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7th Annual FIU Fishing Tournament


 
 
For information about sponsorships click here 

Event

 
The Florida International University Scholarship Fishing Tournament is a one day, offshore tournament featuring fishing for Dolphin. The University's Alumni Association organizes this event and a portion of the net proceeds goes towards a scholarship program for students of the University.
 
 

Schedule of Events

 

June 18, 2009

  • TotalBank's Captain's Party: 5:30pm at TotalBank Headquarters, 2720 Coral Way, Miami, FL.
  • Food and Drinks provided by the Title Sponsor.

June 20, 2009

  • FIU Scholarship Fishing Tournament
  • Location - Miami Beach Marina / Monty's South Beach, 300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL.
  • Lines in - 7:00am
  • Lines out - 3:00pm
  • Weigh in - 4:00pm
  • Dock Party - Food and Drinks courtesy of the FIU Alumni Association
  • Presentation of Awards to the tournament winners and awarding of student scholarships


Background

Since 2002, the Florida International University Scholarship Fishing Tournament is a unique fundraising event benefiting the FIU Alumni Association's Scholarship Fund. Funds are raised through sponsorships and boat registration. Scholarships include the Legacy Scholarship, awarded to students whose parents, grandparents or siblings are graduates of the university and the Panther Pride Scholarship awarded to students demonstrating outstanding involvement in campus life and activities. The cost is $350 boat with a maximum of four (4) anglers and $50 for each additional angler in the same boat.

The tournament is for Dolphin, however, prizes are also given for the biggest fun fish, which include Wahoo, Tuna, or Kingfish.


Target Audience

The Florida International University Scholarship Fishing Tournament is a highly visible and exciting event that ofers exceptional scholarship opportunities. The tournament targets adult fishing enthusiasts, as well as children in the Junior Angler category. Sponsorship involvement in the education-focused event will increase awareness and create a favorable impression of your company and its products or services. Please join the following sponsors in support of this worthy event. Bofill & Villar, P.A., Attorneys at Law; Cyber Angler.com; Financial Insurance Brokers, Inc.; GEICO; Mercury; Oceanic Cruises; River Marine Supply; Solo Printing; FIU's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management; TotalBank; and FIU's University Credit Union.  

 
 
Click here to view photos from the 2008 Fishing Tournament
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special Thanks to Gary Traczyk from www.kineticsteel.com
 
 
 
 
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