June 9 – 11, 2017

JUNE 9 – 11, 2017 OFFICIAL EVENT INFORMATION GUIDE www.weipafishingclassic.com WELCOME Dear Supporter, The Committee would like to thank you for supporting the 2017 Weipa Fishing Classic. Through the support of the community and our sponsors we are sure we will provide a wonderful community event for our region. We would like to thank our Gold Sponsor the Western Cape College Weipa Campus for allowing the community to use the grounds for this wonderful annual event. We would also like to recognise and thank the traditional owners of this land where we are holding the event, the Algnith traditional owners. Please remember to encourage safe fishing and boating throughout the event. Enjoy a fun filled weekend! On behalf of the Weipa Fishing Classic Committee Justin Hyytinen President PLEASE NOTE: The Western Cape College is a SMOKE FREE venue. 2017 COMMITTEE PRESIDENT: Justin Hyytinen VICE PRESIDENT: John Preece SECRETARY: Karen Preece TREASURER: Nina Hall COMMITTEE MEMBERS: We would like to thank all of the Christie Lincoln- Beattie volunteer committee members and Troy Beattie valued sponsors of this event. With- Carmel Allen out them we could not provide the Hayden Allen event to the Weipa Community. **All sponsors listed are correct at the time of printing** Julie Smith Sharon Evans Chris Agioritis Christine Owens Mick Owens Cassie Lobley (website) 2017 SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSORS Adam Woodhouse— North Queens- Weipa Bowls Infocus Money land Bulk Ports Club Management Smit Lamnalco Adamas Diamonds Programed Sodexo Weipa Caravan Park & Camping Grounds ARB 4x4 Accessories Qantas Tackleworld Cape York News QCCU The Breeze Weipa Furniture and Electrical Civil Safety Rebel FM TJM Carins Goodline Rio Tinto Viva Energy Markwell Marine & Com- munications Hastings Deering Seaswift Weipa Auto and Marine 2017 SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS Accor Hotels & Resorts Carpentaria Contracting Remondis Thrifty Western Cape College WCCT - Central Sub Regional Trust WCCT - Southern WCCT - Northern Sub Regional Trust Sub Regional Trust Weipa Business Equipment WorkPac WEIPA BUSINESS EQUIPMENT SILVER SPONSORS Archer River Road House Rob Roy Earthmoving Diesel Field Services and Marine Sunshine Mitre 10 FR Irelands Pty Ltd Western Cape York Driver & Marine Mako Oil Weipa Houseboats Norweld Weipa Real Estate Peters ATV & Outdoor Power Equipment Weipa Service Centre 2017 SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS Booth Painting Power Tynan Cape Freight Weipa Cabinets & Building Services Greg Parr Plumbing Mad About Tackle Ice Cream - Suzanne Gane Weipa Holiday Units NQCEC Woolworths The Weipa Fishing Classic would like to thank all sponsors for their invaluable support and commitment in 2017 EVENT INFORMATION PHOTOS Photos taken during the Weipa Fishing Classic are copyright, the property of the Weipa Fishing Classic and are entitled to be used in the promotion of this event. If a person has concerns with having their photo used for this purpose, please advise our official photographer when the picture is being taken and it will not be used in further publication. All photos shown on the website (plus many others) are available for viewing and purchase. EVENT INFORMATION VENUE The 2017 Weipa Fishing Classic will be held at the Western Cape College Grounds. The Committee seeks co-operation from all competitors and attendees to respect the College grounds, buildings and facilities at all times. The Western Cape College is a SMOKE FREE venue. VENUE OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES The venue will be open at the following times: Friday, 9th June2017 from 5.00pm to midnight Saturday, 10th June, 2017 from 4.00pm to midnight Sunday, 11th June, 2017 from 4.00pm to midnight ALCOHOL Patrons are advised that if alcohol is consumed at the venue, it must be done so responsibly. Bar facilities will operate during these times at the discretion of the Weipa Fishing Classic Event Management, who also have the right to refuse service of alcohol and remove people from the event. It is illegal to bring alcohol onto the grounds, and patrons should be advised that police and security will be present throughout the entire weekend. There will be mandatory BAG SEARCHES upon entry to the grounds. 18+ ID required at entry to the event. Wristbands will be fitted to 18+ patrons on entry to the grounds. All patrons MUST have wristbands to purchase, hold or consume alcohol. FISHING GROUNDS Include all the waters within and offshore waters adjacent to Albatross Bay and Port Musgrave. ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT Alcohol Management Plans exist for the Mapoon and Napranum communities. Please ensure you are familiar with the alcohol restrictions which apply. ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONS Restrictions on the type and quantity of liquor that can be brought into various remote Indigenous communities have been implemented in Queensland. Alcohol Management Plans are developed by Community Justice Groups and contain recommendations for declaring all or part of a community area, a restricted area and/or a dry place. To download legislation documents, brochures and forms relating to Liquor Licensing go to the Queensland Government’s Liquor Licencing Division website at www.liquor.qld.gov.au/our products/brochures. ALCOHOL LICENCING INFORMATION U18’s will only be permitted inside the licenced area if they are under the direct supervision of a parent or an adult with parental rights and responsibilities. U18’s are not permitted to consume alcohol anywhere on the Western Cape College grounds. BYO alcohol is not permitted. Security will be on duty throughout the weekend. Bags & esky’s will be searched on entry to the grounds. 18+ ID required at entry to the event. Wristbands will be fitted to 18+ patrons on entry to the grounds. All patrons MUST have wristbands to purchase, hold or consume alcohol. Alcohol cannot be consumed outside of the licenced area, which will be clearly identified with barricade and signage. No eskies are permitted on the grounds (with exception of being used to weigh in fish during the weigh-in times). Western Cape College is a SMOKE FREE venue. The committee asks for you co-operation in regards to these points, and following Liquor Licencing Laws, to allow us to provide a safe, fun and friendly environment for all. The WEIPA FISHING CLASSIC Committee, together with the Western Cape College endorses the responsible service and consumption of alcohol during this event. PARKING MANAGEMENT Evans Landing Boat Ramp Please note that there is only 50 car parks available. Ensure you park within the lines and allow other vehicles to park. Land adjacent to the Evans Landing Boat facility is private property be considered when parking as there is no parking in those areas. RESTRICTION AREAS 2017 COMPETITON RULES Grounds open at 5.00pm on Friday, June 9th June2017. The theme of the Weipa Fishing Classic is FAMILY, FISHING and FUN, encouraging family participation and attendance. CATCH AND WEIGH - OPEN There are 8 eligible species for the open competition: King Salmon, Fingermark, Tusker, Grunter, Mackerel, Coral Trout, Reef Fish (Red Emperor & Nannygai) and Jew Fish only. CATCH AND RELEASE - OPEN There are 3 eligible species for the catch and release open competition: Trevally, Queenfish and Barramundi only. CATCH AND RELEASE BILLFISH - OPEN Sail fish and Marlin. Must have a digital camera with the time and date and be able to produce photos with the fish at the side of the boat with the capture card visible in the photo. Billfish are counted as one point per fish. This is a two day event and highest total score for the two days will be the winner. In the event of a tie, the angler that reached the highest score first wins. All fish must be released in the best possible condition. Under no circumstances will any billfish be weighed. You will be automati- cally disqualified. Photos must be presented by the finish of weigh-in on Sunday. Capture cards will be available after the reading of the rules on Friday night. CATCH AND WEIGH - JUNIOR 4 eligible species for Juniors (12 years and under) competition: King Salmon, Blue Salmon, Bream, and Grunter. Junior ticket holders can only compete in the junior section. Competitors 12 years old and under CAN purchase an open ticket & compete in either open or junior category - but NOT both. CATCH AND RELEASE - JUNIOR There is 2 eligible species for the catch and release junior competition Queenfish and Barramundi. 2017 COMPETITON RULES Commences on Saturday, 10th June, 2017 and Sunday 11th June, 2017 starting at 4.30pm and finishes at approx 5.30pm. Competitors must be in the queue for weigh-in no later than 5.30pm on either day to be eligible for the individual species prizes, and overall species prizes. In the event of a tie the first weighed or sighted by the Weigh Master will be deemed the winner. You MUST present your competition number (KEY RING) when weighing or presenting (photo for Queenfish , Barramundi or Trevally) in your fish. No other species other than the specified target species will be weighed or registered. If competitors are presenting fish that will obviously not be heavier than the current third place weight in that category, they will be encouraged to register their catch at a separate registration point. The intent of this is to reduce the amount of time people have to wait in line and reduce the number of unnecessary weigh ins for the weigh master. No entrant will be able to claim more than one prize for a category as an overall winner. Saturday winners will still be able to win a prize in the same category as an overall winner on Sunday. FISHING TIMES Commence Friday, 9th June, 2017 at 12 midnight (2400 hours) following the briefing, reading of the rules and entertainment. 2017 COMPETITON RULES Fishing times commence Friday the NEW RULES 9th June at Midnight (2400 hours).

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