Derby 2024

Belwood Lions 42nd Annual Pike Derby is over!

Many thanks to all our anglers who came out to enjoy a fun and friendly competition, to our many generous sponsors who support us - both old and new, and our volunteers, who put in many many hours to prepare for and run our Derby each year.

A wet Saturday, but a much nicer Sunday

We had a little lower registration than previous years at slightly under 500, but that certainly didn't prevent an excellent leaderboard, with about 110 fish registered.

It was great to see a large number of children and youth anglers out as well, building on our philosophy of "a tackle box instead of an xbox", encouraging our youth to experience and enjoy the great outdoors.

We had a few displays in the hall from our sponsors and had Grand River Fly Fishing and KW Bassmasters available during the Sunday period between the end of the competition and start of the Awards ceremony to keep anglers busy and interested.

As always, a lot of work, but alot of laughs and great to see some new and familiar faces.

As announced, we continue our ongoing donations annually to Groves Hospital. Last year we pledged $9,000 for a Blanket Warmer for the Groves Oncology Ward for patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment. This year we pledged $10,000 for a 10mm telephone for surgery. Thanks to the sponsors and the anglers, we again met our pledge.

See the leaderboard for Derby winners (and below) as well as our draw winners

Thank you and see you in 2025

Look out for details of our 43rd Pike Derby next year May 24/25 2025.

EARLY BIRD DRAW

Posn NAME PRIZE

1st John Rumble Fish Finder

2nd Eric Gelineau Weekend pass Highland Pines Campground

3rd Joseph Sessa Assorted outdoor prize set

4th Zack Becker Assorted outdoor prize set

RAFFLE
Posn    NAME                          PRIZE
1st      Jason O'Sullivan       Lower Twin Lakes Fishing Lodge Package
2nd    Mark Gansekoele    Fenwick Fishing Rod Package
3rd     Greg Ellig                G-Bay Fishing Rod Package
4th     Todd Fountain           Stanley Professional Socket Set
5th     Kevin Jackson            Yeti Cooler
6th     Jason Fry                   Coleman Roadtrip 225 Barbeque

10mm Telescope for Laproscopic Surgery selected !

Belwood Lions are are very proud to announce that after discussions with Groves Memorial Hospital, we selected a 10mm Telescope for GMCH. as our goal for this years Pike Derby ($10,000 cost). See the flyer for more information about GMCH and Belwood Lions support towards Groves.

We sincerely thank every Pike Derby participant and every sponsor for your tremendous support in making this donation possible to help ease the comfort of all GMCH patients.

The attached photo was taken in GMCH Surgical Suite, along with some of the nurses and physicians. Unfortunately, we are unable to get a photo of the telescope as it is sterilized item and has to be sealed and ready for use in case of an emergency and could not be touched etc.. It is located on the cart beside the photo in a sealed steel box, along with some of the other sterile items.

Our next Derby will be held on May 24 & 25, 2025. Once again, with your support, the proceeds will be donated to another important community cause. We hope to see you next May.

Good fishing.

Belwood Lions

Belwood Lions Pike Derby 2024