About :
The Ontario B.A.S.S. Federation Nation was founded in 1995 and is made up of 24 clubs from all across the Province of Ontario. In 2014 the name was officially changed to Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation to coincide with changes at B.A.S.S. – no longer using the term Federation.
Mission:
The Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation is a grass-roots organization designed for everyone from beginners to seasoned tournament anglers. Although catch and release bass tournaments are a part of our Nation they are not the only aspects. One of the most important aspects of our clubs is that the experienced members fish with new members teaching them the sport of bass fishing while they compete.
Even the most experienced bass fishermen learn new ideas each year by fishing with other anglers during fun competition. Participating in our Nation is much more affordable for the average angler than the big money circuits.
Although money prizes may be involved at various levels, the money is not the primary focus of competition, and generally is of smaller value than other competitive circuits.
However, there is still the opportunity for some members to do very well monetarily in the upper levels of competition. The OBN is also about promoting the sport of bass fishing among the youth.
Company Overview:
B.A.S.S. formed in 1968 to promote and encourage fishing. Recognizing that youngsters are the future of this great sport, B.A.S.S. took the lead of introducing and educating youth about conservation and the sport of fishing. Your membership in the B.A.S.S. Nation helps support the next generation of responsible sportsmen & women through mentoring, volunteerism and education.
Additionally, the national B.A.S.S. office works to provide youth programs that collaborate with partners and agencies on the local, state and national level to further enhance or develop new outdoor youth programs nationwide and when/where possible, with the six International B.A.S.S. Nations.
Whether youth are learning conservation or fundamental fishing skills through the Bassmaster Casting Kids program or Junior Bassmaster Chapters are enjoying spirited competition from club, state, divisional or Junior Bassmaster World Championship competition — it all leads to a healthier B.A.S.S. Nation future for years to come.
The Ontario B.A.S.S. Federation Nation was founded in 1995 and is made up of 24 clubs from all across the Province of Ontario. In 2014 the name was officially changed to Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation to coincide with changes at B.A.S.S. – no longer using the term Federation.
Mission:
The Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation is a grass-roots organization designed for everyone from beginners to seasoned tournament anglers. Although catch and release bass tournaments are a part of our Nation they are not the only aspects. One of the most important aspects of our clubs is that the experienced members fish with new members teaching them the sport of bass fishing while they compete.
Even the most experienced bass fishermen learn new ideas each year by fishing with other anglers during fun competition. Participating in our Nation is much more affordable for the average angler than the big money circuits.
Although money prizes may be involved at various levels, the money is not the primary focus of competition, and generally is of smaller value than other competitive circuits.
However, there is still the opportunity for some members to do very well monetarily in the upper levels of competition. The OBN is also about promoting the sport of bass fishing among the youth.
Company Overview:
B.A.S.S. formed in 1968 to promote and encourage fishing. Recognizing that youngsters are the future of this great sport, B.A.S.S. took the lead of introducing and educating youth about conservation and the sport of fishing. Your membership in the B.A.S.S. Nation helps support the next generation of responsible sportsmen & women through mentoring, volunteerism and education.
Additionally, the national B.A.S.S. office works to provide youth programs that collaborate with partners and agencies on the local, state and national level to further enhance or develop new outdoor youth programs nationwide and when/where possible, with the six International B.A.S.S. Nations.
Whether youth are learning conservation or fundamental fishing skills through the Bassmaster Casting Kids program or Junior Bassmaster Chapters are enjoying spirited competition from club, state, divisional or Junior Bassmaster World Championship competition — it all leads to a healthier B.A.S.S. Nation future for years to come.
Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation Executives
Paul Kroisenbrunner,
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Paul has been a member of the O.B.N. since its inception in 1996.
