2025 ACA Championship - Partner Invitation

Association of Collegiate Anglers

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS

www.collegiatebasschampionship.com

Association of Collegiate Anglers

Join Us 2025 Championship

We would like to extend this invitation to you and your representatives to join us in Anderson, South Carolina at Lake Hartwell as we contest the ACA’s 2025 Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship and commemorate 20 years. This year marks the 20 th Anniversary of the Association of Collegiate Anglers (ACA) and the Collegiate Bass Fishing Series presented by Bass Pro Shops! This is a major milestone for our organization, student anglers, and supporting partners.

- Wade Middleton | Director, & ACA Staff

20 Years of National Champions

From the very first Collegiate Bass Fishing Series Championship trophy that was hoisted over the collegiate anglers’ heads 20 years ago, the prestige and excitement of earning this National Champion title has been real, intense, and sought after by a growing number of collegiate anglers each year – join us as we crown our 20 th Championship Team!

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

Association of Collegiate Anglers

Angler Check-In | Sponsor Meet & Greet | Banquet This is the “Big Day” and the day you don’t want to miss! All supporting sponsors will have the opportunity to have a booth/table display and dedicated one-on-one time with anglers. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Tournament Days The top collegiate bass fishing anglers from all over the nation will compete for the National Championship title, as well as valuable points towards the Abu Garcia School of the Year presented by Bass Pro Shops race. Thursday & Friday, May 22-23, 2025

Mark Your Calendar

www.CollegiateBassChampionship.com

Association of Collegiate Anglers

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, May 21 st

Sunday, May 18 th – Wednesday, May 21 st

Thursday, May 22 nd – Friday, May 23 rd

Official Practice Day | Banquet.

Tournament Days.

Official Practice Days.

Green Pond Landing 2:30pm – 5pm – Meet & Greet 5pm – 6pm – Dinner 6pm – 6:45pm –Angler Meeting

Green Pond Landing 6am – Take-off Begins 2pm – Weigh-in Begins

ACA Staff will be on-site in preparation for all activities; please let us know if you need anything.

National Champions crowned following Day 2 Weigh-in!

Sponsor Meet & Greet

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 ST

470 Green Pond Road Anderson, SC 29625 864-231-7275 GREEN POND LANDING

All anglers will be coming through the Green Pond Landing for check-in between the hours of 2:30pm-5pm, followed by dinner and meeting. This is the best opportunity for sponsors to interact with anglers and we encourage you to be set up and ready no later than 2pm. Staff will be on hand to provide assistance starting at noon. If you will be shipping products, displays, or anything else to the Championship, please contact CarecoTV to coordinate.

Association of Collegiate Anglers

Take-off and Weigh-in will be at Green Pond Landing each tournament day – May 22 & 23.

Located At: 470 Green Pond Road Anderson, SC 29625

Lodging Information

Book your lodging throughout Championship Week early! Below are a few recommended hotels. The Hilton Garden Inn is the host hotel for tournament staff.

Hotels

Address

Phone

Single

Double

Triple

Quad

Hilton Garden Inn

115 Destination Drive Anderson, SC 29621

864-328-0196

$134.00

$139.00

$164.00

$169.00

$129.00 $129.00 $129.00 $89.00 $149.00 $109.00

$129.00 $129.00 $129.00 $94.00 $149.00 $115.00 $115.00 $129.00 $120.50

- - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - -

Hampton Inn Anderson Ext 19

120 Interstate Blvd. Anderson, SC 29621 410 Alliance Parkway Anderson, SC 29621 3509 Clemson Blvd. Anderson, SC 29621 117 Interstate Blvd. Anderson, SC 29621 109 Interstate Blvd. Anderson, SC 29621 118 Interstate Blvd. Anderson, SC 29621 70 Kalyns Way Piedmont, SC 29673 102 Electric City Blvd. Anderson, SC 29621

864-375-1999 864-760-1000 864-226-1000 864-332-9000 864-280-8180 864-622-1200 864-552-1420 864-224-9707 864-832-9542

Hampton Inn Anderson Alliance Parkway

Holiday Inn Anderson

$94

$94.00

Fairfield Inn

Residence Inn by Marriott Anderson/Clemson

Comfort Suites Anderson

$110

Best Western Plus Greenville South Ext 40 Anderson

$129.00 $120.50

Microtel Inn & Suites

Comfort Suites Ext 40 Anderson County

10 Kalyns Way Piedmont, SC 29673

Association of Collegiate Anglers

More Than Fishing

The ACA proudly supports and recognizes anglers for their achievements academically, within their communities, as well as for their consistency as top performers and their teamwork.

Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia The top team of the 2024-2025 season will be awarded the coveted School of the Year title when the season wraps up in early June 2025.

Travis Ely Memorial Scholarship

All-Academic Team Presented by Yamaha

Throughout the year, the ACA rewards anglers for success in the classroom; at the 2025 Championship, one angler will be named the top Academic All American.

The first scholarship in memory of Purdue University angler Travis Ely will be awarded to one angler who gives back to their community as much as they love to fish.

Association of Collegiate Anglers

• All the Championship action will be live streamed on Outdoor Action TV, as well as on the ACA tournament website. • Outdoor Action TV is available via iOS / Android apps, Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Android TV, LG, website, and more. • In addition to live streaming being available on Outdoor Action TV, this is where new episodes will premiere, and you can catch up on past episodes! Live Streaming Download the Outdoor Action TV app!

Contact Information

WADE MIDDLETON ACA Director 210-573-7057 (cell) | wade@carecotv.com KYLE CURRY Tournament Director/Host 214-226-4388 (cell) | kyle@carecotv.com SHELLEY GIESECKE Tournament Operations 210-683-8841 (cell) | shelley@carecotv.com