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It is a honour to extend a welcome to the many ball players, their families and friends from across western Canada to our 29th Annual Funtastic Save-On-Foods Slo-Pitch Tournament and A&W Music Festival. The Funtastic Sports Society board has been working tirelessly to ensure the thousands of participants who join us for four days of fun competition and friendship, enjoy the best experience possible. Yearly we witness the passion on display during this Canada Day weekend festival. For the A&W Funtastic Music Festival, we are excited to present world class entertainment featuring the Honeymoon Suite on Friday, Sweet on Saturday night, a salute to our Ca-

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nadian troops on Sunday as Julian Austin performs before Aaron Pritchett takes the stage. We finish the weekend with iconic Canadian bands Big Wreck and Theory of a Deadman performing on Canada Day. Fourteen bands will take to the stage this year offering the best selection from the 70’s, 80’s, country music and rock. We are once again pleased to support the annual City of Vernon Fire-

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works Show taking place at the DND grounds immediately following Theory of a Deadmans Monday performance. We are presenting a few new events for this year including a new sponsor Combat Sports presenting the Funtastic Home Run Derby on Saturday from 11:45-3:30 pm. During the derby, 10 lucky contestants will have a chance to win a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta from Vernon Volkswagen. This is a first for any

slo-pitch tournament across Canada. As in previous years, everyone is welcome to participate or watch the Funtastic Daytime Games in the gardens Saturday and Sunday from noon until 3pm. Each year I am in awe and give a heartfelt thanks to the thousands of participants, hundreds of local sponsors and more than 500 volunteers. Combined, you have made Funtastic the largest event of its kind in North America. With your involvement, Funtastic Sports Society has directly contributed more than $1.5 million back to the community. We have now provided $129,000 to directly support local not-for-profit organizations and their sport and recreation initiatives. Have a great time! Funtastic showcases what a wonderful, safe and welcoming community we have in Vernon. With your continued support, Funtastic will continue to “Build a Better Community Through Sport”.

Have A Great

Funtastic!

Brett Kirkpatrick President Vernon & District Funtastic Sports Society

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editorial

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Funtastic Official Program is published for the Funtastic Sports Society by the Vernon Morning Star (Black Press). Copyright 2013 by Funtastic Sports Society, no part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent of the publisher.

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Music Festival Site Plan

1 Volunteer Parking 2 RCMP Parking 3 Military & Disabled Parking 4 No Access 5 Taxi Zone 6 Sound Tent 7 Stage 8 Music Ticket Ofﬁce 9 Guest Services & Registration 10 Scoreboards 11 Silent Auction Tent 12 Men’s Washroom 13 Women’s Washroom 14 Bus Stand 16 Kids Play Zone 17 Water Mister 18 ATM 19 Food Vendor - Hermco 20 Food Vendor - Thai On The Fly 21 Various Food Food Vendors Various Vendors 22 ATM 23 2nd Festival Tent 24 Food Vendor - Ogo Pogo 25 Beverage Ticket Sales 26 Volunteer Tent 27 ICM Security Tent 28 2nd Beverage Serving Tent 29 1st Festival Tent 30 Main Beverage Serving Tent 31 General Parking 32 Men & Women’s Washrooms 33 Food Vendor - Rockingham Wraps 34 VIP Tent 35 Frist Aid

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Silver Star Resort - winter.skisilverstar.com We will provide 2x Silver Mountain Bike Packages for two people - $475 in value. Each Silver package includes: Full day lift ticket, Fluid DX Norco bike, Full Face Helmet, Arm and Leg Armour rental. Value - $475 Vernon Winter Carnival Event Package www.vernonwintercarnival.com Get the Best of Winter Carnival 2014…Another great Vernon tradition-Winter Carnival. Here is a great auction item for you to enjoy a truly memorable experience for 2014 Vernon Winter Carnival. Go to the best VIP events and the hugely popular Irish Pub Night. Value - $200 Waterway Houseboats www.waterwayhouseboats.com Come and experience Canada’s best houseboating in our Shuswap Lake paradise- come experience Waterway Houseboats. Whether you are on vacation, having a family re-union, birthday, a special anniversary or your very unique wedding. The value of this item is $3450 and you can apply this value to customize your Waterway Houseboat experience. Okanagan Spring Beer Fridge www.okspring.com The ultimate in keeping your favourite amber nectar or beverage cold.

EVERYONE CAN BID...you don`t need to be on a team. Come on up the registration and scoreboard area and check out the many fabulous items up for auction. Many thanks to the businesses that have so generously donated to the FUNTASTIC 2013 Silent Auction. The silent auction is open to everyone and we hope you enjoy browsing through our incredible array of items as you search for the perfect gifts for your loved ones, friends, co-workers, or even yourself! Enjoy! Please use the bid increments as noted on the bid sheets. Check at the Registration Desk/Guest Services to take a look and bid on your favourite item(s). Bid early and watch your bid because bidding opens at 2:00pm on Friday and closes at 3:00pm on Sunday June 30, 2013. Be the envy of your buddies with a stylish and very exclusive Funtastic beer fridge from Okanagan Spring Breweries. Value - $300 Palm Bay Skimboard www.palmbayspritz.ca/Products Ahhh more summer fun in the sun... The cool thing about skimboards is that, unlike surfboards and skateboards, you don’t have fins or wheels underneath so you can move any which way you want. Value - $175 Westjet tickets - Westjet Airlines www.westjet.com Westjet has been a longtime supporter of Funtastic and they are helping us once again this year. This voucher covers all air travel fees, taxes (yes all the taxes!) and surcharges. Need a break? Use it toward your trip to Cabo for that vacation in Mexico. Here’s a great wintwo of you with return tickets on any regular scheduled Westjet flight. Value of voucher is $4,604 Nike Golf Bag and Whiteridge Golf Shirt Nixon Wenger www.nixonwenger.com Tired of hauling around that embarrassing golf bag? Be like Tiger and take home this stylish Nike Extreme Sport IV Golf Bag. You`ll be looking marvelous on the links now...and it keeps your clubs organized. Value - $200

Vernon Golf & Country Club for 2 www.vernongolf.com Established in 1913, the Vernon Golf and Country Club offers magnificent hillside views and a creek meandering through the course, one can quickly settle into a peaceful round of golf. But don’t you and your friends become too relaxed as there are challenges galore. A $120 value

