100,000 Tundra Challenge

Press Release

For Immediate Release: July 4, 2008

The Aurora Bassmasters are excited to announce that the Tundra Challenge will once again return as an integral promotional component to the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open and the Lake Simcoe fishery as a whole. Maple Toyota and Tracker Boats (Bass Pro Shops) are again the proponents behind the record breaking promotion; the value of which surpasses $100,000!

“The Tundra Challenge presents yet another unparalleled opportunity to build upon the success of the all-new Toyota Tundra - the biggest, toughest, most versatile Full Size pickup ever built. Our participation in the BPS Simcoe Open is a natural extension of Toyota’s partnership with Bass Pro Shops; and, on behalf of MAPLE TOYOTA, we’re certainly proud to become part of your tournament season here in Ontario. The 2008 Toyota Tundra; with over 10,000lb towing capacity, it has the power to get the job done; there’s no better way and no better ride for you and your boat!” said Corrado Longhin, GM – Maple Toyota.
“We’re excited at the promise that this tournament holds for Tracker Boats; and, are thrilled to be a partner in this endeavour. The Tundra Challenge presents a tremendous opportunity for all involved; it’s a great way for us (Tracker Boats) to build our brand in the marketplace. In the past, this tournament has set benchmarks for giant smallies and monster winning weights; that being said, records are made to be broken!” said Tom Fulton, GM – Tracker Marine Boat Centre (Bass Pro Shops).

Herb Quan, President of the Aurora Bassmasters added that, “On behalf of the Aurora Bassmasters, I’d like to extend our sincere thanks to both Maple Toyota and Tracker Marine Boat Centre for their respective commitment. This alone has a $101,000 value attached to it; this will surely lend to the success of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open and the Tundra Challenge will most certainly become an integral component in growing this event into the future.”

Maple Toyota: In the event a new all-Ontario smallmouth record is established up and over the existing 9.84lb record, the winning Team will be the proud owner of an all-new Toyota Tundra. For complete contest rules and eligibility, please refer to the General Rules, Regulations & Liability.*

Tracker Boats: In the event a new all-Ontario smallmouth record is established up and over the existing 9.84lb record, the winning Team will be the proud owner of an all-new Tracker Tundra. For complete contest rules and eligibility, please refer to the General Rules, Regulations & Liability.*

Limited Field … Early Application Encouraged:
Competing anglers are encouraged to pre-apply as the second year field will be limited to 80 teams. NEW: total entry fees per team will be $280; this includes $20 for Big Fish and $10 for Launch. Anglers wishing to pre-apply should send a $50.00 non-refundable deposit (cheque) or the entire amount payable to Aurora Bassmasters: c/o Herb Quan 58 English Ivy Way, Willowdale, ON M2H 3M4. Payment in full must be received prior to September 30, 2008. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the Team’s entry position. Cheques must accompany a completed 2008 Application Form available through www.aurorabass.com. An 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, we are asking all applicants to include their email addresses on the Application Form so that all notices and event-related messaging can be relayed directly to all interested parties.

As new information is made available, it will be posted on the Aurora Bassmasters site at www.aurorabass.com in the coming weeks and months. Application Forms 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.

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