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Casting Contest
Edgerton Casting Contest - Johnson County Kansas
Our Casting Contest were
expanded from the occasional one
every couple years to three a year.
We will typically attempt to do 3 a
year held one each in the cities of
Edgerton, Desoto, and Spring Hill.
They coincided with the city's
existing special event days. We
provided medals to the winners in
two age groups, thanks to the
generosity of Universal Trophies in
Spring Hill. We also drew for some
prizes. Each contest began directly
after the parades on that Saturday
and concluded when we run out of
contestants or otherwise had to
discontinue.
expanded from the occasional one
every couple years to three a year.
We will typically attempt to do 3 a
year held one each in the cities of
Edgerton, Desoto, and Spring Hill.
They coincided with the city's
existing special event days. We
provided medals to the winners in
two age groups, thanks to the
generosity of Universal Trophies in
Spring Hill. We also drew for some
prizes. Each contest began directly
after the parades on that Saturday
and concluded when we run out of
contestants or otherwise had to
discontinue.
Casting Contest Rules -Two age
groups ages 0-10 and 11-14. Kids
technique they wish. Points will be
given according to where they hit the
Two age Casting Contest Rules
target. They may use a provided rod
target. They may use a provided rod
and reel or their own, but will use our
and reel or their own, but will use our
casting plug (1/2oz hookless jig.
6 total cast will be made after a few
practice casts. 3 to a close target
and 3 to a father target.
groups ages 0-10 and 11-14. Kids
technique they wish. Points will be
given according to where they hit the
Two age Casting Contest Rules
target. They may use a provided rod
target. They may use a provided rod
and reel or their own, but will use our
and reel or their own, but will use our
casting plug (1/2oz hookless jig.
6 total cast will be made after a few
practice casts. 3 to a close target
and 3 to a father target.
DeSoto Casting Contest - Johnson County Kansas
On Saturday, September 2nd, we hosted our second
Casting Contest of the season at the DeSoto Days Festival
in Desoto. Kids casted for prizes and medals. The day
weather was perfect. We joined venders in the ball field
and it made a great and safe area.
Casting Contest of the season at the DeSoto Days Festival
in Desoto. Kids casted for prizes and medals. The day
weather was perfect. We joined venders in the ball field
and it made a great and safe area.
Just a few of our winners in the older group: Richard
Cristensen 3rd, Kayla Nowak 1st, and Trent Midyett
3rd. Not pictured but winners in the younger group
were Paden Bedford 1st, Aaron Galloway 2nd, and
Nicholas Midyett 3rd.
Cristensen 3rd, Kayla Nowak 1st, and Trent Midyett
3rd. Not pictured but winners in the younger group
were Paden Bedford 1st, Aaron Galloway 2nd, and
Nicholas Midyett 3rd.
A few shy of 60 kids kept us busy for about 2 1/2 hours of
stiff competition. Several drawings brought additional
smiles with free t-shirts and fishing rods.
stiff competition. Several drawings brought additional
smiles with free t-shirts and fishing rods.
After a few practice cast most of these youth were on their
own and letting the jigs fly.
own and letting the jigs fly.
The baseball field made a safe area as Deputies
Ruthann Fisher and husband David Fisher kept
registration and score going smooth.
Ruthann Fisher and husband David Fisher kept
registration and score going smooth.
Spring Hill Casting Contest - Johnson County Kansas
On Saturday, September 16th, we hosted our third and final
Casting Contest of the season at the Spring Hill Fall
Festival in Spring Hill. Kids casted for prizes and medals.
The day weather was sunny and windy. We joined vendors
in the ball field and it made a perfect area.
Casting Contest of the season at the Spring Hill Fall
Festival in Spring Hill. Kids casted for prizes and medals.
The day weather was sunny and windy. We joined vendors
in the ball field and it made a perfect area.
With only as staff of two, we always had a line waiting for us
as over 30 kids casted for medals and prizes. Other Cops
n' Bobbers obligations kept us from staying longer
otherwise we would have been burning in the sun all
afternoon.
as over 30 kids casted for medals and prizes. Other Cops
n' Bobbers obligations kept us from staying longer
otherwise we would have been burning in the sun all
afternoon.
We always encourage family to help as this father gives his
daughter some tips. After just a few suggestions, she was
casting away.
daughter some tips. After just a few suggestions, she was
casting away.
Spring Hill had some of the best casters we seen this year.
Here are most of our winners. (from left to right) In the
younger group. Caleb Volkman 2nd and Marisa Volman
1st. Tyler Hartsock 2nd, Cory Hall 1st, and Tyler Baker 3rd.
Hall and Hartsock did our first ever "shootout" where Hall
edged Hartsock out for the gold.
Here are most of our winners. (from left to right) In the
younger group. Caleb Volkman 2nd and Marisa Volman
1st. Tyler Hartsock 2nd, Cory Hall 1st, and Tyler Baker 3rd.
Hall and Hartsock did our first ever "shootout" where Hall
edged Hartsock out for the gold.
Staff Glen Johannsen gives some tips and keeps score.
Glen and wife Cindy have helped on most of our events this
year and have been instrumental in our success.
Glen and wife Cindy have helped on most of our events this
year and have been instrumental in our success.
Special Rules - Contest winners are
awarded by total score. In the event
of a tie a "shootout" will be conducted
and the winner chosen. "Shootout"
formats will be decided by the
judge(s) at the time of the event. If
contestants are not available for a
"shootout" the awards will be given
by order of sign up, 1st being the best.
awarded by total score. In the event
of a tie a "shootout" will be conducted
and the winner chosen. "Shootout"
formats will be decided by the
judge(s) at the time of the event. If
contestants are not available for a
"shootout" the awards will be given
by order of sign up, 1st being the best.
Suggestions - If you have any
Casting Contest in another area
please contact us and we would be
glad to discuss the opportunity.
Casting Contest in another area
please contact us and we would be
glad to discuss the opportunity.