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The population of Edson swells once a year as ball players
from all over North America head for the heart of the
Yellowhead.
Billed as the World’s Greatest Slo-pitch Tournament, Edson
Kin Slo-Pitch is celebrating its 38th year this August long
weekend.
Vision Park boasts 24 regulation-sized diamonds and hosts as
many as 272 mixed open division teams during this one-of-a-
kind tournament, with cash and prizes totalling in the tens of
thousands!
Entertainment is held each night in the on-site beer gardens
known as ‘The Hanger.’
Camping is available inside Vision Park and there are
several campgrounds and hotels/motels in the area
to give you a place to lay your head. Remember,
book early as this is a very popular tournament!
This great ball weekend includes the always
entertaining home run derbies (the ladies
competition is held on Saturday and the
mens on Sunday), local on-site vendors,
bussing to and from Edson and a
Masters division for 40+ males and 35+
females with all skill levels represented.
Players must be at least 18 years of age
to register for the tournament.
All proceeds raised through this
event are used by the nonprofit
organization, Kinsmen Club of
Edson, to help support a variety of
community programs, events and
charities.
For more information about
the Edson Kin Slo-Pitch
Tournament visit
www.edsonkinsmen.ca
Photo by Giles Merriott www.365photography.com
www.gallowaystationmuseum.com
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