The
third annual Loveland Senior Fishing Derby is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Flatiron Reservoir west of Loveland on County Road
18E.
The
free event is co-sponsored by the Loveland Fishing Club and Chilson Senior
Center, aided by the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, which will be
stocking the lake with trout to help ensure the day’s success. We need lots of volunteer help to ensure a great day for these elderly anglers, so be sure to add your name to Ray Park's signup sheet at breakfast or the Sept. 17 club meeting. This is quickly become one of the year's highlights.
Residents
of all assisted living centers in the city have been invited to participate, and
the club is covering the cost of their fishing license. Chilsen Senior Center
is also signing up participants.
Anyone 65 years or older is welcome to
participate, but will need a current fishing license. All other expenses,
including entrance fees at the Larimer County Parks and Open Lands facility will
be covered by the fishing club, including lunch, bait and prizes for things like
biggest fish and most creative fishing hat.
The
club will also provide fishing poles and assistance for anyone in need, and
clean the fish of anyone wanting to take their catch home. The Colorado
Division of Parks and Wildlife will be stocking trout at Flatiron in advance of
the event, to help ensure a great day on the water, and the club will provide a
free lunch for participants.
“Most
of the fishing club’s members are in their ’60,s ‘70s and ‘80s, and looking
ahead to a time when we may need a little help ourselves,” says Ray Park, derby
organizer and past club president. “We enjoy this day at least as much as our
guests. Last year’s turnout was quite a bit larger than our first outing in
2011, and we’re expecting many more anglers this year. Watching the derby come
to life as it has is a truly gratifying experience.”
The
club is able to use the popular fishing area for the senior derby because of
major handicap access improvements completed in 2012, including stairs, improved
trails and other enhancements made with a Fishing
is Fun grant obtained
by the club in partnership with the Larimer
County Department of Natural Resources. A handicap accessible dock on the west
side also makes it easier for derby participants to enjoy the day
outdoors.
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