PONCA CITY, Okla. - The Bass Federation
(TBF), in partnership with FLW and the Lake Havasu City Convention and Visitors
Bureau announced Thursday it will host the 2013 Student Angler Federation (SAF)
Arizona High School Fishing State Championship on Saturday, May 4. The event
will be held in Mohave County on Lake Havasu in Lake Havasu City, Ariz.,
launching out of Lake Havasu Marina.
The state championship is a two person team event for students in grades 9-12.
Registration for anglers and their "coach," who will provide the boat
they compete in, is online at HighSchoolFishing.org. Check-in is from 6:30-8pm
PST on Friday, May 3 at Lake Havasu Marina in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., with a
mandatory rules briefing to follow. We highly encourage all teams to
pre-register online or by phone in advance to avoid late registration fees.
"We are very excited to host the 2013 SAF Arizona High School Fishing
State Championship. Our sponsorship underscores Lake Havasu City's commitment
to competitive fishing and to the youth of our state," Director of Events
Marketing at Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau, Elaine Cullen,
stated. "Bass fishing is extremely popular on Lake Havasu, and we welcome
these young anglers as they compete for scholarships and bragging rights! We
encourage them to bring their big nets as Lake Havasu boasts one of the largest
and most successful fish habitat improvement projects ever undertaken in the
US."
Students and parents can go to HighSchoolFishing.org for details on the Student
Angler Federation (SAF) and to sign up. Cost is only $25/ year and includes
full TBF and FLW benefits, including FLW Magazine e-Edition and insurance
coverage for students and their club. The state champions from each state will
advance to an FLW/TBF High School Fishing Conference Championship. Conference
winners will advance to the FLW/TBF High School Fishing National Championship
held in conjunction with the FLW College Fishing National Championship in the
spring of 2014. All SAF members nationwide and all state championship
participants automatically qualify for the largest event in high school
fishing, the 2013 High School Fishing World Finals. At these events students
will compete for thousands in college scholarships and prizes. Each team
qualifying for a conference and/or national championship will receive a travel
allowance to help offset expenses. The National Champions will also receive a
$5,000 scholarship each to use at the university of their
choice.
If you're not a current 2013 SAF member, there's a one-time $25/per angler fee.
This includes full TBF & FLW membership benefits for the year, as well as,
free entry to ALL SAF sanctioned events!
Another unique feature of an SAF sanctioned event is the "angler
testing" component. Anglers can take a free online test at
HighSchoolFishing.org about boater safety, conservation and angler ethics,
which makes them eligible for contingency awards at their state championship.
"Angler testing and education is an industry first by TBF," TBF
National Youth Director, Mark Gintert, commented.
"The Federation is driven by our desire to promote education through
fishing and the testing component is designed to do exactly that. The Arizona
Bass Federation offers these young anglers and their parents a home to
participate in the sport of fishing locally and year round. Our partnership
with FLW provides more benefits and opportunities for them to take advantage of
too," Gintert continued. "For only $25 per
year these young anglers and their families have opportunities unlike anything
the industry has ever seen."
Event Details:
State Championship sign-up: PRE-REGISTER ONLINE at HighSchoolFishing.org. Boat
numbers are determined by date registered. A $25 late registration fee applies
to those registering at check-in. The best way is to pre-register online at
highschoolfishing.org
Mandatory Check-in: Friday, May 3, 6:30-8pm PST at Quality Inn & Suites,
271 S Lake Havasu Ave, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403; rules briefing to follow at
8pm.
Takeoff & Weigh-in: Saturday, May 4 at Lake Havasu Marina, 1100 McCulloch
Blvd N., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. Takeoff is at first light and weigh-in
times will be announced at the Mandatory rules briefing. Questions?
580-765-9031
Host Hotel: Quality Inn & Suites, 271 S. Lake Havasu Ave, Lake Havasu City,
AZ 86403. Call (928) 855-1111 for reservations and ask for the group rate of
$59 for one King, and $64 for two Queens.
About FLW
FLW is the industry's premier tournament-fishing
organization, providing unparalleled fishing resources and entertainment to our
sponsors, fans and host communities. FLW is offering anglers of all skill
levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money nationwide in 2013
over the course of 231 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 is committed to providing a
lifestyle experience that is the "Best in Fishing, On
and Off the Water," through a variety of platforms including tournaments,
outdoor expos and FLW Fantasy Fishing. For more information about FLW and FLW
Fantasy Fishing, visit FLWOutdoors.com or FantasyFishing.com and look for FLW
on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube.
About The Bass Federation
The Bass Federation Inc., (TBF) is owned by those we serve and dedicated to the
sport of fishing. TBF is the largest and oldest, organized grassroots fishing
organization there is. TBF affiliated state federations and their member clubs
conduct more than 20,000 fishing, youth and conservation events at the local
level each year and have provided a foundation for the entire bass fishing
industry for 45. TBF started the Student Angler Federation and the national
High School Fishing program in 2008 to promote clean family fun and education
through fishing. Visit bassfederation.com or highschoolfishing.org
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