Registration Open for Peters Fishing Derby

The 13th annual is right around the corner! Traditionally held at , the derby is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 11.

The event, hosted by the McMurray Rotary Club and , is open to youngsters—boys and girls—in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Last year, approximately 60 children were registered for the event prior to the big day, and even more signed up day-of. Awards are given for First Fish Caught, Most Fish Caught, Smallest Fish Caught and Largest Fish Caught. 

All participants will receive a door prize. 

Last summer, each registered child received a welcome package, which included an event-themed water bottle, a $10 Dick's Sporting Goods gift certificate, a certificate for a free haircut at Sport Clips, a frisbee, sidewalk chalk and a snack consisting of a juicebox and Goldfish crackers (fittingly appropriate).

The derby runs from 10 a.m. to noon and costs $5 for residents—$10 for those who reside outside of .

Last year, kids won great prizes—NintendoDS, an iPod nano and a Sony CyberShot DSC W510 digital camera, just to name a few.

Froggy Radio, the Iceoplex at Southpointe, , and the Carnegie Science Center all contributed to the door prize selection. 

To register, click here or visit the CRC. Revisit last year's Patch coverage and photo gallery .

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