The weekend was an exciting one in Lampman as the Lampman and District Lions hosted its annual sports weekend from June 2-4.
The event brings home those that have moved away and attracts many people from the surrounding area to partake in slo-pitch (26 teams entered) and women’s fastball (four teams entered).
“It was a busy weekend and the weather held up for us, which is nice,” Brittany Fox explained, laughing that they usually get some rain. “We ended up canceling the volleyball and the street hockey tournament, we didn’t have enough teams in those events, but will try to offer them again in the future.”
A community builder the event, although spearheaded by the Lions and Lampman Recreation, sees the entire town come together with businesses, clubs, other service groups, and churches coming together to ensure a successful weekend.
This togetherness also saw the Mayor of Lampman, Sean Paxman, and the Town Foreman, Jay Jones, dedicate time at the dunk tank where for $5 people were given three throws to try and drop them into the tank.
The annual Street Dance rocked the night away on Saturday, June 3, with Third Degree Birnz featured.
“The street dance was great!” Fox stated. “Everyone had a good time and it was very busy again this year.”
Multiple kids’ activities were found throughout the weekend as well including a movie at the rink, magician, bouncy castles, petting zoo, and more.
“This year we actually made a record profit in the kids’ area. Instead of face painting this year we had a kids’ craft corner set up and it went over really well,” Fox explained. “We don’t have our final numbers yet, but it was a successful weekend for the Lions and the Rec Board.”
Two family favourites of the weekend included the fireworks on Friday night, which were a new addition and something everyone enjoyed, and the annual parade was once again a hit with numerous entries involved from decorated bicycles to the town’s zamboni.
“There were about 40 floats entered and everyone put in a lot of work in them; they looked great!” Fox exclaimed.
Another new feature, which many enjoyed was the bonfire held at the beer gardens: “Once the sun goes down on a plus 30 day it does get a little chilly out, so there were lots of compliments on the bonfire.”
Overall the weekend was a great success in both its ability to bring a community and surrounding area together, but also in its ability to raise fund for the Lions and other service groups involved with the event.
Fox added a heartfelt thank you to everyone: “Thank you to all of the volunteers and sponsors for helping to ensure the weekend was a success and also to everyone who came out and supported the weekend!”
