BoatUS Foundation Grassroots Grants: New, Easier, “365-day Rolling” Application Announced

Funds for Boating Safety & Clean Boating Projects

The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water just made it easier for nonprofit organizations, community-based groups, boat clubs, angling and environmental organizations, USCG Auxiliary, or US Power Squadrons to apply for a Grassroots Grant. The BoatUS member-funded grant program provides local groups up to $10,000 to help educate boaters on safe and clean boating topics, and a completely new “365-day rolling” grant application process makes it much easier to apply. Click HERE for more info!

2016 Youth Educational Series (Central & Eastern North Carolina)

YES series
Hosting school: Youth Educational Series (SAF #7001183)
Purpose: Six (6) open events to introduce area youth to the opportunities available by joining an existing youth club or creating one of your own.
Entry Fee: No Entry (Free) – Entries can be received by mail at the address shown on the entry form found at the tournament web site or can be presented the morning of each event.
When / Where: See below
Contact: Jeff Narron (jeff@bassforcash.com)
Other Notes:
• The Youth Educational Series (YES) is a dedicated youth division designed for anglers ages 18 and under.
• All YES events are held in conjunction with the Collins Inc. – Bass For Cash Series adult tournament events so that these young anglers can visit the same bodies of water, be exposed to the same weather conditions, socialize, and network with their adult angling counterparts. The intent of this series is to allow our younger generation of outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to learn valuable skills and knowledge from their adult boat captains while introducing the youth anglers to the sport of competitive bass angling.
• Prizes at each event will consist of trophy awards for the top two teams and the individual catching the single largest fish of the event. Additional prizes, such as gift certificates and merchandise, will be provided as well. First and second place awards are guaranteed at each event with additional awards provided based on the number of teams competing.
• In addition to the single event awards, YES teams will earn points at each event based on their finish. At the conclusion of the season, additional awards will be provided and the top team will be crowned as the Collins Inc. –Youth Educational Series Anglers of The Year. Knowing that it may be impossible for YES anglers to attend every event, teams may drop their lowest two scores when determining year end awards.
• Food and door prizes provided at each event.
• Assistance for creating your own club: Once you have joined SAF and the YES Community Club, we can assist you in starting a club of your own at your middle or high school. We will provide you with information and materials necessary to register your club. We can also assist you in preparing a presentation for your school or district administration to gain their support of your club.
• More info can be found at www.bassforcash.com/youth

 

Schedule Of Events
• March 26 – Jordan Lake (Farrington Point Landing)
• April 23 – Lake Gaston (Summit Landing)
o This event will coincide with the Virginia TBF High School Tournament Series making for an even larger field of anglers and fun. Anglers will earn points for both the Youth Educational Series and the Virginia TBF High School Tournament Series.
• May 21 – Kerr Lake (Flemingtown Landing)
• June 25 – Pembroke Creek (Bayside Marina)
• July 23 – Falls Lake (Ledge Rock Landing)
• August 6 – Roanoke River (Plymouth City Landing)

2016 Oklahoma TBF/FLW Open Event April 10 on Grand Lake

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PONCA CITY, Okla. (February 29, 2016) – The Bass Federation (TBF), with our “Partner in Fishing” at FLW, announces the 2016 Student Angler Federation (SAF) Oklahoma TBF/FLW Open Event on Sunday, April 10 at the Wolf Creek Ramp near Grove, OK.

The open events are two person events for students in grades 9-12. Each team can have one member in 7th or 8th grade, if needed. All teams should pre-register online for high school events at HighSchoolFishing.org to avoid onsite late fees. Each team and their “coach,” who provides the boat they compete in, will need to check in at 3pm – 5pm CST on April 9 at the Rayovac trailer at Wolf Creek Ramp. A rules briefing will immediately follow. Take off is at 6:30am and the weigh-in will begin at 2:30pm.

“TBF and our partners in fishing at FLW are the only organizations to offer a state championship in every state and Canada,” TBF National Youth Director, Mark Gintert, stated. “There’s no question our State Championship Series provides the foundation to make SAF the largest high school fishing organization in North America.”

The top 10% of each 2016 State Championship event advances to a FLW/TBF Conference Regional Championship. The top 10% from the Conference Regional events advance to the FLW/TBF High School National Championship to compete for the top team prize of a $10,000 scholarship. As an added bonus, national championship teams will compete out of new Ranger Boats provided for them, along with paid hotel accommodations and other perks. The final day weigh-in will take place on the FLW main stage in front of a live FLW Tour stop!

Go to HighSchoolFishing.org for details on the Student Angler Federation and to sign up for events. If you’re not a 2016 SAF member, annual cost is $25 year. Pay in advance or register for an event online and pay then. There are no entry fees as long as you enter your active/paid SAF membership number at the time of registration!
SAF membership includes full TBF and FLW competitor membership benefits, FLW Magazine e- Edition, online training programs and full insurance coverage for clubs, officers and student members.

In addition to State Championships, SAF National OPENs and other events held across the nation will advance the top 3 teams to their Conference Regional Championships. All SAF members automatically qualify to compete in the pinnacle of all high school events, the 2016 High School Fishing World Finals for thousands of dollars in scholarships and prizes each year. The World Finals format allows anglers to test their skills against high school anglers from across the nation at a week-long family vacation event, which will be held in Florence, Alabama on Pickwick Reservoir, June 28-July 2. This no entry fee, come one, come all mega event gives every high school team a shot at the sports top prizes and honors.

Grand Lake Open Event Details:

Sign-up: Pre-register online at HighSchoolFishing.org or a $25 late registration fee can apply to those registering onsite. The best way is to pre-register online at highschoolfishing.org. Just enter your active SAF membership number during online SAF event registration.

Mandatory Check-in: Saturday, April 9 at 3pm – 5pm at the Rayovac trailer at Wolf Creek Ramp near Grove, OK.

Takeoff & Weigh-in: Sunday, April 10 at Wolf Creek Ramp. Take-off at 6:30am with weigh-in at 2:30pm. Questions? 580-765-9031

Tournament Waters: Grand Lake

About FLW: FLW is the industry’s premier tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money nationwide in 2015 over the course of 240 tournaments across five tournament circuits, four of which provide an avenue to the sport’s richest payday and most coveted championship trophy – the Forrest Wood Cup. FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated “FLW” television show and is broadcast to more than 564 million households worldwide, making it the most widely distributed weekly outdoors-sports television show in the world. For more information about FLW visit FLWFishing.com and look for FLW on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

About The Bass Federation: The Bass Federation Inc., (TBF) is a member of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. TBF is owned by those we serve and dedicated to the sport of fishing. The Federation is the largest and oldest, organized grassroots fishing, youth and conservation organization there is. TBF, our affiliated state federations and their member clubs conduct more than 20,000 events each year and have provided a foundation for the entire bass fishing industry for more than 45 years. TBF founded the Student Angler Federation and the National High School Fishing program in 2007 to promote clean family fun and education through fishing. Visit bassfederation.com or highschoolfishing.org and “LIKE US” on facebook!