In partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors, Costa invites anglers to Grand Lake, Oklahoma to participate in its first annual amateur-only bass tournament

JUPITER, Fla.  – (AUG 19, 2024) – Call your fishing partner, grab your Costas and register for Costa Sunglasses’ inaugural Costa Bass Derby – a bass fishing team tournament set to take place on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at beautiful Grand Lake in northeast Oklahoma. Hosted in partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors, anglers from across the country are invited to partake in this tournament, which promises a $15,000 first-place payout and a weekend of fun, fellowship, and good fishing.

The tournament serves as an extension of Costa’s longtime support of bass fishing and its Compete + Conserve contingency program, that not only awards the highest placing angler wearing Costa Sunglasses in select tournament trails, but it also donates to freshwater conservation on the angler’s behalf.

“The bass fishing community is special to us, so when it came to figuring out a way to show our appreciation while always underscoring our commitment to conservation, the Costa Bass Derby was born,” said Costa Sunglasses’ Brand Director, Jed Larkin. “We hope anglers of all skill levels will join us and Academy for the weekend on Grand Lake, where they will experience a great fishery, world-class facilities, and hopefully make some lasting memories on the water.”

Open to amateur teams only (see Rules), the tournament is highlighted by a $15,000 first-place prize, which includes a special $5,000 Costa Compete + Conserve bonus to the highest placing team with both anglers wearing Costa shades. Additionally, through Costa Compete + Conserve, a $1,000 donation will be made in the winning anglers’ names to one of five designated freshwater conservation organizations of their choice.

Entry fee is $200 per team with 100% payback. Upon registering for the tournament, each angler will receive an email with event information and an exclusive promo code for Costa products redeemable in-store at select Academy Sports + Outdoors locations.

Costa Sunglasses will be set up on Friday October 11th and Saturday October 12th at Academy’s 41st Street Tulsa location with product displays, exclusive in-store promotions for tournament participants, and insight on Costa’s latest frame and lens technology, including the new 580G® Gold Mirror lens.

Additionally on Saturday, Costa will host an optional Tournament Welcome / Registration at The Regatta on Grand. Here anglers can pick up swag bags (valued at $150 and guaranteed for the first 100 boats to register), be treated to dinner, meet & greet with Costa pros’, and enjoy some fellowship before a brief rules meeting.

The tournament will launch from Wolf Creek Park in Grove, OK at safe light (7:00AM) on October 13th and weigh-in will begin at 3:00PM.

To register for Costa Bass Derby visit costacompeteandconserve.com/bass-derby/.  Tournament registration closes October 6 and will be capped at 300 boats. Teams are limited to two anglers per boat, and at least one team member must own a pair of Costa Sunglasses and be registered for the free-to-enter Compete + Conserve contingency program. To register for Costa Compete + Conserve visit costacompeteandconserve.com.

To check out Costa Sunglasses’ full collection of performance, lifestyle and optical eyewear, and learn more about its commitment to conservation, visit costasunglasses.com.

About Costa Sunglasses: More than 40 years ago, a group of anglers created Costa Sunglasses to stand up to the harsh light, unforgiving salt and rough conditions of a day at sea. The gear they made was up to the task, and it’s been on the water ever since. Today, Costa combines its superior 580® lens technology with unparalleled fit and durability to make the highest-quality sunglasses and prescription eyewear for adventures on the water. Committed to protecting the watery world it calls home, sustainability and conservation is woven throughout everything they do. From building products made of responsible materials, to Costa-owned initiatives like Kick Plastic® and #OneCoast, and its partnerships with 40+ mission-aligned conservation organizations, Costa inspires its community to help protect the earth’s resources and #SeeWhatsOutThere. Find out more on Costa’s website and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter at @CostaSunglasses.

 

About Academy Sports + Outdoors: Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to 285 stores across 19 states. Academy’s mission is to provide “Fun for All” and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers. Academy’s product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation and footwear through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands. For more information, visit www.academy.com.