St. Pete Beach, Florida

October 2 – 4, 2025

Fishing Funds the Cure St. Pete, FL

On behalf of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation®, it is our pleasure to invite you to the Fishing Funds the Cure®, Tampa Bay Tournament.

This tournament features two full days of inshore fishing for redfish, trout, and snook. Event proceeds support critical research to find a cure for childhood cancer.

Trophies will be awarded individually to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each species and an overall team “slam champion” (boat with highest total length combined). Each participant will receive a dry bag full of great tournament swag including a pair of Smith sunglasses.

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Tournament Details

Event Schedule

Thursday | October 2, 2025
TradeWinds Island Grand Resort
Angler Registration: 3 PM – 6:30 PM
Tropical Cocktail Reception: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Tropical Gala Dinner: 6:30 PM – 8 PM

Friday | October 3, 2025
TradeWinds Island Grand Resort
Angler Registration: 7 AM – 8:15 AM
Breakfast: 7 AM – 8:15 AM
Shuttle Bus to Marine Max: 8:15 AM
Fishing: 9 AM – 3 PM (Lunch Provided)

Friday 6 PM | Fashion Funds the Cure
TradeWinds Island Grand Resort
Runway Show & Dinner
Optional Event – Ticket $100

Saturday | October 4, 2025
TradeWinds Island Grand Resort
Angler Registration: 7 AM – 8:15 AM
Breakfast: 7 AM – 8:15 AM
Shuttle Bus to Marine Max: 8:15 AM
Fishing: 9 AM – 3 PM (Lunch provided)
TradeWinds Island Grand Resort
Awards Ceremony & BBQ Dinner: 3 PM – 5 PM

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Tournament Lodging

TradeWinds Island Grand Beach Resort
5500 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

If you need hotel reservations, please call us (813) 269-0955 for the Room Block Rate. 

Boats Launch From

Marine Max
6810 Gulfport Blvd. S
St. Petersburg, FL 33707

Eligible Species

Red Drum

Redfish

Sea Trout

Trout

Snook

Snook

Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities

Official & Exclusive Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 Tampa Bay Fishing Tournament. Sponsorship includes the following benefits:

  • Company logo included on tournament awards and Long-Sleeve Performance Fishing Shirts
  • 5 guided boats (includes 15 angler entries and tackle)
  • 15 deluxe angler swag bags
  • 15 pairs of Smith sunglasses
  • Presenting Sponsor recognition in all press releases, website, social media posts, email communications, and print/digital materials and video presentations at the event
  • Exclusive opportunity to speak at the Tropical Gala
  • Full-page ad with premier placement in program and logo on cover
  • Opportunity to include item in deluxe angler swag bags
  • 30 tickets with reserved seating to the Tropical Gala (resort attire)

If you need hotel reservations, please call us (813) 269-0955 for the Room Block Rate. 

Official sponsor of Rain Jacket OR Button-Down Fishing Shirt. Sponsorship also includes the following benefits:

  • Company logo on Rain Jacket OR Button-Down Fishing Shirt (one item per sponsor, selection based on availability at time of commitment)
  • 3 guided boats (includes 9 angler entries and tackle)
  • 9 deluxe angler swag bags
  • 9 pairs of Smith sunglasses
  • Full-page ad in program
  • Company logo prominently featured across various platforms: print/digital materials and video presentations at the event, website, and email communications
  • Opportunity to include item in deluxe angler swag bags
  • 18 tickets to the Tropical Gala (resort attire)

If you need hotel reservations, please call us (813) 269-0955 for the Room Block Rate. 

Official sponsor of Deluxe Dry Bag, Cooler, Hat, Insulated Koozie, Tumbler, OR Fishing Gloves. Sponsorship also includes the following benefits:

  • Company logo on Deluxe Dry Bag, Cooler, Hat, Insulated Koozie, Tumbler, OR Fishing Gloves (one item per sponsor, selection based on availability at time of commitment)
  • 2 guided boats (includes 6 angler entries and tackle)
  • 6 deluxe angler swag bags
  • 6 pairs of Smith sunglasses
  • Full-page ad in program
  • Company logo prominently featured across various platforms: print/digital materials and video presentations at the event, and website
  • Opportunity to include item in deluxe angler swag bags
  • 12 tickets to the Tropical Gala (resort attire)

If you need hotel reservations, please call us (813) 269-0955 for the Room Block Rate. 

Official sponsor of the breakfast (2 days) or company logo recognition on a T-shirt, Buff, Bluetooth Speaker, OR Lunch Bag. Sponsorship also includes the following benefits:

  • Company logo on T-shirt, Buff, Bluetooth Speaker, OR Lunch Bag (one item per sponsor, selection based on availability at time of commitment) or signage recognition during breakfast on Friday and Saturday.
  • 1 guided boat (includes 3 angler entries and tackle)
  • 3 deluxe angler swag bags
  • 3 pairs of Smith sunglasses
  • Half-page ad in program
  • Company logo on print/digital items at the event
  • Opportunity to include item in deluxe angler swag bags
  • 6 tickets to the Tropical Gala (resort attire)

If you need hotel reservations, please call us (813) 269-0955 for the Room Block Rate. 

Sponsorship also includes the following benefits:

  • 1 guided boat (includes 3 angler entries and tackle)
  • 3 deluxe angler swag bags
  • 3 pairs of Smith sunglasses
  • Company logo on print/digital items at the event
  • 6 tickets to the awards dinner
  • Opportunity to include item in angler swag bags

If you need hotel reservations, please call us (813) 269-0955 for the Room Block Rate. 

Sponsorship also includes the following benefits:

  • Half page ad placed in printed program
  • Company logo placed in digital slideshow
  • One (1) deluxe angler bag with tournament swag
    (Ticket to Tropical Gala not included)
  • One (1) ticket to the awards dinner
  • One (1) ticket to the Fashion Funds the Cure runway show on Friday, October 3
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