Youth Day May 18th, 2024

Youth Day May 18th, 2024

 

Michael Berkery

 1 Windsor Lane  

New Windsor, NY  12550

                                

May 18th, 2024

 

To whom it may concern:

 

 

This year, the Black Rock Bass Busters will be holding its annual Youth Day fishing derby at Rings pond in the Town of Cornwall, NY.  The Black Rock Bass Busters are very proud to say we have been sponsoring this long standing event for over 25 years!  Youth Day will be Saturday, May 18th, 2024 with a rain date of the 19th of May.  This event is open to children ages 5 through 14.  All age groups will receive prizes. With top prizes for the most and largest fish caught.

 

          We need help to make this event a success for the children.  We need donations to be able to purchase prizes and supplies for the event.  Black Rock Bass Busters is happy to run this special event for the children of our local area, but we cannot do it without your help.  Thank you in advance for your support.     

Any questions, please contact me at: 845-863-4861.  If you would like to mail your check, please mail to the above address.

Please make all checks payable to: Black Rock Bass Busters

 

Respectfully,

 

Art Terwilliger/Michael Berkery

 

Chairman

Black Rock Bass Busters

Youth Day Event

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Youth Day

Take your child and enjoy a morning of fishing with us by attending our Youth Fishing Derby on June 17th 2023.  The derby is for children ages 5-14.  The derby will be held at Rings Pond in the town of Cornwall.  All children must register with the club 8AM and the Derby will start at 9:00AM and run till 11:00AM.  Prizes, soft drinks and hot dogs will be provided at the end of the derby.  If you don't have a fishing rod no problem. We can provide one for your kids to use.  Bait will be provided but is limited.

Encourage your kids to go fishing and make Lasting Memories!

2024 Youth Day Derby Winners

5/18/24 - We were blessed with another great day for Youth Day! We had a very smaller turnout with more than 23 Boy and Girl Anglers.  We want to thank all the Moms and Dads, Aunts & Uncles, Grandparents and friends for spending a few hours by taking the children fishing.  Congratulation's to all the kids who all turned out to be winners.  The children enjoyed a great day at the park.  We would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to  the following sponsors for their support and donations:

 

 

Town of Cornwall Recreation and Maintenance Departments.  In particular Tim McCardy who saw to the pond being in competitive condition.

 

 

1) Town of Cornwall Recreation & Maintenance Departments

2) Members of the Black Rock Bass Busters and their family members who volunteered especially Brian  Smallhorn our President/MC,  Host Mike Berkery, John Duczeminski our Score Keeper and Judge, Rich Ryan (Master Chef), Mike Berkery and Art Terwilliger our Prize and Derby Coordinators,  Jay Dorry, Bob (Spinner) Bates & Angela (GF),  Jeff Paulik, Jay Dorry, Brian Price, Rich Fenwick, Joe Angelucci, and Steve Messina our Angler Helpers.  and thank you to Susan Smallhorn our Photographer.

 

SPONSORS

 

3) Knights of Columbus - Council 7460, Cornwall. NY 

4) United A/C, Refrigeration, Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

5) Custom Machining Company of Newburgh

6) Brooks Funeral Home of Newburgh 

7) CJM Plumbing

8) Gross Graphics

9) Irish Eyes Pub

10) American Legion Post 1796, New Windsor, NY

11) Maureen Wallace of Smitchger Realty

11) Patrick Healy

12) Quigley Sullivan Funeral Home, Cornwall, NY

13) Multiple Donations that preferred to stay Anonymous. (Thank You)

2024 Youth Day Derby Winners

Age Group Winners

Ages 5-6

1st  Patrick Moore

2nd Joey Steffi

3rd Evan Baldi

Ages 7-8

1st Shane McGann

2nd Andrey Kamenshikov

3rd Leah Kavanagh

Ages 9-10

1st  No Anglers

2nd No Anglers

3rd No Anglers

Ages 11-12

1st Michael Barker Ferguson

2nd Evan Kishpaugh

3rd No Angler

Ages 13-14

1st Anthony Young

2nd Ryan Jones

3rd Nathan Kishpaugh

 

Lunker – Michael Barker Ferguson - 17 1/2 in Largemouth Bass

Top Girl angler with the Most Fish – Leah Kavanagh

Top Boy Angler with the Most Fish – Anthony Young

Youth Day June 17th, 2023

2023Youth Day Derby Winners

6/17/23 - We were blessed with another great day for Youth Day! We had a very good turnout with more than 50 Boy and Girl Anglers.  We want to thank all the Moms and Dads, Aunts & Uncles, Grandparents and friends for spending a few hours by taking the children fishing.  Congratulation's to all the kids who all turned out to be winners.  The children enjoyed a great day at the park.  We would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to  the following sponsors for their support and donations:

 

 

Town of Cornwall Recreation and Maintenance Departments.  In particular Tim McCardy who saw to the pond being in competitive condition.

