Slo Pitch Tourny???

#1 04-14-2008, 10:44 PM

Does anyone know of a FUN tournament that is within 3 hours or so of Calgary?
I have helped start a Co ed team here, and we were looking for a out of town tourny this summer.
We are a new team.. But its a fun team. We would be looking for a Rec tournament or division. We have no ringers as was apparent when we got together tonight. LOL
July long weekend might work?

Thanks
Jamie

brownbomber · #2 04-15-2008, 05:42 AM

don't bother looking on spn website if someone suggests that, most of those tourneys listed there will be fairly competive. i guess it also depends on what do you define as competitive?? did any or all of your guys play baseball growing up? did any or all of your chickadees play fastball as teenagers? and how far removed from playing are your experienced people??
one good way might be to try small town tourneys, look in small town local papers and such for a rec tourney or family tourneys something like that. but once again that can be decieving as lots of small towns can field several good competitive teams. look at entry fee, the higher it is (usually) the higher the competition level, and the more sacrificial lambs there the better is is for the top tier teams, we usually say something like "well who's coming this weekend? cause i just dont' want to go there and donate money".
but a great sport to pick up a good time and all. if ur willing to travel up north let me know and i'll find something fun for you!!!!!!

stormy · #3 04-15-2008, 07:20 AM

my girlfriend and i run a league in calgary and we put on
a fun tourny june 21/22 in lyalta its $20/25 per person
we put all the names in a hat and make teams its a great
way to meet people the fee covers ball and camping
we would love to have your team come out and play
let me know thx Dave

sideshowkev · #4 04-15-2008, 08:04 AM

I think there is one in Drumheller on the August or September long weekend. Anyone know of any teams looking for players in NW Calgary?

#5 04-15-2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brownbomber

don't bother looking on spn website if someone suggests that, most of those tourneys listed there will be fairly competive. i guess it also depends on what do you define as competitive?? did any or all of your guys play baseball growing up? did any or all of your chickadees play fastball as teenagers? and how far removed from playing are your experienced people??
one good way might be to try small town tourneys, look in small town local papers and such for a rec tourney or family tourneys something like that. but once again that can be decieving as lots of small towns can field several good competitive teams. look at entry fee, the higher it is (usually) the higher the competition level, and the more sacrificial lambs there the better is is for the top tier teams, we usually say something like "well who's coming this weekend? cause i just dont' want to go there and donate money".
but a great sport to pick up a good time and all. if ur willing to travel up north let me know and i'll find something fun for you!!!!!!

Brown. I really don’t think any of us (guys) played higher than little leugue.
As for the girls. perhaps one might have played Soft ball up till she was 15 or so. Other than that not one girl played organized ball. She is 32 now
5 of us played Slo pitch last year. I would say I am the most experienced, as I have played Slo pitch for at least 10 out of the last 15 years. But it has always been beer leugue stuff. I did play one season of fast pitch, but that was 12 years ago. (I really liked that game). 3 of our guys are tall and athletic, but no ball experience to speak of. Me.. I am short fat and slow. but not much gets by me at first. I have to hit doubles so I can stretch them into singles

Please let me know what you have coming up, and I will drag up the trailer and I will turn it into a hospitality suite

The name of our team is the Liquor Pigs. On a great side note, we managed to come up with $1,100 worth of sponsorship. So that paid for our T shirts and new equipment (To a point). We had 10 bats donated to us, bought new bags, balls and a strike mat. All T-shirts will stay with the team. So I hope this will be a on going thing.
We sure would like to travel north. A great weekend of ball and some camping, getting sun burnt and having a great time.

Thanks
Jamie

chuck0039 · #6 04-15-2008, 11:15 AM

My team went to one in revelstoke on the August long weekend last year. It was a blast. We are going again this year and i'm really looking forward to it.

http://www.glacierchallenge.com/

wadeseward · #7 04-15-2008, 02:54 PM

There is a great Tourny in Enchant On July long weekend we have been going for years. It is quite fun and we have won 3 games in 3 years (sauce helps with that one). There is a good campground, golf course, pond to swim in, beer garden and dance.

