South Florida’s Ark Paddleboards and Board Sports Productions are hosting the first annual Cast for Kids Stand-Up Paddleboard Fishing Tournament. The event starts at 6 a.m. on July 10 at Ocean Point Beach Resort in Pompano Beach.

Participants will turn their paddleboards and surfboards into human-powered fishing platforms in a competition to capture the largest fish.

There will be a final weigh-in of fish and an after party at the resort, including cash prizes and awards. A 14-foot Ark Paddleboard will be raffled. Spectators and participants can test out boards and listen to music.

Organizers said that final proceeds will go to Broward Children’s Center, which each year helps thousands of kids with special healthcare needs.

“This year our community’s support is more important than ever because every cent raised will help fund our efforts to provide early education, therapy and support services to children having special needs,” Broward Children’s Center CEO Marjorie Evans said in a statement.

Participants can preregister at Ocean Point Beach Resort on July 7 at 6 p.m. and save $10 off the registration fee of $60.

For more information, contact Alexis Shaw at 561-276-2112 or boardsportsproductions@gmail.com. Rules and regulations are available here.