PVA Bass Tournament Series – Bama Brawl (Stop #1) (Registration Required)

PVA Bass Tournament Series – Bama Brawl (Stop #1) (Registration Required)

September 18–20, 2026 Guntersville Lake, Alabama

Join us for the first stop of the 2026 PVA Bass Tournament Series — the Bama Brawl, a fully sanctioned B.A.S.S. event hosted by Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). This tournament is open to all disabled veterans, regardless of paralysis status, and is designed to provide an inclusive, competitive, and community-focused fishing experience.

The event begins at 5:00 PM on Friday, September 18, and concludes on Sunday, September 20.

What’s Included

• Free registration
• Free tournament participation
• Free meals throughout the event
• Supportive environment and experienced staff
• Scenic fishing on Guntersville Lake

Participants are responsible for lodging.

Volunteer Boaters Needed

We are seeking boaters who want to support disabled veteran anglers throughout the tournament. Boater requirements:

• Minimum boat length: 16 feet
• Maximum horsepower: 250 HP
• Sit‑down seat preferred but not required

For full details or to volunteer, contact: Eric Newby — 618‑599‑2553 — [email protected]

How to Register as a Participant

Visit https://pva.org/sports-recreation/bass-tournament-series/ Select Bama Brawl, click Register, and choose Create New Account if you are not already a PVA member. Creating an account is free.

Registration Deadline

September 4, 2026

Location

Lake Guntersville State Park Marina 5966 AL Hwy. 227 Guntersville, AL 35976

Host Hotel

The Lodge at Lake Guntersville 1155 Lodge Dr. Guntersville, AL 35976

Tournament Contacts

• Ron Hines — 410‑279‑2440 — [email protected]
• Eric Newby — 618‑599‑2553 — [email protected]

Join us for a weekend of fishing, fellowship, and outdoor recreation with disabled veterans from across the country.