Lunch, 22 kilometres of Whitewater lay ahead: the Middle and Lower Canyons. The Kicking Horse River Challenge offers up the most rapids and the most complete river experience. Take on the Challenge! Value - $318 Rancho Vignola basket www.ranchovignola.com Bringing in the “Best of the New Crop” to folks across western Canada is what Rancho Vignola has done for more than 25 years. Be the successful bidder on this basket of goodies and enjoy the very best in dried fruits, nuts and wonderful chocolate goodies. Value - $100

Wilson Ball Glove - NSA www.nsacanada.ca Perfect new glove that is Game Ready! The glove is really well made and it has a Pro look and feel to it. You’ll get the top quality, feel, look, and workmanship at very reasonable price. Bid with confidence on this. Retail Value - $70

TPS Ball Glove Sun Valley Sports www.sunvalleysfs.com From all-time greats and future Hall of Famers, to College World Series and Olympic champions, to the young and old who simply love to play the game - Louisville Slugger is devoted to making performance ball gloves for all levels of play. Retail Value $120

Kingpin Chair - Party in a Chair! Funtastic - www.funtastic.org Why settle for an ordinary folding chair when you can sit on the sidelines like royalty? You don’t have to be Paul Bunyan or a pro basketball player to get a kick out of this gigantic folding chair. Standing more than 5 feet tall, it holds up to 400 pounds and is roomy enough to share. It’s also decked out with six cup holders, so you can sit down, hold court, and let the party-goers gather around you. Value - $175

Portable Gas Barbeque - Vernon Home Building Centre - www.hbcvernon.ca Perfect for the patio, Balcony or any outdoor use. High efficiency 14,000 btu/h. The Martin portable bbq is a versatile, go anywhere grill. The grill features reliable electronic ignition & a porcelain cooking grid for perfect searing. The Martin packs up easily and has every mounting possibility. Retail value - $129

Alpine Rafting - www.alpinerafting.com Spend a day on the Kicking Horse River and experience all it has to offer. The trip begins on the upper reaches of the river in Yoho National Park, where you sharpen your paddling skills and learning to work as a team. Following a riverside BBQ

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eams come from far and wide to Funtastic every year, dressed in their favourite costume, bringing the best in sportsmanship. In 2012, 62 teams played Vernon Funtastic in costume and they are an energetic and enthusiastic bunch as can be seen throughout the tournament. While Funtastic has long been recognized as a fun tournament, we definitely extend a thank you to all the costume teams and to the good folks at Subway for their long-time title sponsorship of the costume division. Over the years, we have seen this lively group dressed up as Crayola crayons, airline flight crews, wedding parties and many more, on the ball diamonds and in local Subway stores. Subway continues to keep the “Fun” in Funtastic 2013 with all the wild and wonderful creativity displayed by the teams and their costumes!

These creative teams have a talent and inspiration – if you can dream it, it can happen!

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FUNTASTIC 2013

15th Annual Mixed Triples Lawn Bowling Tournament Vernon Lawn Bowling Club is excited to announce the 15th edition of its Funtastic Mixed Triples Lawn Bowling Tournament held from June 29 - July 1, 2013. The event is held annually in conjunction with Vernon’s Funtastic Save-On-Foods Slo-Pitch Tournament and A&W Music Festival. This tournament is one of the most prestigious lawn bowling events which take place within the Interior and in previous years, the event has drawn teams from across the Pacific Northwest. Funtastic Mixed Triples has achieved notoriety for its extremely fun environment, great bowling, prizes and wide array of “Funtastic” off-green activities. The event is only $60.00 per team for a weekend of fun, and food is available for purchase for a number of meals. Two, twelve-end games are played daily. To maximize fun, teams play in a round-robin for the first three games, followed by a playoff involving all teams, with different flights based on round robin results. The entry deadline is June 15th. Further details including entry forms can be found at the club’s website. The Vernon Lawn Bowling Club is always looking for new members, and if you, your family and/or friends are interested in learning more about the sport, please check out our Club website at www.vernonlawnbowlingclub.com and/or contact the Club by telephone, leaving a message on our answering machine at 1.250.542.0212. A member of our executive will get back to you and provide you with the requested information. This is a wonderful opportunity for curlers in their off season to enjoy a similar sport played on the grass! We look forward to seeing you on our greens and for a “Funtastic” weekend under the Okanagan sun!

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Canada Day

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The Canada Day Fireworks Committee, will coordinate t h e a n nual Canada Day F i r e works display the evening of July 1st at the DND Grounds. Expecting to attract thousands of spectators, pyro-technicians will fire approximately fifteen minutes worth of display explosives to musical accompaniment in honour of Canada’s birthday celebrations. Traffic, parking and crowd marshalling will be in effect. The public is encouraged to follow local news carefully in the days preceding the event for updates on access and anticipated start time and check www.vernon.ca. With the Funtastic Sports and Music Festival operating on Canada Day weekend, it is strongly encouraged that the public to use the free shuttle buses, providing pick up and drop off from the Vernon Performing Arts Centre parking lot to the DND grounds, starting at 8:30 p.m. until midnight. This will reduce the traffic congestion and parking issues

at the DND. Vernon Fire & Rescue personnel will monitor weather and conditions to ensure public safety and preservation of the DND grounds and surrounding areas. The public is reminded to secure the safety of pets during the fireworks event. While there is an area of the DND where pets are permitted, no pets are permitted on the DND fields. The Canada Day fireworks display is presented by the City of Vernon and Lake City casinos and is made possible through the annual commitment from the Funtastic Sports Society, Vernon Fire & Rescue, Volunteers from BX Swan Lake, Okanagan Landing and Coldstream Fire Departments, Department of National Defense, RCMP, Community Policing, BC Forestry Service and Heritage Canada. Prior to the fireworks show at the A&W Funtastic stage, enjoy the performances of two iconic Canadian bands – Theory of a Deadman and Big Wreck! We would like to acknowledge the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

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WANNA PLAY MORE BALL?

FUNTASTIC IS A QUALIFIER TOURNAMENT FOR NSA CANADA!

