2011 BPS Simcoe Open Application's Coming in Fast

[Wil Wegman]

The Aurora Bassmasters would like to thank all those anglers who competed last year for their overwhelming support of this year's event. Many of you signed up during the first week of the 2011 application process.

Application Process Open:

Just a reminder that the application process is now open to all tournament anglers. Total entry fees remain unchanged from last year and will be $380 per two person team; plus $20 for the Big Fish pot ($400 total). Anglers wishing to apply should forward a completed 2011 Application Form (available at www.simcoeopen.com ) accompanied with a signed copy of the last page of the rules and a $400 non-refundable cheque payable to: Bass Pro Shops Attn: SIMCOE OPEN, and mail it to 1 Bass Pro Mills Drive, Vaughan, ON L4K 5W4. A completed application form, signed copy of the rules and payment, does not automatically constitute entry as the Tournament Director and Tournament Organizing Committee reserve the right to refuse/deny entry.

New for 2011 will be an opportunity for anglers to pay in person at the store. Just visit the back counter where applications are available and payment (in cheque or cash) can be made. As an added bonus, those who do visit the store to pay and apply before August 31st will receive a 15% BPS store discount coupon. Initially, one team member can fill out the application form and sign it and the rules page, however on the night of registration or sooner, that other team member must sign as well. Anglers will not receive their boat numbers until the mandatory pre-tournament meeting on the Friday evening before the tournament, however boat numbers are generally assigned according to when applications and cheques are received. Of paramount importance is that all competing anglers include their most up to date email addresses as direct email will become the primary form of communication with all competing anglers.

Please note ... that once again we will cap this event at 100 teams. Once the tournament is full, those wishing to still compete are encouraged to apply and send in a cheque. These anglers will be added to the waiting list. If a team drops out, the first team on the waiting list will be contacted, asked if they still want in and if so – at that point their cheque will be cashed and they will become eligible to compete.

Please stay tuned to www.simcoeopen.com and of course to Big Fat Bass for the latest updates.

Thank You,

Sincerely,


Wil Wegman,
Aurora Bassmasters
www.aurorabass.com

[Dave Rochette]

What is the date of the BPO ?

[JohnWhyte]

Dave
It's on Sat. Oct 22.

[JohnWhyte]

Wil
How many positions are left.

[Jeff English]

Guys, if your going to Bass Pro to pay, don't go to the back counter (you can go there if you want to buy a reel). They will just send you back to the "Customer Service" counter at the front of the store.
You don't even need to go through the turn styles to access that counter.

JEFFY

[Wil Wegman]

Jeff is right - it's that 'other back counter' that I meant- the customer service one- not the real one .

John, I haven't got an up-to-date count on numbers of entries- we have BPS staff handling all of that ... There are still openings though. The first week was the busiest with anglers from last year returning to play again in 2011.

Wil

[JohnWhyte]

Wow - still positions left!

I can't wait for this years tournament. The number of monsters being reported is incredible. The lake must be on steroids.

33 + for the winner.