Weather wins at Tichborne tournament as snow storm proves unbeatable

Craig Bakay | Jan 29, 2020

By mid-morning Saturday, much of the Frontenacs were being blanketed by a considerable coating of snow.

That proved to be too much for the sixth annual 4 on 4 tournament at the Tichborne rink, held in support of Central Frontenac Minor Softball.

“It’s our kickoff fundraiser and we’d already postponed it once because of weather,” said Kurtis Jackson, league president. “So we decided to push on.”

But Jackson’s optimism wasn’t rewarded and they ended up calling it a day after the first round.

For the record (and annual bragging rights) Welch’s Snap On and the Tichborne Ice Hawks tied for first with the Bradshaw Woodchoppers and Tyrell’s trio tied for third.

Jackson said a registration date has yet to be set but he expects it to be in March.

“Check the Facebook Page for the date,” he said.

He said they do have an executive in place for this year but they could use some volunteer umpires, coaches, sponsors and/or helpers.

“It can be as informal as people want to be,” he said. “Any help is appreciated.”

Rec committee representative Bob Teal said the Tichborne Rink is slated for renovations in 2021 and they have blueprints in hand for some new boards that can be removed after the season and stored, thus extending their working life.

“This rink is coming up on 100 years old,” Teal said. “I think it was 1930 when some of the residents realized they could dam up the creek and let the water out when it got cold.

“It’s a natural place for a skating rink.”