ANY TEAM who participates is eligible for the PROVINCIAL WORLD SERIES in their home province and the top two teams in each division qualify for the CANADIAN WORLD SERIES. AFTER Funtastic, here are some more big weekends of NSA Co-ed action: • NSA Canadian Co-Ed World Series (Calgary) – Labour Day Weekend • NSA BC Provincial Co-Ed World Series (Surrey) – September 14-15, 2013 For more information about NSA leagues or tournaments, or to check out exclusive NSA prizes stop by and visit Diana, NSA sponsors and other NSA reps at the NSA booth/tent at the main event site DND. Or log on to the website at www.nsacanada.ca.

Good luck to all the ball teams and have a SAFE and FUNtastic time.

HOME RUN DERBY – SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH 11:45 AM – 3:30 PM

BAT ONE OUT OF THE PARK & HELP OUT VERNON NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS! BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, the Combat Sports Home Run Derby helps raise money for Vernon not-for-proﬁt organizations. All entry fees will be donated to support sport and recreation in the community. • HIT A HOMER HELP KIDSPORT AND YOU COULD WIN! The top male & female batter will swing their way into a new Combat Sports bat.

• HIT IT & WIN A 2013 JETTA! Brought to you by Vernon Volkswagen and A&W. Five men & ﬁve women will be drawn from those registered in the derby for a chance to win a brand new Jetta. Complete rules at the Guest Services booth when you register for the 2013 Combat Sports Funtastic Home Run Derby.

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Register at the GUEST SERVICES booth. The home run competition takes place Saturday, June 30th, from 11:45 am to 3:30 pm. The ﬁrst 40 guys and 40 gals to pay $10 get to play.

RULES:

• Combat Sports bats only • Balls & pitching machine supplied by Funtastic • 5 pitches & swings only

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FUNTASTIC GIVES BACK!

Funtastic Sports Society recognizes that sport, recreation and parks are essential to quality of life for everyone – supporting healthy, active lifestyles. Since our first donation to Special Olympics back in 1986, more than $1.5 Million has been donated towards building fields, enhancing sport facilities and supporting local not-for-profit agencies with their sport and recreation initiatives.

GET HOME SAFE Funtastic Sports Society, the city of Vernon and the good folks at Vernon Home Building Centre are proud to once again provide this free service. Starting at 10:00pm and running Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the A&W Funtastic Music Festival, the Get Home Safe Shuttle will provide free transportation to campgrounds, hotels and motels within the Vernon area. As Monday, July 1st is a special concert day and evening fireworks, we will be offering a shuttle bus from the Performing Arts Centre starting at 8pm and returning approximately 11:00pm after the fireworks. Get Home Safe buses will be running until midnight from the festival grounds to shuttle you back to your accommodation. Additionally, for a nominal fee, our charter partner, VIP Charter special shuttles will be available to transport guests to their accommodations every day and night. Of course you can also catch a Vernon Taxi to get you wherever you are going... safely. The Vernon Home Building Centre Shuttle Boarding Area is easily located just outside the main entrance of the Okanagan Spring Gardens. The special shuttles and Vernon taxis are also available outside the gardens. For Taxi service, please call 250545-1355 and for special shuttles contact VIP Charter at -250307-6269.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE June 28 Friday

June 29 Saturday

June 30 Sunday

July 1

All Sales are final, no exchanges or refunds on tickets. In the event of inclement weather we will do our best to have all acts play. The City of Vernon will bring the Fireworks show to Funtastic celebrating Canada Day - July 1st. Fireworks will start at 10:40pm.

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June 27 - June 30, 2014

Book now and get the best times for 2014! You won`t want to miss as Funtastic celebrates 30 and you know you are coming back next year... So save some money and register at our early bird price. 4 Games or 6 Games - Your Choice Register online or drop off your registration at the Guest Services Booth.

FIRST TEAM TO PAY IN FULL GETS FIRST CHOICE OF SCHEDULING!

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Other Locations - The Funtastic Spirit has spread! The Funtastic experience started 28 years ago in Vernon on August 15, 1985 with 55 teams. Since then, the spirit and vision has grown and spread throughout the region. Today the entire Funtastic slo-pitch tournament is proud to host 354 teams, more than 6,000 players from two countries, and is recognized as North Americas largest slo-pitch tournament. Presenting their own unique personality of Funtastic, our neighbouring communities of Armstrong and Enderby host independently run events that share the Funtastic brand. This year, Port Alberni has joined the Funtastic family by hosting their ﬁrst Funtastic Slo-Pitch Tour-

nament and Music Festival. All organizing committees share the same love for sports and recreation with the mandate of giving back to the community is also shared by these host communities. Armstrong joined Funtastic in 1992, hosting 24 teams – today their numbers have exploded to include 48 teams. Armstrong’s community has seen the financial benefits first hand, which have gone towards their new arena, spray park and curling scraper. This year Armstrong was so popular, they expanded their numbers from 40 to 48 teams. The culture of the Armstrong Funtastic offers as much a family reunion as a ball tournament as teams book the same campsites a year in advance.

Enderby joined the Funtastic team roster in 1999, and has grown from the original 24 teams. This year the Enderby committee decided to expand to 40 teams, adding 8 teams who were on a wait list. The proceeds of Enderby Funtastic have gone to improve and upgrade Legionnaire’s ﬁeld as well as rebuild backstops, replace home-run netting and washrooms at Riverside Park. In addition, money raised has gone to support Enderby Minor Soccer and Baseball.

