Twenty-fourth Ry-Tof tournament a success
Despite the chilly weather this past weekend, 80 teams from around the area and across the province descended upon the ball diamonds in Tofield and Ryley to participate in the 24th Ry-Tof tournament.
Organized jointly by the Tofield Agricultural Society and Beaver Heritage and Agricultural Society, the Labour Day tournament was a success with prize money in excess of $20,000 being given out.
“Nearly $23,000 in prize money was given out over the tournament, with the ‘A’ winner getting a total of $1,560,” said Vanita Eglauer, one of the main organizers and coordinators of the event. “We have been running this tournament for more than two decades, this being its 24th annual; and had five local teams or teams with local players taking part.”
Among the local teams were – BBoBC, Bad News Beers, Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies (FBRD), Skronkers, and the Moonshiners.
In addition to the slo-pitch games, dances were held on Saturday, Aug. 31 in Tofield and Sunday, Sept. 1 in Ryley.
“The winner this year was again NQD with players from both Sherwood Park and Edmonton .
