaylyn Thornton
able to adjust a few of the diamonds at Vision
Park next season,” said Gauchier. “With so many scheduling conflicts Wilkinson stepped up as the players have played together for multiple
kids joining Edson Minor Ball we need more Deputy Mayor. years, so they had the opportunity to build
diamonds that are built for baseball.” Wilkinson was also invited to throw the together.
Certainly, with 267 kids registered in Edson opening pitch, which she did to Edson back Edson Bantam will be headed to Marwayne for
Minor Ball this year, the organization could use catcher #17 Braiden Paproski. their A-Ball Provincials on July 19-21. After a
more than just one field built for their sport. After that, the first Edson game began against great season so far, they look forward to the
Even with only Griffiths Park to play on, EMB the Fox Creek Riot. Edson came out strong and competition.
made the absolute best of the weekend. They had won the game 15-5. The Edson PeeWee team had 2 losses over the
a food truck, raffle table, and tents set up for Edson's second game resulted in a close loss to weekend but won their last game against the
guests to enjoy while cheering on the teams. Northpeace Black Sox, and their third game Edmonton Padre 11-5. Following their win,
The raffle had prizes that were all donated by against the Grimshaw Huskies was called in the Edson was extremely excited to be asked by
local companies, and proceeds go towards the second inning due to a torrential downpour Alberta Minor Ball to host a PeeWee Provincials
Bantam Prospects Provincial team. The funds Sunday afternoon. The Bantam Edson Prospects tournament here in Edson.
help with things like paying umpire fees, were ahead when the game was called. The tournament is held at Griffiths Park July
equipment costs, etc. Even with the rain on Sunday, Gauchier said, 19-21, and will be a great way for Edson to
The first game was opened with everyone “We couldn't have asked for a better weekend showcase more of our great baseball players.
singing Oh Canada led by Hayden Roth, weather wise, considering the weather we have Gauchier said she will be “cheering from the
followed by welcomes from Gauchier and Town had for the last several weeks.” bleachers!” as Edson takes on this awesome
Councillor Janet Wilkinson. Edson Mayor Kevin Gauchier noted that the Bantam team had a opportunity.
Zahara had been invited to attend, but due to good season, as they are a strong team. Many of
Edson Minor Ball President Christina Gauchier (left) and Deputy Mayor Janet
Wilkinson left the field alongside Edson Prospect players at the Bantam Edson Prospects player Karsten Detert is up at bat while Edson player Reid
Tiering weekend following Wilkinson's opening throw. Kuilbour is on deck during the Bantam Tiering weekend hosted at Griffiths
photo Shaylyn Thornton Park July 13. photo Shaylyn Thornton
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S ports
Edson Minor Ball holds successful Tiering tournament
by Shaylyn Thornton
The Bantam Edson Prospects showed up to play
ball at Griffith Field on July 13 and 14 for a
weekend of Provincial Tiering.
The Tiering weekend was the second in a row
for the Bantam travel team, with the first held in
Grimshaw. The PeeWee travel team also
participated in two weekends of Tiering, visiting
both St. Albert and John Fry Park in Edmonton.
Tiering splits the ball teams up into different
levels, and the level determines where they will
play Provincials for the A-Ball tournament.
Edson was asked by Alberta Minor Ball to hold
the Tiering weekend for Bantam only a couple of
weeks prior to the actual event, said Edson Minor
Ball President Christina Gauchier. The
organization was honored, but first had to make
sure they would have enough volunteers to pull
the event off.
Thankfully, the coaches, players, and friends
and family of the team stepped up so that Edson
could host their first ever Tiering weekend. They
were met with some tough obstacles such as
having to work on the fields to get them dry
enough to play on.
A second challenge for Edson is the fact that we
technically only have one field that is properly
set up for baseball, as opposed to slo-pitch.
Certain distances are required between baselines,
and an actual pitcher's mound is needed for the
diamond to fit within Alberta Minor Ball
regulations.
Griffiths Park is the only one that fits the bill, Liam Perrin pitches for the Bantam Edson Prospects during a game against Fox Creek, while Linden
so Edson planned the tournament around only Desautels stands ready in the field. The game was part of a Tiering weekend hosted at Griffiths Park.
having the one field to play at. “We hope to be photo Shaylyn Thornton
able to adjust a few of the diamonds at Vision
Park next season,” said Gauchier. “With so many scheduling conflicts Wilkinson stepped up as the players have played together for multiple
kids joining Edson Minor Ball we need more Deputy Mayor. years, so they had the opportunity to build
diamonds that are built for baseball.” Wilkinson was also invited to throw the together.
Certainly, with 267 kids registered in Edson opening pitch, which she did to Edson back Edson Bantam will be headed to Marwayne for
Minor Ball this year, the organization could use catcher #17 Braiden Paproski. their A-Ball Provincials on July 19-21. After a
more than just one field built for their sport. After that, the first Edson game began against great season so far, they look forward to the
Even with only Griffiths Park to play on, EMB the Fox Creek Riot. Edson came out strong and competition.
made the absolute best of the weekend. They had won the game 15-5. The Edson PeeWee team had 2 losses over the
a food truck, raffle table, and tents set up for Edson's second game resulted in a close loss to weekend but won their last game against the
guests to enjoy while cheering on the teams. Northpeace Black Sox, and their third game Edmonton Padre 11-5. Following their win,
The raffle had prizes that were all donated by against the Grimshaw Huskies was called in the Edson was extremely excited to be asked by
local companies, and proceeds go towards the second inning due to a torrential downpour Alberta Minor Ball to host a PeeWee Provincials
Bantam Prospects Provincial team. The funds Sunday afternoon. The Bantam Edson Prospects tournament here in Edson.
help with things like paying umpire fees, were ahead when the game was called. The tournament is held at Griffiths Park July
equipment costs, etc. Even with the rain on Sunday, Gauchier said, 19-21, and will be a great way for Edson to
The first game was opened with everyone “We couldn't have asked for a better weekend showcase more of our great baseball players.
singing Oh Canada led by Hayden Roth, weather wise, considering the weather we have Gauchier said she will be “cheering from the
followed by welcomes from Gauchier and Town had for the last several weeks.” bleachers!” as Edson takes on this awesome
Councillor Janet Wilkinson. Edson Mayor Kevin Gauchier noted that the Bantam team had a opportunity.
Zahara had been invited to attend, but due to good season, as they are a strong team. Many of
Edson Minor Ball President Christina Gauchier (left) and Deputy Mayor Janet
Wilkinson left the field alongside Edson Prospect players at the Bantam Edson Prospects player Karsten Detert is up at bat while Edson player Reid
Tiering weekend following Wilkinson's opening throw. Kuilbour is on deck during the Bantam Tiering weekend hosted at Griffiths
photo Shaylyn Thornton Park July 13. photo Shaylyn Thornton