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ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE June 28 Friday

June 29 Saturday

June 30 Sunday

July 1

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Funtastic – Building a Better Community Through Sport FUNTASTIC COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT PROGRAM

In 2009, the board of directors approved the Funtastic Community Investment Grant as a way to celebrate Funtastic`s 25th Anniversary. Since then, the Funtastic Sports Society has distributed $129,000 to local not-forproﬁt organizations supporting sport and recreation in our community. THE 2013 RECIPIENTS INCLUDE: Harwood Elem- PAC, North Okanagan Minor Lacrosse Association, Paciﬁc Sport Okanagan-Vernon, North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association, Community Recreation Initiatives Society, Kindale Developmental Association, Vernon Kokanee Swim Club, Vernon Rowing and Paddling Centre, Vernon BMX, Okanagan Boys & Girls Club, Vernon Paddling Centre Society and the Schubert Centre. Overall, since 1985, the Funtastic Sports Society has given $1.5 million to support community sport and recreation initiatives. LOCAL GROUPS WHO VOLUNTEER Every year Funtastic draws volunteers from across the community from all walks of life. At Funtastic 2012 more than 425 volunteers, contributed more than 6,000 hours

to host this world class event. In addition, last year $30,000 was given to 9 groups that contributed their time and assistance to Funtastic. Those funds are then re-distributed back into the community through our partner organizations. LEGACY FUND The remaining funds raised from the Funtastic event will be reserved, with the permission of the Funtastic members at the AGM in October, for future capital improvements in sports ﬁelds and enhancement of sports facilities in the North Okanagan. The legacy fund was created at the 2005 Funtastic AGM by the members of the society and is an endowment/reserve fund used to build future sports ﬁelds and enhancement of sporting facilities. Funtastic is committed to its mission and longterm vision of sport and recreation which will leave a positive lasting legacy in our community. The Funtastic Save-On-Foods Slo-Pitch Tournament and A&W Music Festival, is the Funtastic Sports Society’s sole fundraiser. All proceeds from the event are dedicated towards the improvement of sports and recreation for all in our community. We thank you for your continued support of Funtastic and hope you enjoy your weekend. LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR Steve Cousins (left), and Brett Kirkpatrick (centre), of the Vernon and District Funtastic Sports Society, hand out $683 to Andrew Sperling of Kindale Developmental Association, $1,000 to Shannon Smart of Pacific Sport Okanagan, $960 to Lisa George of the Vernon Rowing and Paddling Club, $4,075 to Anne Tosse of the Vernon Paddling Centre Society, $2,049 to Jamie Irwin and Jordyn Gallie of Harwood Elementary, and $2,000 to Kevin Beauregard of North Okanagan Minor Lacrosse from the society’s $29,000 community investment grant.

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In many non-profit organizations, volunteers and sponsors are one and the sam e. With an organization as large as Funtastic Spor ts Society, this is definitely true, where many volunteers are in a position and see the value to be a sponsor as well as volunteer. As the Funtastic Sports Society approach es its 30th Anniversary next year, we look back to those individuals who played a key role in Funtastic’s early days, and those who are still supporting the organiza tion Anderson from Vernon Home Building Cent today. One such individual is Bob re. Bob was part of the original organizing committee I became involved as a corporate sponsor when he was a manager with Canadian tire. In 1984, Bob and Canadian Tire was already the major spon sor of the largest mixed slo-pitch league in Vernon, and a huge supporter of Spec ial Olympics, so volunteering with Funtastic seemed to be a very good fit for the business and for Bob personally. Bob stayed with the Funtastic Sports Society until 1995 and held numerous positions including executive director and vice pres ident. During his time with the organizing com mittee, Bob held numerous roles throughout the years. Whether organizin g the dance at the curling rink, overseeing the beer gardens or maintaining the diamonds, Bob was on hand to help . These days, Bob continues to support the Funtastic Festival through his role with Vernon Home Building Centre as the sponsor of the popular “Get Home Safe” shuttle bus program. Vernon Hom e Building Centre is also offering a Summer Sizzlin Contest giving away a $799 BBQ and, through Save-On-Foods, $250 in meat. Entry forms are at the store and at the registration booth at Funtastic. In Bob’s words, the Funtastic tournament has been, and will continue to be, the premier slo-pitch festi val in Canada. He is very proud to have been associated with the many hard working volunteers over the years, and those today who continue to make Funtastic the success it is today.

For the Love of the Game - The NV Experience Funtastic is a slo-pitch tournament where it is not unusual for teams to return 5, 10, 15 years in a row or more. It is the type of fun tournament where each year players enjoy renewing friendships with players from other teams and look forward to returning to Funtastic every Canada Day long weekend for another fun-ﬁlled tournament. One team that stands out, has made the trek every year for 22 years from Prince George. The NV Experience is a combination of the top two teams in the Prince George 6 + 4 League. The Prince George 6 + 4 League is the most competitive slow-pitch league in Prince George. The Experience typically takes 1st place and NV takes 2nd place. They are a bunch of friends who love to play ball together and where is a better place than Vernon, B.C. where in between games we can enjoy the beautiful weather, the sites and boating on the lakes. In the evening the team helps support Funtastic by enjoying the beer gardens

and listen to all the great bands performing at this epic event. Heather and Brad Johnston, the coaches of the team, have been coming here for 22 years. Heather was one of the original Vernon Representatives that promoted the Vernon Funtastic tournament to many teams in and around the Prince George area. To this day, Prince George is one of the best represented cities at Funtastic. The team consists of: Heather Johnston (22 years), Brad Johnston (22 years), Paul Waterﬁeld (5 years), Julie Dempsey (5 years), Brett Dempsey (5 years), Kurt Budesheim (5 years), Brad Dawson (4 years), Jen Wruth (1st year), Aaron Hareuther (4 years), Magan McGuiney (2 years), Erin Fulljames (2 years), Matt Stang (1st year). There are a few of the team that schedule holidays for the week after Vernon Funtastic to go boating and take in all the tourist attractions in and around Vernon. I personally want to thank the Vernon Funtastic committee for so many wonderful memories this tournament has brought to all who participate. Sincerely Heather Johnston

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Ozzy and Metallica, to Iron Maiden and more! The Dirt is Dan “The Fireguy” on Guitar, “Rover” McGuinness on guitar, “Hollywood” Laner on drums, introducing on vocals Rob “The Ink Master”, with “Rough” Waters on bass guitar.”

First time on the A&W Funtastic stage and coming from the rocking town of Vernon, B.C. is The Original Shakedown. With Jen Ventresca on drums (Know Tomorrow), Britt Grozier on bass guitar (The Black Whites) and Ryan Murphy (The Full Murphy) on lead vocals/guitar . Combining down home rock and roll with multiple inﬂuences such as blues, jazz, reggae and funk, the chemistry and writing style of this power trio will keep you showing up for more.

So kick back and enjoy this unique style of rock and roll as only The Original Shakedown can do it.

