Classic returning to Shreveport in 2012
The Bassmaster Classic will return to Shreveport, La., for the 2012 edition and its second appearance in Sportsman’s Paradise in four years.
“BASS is excited about returning in 2012 to Louisiana and Shreveport-Bossier City for the Bassmaster Classic, the world’s most prestigious fishing event,” said Tom Ricks, vice president and general manager of BASS. “We’re pleased to partner again with the Shreveport Regional Sports Authority in bringing fans worldwide another blockbuster Bassmaster Classic.”
The 42nd Classic will be held Feb. 24-26, 2012, on the Red River for the fifth Classic to be held in Louisiana.
The birthplace of careers for legendary musicians such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Jr., Kitty Wells and Slim Whitman, Shreveport-Bossier City added more legend to its lore with its first Classic one year ago: The 2009 iteration was the first Classic in which a woman participated. Kim Bain-Moore qualified via her 2008 Toyota Tundra Women’s Bassmaster Tour Angler of the Year title. She finished 47th among the 51 competitors in the 2009 Classic.
The 2009 Classic broke several attendance records for the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo.
“Shreveport-Bossier City is ecstatic to once again host the fabulous Bassmaster Classic,” said Mary Ann Tice, executive director of the Shreveport Regional Sports Authority. “Our community thoroughly enjoyed and was extremely proud being the host of the 2009 Bassmaster Classic and will once again wrap the arms of our community around the Classic.
Launches on the Red River through the three days of competition in 2012 will be from Red River South Marina in Bossier City. The Shreveport Regional Sports Authority will roll out the red carpet for Classic weigh-ins at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City. The 2012 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo will be held at the Shreveport Convention Center.Classic returning to Shreveport in 2012
The Bassmaster Classic will return to Shreveport, La., for the 2012 edition and its second appearance in Sportsman’s Paradise in four years.
“BASS is excited about returning in 2012 to Louisiana and Shreveport-Bossier City for the Bassmaster Classic, the world’s most prestigious fishing event,” said Tom Ricks, vice president and general manager of BASS. “We’re pleased to partner again with the Shreveport Regional Sports Authority in bringing fans worldwide another blockbuster Bassmaster Classic.”
The 42nd Classic will be held Feb. 24-26, 2012, on the Red River for the fifth Classic to be held in Louisiana.
The birthplace of careers for legendary musicians such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Jr., Kitty Wells and Slim Whitman, Shreveport-Bossier City added more legend to its lore with its first Classic one year ago: The 2009 iteration was the first Classic in which a woman participated. Kim Bain-Moore qualified via her 2008 Toyota Tundra Women’s Bassmaster Tour Angler of the Year title. She finished 47th among the 51 competitors in the 2009 Classic.
The 2009 Classic broke several attendance records for the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo.
“Shreveport-Bossier City is ecstatic to once again host the fabulous Bassmaster Classic,” said Mary Ann Tice, executive director of the Shreveport Regional Sports Authority. “Our community thoroughly enjoyed and was extremely proud being the host of the 2009 Bassmaster Classic and will once again wrap the arms of our community around the Classic.
Launches on the Red River through the three days of competition in 2012 will be from Red River South Marina in Bossier City. The Shreveport Regional Sports Authority will roll out the red carpet for Classic weigh-ins at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City. The 2012 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo will be held at the Shreveport Convention Center.
