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Kid's Fishing Derby
For more than 30 years
Potomac Bassmasters of Virginia (PBV) has sponsored an annual fishing derby for
the children of the greater D.C. metropolitan area. The tournament goal is to
have fun and introduce children to the wonderful experience of fishing and being
outdoors. Rods and reels are provided for children who do not have fishing gear
and PBV members are available to share their angling expertise. Admission is
free and bait is provided at no charge. Prizes are awarded at the end of the
tournament and each child will be given a small take-away gift.
MEDIA
ADVISORY
2008
Youth Fishing Derby Held for Area Children
Potomac
Bassmasters of Virginia (PBV) will hold its annual youth fishing derby on
Sunday, June 8, between 9:00 and 12 noon at Burke Lake Park, Fairfax County,
Virginia.
For more
than 30 years PBV has sponsored a fishing derby for children of the greater D.C.
metropolitan area. The goal is to have fun and enjoy the wonderful experience of
fishing. Admission to the derby is free and each child will be given a
take-away gift for their participation. Angling experience is not necessary as
club members will be on hand to help any child who needs assistance. If a child
does not have fishing gear, a rod and reel will be provided and live bait will
be given to all derby participants at no charge. All fish caught by the
children will be weighed-in at the end of the derby. Trophies and prizes will be
awarded for the heaviest creels (total fish caught).
Potomac
Bassmasters of Virginia (www.potomacbassmasters.com)
is a not-for-profit bass club dedicated to the advancement of bass fishing,
conservation and youth involvement in angling.
What:
Youth Fishing Derby
When:
Sunday June 8, 2007
8:00 a.m. -- 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. --12:00 Noon Derby
12:00 Noon -- Weigh-in Fish
Who:
All children ages 16 and under – No fishing experience necessary
Where:
Burke Lake Park
7315 Ox Road
Fairfax Station, Virginia
CONTACT: Arnold Aspelin (301) 567-3030
Rick
Kortlang (703) 971-1943
Click HERE to view/print the 2008 flyer in PDF
format
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