One of the first bands to rock Funtastic, The Young’uns are back! From the “bighair” days of the late ‘80’s to today’s country & rock, The Young’uns have been honing their style and entertaining fans for more than twenty years. In addition to their original music, The Young’uns are widely known as one of the most sought after cover bands in BC’s Southern Interior. Their large set list includes everything from country to classic rock and current top 40 hits One of the most versatile and hardworking bands in the region, The Young’uns have opened for such acts as Colin James, Dr. Hook, Alana Miles, and Cheap Trick. Founders Brad Krauza and Tim Reardon, with drummer Don “The Animal!” Mutter, continue to rock the Okanagan and Funtastic with their irresistible covers and original songs.

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S W A N L A K E NURSERYLAND We’re More Than Just A Garden Centre Serving You For More Than 50 Years! Welcome back Honeymoon Suite! This award winning Canadian band last performed on the A&W Funtastic stage in 2005. Honeymoon Suite are a Canadian rock band, based out of Niagara Falls, Ontario that formed in 1982. They were originally formed in 1982 by lead vocalist Johnnie Dee and guitarist Derry Grehan. They soon signed with WEA Canada after they released their song “New Girl Now”, which won them an unsigned band contest put on by Toronto radio station Q107. Dee and Grehan recruited Ray Coburn on keyboards, Gary Lalonde(ex member of Toronto) on bass, and Dave Betts on drums. Throughout 1983 and 1984 Honeymoon Suite toured Canada and the US, consistently headlining club gigs and opening for such acts as Billy Idol, April Wine, Laura Branigan, Jethro Tull, The Kinks, and Bryan Adams. Propelled by the success of more singles from the album, 1985 saw the band begin to headline gigs throughout Ontario and the rest of Canada. By this time the ﬁrst album had achieved platinum sales status. Almost 22 years later the album has now sold over 400,000 units in Canada alone. Honeymoon Suite’s second album was released on Valentine’s Day 1986. ‘The Big Prize’ featured a rare appearance by Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson. It went platinum in Canada almost immediately and started selling steadily in the US. Tours in the States that year included opening stints for Heart, .38 Special, ZZ Top, Journey, Starship, and Saga. The band also headlined a sold-out show at the Kingswood Music Theatre just north of Toronto. Ray Coburn left and was replaced by Toronto whiz-kid keyboardist Rob Preuss (formerly of the Spoons). For album number three, the band went to Los Angeles in the winter of 1987 to record with Ted Templeman (Little Feat, The Doobie Brothers, Van Halen), and while there Dee was hit by a car at L.A.X. airport breaking his leg in several places and requiring surgery for a ten inch pin to help the leg heal properly. While recovering in hospital, Doobie Brother Michael McDonald was brought in to help out with the recording sessions; he wrote lyrics and sang back up on one song.

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The LegendaLryake Monsters The Legendary Lake Monsters was assembled in the spring of 2012 and have been selling out venues ever since with a terrific set list of great dance music. Every one of their appearances has resulted in another one being booked on the spot! This group is perfect for moving the audience people to get on their feet and get partying. They are a favorite with dancers, playing hits from Brian Setzer and Van Morrison to Adele and Amy Winehouse and just about everything in between. The Legendary Lake Monsters brings a high energy 11 piece dance band that delivers great dance rhythms topped off with excellent vocals and a sensuously powerful six piece horn section. Players with a long history in professional entertainment, these musicians cover a wide range of musical styles including swing, salsa, latin, rock, R&B, top forty, blues and more! The Legendary Lake Monsters will get you rocking and swinging all night. The Legendary Lake Monsters are: Rod MacDonald: Upright Bass, Electric Bass, Fretless Bass, Vocals, Percussion. Craig Carmody: Tenor Sax, Flute, Guitar, Percussion. Paul May: Vocals, Guitars, Percussion. Steve Durant: Vocals, Keyboards, Percussion. Caren Miller: Vocals, Percussion. Alex Barss: Alto Sax, Percussion. Alec Ross: Baritone Sax. Brian McMahon: Trombone, Saxes, Keys, Percussion. David McDonald: Trumpet, Percussion. Rennie Sirianni: Kit Drums. Al Szeliga: Trumpet, Percussion

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BARRACUDA is a Heart Tribute band from Vancouver, BC, Canada, the city where Heart got

ACE started its journey together in 1981. The band quickly developed a reputation for intuitive song selection and dynamic stage presence ... a perfect combination for audiences looking for an exciting evening of rock and roll. Of course, the third ingredient is the ability to deliver the songs with skill and passion so that patrons can share the energy ... the “vibe” if you will. MACE has always been able to deliver. Strong lead and backup vocals, precise harmonies, solid rhythms and warm, driving bottom end are all part of the formula. Throw in some world-class guitar work and the results are sublime. MACE was a fixture at several local and valley nightclubs throughout the 80s and was also the most called-upon band to rock local dance functions. MACE was the original Funtastic band and eventually

took their act on the road, appearing throughout the province under the Sam Feldman stable of bands. Several original compositions were featured regularly in the act and recording plans were only halted by a personnel change in 1984. The band resurfaced with a new drummer and keyboard player and underwent a few reformations throughout the 80s and 90s, the most successful being O.T.C and Petty Crimes. Today’s lineup includes original members Jackson Mace ... lead vocals/guitar, Jeff Gamble ... lead guitar/ vocals, and Gary Moore ... bass guitar/vocals. Added to the mix on drums/vocals is former Starship and Labels member Don Redgwell. The latest version has all the same qualities that led to all that initial and memorable success. MACE’s original byline was and is “The Joy of Rock”! Never has this been truer!

