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Jrad Tourney helps raise mental health awareness
by Shaylyn Thornton
The Jrad Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament
was a weekend full of community support,
fun, and athletics. The tournament, which
was held June 14-16 at the McLeod Valley
Recreation Grounds, has had four
successful years now.
The goal of the Jrad is to raise mental
health awareness and is played in honor of
Jordon Radcliffe, who tragically took his
own life on November 23, 2015.
Jordon was funny, down to earth, and got
along well with everyone. He loved to fish
and quad and spend time outdoors or with
his family.
Doug Radcliffe, Jordon's dad, spoke about
Jordon and who he was. “He would do
anything for anybody,” he said. “He was the
life of the party.”
Jordon's grandmother Martha Romaniuk
described him as “So adventurous, good
hearted, and a great grandson.” His
grandmother Sarah Radcliffe couldn't help Brandon Radcliffe, Jordon's brother, played for Trish Radcliffe, Jordon's mom, played for team
team JRAD and had his eye on the ball during the
but agree and said, “He just was Jrad Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament. photo JRAD during the Jrad Memorial Slo-Pitch
everything.” Shaylyn Thornton Tournament. photo Shaylyn Thornton
Jordon's family is so grateful for the
support they get from the community.
“Everybody's been really good. We have
amazing volunteers and even the teams and
all they do,” said Doug. “The Bombers,
after every game, do their cheers. Three
hips and one for Jordon.”
Jordon's mom, Trish Romaniuk Radcliffe,
said the tournament was made up of “lots of
laughs, a few tears, and a whole lot of love.
And we couldn't do it without all of our
volunteers that stick with us through the
whole weekend.”
From the family and friends to the players
to the volunteers, everyone involved in the
tournament had a great weekend playing
ball and making a difference. Although
usually a 16-team ball tournament, one
team dropped out so they ran with 15 teams
instead.
The A Division winner was JB Triple
Threat. For the last three years, the winner
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: had been the Bombers, so having a new
winner was exciting for the tournament. The Warriors played at the Jrad Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament held June 14-16, held at the McLeod
The B Division winner was Havoc, the C Valley Recreation Grounds. photo Shaylyn Thornton
Division winner was Nice Snatch, and the
D Division was won by the Nixon
Alchoballics.
In addition to playing ball, Jordon's
brother Brandon Radcliffe hosted a Dice
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling Hockey Tournament in the Beer Gardens
Quality Work Saturday night. The winners, Colby Beck
and Dawson Robinson, donated their
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 winnings back to the Jrad tournament.
780-723-5152 Brandon also hit an amazing home run,
that ended up going so far it hit a car
passing by. Doug served great food the
entire weekend, as per usual. His chicken
burgers and poutine were especially big
hits.
Every aspect of the tournament has love
poured into it, and Jordon's family is
grateful to those who come out and support
it.
The Nixon Alchoballics played at the Jrad Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament held June 14-16. The
Continued on page 29
Alchoballics went on to win the D Division Finals. photo Shaylyn Thornton
T he Weekly ANCHOR
S ports
Jrad Tourney helps raise mental health awareness
by Shaylyn Thornton
The Jrad Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament
was a weekend full of community support,
fun, and athletics. The tournament, which
was held June 14-16 at the McLeod Valley
Recreation Grounds, has had four
successful years now.
The goal of the Jrad is to raise mental
health awareness and is played in honor of
Jordon Radcliffe, who tragically took his
own life on November 23, 2015.
Jordon was funny, down to earth, and got
along well with everyone. He loved to fish
and quad and spend time outdoors or with
his family.
Doug Radcliffe, Jordon's dad, spoke about
Jordon and who he was. “He would do
anything for anybody,” he said. “He was the
life of the party.”
Jordon's grandmother Martha Romaniuk
described him as “So adventurous, good
hearted, and a great grandson.” His
grandmother Sarah Radcliffe couldn't help Brandon Radcliffe, Jordon's brother, played for Trish Radcliffe, Jordon's mom, played for team
team JRAD and had his eye on the ball during the
but agree and said, “He just was Jrad Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament. photo JRAD during the Jrad Memorial Slo-Pitch
everything.” Shaylyn Thornton Tournament. photo Shaylyn Thornton
Jordon's family is so grateful for the
support they get from the community.
“Everybody's been really good. We have
amazing volunteers and even the teams and
all they do,” said Doug. “The Bombers,
after every game, do their cheers. Three
hips and one for Jordon.”
Jordon's mom, Trish Romaniuk Radcliffe,
said the tournament was made up of “lots of
laughs, a few tears, and a whole lot of love.
And we couldn't do it without all of our
volunteers that stick with us through the
whole weekend.”
From the family and friends to the players
to the volunteers, everyone involved in the
tournament had a great weekend playing
ball and making a difference. Although
usually a 16-team ball tournament, one
team dropped out so they ran with 15 teams
instead.
The A Division winner was JB Triple
Threat. For the last three years, the winner
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: had been the Bombers, so having a new
winner was exciting for the tournament. The Warriors played at the Jrad Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament held June 14-16, held at the McLeod
The B Division winner was Havoc, the C Valley Recreation Grounds. photo Shaylyn Thornton
Division winner was Nice Snatch, and the
D Division was won by the Nixon
Alchoballics.
In addition to playing ball, Jordon's
brother Brandon Radcliffe hosted a Dice
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling Hockey Tournament in the Beer Gardens
Quality Work Saturday night. The winners, Colby Beck
and Dawson Robinson, donated their
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 winnings back to the Jrad tournament.
780-723-5152 Brandon also hit an amazing home run,
that ended up going so far it hit a car
passing by. Doug served great food the
entire weekend, as per usual. His chicken
burgers and poutine were especially big
hits.
Every aspect of the tournament has love
poured into it, and Jordon's family is
grateful to those who come out and support
it.
The Nixon Alchoballics played at the Jrad Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament held June 14-16. The
Continued on page 29
Alchoballics went on to win the D Division Finals. photo Shaylyn Thornton
