        Despite rain during the night Friday, June 5, and the following Saturday, moods were not dampened at the Lampman Sports Weekend held from June 5-7.
               A major fundraiser for the Recreation Board the weekend was a success. As a fundraiser this project has already helped expand the campground from 40 to 68 full service sites as well as establishing a new washroom house with brand new facilities.
               The Rec Board is now looking to finish the upgrades at the swimming pool and plan on major renovations to one of the ball diamonds, which has been susceptible to being flooded out over the last 25 years.
               Slow pitch began under the lights on Friday. With 21 teams registered the competition lasted through the evening, all of Saturday, and Sunday as well. Teams ranged from high school aged youth to adults. Playing through the rain the teams were only held up Saturday morning as they waited for the diamonds to dry up some.
               The A-side was won by Master Batter 17-15 against Smack-A-Pitch, while the B-side winners were Alcobolics over Nice Snatch in a blow out of 16-3.
               Also being played under the lights Friday evening was the beach volleyball event, which saw six teams entered. Although numbers were down from previous years, those that attended enjoyed themselves. Challenged by the rain it was a fun way to start off the weekend. Teams included high school athletes and adults with the final including an out of town team versus a local boys’ high school team. In a tough fought battle it was Notorious D.I.G that took first in the A-side, while The Brad Team took first on the B-side.
               Tough competition in men’s hardball was underway on Saturday and Sunday where five teams competed in the action. Estevan, Carlyle, Lampman, Wawota, and Weyburn showcased their abilities to large crowds both days as they fought for the title of tournament champion.
               In the end it was Estevan that took the win over Carlyle in a tight game with 2 runs to 1.
               Women’s fastball was cancelled on Sunday.
               However, the street dance held on Saturday night with Samara Yung performing was a success. Last year the street dance had rained out and there were worries in the afternoon on Saturday as a dark cloud loomed over Lampman, but after 20 minutes of rain it cleared.
               The event sees the Lampman and District Lions help in numerous ways as well as other community groups, including Lampman 4-H who served breakfast Saturday morning and Lampman Fire and Rescue who served breakfast Sunday morning.
               The weekend had something for everyone including a Kid’s Korner on Saturday and old time entertainment on Sunday by the Happy Wanderers.
               Also organized for the weekend was a small town wide garage sale.
               Overall the weekend was a success which brings many people from the area together for a weekend of entertainment and action.