Legendary rock band The Sweet shot to the top of the charts in the 1970s with such hits as Ballroom Blitz, Fox on the Run, Love is Like Oxygen, Little Willy, Hellraiser, Blockbuster and Action. Sweet produced their first number one hit in 1973 and quickly made a name for themselves among hit makers in the 70’s. Brian Connolly departed the band in 1979 and the band continued on as a three piece. They released three albums during this time and not seeing the success of the first string of albums, they disbanded in 1981. In January 2008, Steve Priest assembled his own version of The Sweet in Los Angeles, California. He

enlisted fellow Brit Stuart Smith, an old friend and a classically-trained former axeman for the bands Sidewinder and Heaven & Earth, on guitar. L.A. native Richie Onori, Smith's bandmate in Heaven & Earth, was brought in on drums. The keyboard spot was manned by ex-Crow and World Classic Rockers alumni Stevie Stewart. Front man and vocalist Joe Retta rounded out the lineup. The band spent the next few years playing festivals throughout the U.S. and Canada, including high-profile shows like the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood, the Pollstar awards show in Los Angeles, Moondance Jam in Walker, Minnesota and Rockin’ the Rivers in Montana. April 2009 saw the release of a new two-disc, career-spanning greatest hits album called Action: The Sweet Anthology, which was released on Shout Factory Records and received a coveted four-star rating in Rolling Stone Magazine. A preview of the band’s new CD “Live in America,” which was recorded live by Westwood One at the Morongo Casino in Cabazon, California on August 30, 2008, was featured on KLOS’s “Front Row” program on April 12, 2009. The CD, which was first sold at shows and via the band’s online store, was released worldwide in an exclusive deal with Amazon.com on July 21, 2009. The release has garnered favorable reviews in the Rock n Roll Report, Classic Rock Revisited and Hard Rock Haven, among others.

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SUNDAY BANDS If you think country music is all about twangs and drawls,

you obviously haven’t been to an Aaron Pritchett concert. Aaron brings this genre alive with fun, action, romance and energy. When he performs, his sole purpose is to get the audience off their feet and give them a show they won’t soon forget. With 15 top-10 hits and 12 videos under his belt, Aaron has proven himself to be one of the hardest working, one of the most personable and most entertaining guys in the business. Having toured with the likes of Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson and Toby Keith, Aaron has gained a significant following across the country and has garnered many accolades and awards, including a CCMA for Independent Male Artist of the Year and the Songwriter of the Year award in 2007 for the anthem, “Hold My Beer”…which could well be a Funtastic anthem! Aaron was also the first country artist that ever appeared at Funtastic back in 2009 and he delivered an exciting, lively and dynamic performance. His passion and intensity on stage coupled with his unwavering dedication to fans certainly sets him apart from other acts and helped solidify his success. Growing up in small-town Northern BC, Aaron drew his earliest musical influences from 80’s Rock. There is no doubt that his rock roots have had a major influence on Aarons performances. Acclaimed for bringing “rock energy” to “country audiences,” Pritchett is able to whip a stadium full of chanting fans into a frenzy while hammering out hit songs like “Hold My Beer” or “Lets Get Rowdy.” All of this paired with Aaron’s passion and drive to keep playing has created one of the most exciting shows in the country music industry. With a new record label signed this spring, Aaron is sure to light it up at Funtastic...again!

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Appearing for the first time at Funtastic, Julian Austin is a Canadian country music singer with a huge following- especially with our Canadian troops. Julian is one of the greatest supporters of our men and women in uniform bringing live performances for our troops in many locations including several performances in Afghanistan. As a tribute, Sunday night at Funtastic will be dedicated to our Canadian troops. Julian Austin released his first album, What My Heart Already Knows, on May 6, 1997. The album was certified gold by the Canadian Recording Industry Association for sales of 50,000 copies, and the first single, “Little Ol’ Kisses,” went to No. 1 the Canadian country singles chart. That same year, Julian won the Wrangler Rising Star Award from the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA). All of the additional singles released from the album reached the top 20, including the No. 3 song, “Diamond.” In 1998, Austin was nominated for Best Country Male Vocalist at the Juno Awards, but lost to Paul Brandt. Julian moved to Calgary, Alberta in 1998 to work on his second album- Back in Your Life was released on March 7, 2000. The album included a cover of the Steve Miller classic “Take the Money and Run,” which reached No. 4 on the Canadian country singles chart. The album earned Austin six CCMA nominations, and he was again nominated for Best Country Male at the Juno’s, running second to Paul Brandt- again. He has released more than fifteen singles in Canada, including the Number One hit “Little Ol’ Kisses” (1997). In addition, has recorded five studio albums. For more info check out www.julianaustin.com

Vernon’s The Goods continue making a big noise in the Okanagan as one of the regions, and Funtastic fans, favorite party and events bands. Versatility and dance floor appeal are the backbone of this party machine! Vancouver music scene veteran, Aaron Anderson, teamed up with Steve Soucy, James Taylor [formerly Eight Acres] and long time partner Todd York [Big Boss Band] to bring this west coast style assault on Okanagan nightlife.

Cod Gone Wild is an energetic modern Celtic band, based out of the Okanagan Valley of beautiful British Columbia. Their unique style, rich harmonies, and upbeat stage presence will keep any party going all night long. Cod Gone Wild is a rambunctious modern Celtic band, based out of the Okanagan Valley of beautiful British Columbia. The Cods have melded veteran musicians from diverse musical backgrounds to create an edgy version of traditional, contemporary and original Celtic, Irish and Newfoundland music. Their unique arrangements, rich harmonies, driving rhythms and up-beat stage presence create a powerful genre of music that is positively infectious. People cannot help but clap, tap, and dance along to the beat. It’s like your whole body is having a party. Suddenly, without warning, you’re ﬂippin’ and ﬂoppin’ and skippin’ and jumpin’ like a Cod Gone Wild. Andrew Mercer - Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica, Accordion, Bodhran, Ugly Stick Chad (Rhino) Carter - Drums, Harmonica, Vocals Anjuli Otter - Fiddle, Vocals & Roy Kawano - Bass, Guitar For more info about the band, and their new CD, visit www.codgonewild.com

