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WHAT
The Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament is a fishing tournament and fundraiser. The Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament started in 1995 by family and friends of Kevin Kolquist. Kevin had been diagnosed with ALS and they wanted to do something to make a difference. The tournament has grown from that very first tournament. All proceeds from the event go to helping people with ALS and their families throughout their journey with ALS.
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Island Lake Tournament
The Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament starts Friday evening, May 31, 2024, at the University of Minnesota Duluth with angler check-in to receive their gift bag and turn in donations and raffle tickets. This will take place at the Ward Wells Field House, 228 University Dr, Duluth, MN 55812 between 5 - 8pm. You will enjoy dinner, a preview of our live and silent auctions, a live-streamed program including rules review for the tournament and a short welcome program. Anglers in this tournament are on teams of two and each raise a minimum of $250. There are prizes for anglers raising over $500.
Saturday morning finds our anglers on Island Lake, Duluth, MN. The first flight of anglers takes off at 7am and fishes until 2pm. The next three flights depart every thirty minutes after 7am. Anglers upload their catch to the FishDonkey app throughout the day.
Saturday evening anglers gather for an awards dinner at the Ward Wells Field House. The auction will conclude and the raffle winner will be drawn. We'll have a dinner and live program. The program includes awards for our winning teams, live auction, recognition for fundraising and a reminder of why we fish: For those living with ALS.
Registration is required to participate in the tournament, using our online registration system. Two-person teams and individual angler ages must conform to one of the following:
1. Both individuals are 18+
2. One individual is 18+ and fishing with a minor with parental/guardian consent
3. Both individuals are 16 or 17, and each have a current MN DNR boater safety certificate and parental/guardian consent.
All donations must be turned in to the Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament by June 1, 2024, to qualify for angler and incentive prizes.
You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to be eligible to win the grand prizes of Marine General gift certificates or any fishing tournament prizes. Any participant under the age of 18 will assign their prizes to their parent or guardian. (Example: If John Doe is fishing with his five-year old son, John would take possession of any prize won by his son.)
Each person must sign a waiver releasing Kolar Toyota; Never Surrender Inc; employees and volunteers of any and all claims of damage or injury that might occur during this tournament. Participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their parent or guardian. Boat owners must also sign a waiver and provide liability insurance with limits of at least $100,000.
Virtual Tournament
The Kolar Toyota ALS Virtual Fishing Tournament begins Friday, May 31, 2024 with an online auction and online program. Saturday morning, June 1, 2024 anglers find a lake near their home and cast for fish between 7am and 2pm. (PDF) Anglers upload their catch to the FishDonkey app throughout the day. Saturday evening anglers can find us online and join in the awards program. The silent auction concludes. The program includes awards for our winning anglers, live auction, recognition for fundraising and a reminder of why we fish: For those living with ALS. Anglers in this tournament are participating as an individual and must raise a minimum of $200. There are prizes for anglers raising over $500.
Registration is required to participate in this tournament, using our online registration system. Anglers must be willing to donate or fundraise a minimum of $200 per participant. Money raised will help people living with ALS.
All donations must be turned in to the Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament by June 1, 2024, to qualify for angler and incentive prizes.
You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to be eligible to win prizes of Marine General gift certificates or any fishing tournament prizes. Any participant under the age of 18 will assign their prizes to their parent or guardian. (Example: If John Doe is fishing with his five-year old son, John would take possession of any prize won by his son.)
WHEN
Island Lake Tournament
The tournament begins on Friday, May 31, 2024, with angler check-in at the Ward Wells Field House, 1228 University Dr, Duluth, MN 55812 between 5 - 8pm.
Anglers fish on Island Lake (Duluth, MN) on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Festivities conclude Saturday, June 1, 2024, at our awards dinner at the Ward Wells Field House on UMD's campus.
We have a tentative itinerary. Final plans are dependent on water levels at the time of the event, any adjusted plans by the committee or any worldwide, national or local health concerns.
Friday, May 31, 2024
- 5 pm - 8 pm: Check-in for anglers (gift bag, dinner ticket, turn in donations) at the Ward Wells Field House, 1228 University Dr, Duluth, MN 55812. Famous Dave's dinner is served (compliments to our anglers!) Our online auction continues.
- 7:00 pm: Welcome, review of rules and boat draw for flight times
Saturday, June 1, 2024
7:00 am - 3:30 pm: Fishing Tournament at Island Lake
- 1st Flight 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
- 2nd Flight 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
- 3rd Flight 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- 4th Flight 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
We invite you to join us for an exciting dinner, program and live and silent auction. Our awards dinner and awards presentation will take place at Ward Wells Field House, 1228 University Dr, Duluth, MN 55812.
- 5:00 pm: Social Hour and Silent Auction
- 6:00 pm: Dinner
- 7:00 pm: Awards Ceremony and Live Auction
Virtual Tournament
5:00 pm: Online auction continues
7:00 pm: Online welcome and review of rules
Saturday, June 1, 2024
7:00 am - 2:00 pm: Fishing Tournament on a lake near anglers' homes
We invite you to join us for an exciting online program and live and silent auction.
- 5:00 pm: Silent Auction
- 7:00 pm: Awards Ceremony and Live Auction
HOW
Island Lake Tournament
You will be provided with the following during the Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament on Island Lake:
- Angler tournament gift and gift bag
- Tournament ruler, to be returned at the conclusion of the event at the lake or at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- Saturday lunch: Boxed lunch courtesy of Super One Foods
- Saturday Dinner: Meal and awards program
You must pre-register as a participant on our website and download the FishDonkey mobile app on your smart phone or tablet. You will be asked to sign a waiver, releasing organizers and sponsors of any liability during the tournament. You must provide proof of liability insurance, with limits of a minimum of $100,000.
Virtual Tournament
You must pre-register as a participant on our website and submit a minimum of $200 in donations and download the FishDonkey mobile app on your smart phone or tablet. You will be asked to sign a waiver, releasing organizers and sponsors of any liability during the tournanent.
RULES
Island Lake Tournament
Please review our rules for Island Lake (PDF) to ensure you are aware of the rules of the tournament. Rules are subject to change due to the pandemic and changes in our event. In addition, behavior that is not respectful of others or our mission, will not be tolerated.
Virtual Tournament
