Scheduled Events
Thursday, Sept. 24 - Guide's Meeting & Thursday Kick-Off Celebration
Opens – 2:00 PM
Team, Sponsor & Guest Check In
Isla Grand Conference Board Room
Closes – 4:00 PM
Swag Bag Pick Up
[Next to Hotel Sales Office]
Guide & Team Captain’s Meeting
4:30 - 5 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
5 - 5:30 PM:
Arrival - Second Floor Henrietta's
5:30 - 6 PM:
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:
Breakfast To Go
Hotel guests only
Breakfast tacos, french toast, fruit and coffee to go
5:30 AM:
Taxi Shuttle
If you need a ride to Louie's Backyard, sign up at check-in on Thursday
5:30 AM:
Arrival
Teams meet guides at Louie's Backyard
Pick up bottled water at the stage area
6:30 AM:
Shotgun start
Teams should already be loaded and ready to go
12 PM:
Weigh in opens
Louie's Backyard
1 PM:
Weigh in cut off
Make sure the committee sees your team paddle number so you won't be considered late
4 - 6:30 PM:
Poolside Social
Live Music by Danica
Mango & Strawberry Margarita Tasting
Pool Appetizers
*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:
Breakfast To Go
Isla Grand hotel guests only
Breakfast tacos, french toast, fruit and coffee to go
5:30 AM:
Taxi Shuttle
If you need a ride to Louie's Backyard, sign up at check-in on Thursday
5:30 AM:
Arrival
Teams meet guides at Louie's Backyard
Pick up bottled water at the stage area
6:30 AM:
Shotgun start
Teams should already be loaded and ready to go
12 PM:
Weigh in opens
Louie's Backyard
1 PM:
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
8 PM:
Awards
Host of Awards Ceremony TBD
8:30 PM till?
The Last Rodeo, Last Cast
A Legacy Worth Celebrating