DNR, Bass Federation team up for youth fishing
Friday, November 20, 2009The S.C. Department of Natural Resources and the Bass Federation of South Carolina have teamed up to bring Youth Fishing Clubs to your school. The South Carolina High School League can make bass fishing a high school sport in all areas of public schools if 16 or more schools are involved with a desire for a state championship.
To learn more on how to become involved in the Bass Federation Youth Clubs and how to form a team, contact Lorianne Riggin at (803) 737-8483 or e-mail at RigginL@dnr.sc.gov or Dan DuPre at (803) 609-1072 or e-mail at DuPreD@dnr.sc.gov. Find out more about the Bass Federation of South Carolina at: www.tbfofsc.com.
Teams must have a minimum of six youth within the 11-18 age range to qualify to have a Bass Federation Youth Team. Membership dues are $30 a year for each student. An adult advisor is required to help lead the Youth Bass Federation club, provide advice and help arrange tournaments, fundraisers, speakers and other learning sessions pertaining to fishing.
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