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S D N A B Y A D N MO Honesty is always the best policy. Theory of a Deadman adheres to that age old adage on their fourth album for Roadrunner/604 Records, The Truth Is… The platinum-selling Vancouver quartet builds arena-ready hooks around hard rocking stories of good times, bad times and everything in between. “Lowlife,” is a raucous anthem celebrating simple pleasures. Meanwhile, “The Bitch Came Back” gives a hilarious send-off to a bad ex with roaring guitars and flourishes of horns. “Hurricane” stirs up a storm of emotions over an orchestral hum of guitars and massive chorus. Then there’s “Head Above Water,” which delivers an uplifting, contemplative message encased in mid-tempo rhythms. Theory of a Deadman—Tyler Connolly [Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar], David Brenner [Rhythm Guitar], Dean Back [Bass], Joey Dandeneau [Drums]—are telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth, like it or not. “Musically, not too much changed,” says Connolly. “We had a bit of an epiphany when it came to songwriting though. We’ve been a band for over a decade now, and we realized what we’re doing makes sense. There was a lot more confidence. I was able to dig in lyrically and be wide open. When I write, I either want to kiss someone on the lips or punch them in the face. Anything in between is boring.” “Lowlife” pulsates with stadium-sized energy, and it tells a clever tale in the process. Connolly reveals, “I thought it’d be cool to write a fun anthem about being a lowlife. It’s okay to drive an old piece of shit car, get arrested and be a dirtball. Our fans aren’t wearing suits and ties. They don’t have diamond necklaces. They’re regular people who like to party and sing rock ‘n’ roll music. The song speaks to them.” Ultimately, The Truth Is... stands out as the band’s best work to date because it’s about a shared experience with the audience for Connolly and Co at the end of the day. The frontman concludes, “I want to make a great song that can help get fans through hard times. I want them to take that music with them for the rest of their lives. I’m trying to write songs and change people, make them laugh, smile, or sing along. That’s what I’m looking for.”

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The first question after a long absence necessarily has to be ‘why did you go away?—which belies how happy fans are to see Big Wreck return. The truth is the details have grown hazy over the last decade and neither Ian Thornley nor Brian Doherty recalls precisely what brought about the shelving of their band. The simple answer on why Big Wreck is back owes to a rekindling of the friendship of these two musicians, who didn’t speak for years and, once they did, the guitars came out. Returning to that place where like-minded musicians communicate is to return to the wellspring of inspiration and creativity. With Big Wreck, that translates into an outpouring of rock music that is direct from the subconscious heart, and lives in the interplay of controlled horsepower and unbridled virtuosity. Big Wreck remains faithful to the Big Rock playbook but isn’t necessarily interested in the “so big it will eat your children” flavors of today. “I went for all the good stuff that’s missing on rock records these days,” says Ian in describing the recording process. “I wanted to avoid falling into the formulaic cookie-cutter trap. That’s not going to interest me so how can it interest the listener? I have to go with my gut, which means longer songs, intros and bridges which explore strange territories, more room for breathing and a different dynamic range or sonic palette altogether.” While contemplating the next studio sessions, Ian was listening to Dire Straits, Fleetwood Mac and Thin Lizzy, finding a love of the textures in clean guitars against dry drums for creating a sonic backdrop that’s rarer today. As important as finding a more natural approach to the aural landscape, Ian was also committed (and unencumbered!) to approach the recording technique in a way that would offer least obstruction. “The first Big Wreck was recorded really quickly, almost like high-performance demos. When we got signed, that’s what they put out and it worked,” he recalls. Albatross would be best served by following this same template: written free from outside influence, recorded fast in the studio to match the vibe that Ian wanted to capture. “There’s no other word for it other than ‘vibe’ – it may be a cliché but you know when it’s there and you definitely feel its absence when it’s not.” So Albatross is the same Big Wreck, only different. Fresh yet familiar, there’s no mistaken the voice, the virtuosity of playing, the pen from which it pours forth. Ask Ian Thornley if Big Wreck of 2012 is the Big Wreck that called it a day back in 2002 and he sees this as the natural extension of what he’s been doing for decades now. “It’s still the same thing. I’m still looking to get off and get that feeling. I’m still searching for the perfect thing. I hope I never find it.”

The Truth Is… Theory of a Deadman found it.

BIG WRECK FANS MAY ARGUE THAT THEY’VE FOUND WHAT THEY’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THESE LAST TEN YEARS.

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After the last game is played and the music stops, stay a while longer and discover everything else that Vernon has to offer. Indulge and recuperate at a one-of-a-kind Sparkling Hill Resort, play with the pros at Predator Ridge or take the family on a train ride through rows and rows of fresh fruit.

For even more inspiring ways to stay and play, visit our Vernon Visitor Centre: 701 Hwy 97 S Vernon, BC 250-542-1415 • 1-800-655-0795

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

Thanks to our many local sponsors for helping make the Funtastic 2013 event a reality. Each year we owe a huge debt of gratitude to our generous sponsors for their key support. If you are purchasing goods and services while at Funtastic, we ask that you help us thank them by supporting their businesses! Please support our sponsors and thank them for supporting your event!

PRESIDENTS CLUB

PLATINUM CLUB

SILVER CLUB

City of Vernon Nor-Val Rentals RTown Subway VantageOne Credit Union Vernon Morningstar Waterway Houseboats

Banner Recreation & Marine Britco Structures Clark Freightways Davidson Lawyers LLP Electric Paper Company Greater Vernon Services Gumtree Catering Hester Creek Winery ICM Security Interior Ice Pacific Inn & Suites Sir Winton’s Pub & Liquor Store Suncorp Banking Sunshine Autographics Super Save Toilet Rentals SW Audio The Bulldog Tim Hortons Tolko Valley First Credit Union

GOLD CLUB Avalon Rentals Carts Plus Cobs Bread Combat Sports Modu-Loc Fencing Rancho Vignola Telus Westjet Airlines

SILVER CLUB Advertising Works Aspenware

SILVER CLUB

Vernon Home Building Centre Vernon Square Liquor Store Vernon Water Store VMR Communications Wendy’s Restaurants

BRONZE CLUB

AcuTruss Industries Atlantis Waterslides Bourbon Street Restaurant & Bar Capri Insurance Corbett Office Plus Denny’s Elephant Storage Farrer Rentals & Ren-Con Supply Holiday Inn Express Interior Bottle Depot JPW Road and Bridge M&K Ready-Mix Nixon Wenger LLP Prospera Credit Union

BRONZE CLUB

Red Robin Restaurants Sandman Inn Vernon Taxi Vernon Volkswagen Vernon Winter Carnival Village Green Hotel VIP Charter

FRIENDS CLUB

Alpine Rafting Cedar Falls Campground Pinnacles Suites Silver Star Mountain Resort Sun Valley Sports Vernon Curling Club Vernon Golf and Country Club

Vernon Square Liquor Store Great selection of Cold Beer & Wine's

Locally Owned & Operated

Proud to Support Funtastic and the many slo-pitch teams!

