The Loveland Fishing Club's Senior Derby, a club tradition since 2011, will be held Wednesday, Sept. 19 in a return to Flatiron Reservoir.
More than 150 residents of the city’s assisted living centers and other seniors signed up through Chilson Senior Center are expected to attend.
The event is held with the support of Chilsen, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife helps by stocking Flatiron with trout in advance of the derby.
The derby will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a cookout. Club members will serve as guides for participating anglers, provide a campfire and offer prizes for participants. Other seniors are welcome to attend the free event, but only pre-registered guests will be eligible to compete for prizes. The fishing derby was held at River's Edge Natural Area last year because of dam repairs at Flatiron.
As in year's past, this is one of the club's premier volunteer activities, and all members are encouraged to show up and help.
The club is covering all expenses associated with the event, including poles, bait and tackle. There will be a prize drawing for all guests, and prizes for the biggest and smallest fish brought in, oldest female and oldest male anglers, and “craziest fishing hat.”
Virtually all assisted living center facilities in Loveland are expected to participate.
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