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The Kiwanis Club of Homestead-South Dade’s 37th Annual Dolphin Days Family Fishing Tournament (DolphinDays.org), one of South Florida’s oldest family-fun fishing competitions which will feature more than $7,500 in prize money — returns June 9-11.
Benefitting the Homestead Kiwanis Foundation, the tournament is co-sponsored by the Military Affairs Council and funds raised will benefit the children of the Homestead-South Dade community, local charities, military families and community service projects.
The tournament begins on June 9 at 6 p.m. with the kickoff party/captain’s meeting/raffle/silent auction at the Champions Club at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, One Ralph Sanchez Speedway Blvd. Fishing Day is June 11, with weigh-in, dock party and awards at Homestead Bayfront Park, 9698 SW 328 St.
“We expect a tremendous turnout because everyone is anxious to continue our return to normal,” said Homestead Councilmember Erica G. Ávila, Kiwanis Lt. Governor and tournament co-chair. “This will be a great, fun event that raises funds for one of South Florida’s most active community service organizations and honors our military by allowing kids and active/reserve military to fish for free.
“We really appreciate the fishing community’s support and partnership with the Military Affairs Council to expand our reach in serving the children and families in and around the City of Homestead and South Dade,” she added.
“We really appreciate the fishing community’s support,” said Military Affairs Council chair Roxanne Jeghers. “Several boat captains are donating their boats, time and talent to help our active/reserve military fish this tournament and have a great time. We are honored to give back to our service members through this partnership with the Kiwanis Club.”
One of the highlights of this year’s tournament is the wide variety of highly sought-after prizes in the silent auction part of the event. Among those items (all based upon availability) are:
• Four Club Seats to any Miami Dolphins 2022 home game plus parking pass. Estimated value, $1,750.
• An Interval International “Dream Week” at any of more than 1,000 resorts in Interval’s exchange network in 80 countries around the world. Estimated value, $1,800.
• Four premium seats to a Miami Heat home game plus parking. Estimated value, $1,250.
• A five-day, four-night stay at world-famous Casa de Campo resort in the Dominican Republic. Estimated value, $3,000.
• A seven-night stay at luxurious Silver Lake Resort in Kissimmee, Florida in a two-bedroom villa (sleeps six). Estimated value, $1,750.
Early bird tournament entry fees before June 1 are $350 for up to four anglers, with each additional angler costing $100. After June 1 — and up to 8 p.m. the night of the Captain’s Party — entry fees are $450 a boat and $125 for additional anglers. In keeping with the tradition of the event, kids and active/reserve military fish for free.
Active/reserve military anglers seeking to register should contact Jeghers at 305-793-8325.
In addition to boat entries, a variety of sponsorships are still available.
For more information about entries or sponsorships, send email to info@DolphinDays.org or contact Ávila at 786-444-6133.
