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Slopitch teams arrive today in Chase

Chase will be taken over by ballplayers this weekend as the Chase Slopitch tournament is set to begin Friday.

Chase will be taken over by ballplayers this weekend as the Chase Slopitch tournament is set to begin Friday.

With an estimated 10 teams ready to participate in the three-day event, the competition is expected to be fierce.

Locals are invited to come cheer on their team favourites in hopes they turn out to be the victors.

Games will take place all day Saturday and will be followed by the annual dance at the Chase Community Hall. Tickets for the dance can be purchased at Safety Mart for $15.

Sunday, the final day of the tournament, will see the last team left standing named champions.

Pee Wees perform

The Chase Pee Wee minor baseball team slid into the finals after overcoming the Kamloops Two team Saturday.

The Chase Pee Wee team took the lead early on in a game against Kamloops on June 15 and refused to let go.

With a final score of 18-5 the team secured a place in the finals which were set to take place Wednesday afternoon.

Baseball wind-up

Come help the local minor baseball association celebrate the end of a great season.

Chase Minor Baseball will be hosting their annual year- end party on June 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Haldane Field.

Players will receive a free hotdog and drink and will be presented with their medals. All parents who ordered photos can also pick them up at the event.

A concession stand will be available for parents, families and who wish to purchase something to eat.