FLORENCE-Florence Lauderdale Tourism is proud to sponsor the Boat US Collegiate National Championship Fishing Tournament on Pickwick Lake May 23 & 24. This championship tournament is sponsored by Cabela’s and will be held on Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama.
Registration, Sponsor displays, and banquet will be held at the Shoals Marriott Conference Center located at the Shoals Marriott on Wednesday, May 22nd.
2013 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship Schedule of Events:
Monday, May 20th–Wednesday, May 22nd Official Practice starts at safe light
Tuesday, May 21st – Mandatory Yamaha Angler Appreciation Night 4 – 8 pm McFarland Park
Wednesday, May 22nd Final practice day Safe Light – 2:30 pm Mandatory Registration 2:30 – 5 pm
Official Welcome 5 pm Banquet Dinner 5:15 – 7 pm
Pre-tournament Meeting 7 pm
Thursday, May 23rd Day 1: 5:45 am to 2:30 pm
* First flight checks in at 2:30 pm
Weigh-in 2:30 pm
Costa College Night BBQ – Following Weigh-In
Friday, May 24th Day 2: 5:45 am to 2:30 pm
* First flight checks in at 2:30 pm
Weigh-In 2:30 pm
Dinner and and Awards Presentation Immediately Following Weigh-In
Angler Registration 2:30 pm to 5 pm on Wednesday, May 22nd – visit the registration table in the Conference Center and please be sure to bring
your official Student ID. Competitors must stay for the mandatory rules meeting and tournament briefing.
Excited sponsors will have displays setup and be on-hand to visit with anglers, conduct contests, and distribute products and prizes. Many pro anglers will be on-site for the social and seminars as well.
Located at:
One Hightower Place
Florence, Alabama 35630
256-740-4141
Boat Launch at McFarland Park Take-off and weigh-in is at McFarland Park each tournament day.
McFarland Park
Address:
200 James Spain Dr.
Florence, AL 35630
A valid Alabama fishing license is required for each angler.
Purchase online at http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/license/