Thane Edmunds is off to Mexico to play football

By Joan Janzen

Kindersley’s Thane Edmunds is excited about his upcoming trip to Mexico, where he will be playing with the 14U Sask Selects team at the International Score Bowl Series (SBS). The international football tournament will take place in Monterrey, Mexico, from February 19 to 22. Teams from Monterrey had previously participated in an international tournament in Moose Jaw in January.

Kindersley student Thane Edmunds is headed to Mexico to play in an international football tournament with his 14U Sask Selects team. The tournament takes place Feb. 19 to 22. SUBMITTED

“I’m mostly looking forward to doing what I practiced,” Thane said. “All the effort we put into practice, and we finally get to do it.” Those practices have been taking place in Moose Jaw every second weekend since November. The team is made up of players from all over Saskatchewan, along with one member from Alberta.

A number of parents will accompany the team to Mexico, including Thane’s parents and his older sister. Not only is this Thane’s first visit to Mexico, but it will also be his first time flying. Score is a sports promotion company that holds events and tournaments to promote sports and “make youngsters feel like superstars.”

Professional action photography and interviews with the players will be part of the “superstar” treatment. The Edmonton Elks will also be competing from Canada, along with teams from Mexico. The winning team will be awarded a trophy, and medals will be given to first- and second-place players.

Thane and his team are guaranteed three games, which will be streamed live. Watch the Sask Select social media for the link to the livestream and cheer on Thane and his team!