PRESS RELEASE ~ Jack Link’s Beef Jerky Inks Presenting Sponsor ~

PRESS RELEASE
~ Jack Link’s Beef Jerky Inks
Presenting Sponsor ~

For Immediate Release: June 24, 2009


The Aurora Bassmasters are excited to announce that Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, the leading U.S. meat snack brand and fastest-growing meat snack manufacturer worldwide, has thrown its respective support behind the exciting new partnership between their club and Bass Pro Shops Canada, Inc. for the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open slated for Saturday, October 24th out of Couchiching Park, City of Orillia.

“On behalf of Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, we are proud to lend our support to this exciting new event as Presenting Sponsor.” said Doug Surerus, Ontario Regional Manager, Jack Link’s Beef Jerky. “In partnership with Bass Pro Shops (and the Aurora Bassmasters), the success of the Lake Simcoe Open will continue to grow exponentially into the future, attracting ardent anglers from all walks of life. Much like the rugged roots of Jack Link’s over 100 years ago in Northern Wisconsin, this event will produce a Champion that is not only able to master the fishery, but one that can also weather Mother Nature in late October on Lake Simcoe – with a little luck! We are excited to be a part of your tournament season here in Ontario; we look forward to playing an integral role in this year’s successes.” Surerus concluded.

Herb Quan president of the Aurora Bassmasters added that, “On behalf of the entire Aurora Bassmaster chapter I’d like to thank Doug Surerus and Jack Link’s Beef Jerky for their respective commitment. This will surely lend to the overall success of the BPS Lake Simcoe Open and will ensure its growth on into the future. We’re excited to see a company of Jack Link’s stature, outside of the fishing industry, lend their support . . . with Jack Link’s commitment, this will help elevate the proposed payout structure to participating anglers (due out shortly).”

Applications Now Being Accepted!

Limited Field … Early Application Encouraged:
Competing anglers are encouraged to pre-apply as the 2009 field will be limited to 100 teams. NEW: total entry fees per team will be $300; plus $20 for Yamaha Big Fish ($320 total). Anglers wishing to apply should forward a completed 2009 Application Form accompanied and a $320 non-refundable payment payable to Aurora Bassmasters: c/o Simcoe Open Application 10 Laurwood Court Aurora, Ontario L4G 5C2. Failure to submit payment in-full will result in nullification of the Team’s entry application. Cheques must accompany a completed 2009 Application Form available through www.simcoeopen.com. A 2009 Application Form by itself does not automatically constitute entry; furthermore, the Tournament Director reserves the right to refuse/deny entry.

In order to maintain the highest level of communication between tournament organizers and anglers prior to the event itself, it is mandatory for all applicants to include their respective email addresses on the Application Form itself so that all notices and event-related messaging can be relayed directly to all interested parties. This includes but is not limited to: Receipt of application, confirmation of eligibility and participation, any and all communications relating to the General Rules, Regulations & Liability.

As new information is made available, it will be posted on the Official Web Site of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open at www.simcoeopen.com and the Official Web Site of the Aurora Bassmasters at www.aurorabass.com. 2009 Application Forms and a complete listing of the General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online and updated as required. The Aurora Bassmasters are one of 30 clubs across the province belonging to the Ontario BASS Federation Nation at www.ontariobass.com.

Press Release prepared by:
Wil Wegman
wil.wegman@aurorabass.com

Simon Frost
tymike@sympatico.ca