Kids Helping Kids Annual Wentworth Marina Striped Bass Tournament

Entry spots are filling up quickly for this fun family event that does some serious work raising money, bringing $2.2 million in funding to the Seacoast for the benefit of children and their families.

Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, the Wentworth Marina catch and release Striped Bass Tournament for Kids is now registering anglers for their ninth year. A Tournament vessel is available for the first 35 entrants for the competitive Mackerel category added to the competition in 2009. Trophies are awarded for the top 5 fish, Bass and Mackerel in 3 different age groups.

Organized by the Little Harbour Charitable Foundation (LHCF), the signature Tournament is the sole fundraising event for the all volunteer non-profit. The many funding initiatives awarded annually to selected beneficiaries are supported by sponsorship of the Tournament.

Foundation President Paul Holloway said, this year the funding focus is primarily on the development of a comprehensive drug education and prevention program; "Drug-Free Kids," for elementary and middle school children. Additional Tournament funds will also be distributed to the Seacoast Food Pantry, Arts in Reach and Zebra Crossings.

Your Tournament registration fee includes a gear bag, lunch, awards ceremony, activities and entertainment on the marina docks, and is limited to the first 100 anglers age 8-16.Registered anglers are automatically enrolled as members of the Coastal Conservation Association of New Hampshire, underlining the importance LHCF places on the stewardship of all our coastal resources.

Familiarity with all local and federal fishing rules, as well as Tournament recording requirements for catch and release is emphasized, to ensure fair participation and responsible fishing.

Lead sponsor Mercedes-Benz is joined by many generous returning contributors including: Holloway Automotive, TD Bank, B2W Software, SMG, ProMariner, IDS, The Wentworth Marina, and many other sponsor organizations and individuals.Please visit the website for more information on all sponsors, or to become a sponsor, and for additional registration details or call the Wentworth Marina at 433-5050.

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