For those that still want to try your hand at the pro/am,there are 25 openings left for Am,s..
The Rick Amsbury Memorial Pro Am
Presented by Shimano Canada
Lindsay, ON – Fleming College Foundation in partnership with Shimano Canada and the Competitive Sport Fishing League will be hosting the 1st Annual Rick Amsbury Memorial Pro Am beginning at 8 am on Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 at Rivera Park on Sturgeon Lake in Lindsay, Ontario.
Amateurs will be randomly paired with one of 100 professional anglers including such legends as Bob Izumi, Dave Mercer, Rocky Crawford, Mike Miller and many more! The event will include a buffet dinner after the tournament, amazing prizes for the top 20 teams including a fishing boat, provided by Lund Boats, motor provided by Mercury Marine and trailer provided by ShoreLand’r Trailers! The evening will also include a silent auction full of one-of-a-kind items. The cost for each amateur is $350. Andrew Pallotta of the Competitive Sport Fishing League will serve as the tournament organizer.
Rick Amsbury, was a leader in Canada’s outdoor community. He spent his free time fishing, hunting and selflessly teaching others about our outdoor heritage and the important difference our conservation legacy has made and continues to make to all Canadians. Rick dedicated his considerable professional talents and abilities to the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, helping to make them the largest conservation organization in Canada. As Executive Director of the Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association, Rick led the initiative with government agencies coast to coast to promote fishing to people of all ages – especially young anglers.
Funds raised through this event will be matched by the Ontario Government and will contribute to the Rick Amsbury Memorial Student Bursary Fund. This $2,000 bursary is awarded each year to a full-time 2nd year student in the Fish & Wildlife Program who demonstrates an active involvement in both hunting & fishing and is in need of financial assistance in order to complete his/ her studies.
To register for the tournament please contact Andrew Pallotta at 905-640-2277 or by email at
[email protected].