20th Annual Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines Flounder Tournament

FISH ON!!! The tide is perfect for a 7am start on Saturday!

ANGLERS CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM  $5,000 CASH PRIZE FOR FIRST PLACE! And many more prizes!

Hook the BIG one (or 2!) at the 20th Annual Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines Flounder Tournament!  

The 20th Annual Flounder Tournament brings together competitive anglers, boating enthusiasts, families, local businesses, and regional visitors for a full day of fishing, celebration, and community engagement.
With even bigger prize money for first, second & third places, this tournament has become a highly anticipated annual event! 

What is the Captain's Meeting on the night before the Tournament?  The Captains Meeting is a super fun event for anglers, sponsors and families to enjoy! 🎣

It's part official meeting and part kickoff party. For anglers, it's important because missing it can mean missing key rules. For all involved, it's a chance to bid on unique and priceless auction items, meet people, and swap your best fishing stories. 

• Rules & briefing: Organizers go over tournament rules, boundaries, safety guidelines, and schedules.

• Registration/check-in: Teams confirm participation and sign up for the calcutta

• Q&A: Anglers can ask questions to avoid confusion later.

• Gear or swag pickup: T-shirts and sponsor exhibit tables

• Social side: Food, raffles, auctions, full cash bar, and storytelling!

The Captain's Meeting/Party is at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club - 2nd Floor - from 6-8pm on Friday, June 11th.

Anglers, please print and complete your team Registration Form and return with Cash or Check to Worcester County Chamber of Commerce ~ 11047 Racetrack Road, Berlin/OP, MD, 21811. The Chamber office and Visitors Center is located between PNC Bank and 7- Eleven, Behind ERA Realty office.

Big Prize Money, Big Bragging Rights & BIG Fun on June 11 & 12.  Cast. Compete. Cash In! 

Tournament Rules:
Tournament boundaries: The Rt. 54 bridge at Fenwick to the North, The Verrazano Bridge to the South. This year is a bay only tournament, all fish must be caught in the bays of Ocean City and the Ocean City Inlet. The coastal boundary is the imaginary line from the tip of the North Jetty to the tip of the South Jetty within the Ocean City Inlet. Lines in at 7am and out by 3pm. Weigh in begins at Noon and will end at 4pm sharp. No fish will be weighed after 4pm. All weigh ins will take place at the Swim and Racquet Club and can be brought by boat or vehicle.

MARKETING COOPERATIVES offer your business meaningful exposure and the opportunity to connect with a passionate audience. 

Our event sponsors play a vital role in the success of this iconic Tournament and in the ongoing work of the Chamber throughout the year. Their investment goes beyond financial support it reflects a shared commitment to strengthening our business community, fostering economic growth, and supporting initiatives that make a meaningful impact across our county and beyond.

Sponsorship places your brand directly in front of a targeted and engaged audience while aligning your business with a respected community tradition.

As a sponsor, you gain:

• Strategic brand exposure to anglers and coastal consumers

• Multi-channel marketing visibility (digital, print, on-site)

• Direct engagement opportunities

• Positive community association

• Long-term goodwill and recognition

Presenting Sponsorship $6,000  Enjoy speaking opportunities throughout the events.

• Sponsorship of the Captain's Meeting (One reserved table of 10)
• Speaking opportunity at both facets of the Tournament
• Logo will be prominently featured on the iconic Tournament T-shirt
• Logo on large prize checks
• Multiple photo opportunities at the Tournament Weigh in
• Eight registrations for the Flounder Tournament
• Extensive professional media promotion through our Podcasts with Lavahot Marketing Agency, iHeart Radio, WMDT and newspaper advertising
• Full Page ad in the annual business resource guide (printed in January)
• Logo included on registration information and weekly newsletters
• 3 Facebook Live Spotlights
• Facebook mentions (tag) in event related Chamber posts. 
• Company name and Logo (with link to your website) on Chamber event website noted as the Master Event Sponsor

Admiral Sponsor $3,000 Company's logo will be featured throughout this iconic tournament. Your logo will be prominently featured on the iconic Tournament T-shirt and a vendor table at the Captains meeting. In addition, ½ page ad in the annual business directory (printed in January), professional media promotion by iHeart Radio and WMDT, 2 Facebook Live Spotlights, digital advertising (webpage, social media, email), one reserved table of 10 at the Captains Meeting and EIGHT tournament entries.

Captain Sponsor $1500 - Company's logo will be prominently displayed throughout this iconic tournament and your logo will be prominently featured on the iconic Tournament T-shirt and a vendor table at the Captains meeting. In addition, ¼ page ad in the annual business directory (printed in January), digital advertising (webpage, social media, email), 6 reserved seats at the Captains Meeting and SIX tournament entries.

First Mate $500 Company's logo will be prominently displayed throughout this iconic tournament and offers 2 exclusive email broadcasts to our 12,000 followers and subscribers, 2 Facebook Live video spotlights and TWO tournament entries.

Bosun $300 Company's logo will be displayed throughout this iconic tournament. In addition, digital advertising (webpage, social media, email) and ONE tournament entry.