FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Public Information Office Aracely Lazcano I PIO
County of El Paso, Texas 500 E. San Antonio I Suite 301
Thursday, July 14, 2009 (P) 915.546.2000 I Ext 4106 I
I http://www.epcounty.com/ I
Free fishing poles and bait
(El Paso, Texas) – The El Paso County Parks, Aquatics Golf & Recreation Department in partnership with the Ascarate Fishing club and other sponsoring organizations will be hosting a fishing tournament for kids 16 and under on Saturday, July 18, 2009.Members of the fishing club and game wardens will be at hand to teach young anglers fishing techniques and rules to help them enjoy the sport.
The Ascarate Fishing Club will provide fishing poles and bait free of charge, while supplies last.Free food and refreshments will be given to all registered kids.
Prizes will be awarded in all three age categories: 3-6 years old, 7-12 years old and 13-16 years old.
Tournament registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and the tournament will run form 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
In Brief:
What: Fishing Tournament for Kids
When: Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 8:00 to noon
Registration runs from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Ascarate Lake 6800 Delta Avenue
For additional information please visit us online at: http://www.epcounty.com/parksandrec/ascaratepark/fishing.htm
(CC07-09-71)