Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 7th as the annual Mike Smith Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament will be taking place that day.
A total of 14 teams will be competing in the one-day tournament at the Martensville Slo-Pitch Diamonds.
Mike Smith passed away in May of 2023 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. A tournament had been organized to help raise funds to assist with expenses to bring Mike home to Martensville from the hospital; however, the tournament was modified to a celebration of life following his passing.
Many gathered to honour Smith, who was a beloved member of the community and made an impact on all who knew him, so it was decided the tournament would continue in his name, with all funds raised going towards helping others, something Smith was well known for.
The September 7th tournament will include a 50/50 draw, beer gardens ran by the local Kinsmen Club, a concession operated by Par-a-Dice Grill, a slideshow, and a ‘Rewind Rule’.
“Players can pay $20 before the game and rewind any play at any point throughout the game, so if someone hits a grand slam, you can say that you want to rewind the play and everybody goes back to their original places. We did it last year and it was a lot of fun, and another way that we can raise some extra money in honour of Mike,” event organizer and friend of Mike Smith, Angie Reddekopp stated.
Everyone is invited out to watch some great ball, enjoy some food, take part in the 50/50, and just come together in honour of Smith.
“This is an opportunity to all get together and remember a great man who loved his family, his friends and his community,” Reddekopp added.
