2016 Fishing Derby
Posted
on May 21, 2016
On May 21 2016, the Kuyahoora Valley Rotary Club held its annual Fishing Derby. The fishing derby is for grade school aged students in the Kuyahoiora Valley, which includes the Poland and West Canada Central School Districts. Contestants are registered into age groups:
- Up to 6 years
- 7 Years
- 8 Years
- 9 Years
- 10 Years
- 11 Years
- 12 Years
Prizes are awarded to each age group for the largest fish caught within the age group and grand prizes are awarded for the largest overall fish caught. This year there were 2 winners for age group 12 years and for the Grand Prize.
Coffee, soda, hot dogs, chips and cookies were provide free of charge to all people who attanded the fishing derby. Monies to support this event is provided through the annual fund raisers put on by the Rotary club. The Rotary club stocked the front pond with 100 13 to 15 inch raibow trout from the Hickling Fish Farms, Edminston, NY. Margan Bait provided the worms used for the children to fish. Prizes were provided by donations from Stewart's Shops, James Trevvett Memorium, and the Kuyahoora Anglers. Special thanks to the Klutschkowski's for allowing the Rotary to have this event at their residence.
Grand Prize Winners
Alexis Ellsworth - Age Group (Up to 6) - West Canada School - 17 1/2"
Hanna Carnright - Age Group 10 - Poland School - 17 1/2"