Vero Beach - Monday May 9, 2022: The Kiwanis Club of Vero Beach and the Treasure Coast is hosting its annual 'Take a Kid Fishing' Tournament this Saturday April 14 at the fishing catwalk of the Barber Bridge in Vero Beach.
The tournament runs from 9 a.m. to 12-noon. It's open to kids aged 5 to 12. Advanced registration is required and it will be held the day of the event from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. There is no entry fee, this is a free event.
The Kiwanis Club will provide tackle for those who do not have rods/reels, and bait. Bait for the event is donated by Vero Tackle & Marina and trophies are donated by Trophies, Novelties & More. Supervision and overall management of the event is by Kiwanis volunteers.
Participation is limited to the first 100 families that sign up. Pick up an application at one of these county sites > Vero’s Tackle & Sport Shop, White’s Tackle, Professional Outfitters, Discount Tackle, The Pipe Den and King Pompano Bait & Tackle Shop.
Prizes will be awarded by the Tournament Committee in each age group and a special prize will be awarded for the ugliest fish. A free luncheon provided by the Kiwanis Club will be held following the tournament from 11 a.m. to 12-noon.
The event has been held annually since 1991. For some kids this will be the first time that they've ever caught a fish. When they do, you can see their faces light up. Be there to see that.
Questions? Call Jim Wolfe at 772-299-1819, or Al Sammartino at 772-321-1412.
The Kiwanis Club of Vero-Treasure Coast was established in 1973. Its mission in the community is to help support children's education, activities and charities.