Alabama Children's Classic Bass Tournament Returns to Lake Eufaula June 1

EUFAULA (May 15, 2019) - Bass fishermen from across the southeastern U.S. will return to Lake Eufaula on Sat., June 1, for the Alabama Children’s Classic Bass Tournament.

The early entry fee is $120 per team or boat; $145 on the day of the tournament. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit Children’s of Alabama, the state’s only freestanding pediatric hospital. Last year, families in the Wiregrass region made more than 10,260 visits to Children’s for a variety of injuries and illnesses, including 605 visits from Barbour County.

Below is the schedule of events for the weekend:

Friday, May 31, 5:00 PM CST

Pre-Tournament Safety Meeting Eufaula Community Center (747 Lake Dr, Eufaula, AL 36027)

Saturday, June 1, 4:00 AM CST

Lakepoint Marina Store / Grill OPEN for Breakfast
Last minute registration/flight numbers issued in Marina Grill.

Safelight: Tournament Blast-Off at Lakepoint Marina gas docks off U.S. 431 North (104 Old Highway 165, Eufaula, AL).
Boat/Flight numbers issued in order entries are received.

First Flight Weigh-In Lakepoint Marina, 2:00 PM CST 
Prize winners will be drawn at the weigh-in.

Tournament winnings include cash prices for first through 15^th place, as well as smallest legal fish and biggest fish.

The Alabama Children’s Classic Bass Tournament is proud to partner with Henry Rifle and Darby’s Warrior Support this year. Darby’s Warrior Support provides support to physically and emotionally injured post-9/11 Special Operations Combat veterans through hunting and fishing.

For a complete list of local and national sponsors, event details and tournament rules, visit www.alchildrensclassic.org. For more information, contact Carmen Maddox at Carmen.Maddox@childrensal.org or 334-333-5876.

Since 1911, Children’s of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children, offering inpatient and outpatient services throughout central Alabama. Ranked among the best pediatric medical centers in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s provided care for youngsters from every county in Alabama, 42 other states and seven foreign countries last year, representing more than 677,000 outpatient visits and more than 15,000 inpatient admissions. With more than 2 million square feet, Children’s is one of the largest pediatric medical facilities in the United States. More information is available at childrensal.org.

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