Ron VanZile Started the Kid’s Derby in 1999 with eleven kids in attendance. For years Ron and his wife Cecelia worked to grow the derby. The derby did grow thru the years with one hundred- twelve kids (plus parents and siblings) at one derby. The Tioga County Bass Anglers started helping but, Ron and Cecelia were involved every year in all parts of the derby. After twenty-two years they decided to retire.
Think of all the kids (and their families) who were given the experience of fishing and enjoying the great outdoors we have in our area.
Thank you, Ron, and Cecelia for your vision and great success.
Sponsored by
Tackle Shack, Tioga County Bass Anglers,
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary