MISS CANADA TO TAKE PART IN 5TH ANNUAL ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT!

Barrie, ON Bridget Nickerson, 2010 Miss Canada will be a guest at the CHBA – Simcoe County Ice Fishing Tournament taking place February 13th at the South Shore Community Centre. “She’s really excited to get involved, fish, and sign autographs after the Tournament,” says President and CEO of Miss Canada Sylvia Stark.

Miss Nickerson, a Halifax native, will be on site all day and folks can meet her in person. She’ll also be touring the Seasons Centre for Grieving Children, the recipients of the proceeds of this year’s Tournament.

“There’s still space available to fish,” says Chair Matt Pryce, “and the $50,000 in prizes make participating very worthwhile. In addition to the prizes to be won, participants receive their breakfast and lunch – it’s a great day!”

Holes for this Tournament cost $80.00 each and can be purchased online at http://www.icefishingbarrie.ca or by calling the office (705) 728-5030. Tournament organizers are looking to break the record attendance of 680 this year.

What about the ice? “There’s always ice on Kempenfelt Bay, “assures Pryce, “but should something happen – we have a plan for that as well!” He refers to the rules which outline the chance of no ice. All 50 prizes will be drawn from the participants names – and arrangements will be made for prize delivery or pick-up. Participants do not have to be present for the draw should a draw become necessary.

And as if that weren’t easy enough – there’s no need for a fishing license – it’s the family fun fishing weekend!

This year marks the 5th annual Tournament which, to date, has raised over $95,000 for local groups such as Gilda’s Club – Barrie, Habitat for Humanity, Learning Disabilities Association and the RVH Cancer Care Centre…Quite an accomplishment for a volunteer group. This year’s proceeds go to the Seasons Centre for Grieving Children.

He also acknowledges the importance of the Corporate Sponsors. “Direct Energy is on board as our Corporate Sponsors – for the 5th year and with them their team of Redmond Williams, and Rheem Canada.” This Tournament would not be possible without them, or our Corporate Partners and Tournament Sponsors and Partners. A complete list as well as registration information can be found on the event’s website:http://www.icefishingbarrie.ca