LEXINGTON – During its meeting at the KHSAA Offices on October 20th, the Board of Control reviewed site options for the 2016 KHSAA Bass Fishing Championships. After examining options across the state, the Board ultimately elected to keep this year’s event at the Kentucky Dam Marina in Gilbertsville due to success of the event in its first three years, and strong support from local organizers and sponsors.
The Board also asked the Commissioner to seek proposals for an additional three years from both the area near Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, as well as the Lake Cumberland region.
“It is always good when multiple quality facilities and communities are interested in hosting our championships. The event has been wildly successful in terms of administration in its three years in the Kentucky Lake area and during that time of year, has offered our participants great opportunities for success in landing quality fish,” said Commissioner Julian Tackett.
“The local community has stepped up in a very strong manner to show their desire to continue hosting. The solicitation of proposals for 2017 through 2020 will give our staff and the Board of Control a chance to see if other lake areas can give our participants a chance for that same fishing success while demonstrating a commitment to the success of the event through community support. Our Board is always concerned with travel costs for the member schools, administration costs, etc. and we will work cooperatively to challenge those areas that want this great event to step up and address any issues.”