Bunnock tournament more than just a game
Thousands flocked to Macklin for the annual bones tournament but for many teams the event wasn’t just about winning.
Team Earl travelled almost six hours from Buffalo Narrows to Macklin Regional Park on Friday, July 29 to play in the Bunnock World Championship. The team name is in memory of a player that couldn’t make it this year.
“Our friend passed away from cancer so we’re here and we’re team Earl,” a team member said.
They said half the team travelled just to celebrate the life of their friend, and most weren’t even supposed to play. But after another team dropped out, the supporters were drafted. By their own admission, they did “alright.”