Registration for High School Championship

Watch the anglers register for the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by TNT Fireworks.

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The Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by TNT Fireworks kicks off with the pre-tournament meeting on Bethel University’s campus. Anglers gather at the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment.
The Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by TNT Fireworks kicks off with the pre-tournament meeting on Bethel University’s campus. Anglers gather at the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment.
Rosemary and Harry L. Crisp II Arena will house the tournament meeting.
Rosemary and Harry L. Crisp II Arena will house the tournament meeting.
Anglers begin funneling in for registration.
Anglers begin funneling in for registration.
The Tundras lineup out front to show teams where to go.
The Tundras lineup out front to show teams where to go.
Looks like we are headed that way.
Looks like we are headed that way.
Carhartt has hats and other goodies waiting for anglers.
Carhartt has hats and other goodies waiting for anglers.
Floppy hats are favorable with the summer heat beating down.
Floppy hats are favorable with the summer heat beating down.
Toyota has coozies to help keep drinks cool on the water.
Toyota has coozies to help keep drinks cool on the water.
Those could come in handy this week.
Those could come in handy this week.
Abu Garcia has a buffet line of baits and line waiting for the anglers.
Abu Garcia has a buffet line of baits and line waiting for the anglers.
Almost time to get this registration started.
Almost time to get this registration started.
Rules sheets so teams know what they can and can’t do this week.
Rules sheets so teams know what they can and can’t do this week.
This is what teams are fishing for this week.
This is what teams are fishing for this week.
The hardware is just one perk of winning the National Championship.
The hardware is just one perk of winning the National Championship.
2nd…
2nd…
3rd…
3rd…
4th…
4th…
and 5th all receive plaques this week.
and 5th all receive plaques this week.
Competitors snap a photo of the trophy.
Competitors snap a photo of the trophy.
Anglers arrive…
Anglers arrive…
So does this familiar pro.
So does this familiar pro.
Costa pro Casey Ashley came to hang out with the anglers tonight.
Costa pro Casey Ashley came to hang out with the anglers tonight.
This won't be the last photo Ashley is asked to take today.
This won’t be the last photo Ashley is asked to take today.
Fans even want a selfie with the Championship hardware.
Fans even want a selfie with the Championship hardware.
Yamaha came ready to give some hats away.
Yamaha came ready to give some hats away.
So did Costa.
So did Costa.
Hats, croakies and sunglass cleaners are provided by Costa.
Hats, croakies and sunglass cleaners are provided by Costa.
Grab a sticker when you pass by, too.
Grab a sticker when you pass by, too.
Carhartt has some decals as well.
Carhartt has some decals as well.
Yamaha has some insightful books waiting for the anglers.
Yamaha has some insightful books waiting for the anglers.
Taking care of your outboard is crucial.
Taking care of your outboard is crucial.
Packs of Berkley Powerbait…
Packs of Berkley Powerbait…
Trilene braid…
Trilene braid…
As well as Brandon Palaniuk’s signature Berkley Havoc Money Maker.
As well as Brandon Palaniuk’s signature Berkley Havoc Money Maker.
Grab a bracelet too.
Grab a bracelet too.
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce welcomes the teams this week.
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce welcomes the teams this week.
Noah Pescitelli and his family arrive…GoPro in hand.
Noah Pescitelli and his family arrive…GoPro in hand.
Another Elite Series angler came to talk tonight as well. Bradley Roy calls Kentucky Lake his home lake and stopped by to hang out.
Another Elite Series angler came to talk tonight as well. Bradley Roy calls Kentucky Lake his home lake and stopped by to hang out.
Photos with the Bassmaster Classic champ.
Photos with the Bassmaster Classic champ.
Even B.A.S.S. Nation director Jon Stewart wants a photo.
Even B.A.S.S. Nation director Jon Stewart wants a photo.
The show is rolling now.
The show is rolling now.
Grab the goodies while they last.
Grab the goodies while they last.
Yamaha provides some handy bags that will help in carrying all of the free giveaways.
Yamaha provides some handy bags that will help in carrying all of the free giveaways.
Boat captains get in on the action too.
Boat captains get in on the action too.
The sponsors really laid out the red carpet for the teams.
The sponsors really laid out the red carpet for the teams.
Bradley Roy talks with anglers at the Abu Garcia booth.
