2014 Idaho High School State Championship Returns to CJ Strike Reservoir

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PONCA CITY, Okla. (January 15, 2014) – The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW is pleased to host the 2014 Student Angler Federation (SAF) IDAHO HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP on Sunday, June 29th launching out of the Air Force Ramp on CJ Strike Reservoir near Mountain Home.

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 Sunday Morning June 29th at 6:00am to 6:30am with the rules meeting too immediately follow the check-in. We highly encourage all teams to pre-register online or by phone in advance to avoid late registration fees. The weigh-in will be at 3:00pm.

“State championships allow every SAF member in North America the opportunity to fish in a championship tournament setting,” TBF National Youth Director, Mark Gintert, stated. “This year, with the help of our partners at FLW, we’re expanding the program again by offering more advancement opportunities based on field size. In 2014, the top 10% of the field will advance. This rewards areas of the country working hard to grow the sport of high school fishing.”

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.  Membership includes full TBF and FLW benefits, FLW Magazine e-Edition and insurance coverage for clubs and students. The top 10% of each SAF state championship and the top 3 teams from any SAF National OPEN event will advance to an FLW/TBF High School Fishing Conference Championship. The top 10% of each conference championship will advance to the FLW/TBF High School Fishing National Championship held spring of 2015 in conjunction with a major TBF or FLW event. The National Champions win a $5,000 college scholarship to the school or their choice. All SAF members nationwide and all open and state championship participants automatically qualify for the largest event in high school fishing, the 2014 High School Fishing World Finals. At the 2013 World Finals, over $40,000 in scholarships and prizes were awarded.  As with all SAF national events, there is no entry fee to this come one, come all, family vacation event that gives every high school team a shot at thousands in scholarships and prizes.

If you’re not a 2014 SAF member, there’s a one-time $25/per angler fee.  This includes full TBF & FLW membership for the year, as well as, free entry to ALL National SAF events!

A unique SAF event feature is the “angler testing” component. It’s not “just about fishing” but also about education. This year’s angler testing will come from TBF’s new on-line education format with Faculty of Fishing. Anglers can go to highschoolfishing.org and click on “Online Education” then type in their SAF number and zip code to access the FOF site. They have a host of chapters covering a wide variety of topics. “Angler testing and education is an industry first by TBF,” Gintert said. “We built education into the foundation of the entire program when we began, and our partnership with FLW provides even more benefits and opportunities for them to take advantage of,” Gintert continued.  “For only $25 per year these young anglers and have opportunities unlike anything the industry has ever seen.”

Event Details:

Sign-up: PRE-REGISTER ONLINE at HighSchoolFishing.org or a $25 late registration fee applies to those registering onsite. The best way is to pre-register online at highschoolfishing.org.

Mandatory Check-in: Sunday Morning June 29th at the Air Force Ramp located near Mountain Home ID. Check-in starts at 6:00am with the rules meeting immediately following the check-in.

Takeoff & Weigh-in: Sunday, June 29th at the Air Force Ramp on CJ Strike Reservoir at aproximately 7:00am..  Weigh-in at 3pm.  Questions? 580-765-9031

Tournament Waters: CJ Strike Reservoir

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 more than 45 years. 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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2014 Nebraska High School State Championship Heads for Merritt Reservoir July 26th

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For additional information, please contact: The Bass Federation, info@highschoolfishing.org – 580.765.9031      www.highschoolfishing.org

 

2014 Nebraska High School State Championship Heads for Merritt Reservoir July 26th

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PONCA CITY, Okla. (January 15, 2014) – The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW is pleased to host the 2014 Student Angler Federation (SAF) NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP on Saturday July 26th at Beeds Landing on Merritt Reservoir.

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 at 6:00am CST on Saturday, July 26th at the Beeds Landing Boat Ramp. There will be a mandatory rules briefing followed by the scheduled launch time of 7:00am. We highly encourage all teams to pre-register online or by phone in advance to avoid late registration fees.

ff“Nebraska Game and Parks is once again please to be working with The Bass Federation and the Nebraska TBF to bring this High School event to the students in this state” cited Larry Pape Fisheries Biologist for the State of Nebraska.

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Registration Reminder for South Dakota SAF High School State Bass Fishing Championship

Registration Reminder for South Dakota SAF High School State Bass Fishing Championship

Don’t forget to register for the South Dakota SAF State Championship coming June 15th to Lake Mitchell.

On-line Registration closes on Friday June 13th at 4:00pm CST for the event. Registration/Check-in is on Sunday morning June 15th at 6:00am at the Park Ramp near Mitchell SD. A mandatory rules meeting will follow the check-in and the angler will take off at 7:00am CST. The weigh-in will begin at 2:00pm

This event is open to all High School anglers in the state and requires no qualification other than being an SAF member.

To register go to highschoolfishing.org and click the yellow box on the right hand side that says “State Championships” when the schedule appears scroll down to South Dakota and then go across to where it says “register” and click that box. Sign up both anglers here and be ready for the event!

The top 10% of this field will advance on to the TBF/FLW High School Regional event in with a chance to advance on to the High School National Championship and a $10,000 scholarship.

Any questions please call or email Mark Gintert at 580-716-4251 or mark@bassfederation.com