Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Lou Imbroto invite residents to attend the Town’s 2nd Annual Snapper Derby to be featured at the famed Bluefish Tournament on Sunday, September 15th at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay.
“This fun family event is open to youngsters ages 14 and under with fun prizes and awards for winners, as well as giveaways for all participants,” said Supervisor Saladino. “This fun event provides a great opportunity to introduce children to the wonderful recreational sport of fishing.”
The Snapper Derby takes place during between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., during the Town’s Bluefish Tournament, at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park by the fishing pier. There is a $10 registration entry for residents and $15 for non-residents. Participants are invited to bring their own equipment, including poles and bait, as supplies are limited. Children will be placed into two age groups, ages 7 and under and 8-14. Winners will be based on number of snappers caught – catch and release only – with prizes being awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place for each age group.
“We are thrilled to bring this fun event to Theodore Roosevelt Park and invite all youngsters to sign up to participate,” said Councilman Imbroto. “There will be free refreshments, shirts and raffles for all participants, as well as awards and prizes for top winners.”
For more information on registration, residents can contact the Town’s Recreation Office at (516) 797-7945. Registration is now open on the Town’s website, at www.oysterbaytown.com/portal, and in-person at Town Hall South in Massapequa, the Causeway Bait & Tackle in Wantagh, Duffy’s Bait & Tackle in Glenwood Landing, and at the Hi-Hook Bait & Tackle in Huntington.
The 2024 Snapper Derby is sponsored by Adventureland, Applebee’s of Bethpage, Causeway Bait & Tackle, Del’s Bar & Grill, Harbes Barnyard Adventure, Hi Hook Bait & Tackle, Jones Beach Tackle, Little Tommy’s Party Rentals, Long Island Children’s Museum, Mill River Fun Club, Long Island Rod Company, Oyster Bay Marine Supply, Sabrina Navaretta Memorial Foundation, and Zorn’s of Bethpage.