Lunker Catfish Tournament
Due to impending storms headed our way and our fish will deliver for the Lunker catfish earlier than normal. Starting 7:00 p.m. tonight, May 18 until the start of the tournament on Saturday morning, there will be no fishing allowed. The lake will still be opened for pavilion rentals, playground areas and the bait store. If you have any questions, please call 522-2996. Thank you for your understanding.
May 20 & 21
Only SBEA members & their guests entered in the tournament will be allowed to fish. This is a fund raiser for SBEA to increase the population of perch and crappie.
Your chance to catch the “BIG” one and take 1st place has just gotten better. Grab your fishing poles and don’t worry about bait, our lake store can accommodate all your needs for this tournament. Once the fish for this tournament have been stocked in the lake there will be no fishing until the tournament starts at 8 a.m. on May 20. Only those that have paid to enter the tournament will be allowed to fish until the tournament is over. This is a 24-hour tournament; registration starts at 7 a.m. on May 20 and the tournament starts at 8 a.m. May 21 weigh in time is at 8 a.m. sharp; however, you may weigh in anytime during the tournament if you do not want to stay the whole time. You may pre-register at the lake store before May 20 or the day of the event. The lake will be stocked with “BIG” channel cat for this tournament. There will be 3 cash prizes for the three largest creel of 4 catfish; 1st place, ($250), 2nd place ($150) and 3rd place ($100) and then $100 if you want to enter the contest for largest catfish caught for an additional $5.00 entry fee. All rules of the lake must be followed with no gold fish allowed for bait and 2 poles per fisherman. No buddy system will be allowed, you must catch your own fish and they must be kept on your own stringer or in your own basket and kept in the water. Vehicles will be subject to inspection. Contestants will be supplied with an armband and rods used in the tournament will be tagged. Tournament ends promptly at 8 a.m. on May 21. If you do not present your fish by that time, you will be disqualified, so be sure to be on time. For your convenience the bait shop will be open until 10 p.m. on May 20. The lake will be closed for fishing to everyone who is not a contestant in the tournament. Camping will be allowed for those in the tournament on May 20.
Catfish Contest
May 29, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The largest catfish caught wins a Nebo Big Larry Pro flashlight. You must be a member and register your catch with the ranger, and fish must be legal size and alive.
Kid’s Fishing Day
Fun For Kids
June 10, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Bring the kids to come out and enjoy the lake and the thrill of catching a fish. With the lack of rain this year, we are doing Kids Fishing Day a little different. We will be spreading out from the kids pond to several docks as well. The following will be closed off to regular fishing on June 12 from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Docks 5-10, island road docks 1-4 and kids pond. We will reopen the docks to members after 12:00 p.m. when kids fishing is over. Prizes will be given away that day for the kids. Free hotdog, chips and pop will be provided for participating kids. Concessions will also be available. This is a chance to see what a great facility you have at SBEA. The SBEA lake is located at 4226 S. Gold. Members can save 10% off all kids fishing items after the fishing event. Meet in front of the lake store at 9:00 a.m. or come out anytime from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
César Lozano
June 14, 7:00 p.m.
Tickets -see store for prices.
No Volunteers Are Needed for This Event
4th of July Celebration
Lake Closed on the 4th of July!
While the SBEA will not be hosting a July 4th Celebration this year, we want to wish you and your family a Happy 4th of July! We hope you will have a day filled with laughter, love, and fireworks! A day of fun and cheerful celebration with your family and loved ones. The decision to not hold our annual 4th of July Celebration was a very tough choice the Board and Staff had to make. After many long discussions they concluded that so many towns, housing districts etc. organize celebrations that has affected the attendance at our event. Between attendance and cost of the event it was no longer cost effective of the dues our members pay. We are always looking for new ideas and discounts for our members and would love to hear from our members on any suggestions. We are looking into maybe a fall festival to do instead of the July 4th. Give us your feedback at steph@beatoday.com.
SBEA Day At Rock River Rapids
Saturday, August 5, 1900 E James St, Derby
Join SBEA in a day splashing, soaking, sliding and sunning yourself as you enjoy the lazy river, lap pool, zero-depth pool at Rock River Rapids. Tickets will be sold in advance in all SBEA stores and will only be good for SBEA Rock River Rapids Aug. 5, 2023. Pay $4.50 for adult and $4.00 for seniors (60+) & youth (3-17), children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult age 16 or older to enter facility. Tickets on sale in all SBEA stores, Rock River Rapids is open 12:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Regular prices are $10.00 for adult & $9.00 for seniors (60+) & youth (3-17).
No Volunteers Are Needed for This Event
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Designer Purse Bingo Night
August 11, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
SBEA Lake Recreation, 4226 S Gold
Designer Purse Bingo event. Friday, August 11, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a fabulous night for a chance to win name-brand designer purses with 10 games of bingo. Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $40 at the door, which include admission, appetizers, and 20 game cards (2 per game). Buy your tickets in advance and be entered into a raffle to be given away at the end of the night. You may purchase 2 additional Bingo cards for each game upon arrival to the SBEA Designer Purse Bingo for, $3.00 per card, limit of 2 cards per game per member. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and games will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale June 5 in all SBEA stores.
¨ One winner per game
¨ Bring your own adult beverages, if you would like!
¨ Must be 12 years old and older to play. Every person, regardless of age, must purchase the $25/$40ticket to enter.
¨ Infants and young children are not allowed.
¨ 50/50 cash pot will be available during the games and winner selected at the end.
¨ Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Coach and other Brands
Hunters Ed Class
August 12, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to safely and
responsibly enjoy hunting in the outdoors
SBEA has scheduled a free Kansas Hunter Education Class August 12, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. This is a Internet assisted course & class and will be in the pavilion, north side of the SBEA Recreation Area, 4226 S. Gold. This class teaches new hunters to be responsible, ethical, safe and knowledgeable. By law, the course must be a minimum of 10 hours in length. Most courses are 12 hours or longer. The courses are taught by volunteer instructors across the state. The course consists of subjects covering hunter responsibility, ethics, fair chase, history of firearms, firearm basics, ammunition, basic gun safety, field safety, bowhunting, conservation and wildlife management, wildlife of Kansas, outdoor emergencies and boating safety for hunters. You must complete the online course prior to attending class and pass the test to receive your hunter safety card. Sign up forms are available in all SBEA stores. Members are free, non-members $5.00 to enroll in the class.
Bobby Bones
Tickets – See store for pricing.
No Volunteers Are Needed for This Event
