Janet Faust
01-14-2009, 02:33 PM
Escanaba, Mich. to Host 2009 BASS Federation Nation Northern Divisional in August
BASS announced today the 2009 BASS Federation Nation Northern Divisional presented by Yamaha Motors and Skeeter Boats will be held in Escanaba, Mich., on Aug. 12-14. The Northern Divisional encompasses anglers from eight states and will directly qualify eight anglers to the BASS Federation Nation Championship presented by Yamaha Motors and Skeeter Boats, the world championship of amateur bass fishing.
The Big Bay de Noc and Little Bay de Noc will be the tournament waters while the Bays de Noc Convention and Visitors Bureau will serve as the local organizing committee. The Divisional tournament will be the first BASS event to be held in the city.
“We are excited about coming to Escanaba and enjoying all that the destination and fishery has to offer,” said Jamie Wilkinson, senior director, event operations and business development for BASS. “We are pleased to be working with the Bays de Noc Convention and Visitors Bureau on this event.”
Anglers will compete from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
The Northern Divisional is a three-day tournament with the highest cumulative weight determining the overall champion and state qualifiers for the Federation Nation Championship. The highest placing angler from the Northern Divisional at the BASS Federation Nation Championship will earn a coveted spot in the 2010 Bassmaster Classic.
Additionally, the Junior Bassmaster Divisional will be held in conjunction with the Divisional. The Juniors, representing the same eight states, will compete in two age divisions, 11-14 and 15-18, with the individual champions qualifying for the 2009 Junior Bassmaster World Championship.
For more information, contact BASS Communications at (407) 566-2208 or visit Bassmaster.com. Visit ESPNMediaZone.com. For ESPN’s latest releases, schedules and other news, plus photos, video, audio clips and more.
About BASS
For 40 years, BASS has served as the authority on bass fishing. With its considerable multi-media platforms and expansive tournament trail, BASS is guided by its mission to serve all fishing fans. Through its industry-leading publications Bassmaster Magazine, BASS Times and Fishing Tackle Retailer and comprehensive Web properties in Bassmaster.com and ESPNOutdoors.com, the organization is committed to delivering content true to the lifestyle. Additionally, television programming on ESPN2 continues to provide relevant content – from tips and techniques to in-depth tournament coverage – to passionate audiences.
The organization oversees the prestigious Bassmaster tournament trail, which includes the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bassmaster Opens, Women’s Bassmaster Tour and the Bassmaster Classic, the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing. Through its grassroots network, the BASS Federation Nation, BASS sanctions more than 20,000 events annually.
BASS also offers an array of services to its more than 500,000 members while spearheading progressive, positive change on issues related to conservation and water access. The organization is headquartered in Celebration, Fla.
Steve Masters
Bays de Noc Convention and Visitors Bureau
230 Ludington Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-789-7862
BASS announced today the 2009 BASS Federation Nation Northern Divisional presented by Yamaha Motors and Skeeter Boats will be held in Escanaba, Mich., on Aug. 12-14. The Northern Divisional encompasses anglers from eight states and will directly qualify eight anglers to the BASS Federation Nation Championship presented by Yamaha Motors and Skeeter Boats, the world championship of amateur bass fishing.
The Big Bay de Noc and Little Bay de Noc will be the tournament waters while the Bays de Noc Convention and Visitors Bureau will serve as the local organizing committee. The Divisional tournament will be the first BASS event to be held in the city.
“We are excited about coming to Escanaba and enjoying all that the destination and fishery has to offer,” said Jamie Wilkinson, senior director, event operations and business development for BASS. “We are pleased to be working with the Bays de Noc Convention and Visitors Bureau on this event.”
Anglers will compete from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
The Northern Divisional is a three-day tournament with the highest cumulative weight determining the overall champion and state qualifiers for the Federation Nation Championship. The highest placing angler from the Northern Divisional at the BASS Federation Nation Championship will earn a coveted spot in the 2010 Bassmaster Classic.
Additionally, the Junior Bassmaster Divisional will be held in conjunction with the Divisional. The Juniors, representing the same eight states, will compete in two age divisions, 11-14 and 15-18, with the individual champions qualifying for the 2009 Junior Bassmaster World Championship.
For more information, contact BASS Communications at (407) 566-2208 or visit Bassmaster.com. Visit ESPNMediaZone.com. For ESPN’s latest releases, schedules and other news, plus photos, video, audio clips and more.
About BASS
For 40 years, BASS has served as the authority on bass fishing. With its considerable multi-media platforms and expansive tournament trail, BASS is guided by its mission to serve all fishing fans. Through its industry-leading publications Bassmaster Magazine, BASS Times and Fishing Tackle Retailer and comprehensive Web properties in Bassmaster.com and ESPNOutdoors.com, the organization is committed to delivering content true to the lifestyle. Additionally, television programming on ESPN2 continues to provide relevant content – from tips and techniques to in-depth tournament coverage – to passionate audiences.
The organization oversees the prestigious Bassmaster tournament trail, which includes the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bassmaster Opens, Women’s Bassmaster Tour and the Bassmaster Classic, the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing. Through its grassroots network, the BASS Federation Nation, BASS sanctions more than 20,000 events annually.
BASS also offers an array of services to its more than 500,000 members while spearheading progressive, positive change on issues related to conservation and water access. The organization is headquartered in Celebration, Fla.
Steve Masters
Bays de Noc Convention and Visitors Bureau
230 Ludington Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-789-7862