Children’s Snapper Derby Returning to Oyster Bay September twentieth – Town of Oyster Bay

Online Registration Begins July 28^th

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Clerk Rich LaMarca invite residents to attend the Town’s 4^th Annual Children’s Snapper Derby to be featured on the famed Bluefish Tournament on Sunday, September 20^th, at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay.

“This fun family event is open to youngsters ages 14 and under with fun prizes and awards for winners, as well as giveaways for all participants,” mentioned Supervisor Saladino. “This fun event provides a great opportunity to introduce children to the wonderful recreational sport of fishing.”

The Snapper Derby will happen between the hours of seven:30 a.m. and three p.m., through the Town’s Bluefish Tournament, at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park by the fishing pier. There is a $15 registration entry price. Participants are invited to deliver their very own gear, together with poles and bait, as provides are restricted. Children might be positioned into two age teams, ages 7 and beneath, and 8-14. Winners might be primarily based on variety of snappers caught – catch and launch solely – with awards and prizes being given out for 1^st, 2^nd and three^rd place for every age group. Family enjoyable actions might be held from 1 p.m. to three p.m.

“We are thrilled to bring this fun event to Theodore Roosevelt Park and invite all children who enjoy fishing to sign up and participate,” mentioned Clerk LaMarca. “There will be free refreshments, shirts and raffles for all participants, as well as awards and prizes for top winners.”

Registration might be out there on-line at www.oysterbaytown.com/sports activities starting July 28^th. For extra data on registration, residents can contact the Town’s Recreation Office at (516) 797-7945.