17th Annual Pike Run Youth Fishing Festival!!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
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For Children 15 years & younger Join Us At California Rotary Park in
California, PA Saturday, April 21, 2012 @ 7:00am - 3:00pm
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Details:
Registration will
begin at 7:00AM to Noon and fishing will begin at 8:00AM Sharp!
Awards, trophies and prizes will be
presented at 2:00PM-3:00PM
The event will be
held at California’s Rotary Park.
The Pike Run Youth Fishing Festival is California’s
largest & longest running community recreational event of the year!
Entertainment will
be provided, so bring fishing rod (or borrow one of ours!), tackle, bait and let's have some FUN!
Expert fishing guides will be on hand to answer questions or help you learn how
to catch trout!
This event provides a great
family atmosphere for parents and children.
Games, Activities, Face Painting, a Bounce House & Happy the Clown w/ Balloon
Animals!
Vendors will be on hand selling bait,
tackle, food & drinks.
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Woodsy the Owl Says "Give A Hoot, Don't Pollute!" |
For Questions Contact:
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Kids Don't Remember Their Best Day of Watching
TV!
They WILL Remember Their BEST Day Fishing with YOU!
Come to the PRYFF & Make Some Real Lasting Memories!
Parents, you can print "Special Fishing & Boating Coupons" for your young anglers! - Click HERE
2012 Pike Run Youth Fishing Festival
Rules and Regulations
Schedule:
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Registration: Saturday, April 21, 2012 @ 7:00 a.m. to Noon
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Fishing begins at 8:00 a.m.
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The weigh-in & measuring will end at 2:00 p.m. and prizes will be awarded shortly after.
YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO COLLECT YOUR AWARD.
Who can fish?
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Fishing on Saturday is limited to children 15 & under.
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Children 13 and under must have a parent/guardian present.
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Festival staff reserves the right to remove any person from the festival boundaries for any behavior contradictory to the festival rules and regulations.
Rules and Regulations:
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No wading, fishing from shoreline only!
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No vehicles, animals or bikes permitted on the track.
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Any bait that is permitted by PA Fish & Boat Commission can be used.
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The age groups for the festival are as follows:
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6 and under
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7 to 9
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10 to 11
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12 to 15
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NO ONE 16 YEARS OR OLDER MAY FISH!
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First, Second, and Third prizes will be given for each age group.
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A limit of 5 fish can be caught and only 3 can be entered for judging.
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All fish caught & kept and fish that are caught & released during the fishing festival must be reported at checkout/registration table.
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All participants must register with the registration table at the festival from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 - noon.
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The entire posted area will be open to contestant fishing ONLY!
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Each participant is only permitted to use one fishing rod.
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Only fish from the posted area are eligible for judging.
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Parents/guardians are not permitted to reel in fish, but may assist their child with baiting and de-hooking.
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All fish entered will be weighed and measured for their score; the fish must be a minimum of 7" in length (seven inches).
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The final score will be based on total length of the up to the 3 largest trout.
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All fish entered in the contest must be taken to the official weighing/measuring tent
Please enter ALL fish caught even if practicing catch & release fishing
We need to report all fish caught to PA Fish & Boat Commission! -
The participant must take all fish caught home (unless practicing catch & release fishing).
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NO Littering, please pick up any litter you see, let's keep our streams clean!
Remember to Leave No Trace & Tread Lightly!
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Please Don't Trash |
Organizers & Sponsors
Organized & programmed by:
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Cal U Parks & Recreation Student Society
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Cal U Parks & Recreation Management Program
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Cal U Recreation Program Planning Class (REC 412)
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Cal U Eco Learning Community
California University Sponsors:
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California University of Pennsylvania
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College of Science & Technology
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Earth Sciences Department
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Cal U Student Association, Inc.
Sponsors:
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Borough of California, PA
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California, PA Rotary Club
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Green Springs Trout Farms
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Arby’s, Washington
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Block Buster, Washington
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Campy’s, California Borough
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Coffee Connections, California Borough
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Cracker Barrel, Washington
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Dairy Queen, California Borough
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Fridays, Washington
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Highpoint Restaurant and Lounge, Coal Center
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Kwik Fill, California Borough
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Lagerheads, Coal Center
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Peter J. Daily, 49th District State Representative
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PNC Bank, California Borough
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Ponderosa, Washington
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Quizno’s, California Borough
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Red Lobster, Washington
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Riverhouse, Charloi
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Sportsmen’s Warehouse
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Starbucks, Washington
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Subway, California Borough
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Zerambo's Bait & Tackle, Bentleyville
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Rose Plastics, California, PA
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Trout Unlimited, Uniontown Chapter
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Pennatronics, California, PA
In Cooperation with:
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PA Boat & Fish Commission
PLAY - Pennsylvania League of Angling Youth -
Recreational Boating & Fishing Federation (RBFF)
TakeMeFishing.org
Some of the images are courtesy of the RBFF -
Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society
Special Thanks to:
Borough of California, Pennsylvania
California Borough Mayor, Casey Durdines
California Borough Recreation Authority
Rotary Club, California, PA
California University of Pennsylvania
Cal U Department of Earth Sciences
Cal U Student Association Inc.
Ed Marks & The Cal. U Grounds Crew
Cal U Park & Recreation Society
Cal U Roosterhead Rugby Club
AVI Food Services, Cal U
John Mariscotti Funeral Home
Mary Popvich, The Clown!
Zerambo’s Tackle
Green Springs Trout Farm
Peter J. Daley, 49th District State Representative
Somerset Sports Shop Outlet, Somerset, PA
Lagerheads, Coal Center, PA
Dairy Queen, California, PA
Kwik Fill, California, PA
Coffee Connections, California, PA
High Point Restaurant & Lounge, Coal Center, PA
Quiznos, California, PA
Fox’s Pizza, Brownsville, PA
Gander Mountain, Moon Township, PA
Pizza Hut, Brownsville, PA
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HAPPY EARTH DAY! |
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April is National Children & Nature
Awareness Month
The Fishing Fun Doesn't End after the Pike Run Youth Fishing Festival!!
June is National Kids Fishing Month!!
Visit the Little Lunkers Learning Center & Try your hand at the Fishing Fun & Games