The 2016 Bantam AAA Westerns kick off Thursday afternoon in Okotoks with plenty of strong and young talent in the field.

Opening the tournament off are the Saskatchewan and B.C. winners in the Burnaby Winter Club and the Yorkton Terriers at 2:45.

The opening ceremonies will take place at 5 p.m. followed the evening game at 5:45 when the Manitoba champion Winnipeg Monarchs will be facing off against the host Rocky Mountain Raiders.

Tickets are available online or at the door at Pason Centennial Arena.

Day passes cost $15 and a weekend pass which gives you access to all games including the bronze and gold medal games on Sunday are $50.

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