Our Mission 
In partnership,Access for Reel-A N.J. nonprofit organization, Rutgers Center for Disability Sports & Wellness, Department of Kinesiology and Health, and the Alliance Center for Independence, are proud to have the 3rd annual Access for Reel, Fishing Without Barriers, event as an opportunity for people with limited mobility to participate in an adaptive fishing tournament at the Jersey Shore.

WHERE: Beach Haven, NJ 

Date: 09/19/2026 (Sat.)

TIMES: 11am-2pm Fishing at the Pier on Dock Road

2:30pm-4:30pm Banquet at Bird and Betty’s, 529 Dock Road, Beach Haven, NJ 08008

DETAILS:

Participants will register at the Queen City Marina, Morrison's Point, which is fully accessible and right next to the Dock Road fishing pier. This event is open to any level fisherperson, beginners and experts alike. We anticipate some gear to be available, however, if you have fishing pole and gear, please bring it with you.  

Registration Fee is $10 per fisher. Parking for adaptive participants will be available at Queen City Marina. While we anticipate volunteer assistance, we ask participants be accompanied with someone who can assist you during the event. 

Following fishing, participants are invited back to Bird & Betty's for an award ceremony and banquet dinner.

We will have assistance with roadway traffic allowing participants to transport to each location without hazard of vehicles. Unfortunately, transportation will not be provided.  

For More Information Contact:

Laure Dekis at dekis3@aol.com  609-706-0810 - Access for Reel - A N.J. Nonprofit Corporation

Luke Koppisch at lkoppisch@adacil.org 732-738-4388 -The Alliance Center for Independence

Javier Robles at mayaana@kines.rutgers.edu - Rutger’s Center for Disability Sports and Wellness Department of Kinesiology and Health