Jamie · #8 04-15-2008, 06:43 PM

Wade.. How would I find out more about that tourny?

The Revelstoke one looks like a fantastic time.

Keep em comming, and I will let the team decide

Thanks
Jamie

olson308 · #9 04-15-2008, 08:20 AM

Around Edmonton there are a couple small town ones - we usually go out to the Wabamun tourney around June 20th, and there is another one in August in Devon - but i can't rmember when it is exactly.

grice · #10 05-28-2009, 06:30 AM

try in Olds .

#11 05-28-2009, 08:29 AM

Westward Ho is always a great tourney and great place to camp. Sylvan Lake is always a great tourney as well. PM me if you would like more tourney's, I have put our team into tournaments all over alberta

Also there is a great memorial tournament called the Ron McLean memorial, it is held in Calgary at Jaycee Park.

coedslopitch@hotmail.com · #12 07-01-2009, 08:38 AM

Hey all!

Anyone know of a tournament for the July 24th-26th weekend?

For the past like 4 years we have gone to Hanna on this weekend, but was informed that they moved the tournament to mid August.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. And hell if you want to play in tournaments let me know. We go to a lot and are always trying to find players.

Gordoats26 · #13 07-01-2009, 09:04 AM

There is one in Castor the weekend of July 12th Just a Fun Rec type of tourny

Bryan · #14 02-18-2010, 08:37 PM

I am hosting a co-ed slo pitch tournament in Rimbey, AB on June 11, 12 & 13, 2010. It is set up as a fun tourney.

Here are the details. Lots of cash prizing and NSA prizing will be given out to winning teams.

There is a campground that is right next to the diamonds, but it is first come first serve, so you have to get there early to guarntee a spot. Otherwise there are lots of motels and hotels in Rimbey as well as a a campground to the west of town.

1st Annual Politically Incorrect Ball Tournament
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
June 11, 12 & 13, 2010
20 Teams
$300 Entry Fee
Top 4 teams in each division get paid A, B, C
Guaranteed 4 games
All teams welcome - 6 & 4 Co-ed Format
Home Run Derby
Fun Games
Raffles & Texas Mickey Draw
Beer Gardens
Full Concession - more than just burgers and hot dogs

Accomodations are available at the following location for a discount to all teams: Please let them know you are with the tournament to receive the discount. They only have 60 rooms so book early to guarntee availability. They have a pool, spa and free breakfast to all who stay there.

Best Western
Rimstone Ridge Hotel
Rimbey
1-800-780-7234

Contacts:
Bryan Lea 403-350-1200 or 403-340-1975 or blea2@telus.blackberry.net
Gwen Dawes 403-302-9875

Bryan · #15 02-18-2010, 09:27 PM

1st Annual Politically Incorrect Ball Tournament
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
June 11, 12 & 13, 2010
20 Teams
$300 Entry Fee
Top 4 teams in each division get paid A, B, C
Guaranteed 4 games
All teams welcome - 6 & 4 Co-ed Format
Home Run Derby
Fun Games
Raffles & Texas Mickey Draw
Beer Gardens
Full Concession - more than just burgers and hot dogs

Accomodations are available at the following location for a discount to all teams: Please let them know you are with the tournament to receive the discount. They only have 60 rooms so book early to guarntee availability. They have a pool, spa and free breakfast to all who stay there.

