Tug of War puts fun back in 'FUNdraising'!
By Joan Janzen
There are many activities planned for July 1st in Kindersley. The day kicks off with a pancake breakfast, followed by games, wagon rides, music, and much more, all at the Kindersley Museum. There's also cake and a barbecue for the hungry people in the crowd.
After lunch, the Better Together group will be hosting a fun time at Baker Park. There will be a bungee run, jousting, knocker balls, sumo suits, pedal bike races, music, a dunk tank, and a barrel train plus more.
Last year’s Better Together tug-of-war team turned out in cowboy boots, flip flops and barefoot. This year, teams can pre-register for the Canada Day tug-of-war and be better prepared to challenge their opposing team and pull for a good cause. SUBMITTED
A Tug of War is coming back by popular demand. Cory Gramlich recalled participating in last year's Canada Day Tug-of-War. "It was fun! I definitely didn't know what to expect, but I had a blast!" Cory said.
He was a member of the Better Together team, which challenged the Fire Department team. "Our team was wearing cowboy boots, flip flops or were barefoot; we weren't prepared. The fire department was prepared," he said. "I felt it the next day cause you're straining and using muscles you've never used for a while."
This year, we're encouraging a diverse range of participants. Everyone is welcome to pre-register their team, whether you're a business, a group of friends, teens, or ladies. Each team is limited to a weight of 1200 pounds. "We even had a team weigh-in last year with a calf scale. It was a fun way to ensure fairness," Cory shared.
Participating in the Tug of War not only promises a fun-filled day but also supports a good cause. The entry fee of $30 per team and all proceeds go to the Kindersley Food Mesh. Additionally, a donation bucket will be available for spectators to contribute. The winning team will receive $100 and some Better Together gear, while the second prize is $60. Teams can pre-register by calling 306-500-1173.
The fun begins at 3:00 p.m. So why not sign up and show us what you've got? Let's put the fun back in FUNdraising!