The Lacombe Minor Baseball Association(LMBA)  is very happy to be hosting the 11U Tier 1 Provincial Championships this weekend.

Shannon Bruns the director for U11 LMBA says they were choosen and it is a really big deal for the team. " The love of the game is strong, it's real baseball with stealing and hits, it's exciting for the kids, and exciting to see a love of baseball alive and well in Lacombe.

The tournament will run from this Friday, July 30th to Sunday, August 1st. Bruns talks about the other teams. " Four of the top teams in Alberta are coming to play at Michner Park. They are coming from South Edmonton, Sherwood Park, and St. Paul."

Shannon also talks about the make-up of the teams. "It is a mixed co-ed league but our team is all males.We played ten games total, 6 regular season games and four year end wrap up championship games which were also in Lacombe."

The opening game for The Provincials tournament will start at 3 pm on Friday with The Dodgers taking on the team from South Edmonton.

Opening ceremonies will start at 5:45 Friday night with player introductions, live performances and a welcome BBQ.