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Last Rodeo, Last Cast

Event Itinerary

Thursday, Sept. 24 - Guide's Meeting & Thursday Kick-Off Celebration

Opens – 2:00 PM

Closes – 4:00 PM

Team, Sponsor & Guest Check In

Isla Grand Conference Board Room

Swag Bag Pick Up

[Next to Hotel Sales Office]

Guide & Team Captain’s Meeting

4:30 - 5 PM:

5 - 5:30 PM:

5:30 - 6  PM:

Shuttle Departure

A shuttle is available for hotel guests free of charge, tips for driver appreciated
Available from 4:30-5:00
Meet inside hotel lobby main entrance and wait for Henritta’s shuttle

Arrival - Second Floor Henrietta's

Meeting

Tournament Directors Sam Bova & Art Wright will go over the rules and field questions

Kick-Off Celebration

5:30 - 6 PM:

Shuttle Departure

Meet inside hotel lobby main entrance

6 - 7:30 PM:

Social
Henrietta's Bayview outside upper deck

Appetizers Served from 6-7 PM

If you want to have dinner at Henritta’s, you must make prior reservations. 956-640-4635

7:30 - 8:30 PM:

Official Welcome

Art Wright, MC, Introductions, Sponsor recognition & gift presentation

8:30 - 9 PM:

Shuttle Departure

Look for designated areas to board

9 - 9:45 PM:

Live Music

Quarterdeck, hotel 2nd floor

9:45 PM - TBD:

Tight Line Dancers

Friday, Sept. 25 - Day 1 Tournament

5:15 AM:

5:30 AM:

5:30 AM:

6:30 AM:

12 PM:

1 PM:

4 - 6:30 PM:

Breakfast To Go

Hotel guests only

Breakfast tacos, french toast, fruit and coffee to go

Taxi Shuttle

If you need a ride to Louie's Backyard, sign up at check-in on Thursday

Arrival

Teams meet guides at Louie's Backyard

Pick up bottled water at the stage area

Shotgun start

Teams should already be loaded and ready to go

Weigh in opens

Louie's Backyard

Weigh in cut off

Make sure the committee sees your team paddle number so you won't be considered late

Poolside Social

Live Music by Danica
Hosted by Hooper & Sammy Bova

Mango & Strawberry Margarita Tasting

Pool Appetizers
Games & Prizes

*Friday night has always been designated for teams, sponsors and guests to explore a number of fabulous restaurants. Here are a few of our favorites:

We highly suggest making prior reservations.

 

Sea Ranch 956-761-1314 1 Padre Blvd. Historic landmark
Viva 956-707-8482 292 W. Whiting St.
Nautica Island Grill 956-772-7074

Saturday, Sept. 26 - Day 2 Tournament

5:15 AM:

5:30 AM:

5:30 AM:

6:30 AM:

Breakfast To Go

Isla Grand hotel guests only

Breakfast tacos, french toast, fruit and coffee to go

Taxi Shuttle

If you need a ride to Louie's Backyard, sign up at check-in on Thursday

Arrival

Teams meet guides at Louie's Backyard

Pick up bottled water at the stage area

Shotgun start

Teams should already be loaded and ready to go

12 PM:

1 PM:

Weigh in opens

Louie's Backyard

Weigh in cut off

Make sure the committee sees your team paddle number so you won't be considered late

1 PM:

Polygraphs

Will take place after the weigh-in closes. Please do not leave Louie's Backyard until after teams have been selected for polygraph testing. Doing so will result in team disqualification.

6 - 7 PM: 

Social

Cocktails, Cash bar

7 - 8 PM:

Dinner

Bottles of red & white house wines will be placed at each table. Reserved seating

7:45 PM:

Silent Auction closes

8 PM:

Live Auction
Auctioneer: Sammy Bova

8 PM:

Awards
Host of Awards Ceremony TBD

8:30 PM till?

The Last Rodeo, Last Cast

A Legacy Worth Celebrating

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