PRESS RELEASE
~ Yamaha Big Fish Tops $4,000 ~

For Immediate Release: July 15, 2009


With the resounding success of the 2007 and 2008 Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open, the Aurora Bassmasters are pleased to announce that Yamaha Motor Canada has again committed to being Yamaha Big Fish Sponsor of the Lake Simcoe event slated for Saturday, October 24th, 2009.

“On behalf of Yamaha Canada, we’re once again 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, which potentially could be worth a value fast approaching $5,000 with all related contingencies; and, a $1,000 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 – a potential value approaching $5,000 for Yamaha Big Fish; Wow!”

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.

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