 

 

1) Town of Cornwall Recreation & Maintenance Departments

2) Members of the Black Rock Bass Busters and their family members who volunteered especially Brian  Smallhorn our President, MC & Host Art Terwilliger, John Duczeminski our Score Keeper and Judge, Rich Ryan (Master Chef), Mike Berkery and Art Terwilliger our Prize and Derby Coordinators,  Jay Dorry, Bob (Spinner) Bates & Angela (GF), Joe Stankowitz & Son, George Phelan,  Ed Cable, Robert Bates, Jeff Paulik, Tom Knapp Sr., Jay Garzione, and Steve Messina our Angler Helpers.  and thank you to Susan Smallhorn our Photographer.

 

SPONSORS

 

3) Knights of Columbus - Council 7460, Cornwall. NY 

4) United A/C, Refrigeration, Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

5) Custom Machining Company of Newburgh

6) Brooks Funeral Home of Newburgh 

7) Olympia Development Company

8) Gross Graphics

9) Celey's Bait Bucket Fishing Tackle  Cornwall, NY

10) American Legion Post 1796, New Windsor, NY

11) Maureen Wallace of Smitchger Realty

11) Patrick Healy

12) The Hair Boutique

13) Multiple Donations that preferred to stay Anonymous. (Thank You)

Age Group Winners

Ages 5-6

1st  Madeline Russ

2nd Carmelo Mateo

3rd Cart Scrudale

Ages 7-8

1st Lily Leska

2nd Austin Russ

3rd James Barker Ferguson

Ages 9-10

1st  Michael Barker Ferguson

2nd Ryan McVeigh

3rd Liam Donnely

Ages 11-12

1st Anthony Young

2nd Jonathan Lescu

3rd Joseph Sarafin

Ages 13-14

1st Carta Nye

2nd Jacob Serafin

3rd Danny Sullivan

 

Lunker – Austin Russ - 13 1/2 in Largemouth Bass

Top Girl angler with the Most Fish – Lily Leska

Top Boy Angler with the Most Fish – Anthony Young

2023 Photos

2022 Youth Day Derby Winners

6/18/22 - We were blessed with another great day for Youth Day! We had a very good turnout with more than 54 Boy and Girl Anglers.  We want to thank all the Moms and Dads, Aunts & Uncles, Grandparents and friends for spending a few hours by taking the children fishing.  Congratulation's to all the kids who all turned out to be winners.  The children enjoyed a great day at the park.  We would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to  the following sponsors for their support and donations:

 

1) Town of Cornwall Recreation & Maintenance Departments

2) Members of the Black Rock Bass Busters and their family members who volunteered especially Brian  Smallhorn our President, MC & Host Art Terwilliger, Brian Smallhorn our Score Keeper and Judge, Billy Carlstrom & Rich Ryan (Master Chefs), Mike Berkery and Art Terwilliger our Prize and Derby Coordinators,  Jay Dorry, Al Coleman, Bob (Spinner) Bates, Jay Dorry, Joe Angelucci,  Robert Bates, Jeff Paulik, Tom Knapp Sr., Jay Garzione, and Steve Messina our Angler Helpers.

 

SPONSORS

 

3) Knights of Columbus - Council 7460, Cornwall. NY 

4) United A/C, Refrigeration, Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

5) Custom Machining Company of Newburgh

6) Brooks Funeral Home of Newburgh 

7) Olympia Development Company

8) Gross Graphics

9) Celey's Bait Bucket Fishing Tackle  Cornwall, NY

10) American Legion Post 1796, New Windsor, NY

11) Village Auto Repair, Cornwall, NY

11) Patrick Healy

12) Multiple Donations that preferred to stay Anonymous. (Thank You)

Age Group Winners:

 

Ages 5-6:

 

1st Place – Skyler Seymour

 

2nd Place – James Barker/Ferguson

 

3rd Place – Jason Nichireo

 

 

Ages 7-8:

1st Place -  Bianca Base

 

2nd Place -  RJ McVeigh

 

3rd Place -Owen Rivas

 

Ages 9-10:

1st Place- Michael Barker/Ferguson

 

2nd Place- Jonathan Leska

 

3rd Place Luca Banse

 

Ages 11-12:

1st Place-   Anthony Young

 

2nd Place-  Finnian Dill

 

3rd Place-  Ryan Jones

 

Ages 13-14:

1st Place -  Jaylen Bradby

 

2nd Place - Tom Jolly

 

Lunker

Jonas Casabianca - 14.5 inch Largemouth Bass

 

Top Girl Angler with Most Fish

Skyler Seymour


Top Boy Angler with Most Fish
Anthony Young

Registration/Prize Tables & Anglers having a Great Time!  Every angler was a Winner and took home prizes!

2022 Photos

2021 Youth Day Derby Cancelled Due To Covid - 19

2020 Youth Day Derby Cancelled Due to Covid - 19

Youth Day June 16th, 2018

Registration/Prize Tables & Anglers having a Great Time!  Every angler was a Winner and took home prizes!

2018 Photos

2017 Photos

2016 Photos