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Mark Your Calendars for the 2018 LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo, July 13-14, 2018

July 14-15, 2017
Sand Dollar Marina, 158 Sandollar Ct., Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2500

Two-day fishing entry fee includes an official rodeo t-shirt,
dinner on Friday (hot dogs/hamburgers and “fixings”),
and Awards Seafood Fest on Saturday!
There will be lots of prizes for top winners, as well as plenty door prizes and prizes for
the Best Family Friendly Boudreaux Joke and Best Hard Luck Story of the weekend.
So, don't forget to bring your best joke!

$75 - Adults
$40 - Children 15 & under
$25 - Dental Students

Saturday Night Seafood Fest ONLY (no fishing): $29 per person

Add $25 per person late fee after Friday, July 7.
(Note: Deadline extended to July 7 before late fee applies)
Proceeds from the Fishing Rodeo will benefit the LDA Foundation, including support for the Louisiana Mission of Mercy (LaMOM) program, as well as dental education, research, and community outreach.

Online registration is now closed.
To register through Tuesday, July 11, at 5 p.m., call Jeanne at the LDA at (225) 926-1986.
After this date/time, register on-site at Sand Dollar Marina.

Shirts: Fishing Rodeo t-shirt included with your registration fee. You are guaranteed the size of your choice if you register by June 30. Late registrations may require sizing adjustments.

NOTE:

• We impose a surcharge of 2.25% on the transaction amount on credit card products, which is not greater than our cost of acceptance.You can do a mail-in registration and pay with a check to avoid the fee.
  
• No refunds after pre-registration deadline of June 30.
• Our fishing shirts with logos will be available for pre-order until June 26, 2017.
• Additional t-shirts may also be pre-ordered before June 26, 2017. 

Proceeds from the Fishing Rodeo will benefit the LDA Foundation, including support for the Louisiana Mission of Mercy (LaMOM) program, as well as dental education, research, and community outreach.

Our goal is to match or exceed last year’s record breaking numbers. We raised $10,979 with the help of registration fees, donations, prizes, and auction items and we KNOW we can do it again with YOUR help!

If you are interested in donating an item for our auction or for fishing rodeo prizes or in making a financial contribution for the purchase of prizes, contact Jeanne Parr at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (225) 926-1986. All or part of your gift may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please check with your tax advisor. Your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Click here to download a donation form if you are ready to donate to this incredibly worthwhile and fun cause!

Thanks to Our Sponsors (as of 5-8-17):

	Premier Events Partners
Association Services Professionals
	Sustaining Events Partner
Corporate Species Sponsor: Campus Federal Credit Union Corporate Species Sponsor: K.B. Kaufmann & Co., Inc. Platinum Sponsor: Henry Schein Dental Gold Sponsor: Barataria Dental Clinic Gold Sponsor: VOCO America, Inc. Silver Sponsor: Coltene
Supporters:   2 Sisters Salsa Bayou Best Pickles Blue Lemon Co. Bonfolk Collective Bowie Outfitters Drs. Nelson and Sally Daly Jay Ducote Kristen Binning Art Orvis Red Stick Spice Sand Dollar Marina SFT (Southern Football T-Shirts) Soiree Superior Bait and Tackle Tin Roof Brewing Company Vivid Ink Graphics

LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo – Official Rules – 2017

PLEASE NOTE:  Dates for the Annual LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo are Fri., July 14 and Sat., July 15, 2017.  The Official Weigh Master must check all fish, before 5 p.m. on July 15.  Scales are open on Fri. and Sat. from 1 to 5 p.m.

1.  All fish and anglers must be in accordance with state and federal regulations, along with LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo rules and regulations.
2.  No Billfish (Marlin, Sailfish, Spearfish), Swordfish, Sharks, Bull Redfish (over 27”), Black Drum of any size, Jack Crevalle, Barracuda, or Amberjack will be allowed in any category.
3.  Children’s division is for anglers 17 years old and under.
4.  Weigh master and/or board members have the right to open and inspect any fish entered in the rodeo.
5.  You are entering the LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo at your own risk. Sand Dollar Marina, Dr. Nelson Daly, the LDA Board of Directors, the weigh masters, the sponsors, rodeo officials, and rodeo volunteers will not be held liable for any damages or injury suffered at this event.
6. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated.
7. In the event of a categorical tie, the fish that is first entered wins.
8. All rodeo entry fees and sponsorships are non-refundable.
9. There is no spear fishing category this year. All fish must be caught with rod and reel.
10. All fishing locations must be accessible to the public at all times according to state and federal regulations, no private fishing grounds.
11. Any attempt to circumvent the rules of the LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo will result in the disqualification of fish and/or the angler.
12. The Board of Directors’ decision will be final.
13. The weigh master’s decision is final.
14. All money transactions are final.
15. No swapping of fish between competitors or team members is allowed.
16. Gaffing is allowed, but any mutilation of fish deemed unnecessary by the weigh master/board of directors will result in disqualification of the fish.
17. The speckled trout, Red Fish (under 27 inches), Mangrove Snapper, Blue Water (Dolfin, Yellowfin, Tuna or Grouper), Cobia and under 17 categories will be awarded prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The Trout string and Red Fish string will each be awarded one prize for 1st. The component with the most points will be given the title of Best Fishermen in the State, and a plaque which will remain in the LDA office will reflect their status.
18. One fish from the Trout string and/or the Red Fish string entries may be entered in the appropriate largest Trout/Red Fish category.
19. Point system: first=3 points, second=2 points, third=1 point.
20. Your boat or vehicle must be in the perimeter/property of the Sand Dollar Marina with the fish to be entered and the angler must report to the weigh master before official closing of scales at 5 p.m., Saturday, July 15 to enter a fish. NO EXCEPTIONS.
21. Weigh ins will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, July 14, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, July 15.
22. At 5 p.m., Saturday, the LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo will be closed for that year. Scales will stay open until all fish brought in before 5 p.m. are weighed in. Awards ceremony will follow the final weigh in.