Detroit Lions and Kevin VanDam team up again for a charity fishing tournament on Monday, June 10, 2013
The 2013 KVD Charity Classic returns to Kent Lake Monday, June 10, 2013 allowing anglers the chance to fish and compete with the Detroit Lions and seven-time BASS Angler of the Year, Kevin VanDam. The event consists of a day on the lake competing with Head Coach Jim Schwartz, players, alumni, KVD and other Elite Anglers to catch the biggest bass.
Detroit Lions and Kevin VanDam team up again for a charity fishing tournament on Monday, June 10, 2013
UPDATED 4/11/2013: The 2013 KVD Charity Classic returns to Kent Lake Monday, June 10, 2013 allowing anglers the chance to fish and compete with the Detroit Lions and seven-time BASS Angler of the Year, Kevin VanDam. The event consists of a day on the lake competing with Head Coach Jim Schwartz, players, alumni, KVD and other Elite Anglers to catch the biggest bass.
The tournament is facilitated by B.A.S.S., the governing body of professional bass fishing. There’s an afternoon weigh in, strolling buffet and live and silent auctions. The tournament is held at Kensington Metropark’s Kent Lake, one of Metro Detroit’s largest inland lakes. Kent Lake is considered one of the premiere fisheries in the region.
Proceeds from the charity fishing event will benefit the community and charitable outreach programs of The Detroit Lions Living for the City philanthropic initiative and youth initiatives, and conservation efforts supported by the Kevin VanDam Foundation.
Tournament Details
Monday, June 10, 2013rnKent Lake, Milford, MichiganrnTime Activityrn12:00pm - 1:00pm Registrationrn12:30pm - 1:00pm Launch/Stagingrn1:00pm Start Tournamentrn5:00pm End Tournamentrn4:00pm - 6:30pm Snacks and Refreshmentsrn5:30pm Weigh-In / Auctionrn6:30pm Awards Presentation
Bass Pro Shops has signed on as the Title Sponsor of the 2013 KVD Charity Classic. The Presenting Sponsor will be carhartt. Additional sponsorship opportunities exist for the Dinner Sponsor, Silver Sponsor and Contributing Sponsors.
General admission to the weigh in is $100. Kids 12 and under are free (limit two per guest).
For more information please call the Detroit Lions at 313-216-4000 or contact Sherry VanDam – 269-501-5740 or sherry.vandam ‘at’ kvdoutdoors.com.
Download an updated copy (4/11/2013) of the 2013 KVD Charity Classic Detroit Lions fishing tournament information and sponsorship details (PDF).
About Detroit Lions Living for the City
Living for the City is the philanthropic program of The Detroit Lions. Its goal is to support transformational efforts that improve the well-being of metro Detroit’s underserved communities. Living for the City focuses on sustainable health and wellness initiatives and community development. Living for the City supports organizations that pursue integrated approaches to physical fitness, healthy eating, housing, land use and environmental planning, public transportation, community infrastructure, and aligned workforce opportunities.