We are excited to announce the return of our signature fundraising event, the Orange and Blue Tarpon Fishing Tournament. All proceeds from the tournament go directly to our Emerson Scholarship Fund to benefit incoming Gator freshmen from Pinellas County. The 10th Annual Orange and Blue Tarpon Tournament is made possible by our title sponsors Pepsi and Kona Big Wave
Fishing Tournament
Saturday, June 15th 2024
Lines in: 6:30AM
Photo release, due: 3PM
Madeira Beach Marina
Entry fees (Tournament open to the public):
UFAA Member $250
Non-member $300
Wildcard Tournament Add-on: $55
Captain’s Meeting and Gator Welcome Social
Thursday, June 13th, 2024 6pm – 8pm
Location: Slyce Pizza, Madeira Beach
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Let’s kickoff the 10th Annual Tournament in style and give a big Gator Welcome at this year’s Captain’s meeting and Gatorhood social. Enjoy some good food, drink specials, raffles, and hear from a UF IFAS representative on conversation efforts in the Gulf Coast.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat!)
If you cannot BYOB, we can help! Contact us to be connected with a local captain who will supply angler expertise and the boat!
The entire Orange and Blue Tarpon Tournament (Tarpon and Wildcard) is catch and release, submissions by photo.
The additional entry in the Wildcard Tournament allows you to submit any fish (no tarpon, no sharks) into the tournament.
Be sure to bring your Florida Fishing License, plenty of sunscreen, snacks and drinks for while you’re on the water.
Bring cash/credit card so you can participate in the opportunity drawings and silent auction after the event! We have great prizes you won’t want to miss out on this year.
Guaranteed cash payouts for first, second, third, and fourth place. The more anglers, the more cash payouts offered!
HOTEL BLOCK
Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach
Special group rate of $249 to $309 /night, ask to be in the Pinellas County Gator Club block. Room types are first come, first serve.
Rooms in the block are available: 06/13/2024 to 06/16/2024
CONTACT & SPONSORSHIP INFO
Sean Tobe, Tournament Chair
sstobe@gmail.com
727-644-8638
Tarpon Fishing Tournament
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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A BIG GATOR THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Without their support, the 10th Annual Orange and Blue Tarpon Tournament
would not have been possible! Please reach out to Sean Tobe, Tournament Chair to become a sponsor.
Sean Tobe
sstobe@gmail.com
727-644-8638
TITLE SPONSORS
CHAMPIONS CLUB SPONSOR
ROWDY REPTILE SPONSORS
