Thread: Proposed Kid's Fishing Day on the GSPPier

Shawna and some of the other folks on Facebook page (GS Pier Rats) have approached Lamar about having a 'Kid's Fishing Day' on the pier "the end of September or early October."

If you'd like to help (and you don't do FB) you can drop a line in this thread...

More details will be coming, but so far the response has been quite good!

Well it is 'official'...
https://www.facebook.com/events/224455008460474/

Schedule · Saturday, September 28, 2019





8:00 AM - 1:00 PM








This includes instructions, fishing, trophies and ice cream(Maybe lunch)

Salty Kids 1st Annual Gulf Shores Pier Rodeo will be a yearly event that connects youth with seasoned anglers to learn how to fish, proper fish etiquette, conservation, the environmental impact of fishing and good stewardship.

If everything goes as planned, I will be bringing a small herd of kids, most have never been fishing, some have never seen a fish in person other than fried catfish... I hope to be able to show them and any other kids that may need assistance a good time.. I'll bring a handful of extra rods. Is there any specifics we need to know about this day?

From Shawna Buice's facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/events/224455008460474/


Salty Kids 1st Annual Gulf Shores Pier Rodeo will be a yearly that connects youth with seasoned anglers to learn how to fish, proper fish etiquette, conservation, the environmental impact of fishing and good stewardship.

Gear Not Provided, Bait Provided

Ages 5-15 (to help save cost of needing a license)



Schedule · Saturday, September 28, 2019

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This includes instructions, fishing, trophies and ice cream (Maybe lunch)



It is confirmed. The Kidz Rodeo will take place September 28,2019.



A few updates for y'all:1) Volunteer Anglers will be cut off at 40 (as in volunteer numbers, not age )
2) All pier fees for volunteers & participants will be waived. And special wristbands will be handed out.
3) If any one has a business or employee who might want to sponsor the event please feel free to contact me directly and I will get you the information you need.
We will need volunteers to filet catches for the kids to take home if wanted.

Thank you all again for everything. There are so great things inshore for the event.



Hello Anglers.If i have shirts made that has the Salty kids logo on the front pocket area & staff on back would you purchase them for $12-15(depends sizes) to make it easier for kids to know who is there to help etc.
I'd have them color coded by what you'd be doing i.e.
blue shirts = teach fishing
red shirts = filleters, etc
Please comment below yes or no and if yes what size you need and what position you'd like to do i.e. teach fishing, filleting, show how to rig the lines, etc.


Volunteer positions are filling up fast. So if you'd like to help go to the facebook page to sign in.
or do it below IF you don't do facebook ;-)
Just mention that (below) and how you would like to help...
or email Shawna @ saltykidz2019@gmail.com

Any way, we hope to see you there!
David T

I am the Founder/President of Salty Kidz. Below is a little bit about SK.

The mission of Salty Kidz is to organize, encourage, and educate youth on fishing skills, conservation, the environmental impact of fishing and good stewardship.

SK supports and promotes the educational process through peer directed and operated services, advocacy, and participation in public fishing events and good stewardship opportunities.

Salty Kids does not discriminate against anyone regardless of age, disability, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, sex and sexual orientation or gender identity.

We currently have 32 of 40 angler spots filled. We are placing orders for Staff t-shirts 9/7/19 and are $15 each and all money needs to be in by 9/6/19.

This even tis going to be HUGE. The International Game Fish Association is partnering with us and will be flying a representative in to help at the event.

If you are interested please message me or Pier#r. Also, if you can't help but want to sponsor or donate to the event please contact em directly.


Blessings
Shawna

Mr. Cleland,
Will you please email me at saltykidz2019@gmail.com names & ages of kids please. I need to place them on the official registration list.

No Gear in provided. Bait will be provided. No Pier fees to participants. Lunch & ice cream will be provided for kids & staff. I am working on giveaways. Event is limited to ages 5-15 so no licenses are needed. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Thank you. There is a FB event page as well.

Blessings
Shawna

Hey Shawna,

Whenever I click on the link below for more info, it says the page no longer exists or has moved. It happens when I am looking from Facebook as well. Is there a different link I should be following to register my kids? Thanks!

Shawna said she wants to meet with the mentor volunteers @ 7am at the pier house.

See y'all there...

Originally Posted by Pier#r

Shawna said she wants to meet with the mentor volunteers @ 7am at the pier house.

See y'all there...

I wish like heck I could be there! i'm sure it'll be awesome!
Hopefully this can be a yearly thing!