Optimis PK Niagara Falls, July 30, 2005, National tournament, "Stefco Silver Stix" 50 team
Back - Mike Batho - Rob Cummins - Greg Aubert - Dennis Snow - Mike Nosco - Warren Harlow - Joe Bodmore - Marty Dupuis
Front row - Greg Watson - Lloyd Shoniker - Bob Stevens - Gary Bradley - Steven Easter - Brian Vale
Warren Harlow's Stefco-Stix +50 comp team are 50% Beach members and the boys managed 6 games in 3-days before elimination from Nation competition. The competitors were keen and came from coast to coast and the north, BC, NFL, North West Territories and all places in between. Mens, Master, Co-ed & Ladies; 165 teams fought it out for top honors in 8 divisions from Friday thru Monday.
SPN director Bill Miller (top left) says they have used Niagara Falls for the games since 1981 and plans to stay there. The Miller machine is well oiled and has withstood the test of time taking care of the details along the way. Headquarters has Food, Beer & several boutiques (middle photo). Centrally located between the ball diamonds (right photo) stands a ready ambulance & first aid station. The many volunteer workers from the E.P.S.R.C. (emergency patrol search rescue communication) are kept busy throughout the day mending the constant flow of sprains and pull muscles. And in the evening - well, that is party time, which is also part of playing in the SPN National Championship games.