Bradley Roy talks with anglers at the Abu Garcia booth.
Smile with the champ.
Smile with the champ.
Anglers listen intently so they don’t miss any rules.
Anglers listen intently so they don’t miss any rules.
Zeke Gossett listens at each booth.
Zeke Gossett listens at each booth.
I’ll take a floppy hat.
I’ll take a floppy hat.
Awesome opportunity to take a photo with a Classic champion.
Awesome opportunity to take a photo with a Classic champion.
Yamaha goodies!
Yamaha goodies!
Casey Ashley’s boat is all loaded down with everything he needs for the St. Lawrence River Elite Series event he is fishing in next week.
Casey Ashley’s boat is all loaded down with everything he needs for the St. Lawrence River Elite Series event he is fishing in next week.
The chamber of commerce gives away some free things as well.
The chamber of commerce gives away some free things as well.
Competitors of all sizes are here to fish this week. There are 26 Junior Bassmaster teams here to compete as well.
Competitors of all sizes are here to fish this week. There are 26 Junior Bassmaster teams here to compete as well.
Fishing license check…
Fishing license check…
Anglers are invited to a free dinner, courtesy of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
Anglers are invited to a free dinner, courtesy of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
Long line, but it’s worth it because not everyone gets to fish for a National Championship.
Long line, but it’s worth it because not everyone gets to fish for a National Championship.
This may be the new trend in hats to keep the sun off your neck.
This may be the new trend in hats to keep the sun off your neck.
Anglers laugh and enjoy the registration.
Anglers laugh and enjoy the registration.
Teams talk in the shade.
Teams talk in the shade.
The Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation has a good number of teams here this week.
The Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation has a good number of teams here this week.
And there they all are.
And there they all are.
Chilling with the champ.
Chilling with the champ.
The line begins to dwindle down.
The line begins to dwindle down.
Yamaha certainly came prepared.
Yamaha certainly came prepared.
Almost done…
Almost done…
Time to eat…
Time to eat…
Dig in…
Dig in…
The dessert looks good as well.
The dessert looks good as well.
Hank Weldon starts briefing and goes through the rules sheet.
Hank Weldon starts briefing and goes through the rules sheet.
Anglers sit and listen.
Anglers sit and listen.
Then Weldon introduces the next speaker…
Then Weldon introduces the next speaker…
The Bassmaster Classic champ Casey Ashley.
The Bassmaster Classic champ Casey Ashley.
He talked about experiencing all aspects of life in high school.
He talked about experiencing all aspects of life in high school.
Have fun with the fishing, but enjoy the school experiences because you don’t get the opportunity to experience those ever again.
Have fun with the fishing, but enjoy the school experiences because you don’t get the opportunity to experience those ever again.
Hank Weldon then introduces the next speaker…
Hank Weldon then introduces the next speaker…
The youngest angler to ever qualify for the Elite Series, Bradley Roy.
The youngest angler to ever qualify for the Elite Series, Bradley Roy.
Roy talked about growing up with fishing and thanking his family for helping him get to this point. Every team has a boat captain with them this week and they couldn’t compete this week without them.
Roy talked about growing up with fishing and thanking his family for helping him get to this point. Every team has a boat captain with them this week and they couldn’t compete this week without them.
Up next is Gary Mason, the head coach of the Bethel Wildcats fishing team.
Up next is Gary Mason, the head coach of the Bethel Wildcats fishing team.
Thanks to the coaches for taking the time to fish across the country.
Thanks to the coaches for taking the time to fish across the country.
Charlie Ingram talks about the sport of bass fishing…
Charlie Ingram talks about the sport of bass fishing…
And gives the anglers life lessons that they can apply to competition tomorrow and further in their careers.
And gives the anglers life lessons that they can apply to competition tomorrow and further in their careers.
David Ittner of Yamaha talked about how to gain sponsorship with corporations.
David Ittner of Yamaha talked about how to gain sponsorship with corporations.
And the importance of staying in school and getting a degree so you are equipped to represent companies.
And the importance of staying in school and getting a degree so you are equipped to represent companies.
B.A.S.S. gave out two scholarships at registration. One for $400…
B.A.S.S. gave out two scholarships at registration. One for $400…
And the other for $600.
And the other for $600.
The final prize of the night was a Yeti cooler from Costa.
The final prize of the night was a Yeti cooler from Costa.