Steps in Starting your Youth Fishing Club
Step 1
Contact the Aquatic Education Coordinator at aquaticed@dnr.sc.gov or 803-737-8483 to notify that you are interested in coaching and have students who are interested in forming a club.
Step 2
Setup an Interest and Informational Meeting. Invite parents, students and potential community partners. (See the Informational Meeting Outline)
Step 3
Collect dues and create a club roster. (See the Roster & Dues) There must be a minimum of 6 rostered members at all times for the team to be considered a Youth Bass Fishing Club.
Step 4
Set up your first team meeting and elect officers: President, Secretary and Treasurer. Give out a schedule of dates and times of after school learning sessions, community conservation involvement projects, fishing practice and tournaments. Go over Team Rules and Responsibilities.
Step 5
Acquire, purchase or borrow weigh in equipment. Spring scales allowed.
Step 6
Setup two club tournaments and GO FISHING!!
