A COMPETITION FOR THE AGES

September 8th-12th, 2008

"I would like to thank the Town of Frisco Colorado, Mayor Bernie Zurbriggen, and the citizens of Frisco, for their overwhelming welcome and support.  Everyone involved has graciously shown their mettle, not only for the sport of Fly Fishing, but also for our country.  It makes me proud to know we will be showcasing Frisco to our international competitors."
(Mr. Bernard Ramanauskas, President and Founder ‘The America Cup’)

"As the mayor of the Town of Frisco, I would like to personally invite you to take part in the America Cup International Tournament.  The Town of Frisco is proud to be hosting this prestigious event September 8 - 12, 2008."
 (Bernie Zurbriggen, Mayor of Frisco)

"Our competition, in conjunction with the Town of Frisco, will be hosting various international teams, a Colorado women’s team, and a Junior team this year.  I would like to invite anyone interested in our sport to come and watch competitors on the water.  Come see the latest flies from Japan, see how they set up a line in Australia, or experience some Irish whit.  Even better, become a controller and spend a few days on the water with one of your favorite competitors!
Thank you to all of our sponsors, especially for helping to create ‘The America Cup Scholarship Fund’ for our Juniors.  Anyone wanting to support the ‘TAC Scholarship Fund’, or the Cup itself, please contact me directly at dpehle@theamericacup.com ."
(Mr. David Pehle, Executive Director for ‘The America Cup’)

"An opportunity to participate along side some of the world's most elite fly fisherman is an experience no one should miss. These are the true masters of the sport and everyone involved will have the chance to interact with these fine gentlemen. My hopes are that this event will spotlight the nature of competitive fly fishing and how community involvement can create a spectacular international fly fishing tournament, that reoccurs every year. "
 (John Knight, Chairman ‘The America Cup’)

“It’s an exciting time in fly fishing!  Team USA in encouraged by the level of generosity the sport is receiving from new partnerships such as the Town of Frisco, Copper Mountain Resort and many in the industry.” 
(Team USA Captain, Anthony Naranja)

The America Cup is a registered non-profit formed in the State of Colorado.

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