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​StirringWaters Charity

Bass Tournament



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A Tournament with a Heart
Where each cast puts a smile on the faces of people living with disabilities

​March 29, 2025, at Camp Mack in Polk County, FL


OPEN TO FISHERMEN OF ALL ABILITIES
Discounts for Veterans, youth, and people with disabilities
Sign up a team
Cut off for Shirt is 3/1/2025
Tournament Flyer
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Be a Sponsor
Sponsor information flyer
Tournament Rules
The most rewarding Bass Tournament you will fish all year -- you won't want to miss it.
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This may be the Bass Tournament you have been looking for your entire life.  What is better than winning a new boat? Or winning a huge cash prize? Or catching the biggest bass in your life?
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Putting the biggest smile you will ever see on the face of a person who has been all but forgotten!

History: Eight teenagers sat in a class and thought about their assignment -- organize and execute a project in their community. Because one of them was an avid fisherman, and they all had a desire to help create StirringWaters for people and families living with disabilities, they decided to organize what is perhaps the most unique Bass Tournament ever held in Florida. Teens continue to drive this tournament.

This is a serious tournament. Real rules, real competition, real fishing and cash, and real satisfaction. It could become your favorite Bass Tournament. 


donate to stirringwaters
All funds raised will drive the vision to create Florida's first intentionally and fully inclusive aquatic adventure experience for people and families living with disabilities.  A place where no one is left sitting on the deck, but everyone can get into the fun.

StirringWaters, a nonproft effort, will be located in Central Florida, accessible to families from around the globe who want to have a shared and affordable aquatic experience. Designed by therapists, parents, and aquatic professionals it will define Adventure Therapy. Maybe it is a person floating the lazy river while in a wheelchair or having an underwater experience in the deep spring while still in a wheelchair, but whatever the experience and whatever the ability, it will be special and will be joyful. 
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Step 1 is to build The Rainforest, an inclusive and therapeutic splash/play experience, and the shower building.

SPONSORS

ROTARY CLUB OF LAKE WALES
​PATTON TIRE
LAKE HAVEN LIVE BAIT
HOLLIE/BREWER ADAPTIVE RODEO
​MENCHACA ROOFING
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Andria Mcdonald
ANDREW ALTVATER
CITIZEN'S BANK AND TRUST
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS
MATTHEW AND HEATHER CAIN
ABC SUPPLY CO
MAJ JM TILLMAN, VFW POST 2420


PeaceMaker Paddles are initiatives of Removing the Barriers Initiative, Inc.
Removing the Barriers Initiative
 is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based at 237 Golden Bough Road, Lake Wales, FL. 33898.  Telephone 833-457-7847.  move@removingthebarriers.org 
Mission:
To remove the barriers to great experiences for people and families living with disabilities.
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