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updated April 21, 2008
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 The 2008 Bay Point Invitational will see the launch of an event that is long past due—the Al Hubbard Kids Fishing Experience. For us it only makes sense to name our first kids fishing event after one of our local legends, Al Hubbard.
 Al loved fishing, but his real passion was introducing kids to the joys of a life spent outdoors on the water. He knew a child introduced to fishing at a young age was much more able to deal with issues life was sure to throw at them as they grew.
Whether it was Al's infectious smile that made it magical, or simply his deep devotion to the sport, no young child could help wanting to give it a try. Al was, and remains, our ambassador for the sport of fishing; saltwater, fresh water, lake, river or bayou, it didn't matter to Al. He loved all of it.
The Al Hubbard Kids Fishing Experience is designed for kids aged 8-13 who might not otherwise have the opportunity to go fishing. This first event is limited to 30 children, half girls, half boys, who will be chosen by our three charities—the Boys and Girls Club of Bay County, the Anchorage Children's Home and Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center.
The overall goal of the event is for the children to have a safe and fun-filled afternoon on the water learning how to fish. It’s not important they catch a big fish or have a huge fight on their hands, it’s all about the overall experience. Seeing a dolphin up close and personal is just as important and memorable as actually catching one.
Ten local in-shore fishing captains have donated their boats and time for this event which will take place on July 11th starting with lunch at 11:00am, followed by three hours of fishing and an official weigh-in with our tournament weighmaster Paul Pristas and tournament emcees Scott Rossman and Kristen Berset from 4:00-5:30pm.
For additional information call Chrystal Hubbard at 850-235-6911 or email chrystal@baypointbillfish.com.
QUICK FACTS
• One day event: lunch - fishing - weigh-in
• 10 local flats fishing captains
• In-shore bay fishing only
• 27 children selected by the Boys and Girls Club, Anchorage Children's Home & Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center
• Kids equally split between boys and girls
• 3 children and one chaperone per boat for most boats
SCHEDULE
• Meet at Bay Point Marina in the St. Joe hospitality tent adjacent to the marina office at lunch time (11:30am). Boats may dock in and around launch ramp area.
• Lunch served for everyone in the tent and boat bags distributed.
• Children are assigned to boats and fitted with life preservers which must be worn at all times while onboard the boats.
• Rules and procedures meeting.
• Group picture.
• Departure between 12:30-1:00pm.
• Fishing in and around St. Andrews Bay.
• Photo/chase boat available for action video shots.
• Return to Bay Point Marina between 4:00-4:30pm.
• Weigh in, recognition and distribution of trophies at the official tournament scales between 4:00-5:30pm—each participant may weigh one fish.
• Team pictures.
• Departure or optional time in play area. |
