Events

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During each season, Brighton Recreation hosts annual recurring events.  These events have grown better each year, and we want to see you there!  Click on the events below to learn more and register.

Tri-county Kids Ice Fishing Tournament

This weekend tournament gets kids out on the ice enjoying our frozen local lakes.  A great way to include family and friends and introduce young ones to the sport, the weekend tournament culminates in a fish weigh-in and prize ceremony.

Brighton Recreation is gearing up for the 19th annual Tri-County Kid’s Fishing Tournament.  250 Children from the Tri-County area have participated in this fishing tournament each year.  Through the generosity of our sponsors, we have been able to provide an opportunity to learn the tradition of ice fishing in Vermont as well as provide prizes and trophies to participants to encourage their future involvement in a sport with dwindling numbers.  This kid’s tournament has been a tradition for many of our participating families and allowed them to form life-long memories of being outdoors in the winter in Vermont.

Participants are able to fish any legal body of water in Caledonia, Essex and Orleans counties and fish for any legal species from those waters.  Additionally, Vermont Fish and Game Officers are on hand at participant package pickup to answer questions and meet the children participating.

Donations are used to provide prizes, snacks, trophies and other engaging items to encourage children to participate and learn this great tradition. We hope you will consider being a part of this amazing event! Please reach out to info@brightonrecreationvt.org or (802) 723-0931 with any questions you may have. 

If you would like to make a donation to ensure the success of this event, please visit our donation page here.

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Brighton Recreation

February 21 - 23, 2025

Kids ice fishing tournament on any legal body of water in Caledonia, Essex & Orleans Counties

 

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Ages 2-14 (Participants must be 2 before February 21, 2025 and can not
turn 15 until February 24, 2025.)
Lake trout ~ Brown trout ~ Brook Trout ~ Rainbow Trout ~ Bass ~ Walleye ~ Yellow Perch
Pike ~ Pickerel ~ Salmon ~ And non-category
Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for each category.
You can fish all legal bodies of water in Orleans, Essex and Caledonia Counties.
All fish must arrive at the weigh in station DEAD!
You are not allowed to transport live fish from the lake.
Please refer to the Vermont ANR website where you can search each body of water in Vermont to see the fishing regulations regarding minimum length, catch limit, etc. https://anrweb.vt.gov/FWD/FW/FishRegsLookup.aspx?type=lp 
Participant package pickups will be in the evenings of February 19, 20 and 21 where we will have Northwoods Stewardship Center staff on hand for ice fishing workshops. Packets MUST be picked up by end of Saturday weigh in to be included in raffle.  Live ceremony will be on Sunday at 49 Mill St. Ext., Island Pond VT.
Times for packets and weigh in will be announced later.
Keep an eye on the Brighton Recreation Facebook page for additional and updated information.

Registrant Information

Price: $20.00
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Tournament Participation Medal
In order to continue providing quality items in the participation packages while maintaining an affordable registration price, the participation medal included in prior years has been made optional as feedback stated it was less important to most participants.
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Donations are important to sustain the fishing tournament year after year. If you are able to help, we greatly appreciate your support. Contributions to Brighton Recreation and the Tri-County Kids Fishing Tournament are tax-deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Consent & Agreement

Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability, Consent to Participate

On behalf of my minor child, I expressly acknowledge my full understanding of the risks of injury, including serious injury, disability or death that arises from participation in the Tri-County Kid's Fishing Tournament.

I acknowledge that I have had full opportunity to discuss the nature and extent of these risks with officials of the Brighton Recreation in order to inform myself fully on this subject. Based on that full understanding, I freely and knowingly assume all such risks, whether specifically known and unknown. I accordingly assume full and sole responsibility for my minor child’s participation in the Tri-County Kid's Fishing Tournament.

On behalf of myself and on behalf of my minor child (to the extent allowed by the law), I hereby release and forever discharge Brighton Recreation, all volunteers and staff, and the Town of Brighton, from liability including but not limited to, damage to property, personal injury, disability or death, resulting from me or my minor child’s involvement in any aspect of the Tri-County Kid's Fishing Tournament. This release applies whether the alleged injuries or damages arise from the negligence of any of the parties released in the previous sentence or not.

To the fullest extent allowed by law, I, for myself and/or my minor child, and for any of our respective heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Brighton Recreation, all volunteers and staff, and the Town of Brighton from and against any and all liabilities arising from my participation in the Tri-County Kid's Fishing Tournament. This undertaking to provide indemnity shall apply to the fullest extent allowed by law, even if the liability asserted against any of the indemnified parties arises wholly or partially from that party’s negligence.

I HAVE READ THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND CONSENT. I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS AND THAT BY MY SIGNATURE I GIVE UP CERTAIN RIGHTS I MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE UNDER LAW. I hereby consent to allow my child to participate in the Tri-County Kids Fishing Tournament under the terms as set forth in this Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability and consent Agreement. The Tri-County Kid's Fishing Tournament for which this consent is given is for the Winter of 2025.

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Photograph and Video Consent

I hereby grant permission for myself or minor child to be photographed or videotaped, without compensation, by Brighton Recreation Programs, understanding that the same is intended for publication by print media, internet newspaper, television, video or motion picture. I additionally consent to the use of my name in connection with the publication of photographs/video taken of me.

I confirm I have carefully read and fully understand all the provisions of this Photo Release and am freely, knowingly and voluntarily signing.

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The Pondathon

A beautiful 5.5 mile bike or run loop takes you around picturesque Island Pond lake.  A great family-friendly race and event includes music, awards, raffles and more.  

Once the race is done, Everyone is welcome to stay after the race for The Great Island Pond Canoe Race!

Northeast Kingdom Marathon

The Northeast Kingdom Marathon is a FREE USATF certified self-supported half/full marathon designed to support Island Pond.  Following the lead of the innovative Millinocket Marathon – runners who participate are asked to be generous and support the Island Pond community and surrounding region in every way possible.

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