NHL’s Brendan Morrison to Host Third Annual Tofino Saltwater Classic Fishing Derby
Canadian professional ice hockey centre Brendan Morrison with the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League has announced that he will again host the Tofino Saltwater Classic Fishing Derby fundraising event to be held for the third consecutive year in Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, from July 7 – 8, 2012.
To date, the Saltwater Classic has raised more than $45,000 to support Tofino community initiatives including the Wickaninnish School Parent Advisory Council's Healthy Lunch Program, the Tofino General Hospital Foundation, The Tofino Parks and Recreation program and the Tofino Salmon Enhancement Society.
"I'm really pleased that the Saltwater Classic continues to be such a popular and positive event," said Tofino Saltwater Classic Fishing Derby host, Brendan Morrison. "My family and I look forward to again welcoming anglers from all over the world to the pristine waters around Tofino for this year's derby."
Open to pre-registered participants, the Tofino Saltwater Classic $250 entry fee includes a celebratory dinner and silent auction hosted by Brendan Morrison on July 7. Anglers will compete for up to $12,000 in cash prizes awarded in five categories:
For information and Participant entry forms, visit www.tofinosaltwaterclassic.com.
NHL's Brendan Morrison to host third annual Tofino
Saltwater Classic Fishing Derby fundraiser. Photo credit: Todd Byrnes
