Kids Free Fishing Event Details
Event Name:
Steve McCadams "Casting-for-a-Cure"
Event Date:
June 6, 2009
Times:
7:00 am to 11:00 am
Site/Location:
Carroll Lake
McKenzie, TN
Host Organization:
TWRA, Steve McAdams
Expected Number of Participants:
375
Age Limits:
1 to 15 years
Contact Information:
Steve McCadams
phone: 731-642-0360
website: http://www.stevemccadams.com/kids_fishing_rodeo.htm
Comments:
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Steve's "Casting for a Cure"
Kids Fishing Rodeo
(10th ANNUAL EVENT GROWS IN POPULARITY)
STEVE McCADAMS “CASTING FOR A CURE” KIDS FISHING RODEO
The 10th Annual Steve McCadams “Casting For A Cure” Kids Fishing Rodeo returns to Carroll Lake on Saturday, June 6th for a fun filled morning where even little fish bring on big smiles.
Young anglers ages 15 and under are invited to participate in the FREE event which will benefit the American Cancer Society. Each year McCadams teams up with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the big event continues to grow in popularity each year.
More than 3,000 kids from five states have been introduced to the great sport of fishing since the rodeo’s conception.
“I’m looking forward to another big rodeo and we’ve got more prizes than ever to offer the kids this year,” said Steve McCadams, nationally known outdoorsman who lends his name to the event. “Thanks to the help of a TWRA, lots of volunteers and donations, the festivity will build some self-esteem in these future fishermen as they fight fish and cancer at the same time.”
Advanced registration is advised. Entry forms are available at Carroll Lake bait shop or send each kid’s name, address and age to: TWRA, Attn: Steve McCadams “Casting For A Cure” Kids Fishing Rodeo, 200 Lowell Thomas Dr., Jackson, TN 38301.
Participants are asked to arrive early and check-in at the registration tent where each contestant will receive a bag of goodies. Onsite registration will be from 7-9 a.m. with the actual competition taking place from 9-11 a.m.
Youngsters can obtain bait and tackle onsite at Carroll Lake bait shop. However, TWRA will have loaner rods so every kid will have a chance to fish.
“It’s a great opportunity for kids to learn about the great sport of fishing while sharing some time with their family and friends,” said McCadams, himself a cancer survivor. “I wanted to do something to help fight this terrible disease that affects so many people for no reason. It’s especially sad to see young kids stricken with cancer but with events like these we can give them hope as we work together to find a cure.”
The event will coincide with National Fishing Week across America. And, June 6 is Free Fishing Day in Tennessee.
Carroll Lake is located one mile east of McKenzie, TN and five miles west of Huntingdon, on U.S. Highway 22. For additional information log on to www.stevemccadams.com or call 731-642-0360.
