Author Topic: 2011 Team USA Championship (Read 575 times)

Dejon Hamann · « **on:** February 11, 2011, 09:02:34 AM »

2011 U.S. National Fly Fishing Championship to be held in Cherokee, NC
Cherokee, NC— Team USA recently announced the location of this year's U.S. National Fly
Fishing Championships. The event will be held in Cherokee, North Carolina. The dates for the
championship event are May 19 to 22, 2011.
The National Fly Fishing Championship event is hosted by the North Carolina Fly Fishing
Team, in partnership with the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indian Fish and Wildlife
Management Department and the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce. This is the first time the
event has been in the southeast and May brings some of the best fishing in the region. The
championship is expected to draw approximately 60 competitors, more than 60 judges and
hundreds of spectators for the competition from across the United States and around the world.
Competitors for the 2011 National Fly Fishing Championships are awarded an opportunity
for competition in this national event based upon their placement at regional competitions, which
are held at different locations around the country. This year, regional competitions are being held
in the following locations:
SW Regional, Santa Fe, NM - November 7- 8, 2010
SE Regional, Nantahala, NC - February 19-20, 2011
NE Regional, State College, PA - March 12 -13, 2011
NW Regional, Bend, OR - March 26 -27, 2011
Paul Bourcq, Vice President of the N.C. Fly Fishing Team, is getting his team prepared
for the tournament and said, “I’m looking forward to what is going to be a great competition.
And late May brings the best fishing in the mountains.”
North Carolina Team member, Tucker Horne, said, "It means a lot to have a national fly
fishing event in the south east. The south east has become a hotbed for competitive fly fishing
and this helps anglers interested in the sport to learn from the best in the country."
Cherokee, the tournament host town, is doing its part to ensure the event has all it needs to
be successful. From arranging transportation between the venues during the tournament, to
providing meals for the volunteers and competitors, to providing excellent fishing opportunities,
Cherokee and the surrounding area has the infrastructure to accommodate a world class event
like this. With the tournament in session, Cherokee is expecting to see a growth in tourism from
the championship coverage and with visitors and competitors from all over the United States and
around the world. Matt Pegg, Executive Director of the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce
commented, “this event puts the fishing in and around Cherokee on a National stage. We are
expecting a nice bump in direct spending in our hotels, restaurants and shops over this long
weekend in May.”
The Holiday Inn in Cherokee has offered room discounts for competitors and judges for $52
plus tax for weekdays, and $65 plus tax on Friday and Saturday. Please contact the Holiday Inn
Cherokee at 828-497-9181 to make reservations and mention the 2011 National Fly Fishing
Championship to receive your discount.
The EBCI Fish and Wildlife Management Department is providing 2011 National Fly
Fishing Championships commemorative apparel to all of the competitors and judges. Rivers
Edge Outfitters and the Holiday Inn Cherokee are sponsoring space for captains meetings and the
conservation symposium. Numerous other businesses and organizations have also offered their
support and given donations for the competition.
Connect with Team USA on Facebook by searching for Fly Fishing Team USA and the NC
Fly Fishing Team on Facebook at North Carolina Fly Fishing Team, on Twitter @NCFFT or by
website at www.ncflyfishingteam.com.
For any questions, support or comments, please contact:
Paul Bourcq
Vice President Executive Director NC Fly Fishing Team
pbourcq@yahoo.com
or
Matthew Pegg
Cherokee Chamber of Commerce
Matt@CherokeeSmokies.com
To become involved in this event as a volunteer, judge or sponsor, email Paul Bourcq or
Matthew Pegg. No experience is necessary. Volunteers and judges will not be paid, but will
receive commemorative merchandise from the 2011 National Fly Fishing Championship if they
judge all three days of competition. This is an incredible opportunity to see the best fly fisherman
in the country go head to head.

Josh McFadden · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2011, 10:43:24 AM »

Thanks for posting that Dejon
We Appreciate it!

Paul Bourcq · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2011, 01:09:31 PM »

There was a typo in this. The motel is the holiday inn not the express. The number is828 497 9181. Rooms are 52 and 65. Dejon will be getting the amended press release and im sure will post it to reflect these changes