The Oxford Lions Club is pleased to announce the date for 11^th Chenango Lake Perch Derby is set for February 6, 2010 with a postponement date of February 20.   Last year the Derby attracted over 800 registrants and spectators to Chenango Lake in the town of New Berlin, Chenango County, NY. 

The Perch Derby will again feature a number of prizes for successful anglers including the largest perch and pickerel caught during the day.  Also, prizes will be offered for the largest perch caught during each 15 minutes of the Derby all day long! 

But perhaps best of all is the $1,000 cash prize for the lucky angler who catches the first specially tagged perch at the Derby.    In the event that no one catches that specially tagged perch on Derby Day, the prize will be raffled off to those who have registered.  If the Derby is canceled due to insufficient ice, the prize will be raffled off to those persons who have pre-registered.

The Oxford Lions Club is also in the process of beginning a huge raffle that will be drawn on Derby Day.  The raffle will include a number of prizes, all of at least $100 in value.  "We have been fortunate to receive the support of area businesses in donating prizes for the Perch Derby every year," said Chairman Marty Loefstedt, "and we encourage everyone to plan on visiting us on the ice in February."
 
Proceeds from the Chenango Lake Perch Derby are used to maintain the many community and area projects that the Oxford Lions Club supports, such as eye examinations and eyeglasses for those in need.

More information and registration forms will be available shortly here or at Mayhood Sporting Goods in Norwich.