General Membership 2nd MONDAY of the MONTH, SOCIAL @ 6 pm, MEETING @ 7pm
8th Annual Youth Fishing Derby
The date is approaching fast and we’re making preparations. Don’t miss out!
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DERBY Registration
March 29, 2025
Registration Starts at 8:30 am
Fishing Starts at 9:00 am ·
Youth 4-17
· Hot Dogs, Chips & Drinks Included
· Fishing Equipment & Bait Available (Limited) or bring your own
· Awards @ 1200
· Catch & Release
Rules
1. Fishing will only be allowed from the shore (no boats).
2. Fish must be caught by angling. No netting, catching by hand, etc. You may use the net to bring once on the fishing line.
3. Limit of six fish per person
a. A caught fish must be turned in for judging and not returned, hoping to catch a bigger fish.
4. No treble hooks allowed. Any type of bait will be allowed.
5. This is a catch-and-release derby. Proper care of all fish caught is required.
6. After catching, all fish must be presented to the Judges’ Table for recording ASAP. All fish will be returned to the lake after weigh-in measuring by the judges.
7. Three age brackets will be observed: under 8, 9-13 and 14 to 17
8. Decisions of the judges are final!!!
9. Registration starts at the pond at 8:30 am. Fishing is from 9 am to 12 pm. Prizes awarded at 12:15 (approx.)
About Joe Foss American Legion Post 97 San Tan Valley,Az
March 29th, this free event will be open to the first 100 registrants in three age categories: 8 and under, 9-13, and 13 to 17. Medals will be awarded to boys or girls who catch the largest fish (based on weight) before being returned to the water. Each registrant will receive a free hot dog, chips, and drinks. Adults can purchase food & drinks from All Cooped Up in Az.
Kids are encouraged to bring their own fishing poles, but the group will have some poles on hand for use. Bait will be extremely limited, so each contestant is also encouraged to bring his/her own bait (treble hooks are s not allowed on lures).
The Joe Foss American Legion Post 97, originally known as San Tan Valley Post 97, was founded in June 2009, our mission is to serve local veterans with support services and the region’s youth with activities like fishing.
Co-sponsors of the event include Johnson Ranch, San Tan Valley Veterans Center & American Legion Riders 97.
Sponsorships are available (and welcomed!), and volunteers are needed on March 29th in areas including registration check-in, set-up and tear-down, fishing gear distribution, and sharing “fishing wisdom” with the young anglers. E-mail stv.veteranscenter@gmail.com to volunteer or for information on sponsorship opportunities.
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