Village of Homer Glen, IL
07/15/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/15/2024 08:58
Fishing Derby 2024
Join us for the Village's first Fishing Derby!
July 20, 2024 from 8 AM - 11 AM
Heritage Park Pond
***Registration is now FULL. There is a waitlist.***
Registration is required and there are two available sessions (Participants may sign up for one or both sessions). Prizes awarded after each session.
Session 1: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (Check-in begins at 8 AM)
Session 2: 10 AM - 11 AM (Check-in begins at 9:30 AM)
JP's Treats will be on site for our Fishing Derby selling walking waffles and pancakes.
Start your day with an easy and hearty breakfast that the whole family will love!
www.jpstreats.com
Village of Homer Glen Kids Fishing Derby 2024 Rules
● All participants must be 15 years old or younger to participate, all minors must always be with a parent or a guardian during the event.
● All participants must register before fishing in the derby; registration concludes at Saturday, July 20 9:29 a.m.
● There will be two waves to the Fishing Derby. The first wave starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 9:30am. And the second wave starts at 10:00am and ends at 11:00am. Any fish caught before or after the official derby time window will not be included in judging.
● Fishing is catch and release only, no fish may be taken or consumed from the pond.
● All fish caught must be measured by event judges for official judging.
● Observe and respect other people around you.
● This is a drug free location. No alcohol or drugs are allowed on the property.
● Please dispose of trash in park sanctioned receptacles.
● Parental assistance is allowed, but families are encouraged to allow their children to fish as much as they can.
● One fishing pole per registered participant.
● Prizes will be awarded at the end of each wave for longest fish caught and most fish caught.
● Fishing Derby winners must be present to claim the competition.
● The biggest fish category will be determined by length, measured by event judges.
● Participants are limited to winning only one prize during the Fishing Derby.
● All ties will be subject to a random drawing.
● All prizes must be accepted as awarded and have no other surrender value.
● All decisions made by event coordinators are final.
● Participants agree to abide by the Official Rules and Regulations and agree that failure to comply with any of the rules will result in automatic disqualification, forfeiture of all prizes/recognition as a prizewinner.
● Have Fun!