In fact, Paul was a member of a local bass club before there was an O.B.N.! He has held the positions of Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President and President of the Kitchener-Waterloo Cambridge Bassmasters. A life-long resident of Kitchener, Ontario, Paul has been fishing his entire life. He is one of the many anglers that fishes year round. Ice fishing for pike, perch and crappy; spring rainbow (steelhead) trout; summer pike and bass; and autumn salmon and musky make up his yearly diet of fishing. Paul enjoys camping, yardwork, gardening with his wife, Darlene, and relaxing on the front porch in the summer evenings if we’re not on the water. Paul has made Team Ontario twice and is looking forward to making the Team again. Email Paul Kroisenbrunner |
Jason Barnucz,
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I am currently serving as the Conservation Director of the Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation. I am also the President of the Hamilton Bassmasters located in Hamilton, Ontario. Due to the nature of my profession I have moved quite a bit around the Province of Ontario. Through that time I have been members of other chapters, including the Kitchener-Waterloo Bassmasters and the Lindsay Bassmasters. I have made some great friends in all of these chapters. Since joining the Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation in 2003 I have been very active in various capacities but primarily conservation initiatives. If I was not helping my local B.A.S.S. Chapter I was helping others through developing and implementing conservation projects to help protect and promote local fisheries.
Email Jason Barnucz |
Dave Spence,
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I am currently the 2nd Vice President of the OBN and the President of the Port Perry club. I started fishing like most at a young age and enjoyed every minute of it. Well in my early teens I kind of got out of it for some un godly reason, but soon picked up the passion again. I have been a member of B.A.S.S. and the Ontario Nation since 2004 and look forward to many more years of being a member.
Since joining the club seen, I have met a boat load of people and enjoy meeting new people within the Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation. I have learned allot about fishing, and I thought I knew everything, what the….. I don’t know everything? I have also taught allot of people since being a member of a club and the OBN. Joining a Bass club was one of the best things that I could have done to help improve my fishing, and to also meet other people with the passion that I have for the sport. Email Dave Spence |
Doug Ferguson,
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I started this game of fishing late in life! Asked to fish with a number of colleagues from work in a “for fun tournament” – well I was hooked.
Years later I joined the Hawgtown Bassmasters and learned what it was like to be part of a hard-core group of fishing enthusiasts. A number of years later I was part of the group that formed the York Bassmasters, starting as Secretary and eventually becoming Vice President. As the new OBN Youth Director I’m looking forward to the challenges of organizing Junior events with the Clubs, and the new friendships that will come along with these endeavors We will continue to grow the Junior program, along with new programs for High School, Colleges, and Universities. Email Doug Ferguson |
Stan Pilarczyk
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Sylvia Beneteau,
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I've been fishing since I was young and started fishing tournaments in 2007 when I joined Mississauga Bassmasters.
I really enjoy the variety of lakes that we fish as a club and like to fish for many species. Am happy in a river fishing for Salmon or on a boat trying to catch huge bass. For the past 4 years I've held positions on the Mississauga Bassmasters executive including Ombudsman, Secretary and 2 terms as club Treasurer. Most recently I have also been named to the board of directors for the Great Canadian Females Angler's association where I am also the treasurer, we promote female Angler's throughout Canada for all species. Email Sylvia Beneteau |
Bill Wolff,
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Don Sheldrake,
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My love for the sport started at a young age as my father worked long hours but always made the time to take me fishing. I love this sport and being able to play a small role in helping not only promote fishing but helping get young anglers involved.
As the new Website Director I'm excited to be apart of this team and this great group of anglers. It's an honour to see our continued success while helping the OBN and it's membership promote themselves. Email Don Sheldrake |
Jennifer Fullard
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My name is Jenn Fullard and I am excited to be your new Tournament Director. As a longtime member of the OBN and a member of the Hamilton Bassmasters I have fished a multitude of tournaments and also held different positions on my home club's board of directors. I am currently the treasurer for the Hamilton Bassmasters but for the years 2013 and 2014 I was our Tournament Director and am able to draw off many of my experiences in that role and use them to help me with my new position. One of these was the recent Hank Gibson Qualifier for which Hamilton Bassmasters co-hosted. I am also familiar with the various inner workings and the diplomacy required with this position as I have also helped assist with the organizing and running the OBN National Contender Fundraiser Tournament in past years. I have been an avid fisherwoman most of my life having grown up and spending many summers in the Kawarthas. During those summers is where I first learned
to fish and I continue to explore my love of fishing and am continually learning as an adult. I participate in events as often as I can, fish whenever possible and work in this great industry that revolves around our favourite sport. I can't wait to take my enthusiasm, my expertise, my love of fishing and using that to work with assisting the OBN executive in running the best Hank Gibson Qualifier possible. Looking forward to seeing you all in Quinte , August 12-14 2016. |
