Revelstoke Glacier Challenge Slo-Pitch Tournament Board calls it quits after 30 years

Revelstoke’s Glacier Challenge Slo-Pitch tournament is no more. The tournament board announced today it is calling it quits after 30 years. The event has been a local staple attracting teams from throughout the Okanagan and Alberta for the past three decades.

In a media release the volunteer board said a number of recent curveballs have made the tournament increasingly difficult to run safely and on-budget.The board faced a shrinking volunteer base and a strong sentiment from locals who did not care to see the tournament continue.  The BC Liquor Control & Licensing Branch along with the City of Revelstoke and local RCMP also required a number of conditions going forward.

“It’s unfortunate that after 30 years, the event is no longer welcome in the community,”said president Mark Baron.“We as a board are sad to see the Glacier Challenge come to an end.”

In October, the board offered residents the option to continue the tournament. Without anyone currently willing to take on the project, the tournament will now be dissolved and the remaining funds donated to charities in Revelstoke.

“I’m proud to have been a part of the event, and I’m thankful to all those that have hosted Kokanee/Glacier Challenge before us, the supporters within the community, and to those who have travelled to our beautiful city over the years,” said Baron. “My only piece of advice going forward is to show support. If there’s an event that comes to town and you’re passionate about it, come out and support it. Even if you’re not that passionate about it, but you think it’s good for the town, get out and support it.”

The full media release can be read here.