Waushara County: Hosts first-ever Sportsmen’s Triathlon
6/12/2012
Christine Lindner
Flavorful Insight, 920.296.9772
clindner@flavorfulinsight.com
Who: Media and public are invited to join for firsthand look at the First-Ever Sportsmen’s Triathlon. Welcome outdoor enthusiasts to sign up to compete in the Sportsmen’s Triathlon.
Where: Fishing Location: Silver Lake is located on Hwy 21 on the east side of Wautoma, WI. Archery location: The Waushara Archers Course is located on W7050 Blackhawk Court, Wautoma, WI. Clay Pigeon Location: The Wautoma Gun Club is located on E 101 Chicago Road, Wautoma, WI
When: Saturday, June 16, 2012. Competition starts at Silver Lake at 6 am with Bass tournament from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., the archery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the clay pigeon shooting from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
What: If you think you’re a champion at enjoying the great outdoors, then it’s time to register for the First Annual Waushara County Sportsmen’s Triathlon on Saturday, June 16. The Sportsmen’s Triathlon competitors will demonstrate their competitive skill and spirit at three activities that typically bring outdoor enthusiasts to Waushara County. Events include a Largemouth Bass Tournament, a 3-D Archery Shoot and a Clay Pigeon Shoot. Contestant scores from all three events will be added together to determine the Sportsmen’s Triathlon winners.
Held on the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend, the Triathlon includes three competitive divisions, one of which will allow adults to team up with a child. Competition categories include two-person teams, man and woman teams, and adult and child teams. Children must be between the ages of 12 and 18, and have completed a Hunter Safety Course. Prizes will be awarded in each of the three divisions, with first place winning $200; second place $150 and third place $100.
Sportsmen and their team members can enjoy a full day of competitive outdoor activities. The $150 entry fee per Triathlon team includes lunch, evening pig roast, all shooting club fees and a commemorative T-shirt. Contestants are responsible for boat, tackle, archery equipment, guns and shotgun shells for the clay pigeon shoot.
All ages and activity levels can take in hiking, fishing, swimming, and boating, which are just the beginning of outdoor adventures in Waushara County. This Wisconsin ultimate outdoor getaway in relaxing rural landscape rejuvenates the soul in the heart of south-central Wisconsin. Savor the wide array of outdoor activities coupled with fine restaurants, bed and breakfasts and warm hospitality a family can enjoy.
For registration information and event details, contact the Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce www.wausharachamber.com by calling 920.787.3488, or e-mail Jim Trzinski, Executive Director of the Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce and Contest Coordinator at jimtwausharachamber@gmail.com. The Deadline for registering for the First Annual Sportsmen’s Triathlon is June 13, 2012.
