Big news year two

This event is starting fill, as of today this event is half full.


For Immediate Release: May 13th, 2008

The Aurora Bassmasters are pleased to announce that BoaterExam.com has once again thrown its support behind the exciting partnership between their club and Bass Pro Shops Canada, Inc. for the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open slated for Saturday, October 25th out of Sibbald Point Provincial Park.

“BoaterExam.com, the industry-leading Safe Boating Course purveyor, is proud to carry forward its sponsorship of the 2008 Lake Simcoe Open; a professionally run event with great support from top tier industry players such as Bass Pro Shops and bona fide tournament anglers alike. We are excited to be a part of its growth and trust our continued financial support will lend to the overall success of this year’s event.” said Brent McNamee, VP Marketing for BoaterExam.com.

Herb Quan president of the Aurora Bassmasters added that, “On behalf of the entire Aurora Bassmaster chapter I’d like to thank Brent McNamee and BoaterExam.com for their respective commitment. This will lend to the overall success of the BPS Lake Simcoe Open and will ensure its growth on into the future.”

BoaterExam.com will commit $2,500 towards the overall cash payouts of the 2008 BPS Lake Simcoe Open.

Limited Field … Early Application Encouraged:
Competing anglers in the 2008 BPS Lake Simcoe Open are encouraged to pre-apply as the second year field will be limited to 80 teams. NEW: total entry fees per team will be $280; this includes $20 for Big Fish and $10 for Launch. Anglers wishing to pre-apply should send a $50.00 non-refundable deposit (cheque) or the entire amount payable to Aurora Bassmasters: c/o Herb Quan 58 English Ivy Way, Willowdale, ON M2H 3M4. Payment in full must be received prior to September 30, 2008. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the Team’s entry position. Cheques must accompany a completed 2008 Application Form available through www.aurorabass.com. An Application Form by itself does not automatically constitute entry; furthermore, the Tournament Director reserves the right to refuse/deny entry.

Payouts:
Outside the traditional 80% payout structure from entry fees, the overall payout from sponsors and various incentive and bonus programs, brings the actual payout to over 125%. Additional announcements are pending in support of the BPS Lake Simcoe Open by participating sponsors including Toyota, Tracker Boats, Shimano and many, many more.

In order to maintain the highest level of communication between tournament organizers and anglers prior to the event itself, we are asking all applicants to include their email addresses on the Application Form so that all notices and event-related messaging can be relayed directly to all interested parties.

As new information is made available, it will be posted on the Aurora Bassmasters site at www.aurorabass.com in the coming weeks and months. Application Forms and a complete listing of General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online through the Aurora Bassmasters.

The BPS Lake Simcoe Open is recognized as the premier one day tournament event in the country. It highlights the tremendous bass fishery of one of the finest trophy lakes in North America, and at only an hour north of Toronto, Lake Simcoe is easily accessible to thousands of bass anglers. The BPS Lake Simcoe Open holds the current record for the five heaviest bass ever weighed in during a one day tournament at 29.90 lbs. If the winning team tops the magic 30 pound barrier in 2008, it will receive an additional $5,000+ bonus from Bass Pro Shops . . . subject to increase before the event!

The Aurora Bassmasters are one of 30 clubs across the province belonging to the Ontario BASS Federation Nation at www.ontariobass.com.