Best Western
Rimstone Ridge Hotel
Rimbey
1-800-780-7234

Contacts:
Bryan Lea 403-350-1200 or 403-340-1975 or blea2@telus.blackberry.net
Gwen Dawes 403-302-9875

Chris in Leduc · #16 05-31-2011, 01:32 PM

AUGUST HEAT

Slo-Pitch Tournament
August 6 & 7, 2011
Calmar, AB
Hosted by: Balls In Motion Slo-Pitch
- 4 Game guarantee
- 7 & 3 Format
- 18 Teams (1st 18 teams to pay will play)
- CSA Sanctioned
- CSA Prizes
- Cash prizes
- Camping at the diamonds (no hook ups)
- Hotel deals in Leduc (Days Inn)
- Beer Gardens (both days @ the diamonds)
- Saturday night cabaret @ Days Inn Leduc with Live
Band!! (Transportation arrangements to and from cabaret)
$375.00 per team entry fee
For more info or to register contact:
Chris: 780–270–9577 or
Email: smashgear@live.com

mponto5 · #17 06-24-2010, 10:52 AM

Hey everybody,

I just wanted to let everybody know that I am running a 24 team slow-pitch tournament in Forestburg AB, located 3 hours NE of Calgary, 2 hours SE of Edmonton, and about an hour and half East of Red Deer. The tournament with have 24 teams and a Ball Dance on the Sat night. You will be guaranteed 3 games with an entry fee of $250. The tournament is a Skins format meaning you will win $5 for each inning that you win and $10 per inning in the semi and final games. All the entry fee money is paid out in the tournament. There is free camping avalible at the Ball diamonds. The tournament is
AUG 13th to 15th and first 24 teams paid will be accepted. If you have any questions email me at mponto5@hotmail.com or call me at 403-354-5558.

Thanks,

Mat

BuddGirl1980 · #18 07-06-2010, 03:16 PM

Whisky Jacks 3 rd Annual slo-pitch Tournment
Start Time: Friday, July 23, 2010 at 6:00pm
End Time: Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 6:00pm
Location: Lamont, Alberta

Description.*first 16 Teams to pay - no exceptions
$375.00 entry Fee per team
Concession
Beer Gardens
Great door Prises
Home Run Derby
Camping Avail
Playground and water park for kids
Town of Lamonts 100th Aniversary-lots of things going on down at the arena

Contact Jason at 780-965-2419 or Sandi 780-405-0624 or Sue 780-718-7463

giddsringer · #19 02-13-2011, 02:07 PM

AMP'T
2011 May Long
$$ Money $$ Grab!!
SLO-PITCH TOURNAMENT
May 20-23, 2011
...Lede Diamonds
LEDUC, AB
48 TEAMS!!!
**all levels welcome**
$375.00 entry
4 gg
6/4 big/small ball
Extra Hitter

ASA approved bat list

$ HUGE $ PAYOUTS!
** & PRIZING**
NSA sanctioned
carded UMPS for play-offs!
CAMPING AVAILABLE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF DIAMONDS!!!

48 Teams
~ camping is available with full hook-ups at the Lions Campground in Leduc.

FIRST TEAMS PAID WILL BE CONFIRMED
make cheque payable to :

Scott Carefoot

mail to:

20 Meadowview Dr
Leduc, AB
T9E-8E4

Ken07AOVette · #20 02-13-2011, 03:15 PM

Paradise Valley fair has a cash slow pitch tournament every June during the PV fair, and again I will be doing a Golf Long Drive Competition

ratchetbussche · #21 05-11-2011, 08:13 PM

Slo Pitch Tourney in Alberta Beach, AB.!!

May Long Weekend May 21-23, 2011

-Guaranteed 4 games, 6/4 format with
an extra hitter
-first 16 paid teams
-$325 entry fee
-carded umps all weekend
-check out www.yobabiesballteam.com
for more info
-phone Denise 780-892-2288 or email
info@yobabiesballteam.com for more info

Bryan · #22 05-17-2011, 10:57 AM

2nd Annual Politically Incorrect Ball Tournament
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
June 10, 11 & 12 2011
Location: Rimbey, AB
24 Teams
$300 Entry Fee
Top 4 teams in each division get paid A, B, C
(Based on 24 teams)
Guaranteed 4 Games
All Teams Welcome – 6 & 4 Co-ed Format
Draws, Door Prizes & Texas Mickey Draw
Beer Gardens
Contact Name:
BRYAN LEA (403) 350-1200 or (403) 340-1975 blea2@telus.blackberry.net