The Bass Anglers Sportsmen Society Inc., is an organization worldwide, that is dedicated to Youth and future of bass fishing and its resources.

Since "Kids" are the future of this sport B.A.S.S. Inc., developed the BASSMASTER CASTINGKIDS program in 1991 with the help of sponsors.

BASSMASTER CASTINGKIDS competitions are similar to the old NFL's Punt, Pass and Kick events except the challenge is to Flip from 10' , Pitch from 20' and Cast from 30' to large targets on the ground. Scoring is based on a point system the total possible score is 150.

There are four stages to the competition/ STAGE ONE is City castoff's where a rod and reel, medallion and certificate will be given to the winner in each age group as a prize with an invitation to attend STAGE TWO the Provincial/State Finals. Part of the prize for STAGE TWO is a cash award for travel to the THIRD STAGE , B.A.S.S. National Semi- Finals. If our winners are lucky the FOURTH STAGE is the National Championships, where they could win up to $5,000.00 U.S. in scholarships, which is part of the $225.000.00 U.S. in awards, scholarships and prizes.

BASSMASTER CASTINGKIDS competition is open to "kids" in two age groups 7-10 and 11-14 (as of 31 August in the year of the National Championships) each contestant must have a parent or guardian present to sign the official consent forms and if a winner, must show proof of age for the Provincial/State Finals, National Semi-Finals and National Championship competitions.

This program is also open to the Developmentally Delayed Child or Adult, strictly for their Own enjoyment. Proof of age, age restriction and parental/guardian signature is NOT a factor for them. An evaluation criteria has been set up for them but not in a competition level. However, if a Developmentally Delayed Child between the ages of 7-14, wishes to participate in the regular competition and agrees to all of the rules, he/she is free to do so.