Green Lake Regional Angler Young Angler Fishing Tournament
Saturday June 20, 2015 Deacon Mills Park, Green Lake, WI
For the seventh straight year Dave and Krista Norton, of Norton’s Dry Dock, are working with the Angler Young Angler (AYA) National Organization, a not-for-profit organization, whose goal is to promote fishing and family values in a youth tournament. The event focus is young anglers working with adult mentors and family bonding.
The 2014 Green Lake AYA Tournament had 48 teams; young anglers spending time fishing with fathers, mothers, and mentors; creating memories and stories that will last a lifetime. Each team in the tournament consists of one adult angler and two young anglers, 17 and under. From the 8:30 am blast-off to the 2:30 pm weigh-in, each youth explores the water with their partners, in search of the right combination of 5 small mouth bass needed to take first place. To complete the day, Angler Young Angler ends with an awards presentation, made possible by donations from area and national sponsors. The winning team goes home with a Lund A -12 fishing boat powered by a 5HP Mercury 4 stroke outboard on a ShoreLandr’ trailer. And new this year, two additional lucky young anglers will each be given a $1,000 scholarship!
In 2014 every young angler received a rod/reel/line, a soft sided tackle box, over 25 lures, a trophy, a bag of goodies, and life long memories of a great day spent on Green Lake fishing. The event includes official weigh-in, prizes, awards, and BBQ to follow a hard day’s fishing. We invite you to take a look at pictures from the day on Norton’s Dry Dock FaceBook page.
Again this year Norton’s Dry Dock is holding this tournament on Green Lake, based out of Deacon Mills Park, Saturday, June 20, 2015. We are looking for fishing teams to fill this event. It promises to be a day to remember. New applications will be accepted April 1, 2015. Starting position is set by receipt of entry fee, with a 50 team limit. Don’t be left on the dock!
We are also looking for businesses who would be interested in helping sponsor this not-for-profit event. What a great opportunity to show support for the areas youth and instill in them an appreciation for fishing and the outdoors we all enjoy. Following is a list of local sponsors from 2014: Norton’s Dry Dock, Horicon Bank, Alfred Peck Grant, Walleyes for Tomorrow, CHN, Kiwanis Club of Green Lake, Green Lake Rotary Club, Berlin Conservation Club, GLA, Badger Mining Corp., Kiwanis of Ripon Early Birds, City of Green Lake, Green Lake Sanitary District, William Graham, Kopplin & Kinas, Co., Inc., Kay & Ken Kornburger, Sean & JoEllen Madden, Alliant, Cason & Associates LLC, Richard Dickard, Flash Inc., Holliday Food & Sports, Kindred Hearts, PGI, Joseph & Tina Pregont, David Rammelt, Rowley Tool Corp., Norton Fishing Adventures, Partners Construction, Agnesian HealthCare, Jim Anderson, BBLADES Professional Propellers, Bairds GM, Burkart-Heisdorf Insurance, Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home, Inc., Coulson’s Tax Service, Farmer & Merchants Bank, 1st National Bank, David Fox, Green Lake Mercantile, Green Lake Title & Abstract Co., Kinas Excavating, Lake Real Estate, Paul & Pat Meier, Mijatovich Trucking, Inc., Moon Marine, Steven Schreiber, Shoreline Boat Center, Walker Agency, Silver Creek Dentistry, Stahl Plumbing & Heating, Stuart’s Landscaping, Peter Vandervelde, Veterans Afield UA, Dennis Walker’s Guide Service, Waste Management Valley Trail RFD, Design Specialty Builders, Green Lake County 4-H Leaders, Charles Hunter, Barry & Ann Rogers, Tank Technology, Inc., Jankowski Construction, Tom Lehocky, Eskimo Comfort, Hopper’s, Pick N’ Save, TFM Promotions, Klements Sausage, Aramark, Ripon Good Cookies, Brandon Meats & Sausage, Culligan Water, Johnsonville Brats, Threads, Crossroads Convenience, North Bay Sport & Liquor. AYA is an internationally sanctioned tournament with many national sponsors, including Lund Boats, Mercury Marine, Motor Guide, Lowrance Electronics, plus many more.
Anyone interested in volunteering to help work the day of the event please contact Krista@nortonsdrydock.com. It promises to be a rewarding day!
We are sponsoring this event to promote Green Lake, the city, the lake, and the community. We also hope this event builds memories and relationships with families, friends, and the beautiful lake we all love. Your donations will be used to cover the costs of scholarships, prizes, trophies, and the food for the volunteers and participants. For further information or if you would like a personal presentation of the event contact Norton’s Dry Dock, 920-295-3462 or Krista@nortonsdrydock.com.
