The 17 Rivers Striper Tournament promises to be a fun event. We anticipate many anglers will participate, a great number of fish will be caught and someone will win the grand prize of $2,500.

As tournament organizers we wanted to create a structure within this event to encourage the participation of youth in outdoor activities, and in particular, fishing.

The Junior Division is open to all youth - ages 16 and younger. We’ve solicited pledges for tackle, gear and gift certificates from all the regional tackle shops and have a great deal of prizes to award those junior participants. And we intend to spread it around!

To encourage youth participation, we’ve discounted the entry fee for junior anglers, 60% below that of the adult. The cost to participate in the Junior Division is only $20.00! This cost is less that the snacks you’d purchase when you take your children to the movies… and the kids can fish for the entire month of September.

Furthermore, a Special Discount applies for parents. Register in the Adult Division and sign your child up to participate for FREE! We have created this discounted structure to encourage parents to take their children fishing and make it a family activity. We feel strongly that youth’s involvement in outdoor activities, as a family, is of importance. These early life experiences can leave favorable lasting impressions on both the child and the parent. And exposing children to nature at an early age is important too.

This Parent/Child discount offer is also extended to those individuals who act as mentors for children. Please contact Big Brothers - Big Sisters for information about additional discounts offered through their regional programs.