Kid's Fishing Rodeo

For over 20 years prior to Katrina, the St, Bernard Sportsman's League held an annual Kids' fishing rodeo at Torres Park. The rodeo had to be cancelled in 2005 due to the storm and now that the park is back in great shape, the League is bringing the rodeo back.

Anyone wishing to volunteer to help with the Rodeo are welcome as well as any donations
.******************************************
This Saturday, September 15, 2012
Registration is 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Torres Park pavillion near Patricia Street
Fishing will be from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
Awards will follow.

Press Release:St.Bernard Sportsmans League　

The St.Bernard Sportsman’s League in conjunction with McDonalds of St.Bernard are pleased to announce the return of their annual Kids’ Fishing Rodeo. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, the event was held for nearly 20 years, but had to be cancelled due to Katrina. The Park’s lagoons have been restored and the League has stocked them with fish. The purpose of the event is to introduce the children of St.Bernard to fishing. Several League members will be on hand to assist with the event and any volunteers who wish to help with the rodeo are welcome.The rodeo will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Torres Park lagoons in St. Bernard.There is no pre-registration.Here are the details:Two age groups, 5 and under and 6-12.Catch and release. Please bring a bucket to keep fish alive for weigh/in and release.Cane poles only. No rods and reels allowed. Please bring your own poles. Extra hooks, line and corks will be available.Bait will be supplied.Trophies will be awarded in each age group for the following categories: Perch, Catfish, Bass and Most Fish,All kids participating in the rodeo will receive a McDonalds hamburger and drink.Registration is 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Torres Park pavillion near Patricia Street,Fishing will be from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Awards will follow.             For More Information.