Fifth Annual Kid’s Fishing Tournament at Grayton Beach May 21, 2011

Teresa · 2011-05-12T21:06:05.000Z

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]On Saturday, May 21, the South Walton Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association will sponsor the [SIZE=3]Fifth Annual Kid’s Fishing Tournament at Grayton Beach[/SIZE][B][SIZE=3].[/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]The tournament is intended to promote the responsible use of our marine resources through recreational fishing. With a $5 entry fee, each child receives a free rod and reel, full tackle box, beach rod holder, bait and pompano rigs and weights and a T-shirt.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]“We could never succeed at hosting an event like this without the generosity and enthusiasm of our members and sponsors,” said chapter president Stafford Von Hoene. “Sponsors this year include The Red Bar, Yellowfin Ocean Sports, Ferguson Waterworks, Fish Florida, Luke and Blues, Costa Del Mar, Stinky’s Fish Camp and Liars Club Café.”[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]The event begins at 8 a.m. on the back porch of the Red Bar and ends at noon, followed by a brief award ceremony for the winners of each division.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Awards will be given to the winners of each of the following divisions:[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Boys: 5 to 9 years | 10 to 12 years | 13 to 15 years[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Girls: 5 to 9 years | 10 to 12 years | 13 to 15 years[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]All participants should be accompanied by an adult and Florida Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations shall apply. All fish must be alive at weigh-in. The heaviest fish weighed will determine the leader in each age group.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]The Coastal Conservation Association of Florida has been sponsoring this child-oriented fishing event for five years in cooperation with the Red Bar, Yellowfin Ocean Sports, Fish Florida, Ferguson Waterworks and many other local businesses. The community event regularly attracts around 150 participants, not to mention another 100 or so parents, grandparent and guardians. [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Please call 850-225-0723 or email [EMAIL="nraoconnell@hotmail.com"][COLOR=windowtext]nraoconnell@hotmail.com[/COLOR][/EMAIL] for additional information. [URL="http://www.ccaflorida.org/"]Coastal Conservation Assocation of Florida[/URL] [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3FlbNFC2jM&feature=player_embedded"]See the 2010 Grayton Beach Kids Fishing Tournament video.[/URL] [/SIZE][/FONT]

Teresa

TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,985 postsJoined Nov 15, '04View profile MessageSoWal Guide

May 12, '11 · 4:06 PM2,832

On Saturday, May 21, the South Walton Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association will sponsor the Fifth Annual Kid’s Fishing Tournament at Grayton Beach.

The tournament is intended to promote the responsible use of our marine resources through recreational fishing. With a $5 entry fee, each child receives a free rod and reel, full tackle box, beach rod holder, bait and pompano rigs and weights and a T-shirt.

“We could never succeed at hosting an event like this without the generosity and enthusiasm of our members and sponsors,” said chapter president Stafford Von Hoene. “Sponsors this year include The Red Bar, Yellowfin Ocean Sports, Ferguson Waterworks, Fish Florida, Luke and Blues, Costa Del Mar, Stinky’s Fish Camp and Liars Club Café.”

The event begins at 8 a.m. on the back porch of the Red Bar and ends at noon, followed by a brief award ceremony for the winners of each division.

Awards will be given to the winners of each of the following divisions:
Boys: 5 to 9 years | 10 to 12 years | 13 to 15 years
Girls: 5 to 9 years | 10 to 12 years | 13 to 15 years

All participants should be accompanied by an adult and Florida Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations shall apply. All fish must be alive at weigh-in. The heaviest fish weighed will determine the leader in each age group.

The Coastal Conservation Association of Florida has been sponsoring this child-oriented fishing event for five years in cooperation with the Red Bar, Yellowfin Ocean Sports, Fish Florida, Ferguson Waterworks and many other local businesses. The community event regularly attracts around 150 participants, not to mention another 100 or so parents, grandparent and guardians.

Please call 850-225-0723 or email nraoconnell@hotmail.com for additional information.

Coastal Conservation Assocation of Florida

See the 2010 Grayton Beach Kids Fishing Tournament video.

Edited May 12, '11 · 4:20 PM

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Kurt

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May 17, '11 · 4:16 PM#2

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bluemtnrunnerBeach Fanatic1,486 postsJoined Dec 31, '07View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

May 20, '11 · 8:20 PM#3

Can't believe it is that time again already. This is my favorite event of the year. CCA is amazing.

JohnJohnBeach FanaticSoWal397 postsJoined Dec 3, '05View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

May 20, '11 · 8:59 PM#4

Thanks Teresa and Kurt for getting the word out on the tournament. Blue Mtn Runner, get your bunch of kids up early. We've had a lot of response this year and are expecting a good crowd. I'll see ya'll in the morning. John F.

Franny

FrannyBeach FanaticPt. Washington4,026 postsJoined Mar 27, '05View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

May 22, '11 · 10:07 AM#5

It was a great time for the kids and us grown ups! The award ceremony was amazing with some very proud winners. Thanks CCA for a wonderful time on the beach.