St. Pete Beach, Florida

October 5 – 7

Fishing Funds the Cure St. Pete Beach, FL 2023

On behalf of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, it is our pleasure to invite you to the Fishing Funds the Cure, Tampa Bay Tournament, on October 5-7, 2023.

This tournament features 2 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.

Tournament Details

Event Schedule

Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | TradeWinds Resort
Angler Registration
Tropical Gala featuring dinner, cocktails,
live/silent auction, special guest speakers: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Marine Max
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Fishing: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(Lunch provided)

Friday 6:00 p.m. | TradeWinds Resort | Fashion Funds the Cure
Runway Show & Dinner
Optional Event – Ticket $100

Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Marine Max
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Fishing: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(Lunch provided)
Awards Ceremony & BBQ Dinner: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Boats Launch From

Tournament Lodging

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

 

Eligible Species

Snook

Snook

Red Drum

Redfish

Sea Trout

Trout

Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities

Official & Exclusive Presenting Sponsor of the 2023 Tampa Bay Fishing Tournament. Sponsorship includes the following benefits:

  • Logo included on tournament awards, deluxe angler shirt, and select specialty items
  • 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, onsite print/digital materials, and video presentation
  • 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)

Official sponsor of Deluxe Dry Bag, Long-Sleeved Performance Fishing Shirt, Rain Jacket OR Cooler. Sponsorship also includes the following benefits:

  • Logo on Deluxe Dry Bag, Deluxe Shirt, Rain Jacket OR Cooler (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
  • Logo on website, in the program, in video presentation and inclusion in select social media posts and email communications
  • Full-page ad in program
  • Opportunity to include item in deluxe angler swag bags
  • 12 tickets to the Tropical Gala (resort attire)

Official sponsor of the breakfast (2 days) or logo recognition on a Tumbler, T-shirt, Buff, OR Hat. Sponsorship also includes the following benefits:

  • Company logo on Tumbler, T-shirt, Buff, OR Hat (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
  • Company logo on social media posts and onsite print/digital items
  • Half-page ad in program
  • Opportunity to include item in deluxe angler swag bags
  • 6 tickets to the Tropical Gala (resort attire)

Official sponsor of lunch/refreshment bag (2 days) with logo recognition supplied to all anglers & captains. Sponsorship also includes the following:

  • 1 guided boat (includes 3 angler entries and tackle)
  • 3 deluxe angler swag bags
  • 3 pairs of Smith sunglasses
  • Company Logo on onsite print/digital items
  • Half-page ad in program
  • Opportunity to include item in deluxe angler swag bags
  • 6 tickets to the Tropical Gala (resort attire)
  • 1 guided boat (includes 3 angler entries and tackle)
  • 3 deluxe angler swag bags
  • 3 pairs of Smith sunglasses
  • Company Logo on onsite print/digital items
  • 6 tickets to the Tropical Gala (resort attire)
  • You captain your own boat (includes up to 4 angler entries)
  • Up to 4 deluxe angler bags
  • Up to 4 pairs of Smith sunglasses
  • Company Logo on onsite print/digital items
  • 4 tickets to the Tropical Gala (resort attire)

***Must provide appropriate paperwork and waivers***

Table setup inside suite during Thursday registration (10 am – 6 pm)
(Showcase new products, conduct raffle prize drawing, share marketing materials)
Sponsorship includes the following benefits:

  • Company logo placed on on-site print/digital items
  • Opportunity to include item in deluxe angler swag bags
  • 2 tickets to the Tropical Gala reception

(Tournament fishing not included)

Sponsorship includes the following benefits:

  • Half page ad placed in printed program
  • Company logo placed in digital slideshow

(Tournament fishing and Tropical Gala tickets not included)

  • One (1) deluxe angler bag with tournament swag
    (Ticket to Tropical Gala not included)
  • One (1) ticket to the Tropical Gala reception
  • One (1) ticket to the Fashion Funds the Cure runway show on Friday, October 5