Friends and family will gather for a one-day tournament to honour the memory of Mike Smith at the annual Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament at the Martensville Slo-pitch diamonds this Saturday, September 6th.
Smith passed away in May 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of life and a ball tournament were subsequently held at the Slo-Pitch Diamonds to honour his memory. In tribute, friends established an annual tournament to be held every September in his remembrance.
Smith was dedicated to his family and earned recognition for his community service as a long-time volunteer firefighter and hockey coach. His significant contributions made him a valued member of the community. In acknowledgement of his positive impact and attributes, friends established this annual tournament in his honour, with all proceeds directed towards supporting the local community and assisting those in need.
To raise some extra money and for some extra fun, players can pay $20 before the game and rewind any play at any point throughout the game, so if someone hit a grand slam, you can ‘rewind’ the play and everybody goes back to their original places.
“We are still hoping for one more team by noon on Wednesday to make the pools even. We are currently at 13 teams. Angie Reddekopp is the biggest hero in making this tournament possible!” said Kristin Smith, Mike’s wife.
The slo-pitch association is donating diamonds for the event. Martensville & District Kinsmen Club is organizing the bar and supporting the prizes for the tournament along with the Caesar Mill. Kinsmen, the Seniors from the New Horizon Center, and the fire department have volunteered to work the bar.
“Instead of running our own 50/50, we are supporting the Kidsport 50/50 that is currently running. Funds will be supporting Kidsport, the slo-pitch association, Kinsmen Club, and looking into possible needs at Venture Heights School.”
Come on out to support this great cause to celebrate the life of an amazing man who was a significant part of our community.
