Underway - Aug 8, 2007 -- IGFA's nine weekly Summer Camps begin, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA ??? This is the eighth year of the IGFA's popular nine weekly camps held during the summer break for children ages 8 to 13. Campers will explore the aquatic environment and participate in many fishing adventures and exciting marine life activities. Each week-long camp session is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Before and after-care is available from 8 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required. There's a maximum of 45 children per week, so parents are encouraged to reserve early. Registration is available by calling the IGFA education department at 954-924-4309 or via email at reservations@igfa.org

June 29 and 30, 2007 -- The Blue Wild Spearfishing Expo, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA ??? 10:00 a.m. ??? 6:00 p.m. Famous divers will speak about their views regarding this conservation-minded method of harvesting fish. Learn more about free diving, scuba, slinging, lobstering, world records, and skin-diving history. The public is welcome to visit the vendor displays with regular paid museum admission. In order to attend the lectures and seminars there's a $65 entry fee good for the two days. Contact: Joanie Tomlin 954-924-4312 or email jtomlin@igfa.org

July 8 ??? 11, 2007 -- Seventh annual IGFA Inshore World Championship, Islamorada, Fla., USA ??? The "super bowl" of light tackle and fly fishing where the winners of over 50??IGFA qualifying tournaments held on four continents in 2006 are invited to compete in this??three day all-release championship.??From a drawing the qualifiers are paired??with a??different premier Keys guide each day??fishing for??tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook and??redfish using fly or light tackle equipment. Beginning in 2007 the four major award categories will include: Grand Champion (the angler who accumulates the most points for all five targeted species) and first places in the fly, artificial lure and bait casting divisions. There are also trophies and merchandise for second and third place divisional winners in the three categories as well as the top three guides. Contact: IWC tournament coordinator Denise Hartman 954-927-2628 or dhartman@igfa.org or for media information from Pete Johnson, IGFA PR counsel??at 480-951-3654 or??JohnsonCom@aol.com

July 21, 2007 -- Boaters Safety Course, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach, Fla., USA. ??? 8:00 a.m. ??? 4:00 p.m. This free all day course is taught by the Law Enforcement division of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission and meets the mandatory boating safety education requirements for the State of Florida. It's comprised of a six chapter review and a final exam. The class is limited to 16 people with advance registration. For more information and to register, please call Joanie Tomlin at the IGFA at 954-924-4312 or email her at JTomlin@igfa.org.

July 28, 2007-- IGFA Certified Observer Program (COP) training class -- IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA. -- 9 a.m. - The COP class trains and certifies experienced anglers, boat captains and crew members as observers for fishing tournaments held around the world. The course includes species Identification, IGFA saltwater fishing rules & regulations, safety at sea and boating etiquette. The IGFA COP applications are available at the IGFA website and at the IGFA headquarters. Pre-registration is required and the $150 fee covers the cost of the training class, course materials, and a one-year membership in the IGFA. For additional information, please contact Jason Schratwieser at 954-924-4320 jschratwieser@igfa.org.

September 8, 2007 -- IGFA Volunteer Recruitment Coffee -- IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum Library, Dania Beach, Fla. USA. ??? 10 am ??? 12 p.m. --- If you love fishing and the outdoors the IGFA needs people like you. Learn more about the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum and our volunteer opportunities. Tour the museum, enjoy coffee and bagels, and talk to other volunteers to see where you fit in to our fishing family. For more information, please contact: Jessica Arb at 954-924-4340 or email: jarb@igfa.org .

October 20, 2007 -- Boaters Safety Course, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA ??? 8:00 a.m. ??? 4:00 p.m. This free all day course is taught by the Law Enforcement division of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission and meets the mandatory boating safety education requirements for the State of Florida. It's comprised of a six chapter review and a final exam. The class size is limited to 16 people with advance registration. For more information and to register, please call Joanie Tomlin at the IGFA at 954-924-4312.

October 20, 2007 -- The Ninth Annual IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach, Fla., USA -- This year's event will be the highlight of a weekend-long (Friday, October 19 ??? Sunday, October 21) celebration in honor of all 65 members and the newest five inductees of the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame.??The 2007 class includes Homer Circle, Dr. Ruben Jaen, Gary Loomis, Peter B. Wright, and Joan Salvato Wulff. Each year the inductees are selected for the important contributions they have made to the sport of fishing through angling achievements, literature, the arts, science, education, invention, communication or administration of fishery resources. The evening includes a cocktail reception, silent auction, the induction ceremony for the 2007 class and dinner. Tickets are $200. For reservation information please contact Ms. Lesley Arico at 954-924-4222 or LArico@igfa.org.