Bass Pro Shops Simcoe Open - Yamaha’s commitment pushes Big Fish over $5,000”

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Press Release

For Immediate Release: July 3rd 2007

The Aurora Bassmasters are excited to announce that Yamaha Motor Canada is throwing its respective support behind the new partnership between their club and Bass Pro Shops Canada, Inc. The partnership will focus around the newly established (Annual) Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open on October 27th, 2007.

“On behalf of Yamaha Canada, we are extremely proud to be a part of this unique event“, said Tim Kennedy, National Manager, Marketing for Yamaha Motor Canada. “As part of our commitment to the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open, we are excited to present Yamaha Big Fish; and, a YamaBucks Bonus to the top placing Yamaha-Powered Team – an exciting opportunity to support anglers and the fishery alike!” Kennedy continued.

Herb Quan president of the Aurora Bassmasters added that, “On behalf of the entire Aurora Bassmaster chapter I’d like to thank Yamaha Motor Canada for their respective commitment. This again will lend to the overall success of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open and the unique nature by which we will be able to reward participating tournament anglers – this is the start of something very special!”

Limited Field … Early Registration Encouraged:
All anglers competing in the BPS Simcoe Open are encouraged to pre-register as the first year field will be limited to ~ 50 teams. To entice early registration, a special prize package consisting of two Mustang Survival Classic Floater suits will be up for grabs to all those who sign up prior to August 31st 2007. Total entry fees per team will be $250; this includes $20 for Big Fish and $10 for Launch at Monto Reno Marina in Lefroy. Anglers wishing to pre-register should send either a $50.00 non-refundable cheque as a deposit or the entire amount payable to Aurora Bassmasters to: 58 English Ivy Way, Willowdale, ON M2H 3M4. Please clearly mark your co-angler in the “re:” line of the cheque itself.

Taste of Incentives Grow for 2007 BPS Lake Simcoe Open

Yamaha Big Fish: Yamaha Motor Canada is matching the $20 per boat Big Fish Entry. This coupled with various other manufacturer contingencies will put the potential value of the Yamaha Big Fish payout up over $5,000.

YamaBucks: Yamaha Canada will award $1,000 in YamaBucks; $500 to each member of the top placing Yamaha-Powered Team.

BPS Record Payout: The BPS Record Payout will be held in trust by the Aurora Bassmasters and awarded to the Team that breaks the 30.0lb mark. If, in 2007 this one-day, all-time Canadian bass tournament record is not broken it will continue to be held in trust until the following year when an additional $2,500 will be added to the BPS Record Payout. Furthermore, when the BPS Record Payout is awarded, the contribution ($2,500 annually) will renew and again be considered the BPS Record Payout for subsequent years to the Team that successfully breaks the new Record as established.

As new information is made available, it will be posted on Bass Pro Shops’ website at www.basspro.com or the Aurora Bassmasters site at www.aurorabass.com in the coming weeks and months. Registration Form (now available) and a complete listing of General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online through the Aurora Bassmasters. The Aurora Bassmasters are one of 30 clubs across the province belonging to the Ontario BASS Federation Nation at www.ontariobass.com . This tournament is an OPEN event where tournament anglers from any bass circuit are invited to attend.

Press Release prepared by:
Wil Wegman
wil.wegman@aurorabass.com
&
Simon Frost
tymike@sympatico.ca


Simon Frost