KIN BALL PARK

Ice cold Beer Open 7 days a Week 9am - 11pm

4400 - 32nd Street, Vernon

Located Between Safeway & London Drugs

15 Annual Enderby Tournament

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32 Teams | 4 Days | Rock of Ages Theme

Funtastic Enderby has been a major contributor to the recreation amenities and services that we as a community have come to enjoy, since 1998, the first year the ball tournament was held in Enderby. Some of the projects that Enderby Funtastic has taken part in over the years include: • a children’s play area at riverside ball park • fencing and netting of diamond 1 • refurbishing of backstops • the rebuilding of diamond 4 • a major contributor to the Enderby area F parks plan • the purchase of a rotovater/aerator for the grounds crew to use on the ball diamond infield maintenance • continued support for many local teams who participate in championship playoffs in out of the area locations These are just a few of the projects that Enderby Funtastic has participated over the years. The directors of Enderby Funtastic want to firstly recognize the Enderby Lions Club for faithfully supporting us for 14 years. It was through their participation in Funtastic that they were inspired to build some kind of a facility with a roof, for functions such as this. Thus the Gazebo which was built in 2003, a great asset to the community which is used by many for various functions. THANK YOU ENDERBY LIONS CLUB. We also would like to thank the many local businesses and citizens for their continued support of our July long weekend event. Most of all a big thank you to the many teams who have participated over the years, some since the very beginning.

Our Diamond Sponsors FRI JUNE 28TH

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5:45pm & 7:00pm 9am to 7pm Ball games Riverside Ball games Riverside Ball Park Ball Park 5pm to 10pm 11am to midnight Beverage gardens Beverage gardens Gazebo music with Gazebo music with DJ Barrel DJ Barrel CanHealth - 1/8 - Composite House-Productions House-Productions

Health & Dental Plans Ltd.

Let the Tax Man Pay your Health & Dental! Call (250) 838-6848 Toll Free (866) 566-6848 web: www.healthanddental.ca

Banquet Facilities for weddings, retirements and golf tournaments.

Riverside

GRANT’S TACKLE BOX MARINE

OUTBOARDS

Canoes • Boats • Fishing Equipment SALES & SERVICE Hwy 97, Enderby 838-6508

COVERED STORAGE FOR: Boats & RV’s, Automobiles, Household Goods U-HAUL AGENT Hwy. 97, Enderby (250)

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Featuring:

Regulation 9-Hole Par 36 Slope Rating 123 4 Sets of Tees Fully Stocked Pro Shop Licensed Clubhouse & Patio • Cart & Club Rentals

Tee Times & Inquiries (250) 838-0881

SUN JUNE 30TH

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Burgers • Chicken • Fish & Chips Hard or Soft• Chicken Ice-cream Burgers • Fish• Milkshakes & Chips Hard or SoftHomemade Ice-creamPies • Milkshakes

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Camping along the beautiful Shuswap River!

Camping along the beautiful Shuswap River! Offering you a pleasant stay with the following amenities:

Offering you a pleasant stay with Tenting • Pull-thru sites • Full hook-ups the following amenities: Wireless connection • Covered kitchen & BBQ Boat launch • Fire pits • Picnic areas • Washrooms Coin Tenting • Pull-thru sites • Full hook-ups showers • Sani-dump • Pets (on leash) Wireless connection • Covered kitchen & BBQ On-site manager • Adjacent playground Boat launch • Fire pits • Picnic areas • Washrooms Coin Open year round. showers • Sani-dump • Pets (on leash) Washroom facilities open May 1 to October 15. On-site manager • Adjacent playground Self-contained units during the off-season.

Riverside

Open year round. For Reservations 250-838-0155 Washroom facilities open May 1 to October 15. 112 Kildonan Avenue, Enderby BC Self-contained units during the off-season. www.enderbycamping.com For Reservations 250-838-0155 112 Kildonan Avenue, Enderby BC

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Camping along the beautiful Shuswap River! FISHERMAN DIRECT SEAFOOD LTD. www.enderbycamping.com Offering you a pleasant stay with “BC’S BEST FISH & CHIPS” the following amenities: EAT IN OR TAKE OUT Tenting • Pull-thru sites • Full hook-ups Wireless connection • Covered WE RETAIL OVERkitchen 60 & BBQ Boat launch • Fire pits • Picnic areas • Washrooms Coin DIFFERENT TYPES showers • Sani-dump • Pets (on leash) OF SEAFOOD On-site manager • Adjacent playground OpenGeorge year round. 125 St. Washroom facilities open Enderby,May BC1 to October 15.

Homemade Pies

Self-contained units during the off-season.

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42 Teams | 4 Days | Through the Decades Theme Armstrong Funtastic is entering their 24th year as one of the premier summer events in Armstrong Spallumcheen. Starting with 24 teams the first year, the tournament has grown to 42 teams this year. Over the years, Armstrong Funtastic has raised funds that have assisted with various projects including ball diamond improvements, the Memorial Park playground, the swimming pool and arena, Armstrong Curling Club and many smaller projects as well. The Lions Club and Armstrong Legion provide the concession using it as a fundraiser to help their worthwhile projects. The first 10 years Armstrong Funtastic was run by a devoted group of community volunteers eventually coming under the umbrella of the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce, who continues to support this annual event. Over the years teams have come and gone – but there are a number of teams who have been playing since the first year and there are second generation teams too. Why do they come? A warm welcome, close proximity to services, the Armstrong Farmers’ Market, community pool and Canada Day activities all entice teams to come back year after year, bringing with them friends and families. Armstrong Funtastic has even been host to a wedding! A BIG THANK YOU to those teams who have supported Armstrong Funtastic since the beginning – Abbotsford and Kamloops teams have been with the tournament since the beginning with a new group of dedicated teams from Kelowna and Chilliwack. Thank you all!

Armstrong Funtastic Committee

SHEPHERD’S HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE - ARMSTRONG

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You can never have too much choice. That’s why we offer a vast selection of breakfasts, salads and sandwiches. Even better, you can enjoy them all your way, with toppings that will rock your world.

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