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June 7,8 & 9, 2013 F I S IC H S IN S G CL A JUNE 7,8 & 9, 2013 OFFICIAL EVENT INFORMATION GUIDE WELCOME Dear Supporter, The Committee would like to thank you for supporting the 2013 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 acknowledge and thank 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 Maluruch (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 Tom Murray President WEIPA FISHING F I S IC H S CLASSIC JUNE 7-8-9, 2013 IN S G CL A COMMITTEE PRESIDENT: Tom Murray VICE PRESIDENT: Alex Knight SECRETARY: Michelle Walters TREASURER: Jay Murray COMMITTEE MEMBERS: • Andrea Kennedy • Colin Howell • Fiona Newsome • Gary Blocksidge • Gaven Roberts • Helen Sabatino • Ian Anderson • Ian Newsome • Jacob Murray • Justin Hyytinen • Julia McCulkin • Joanne Andreasen • Krissy Knight • Liz Howell • Peter McCulkin • Randall O’Neill • Troy Batterham We would like to thank all of the committee members and sponsors of this event - without them we could not provide the event to the Weipa Community. **All sponsors listed are correct at time of printing** SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSORS • Accor Hotels & Resorts • Rio Tinto Alcan • Adam Woodhouse – Infocus • Seaswift Money Management • Shell • Adamas Diamonds • Tackleworld Weipa • Creek to Coast • Toll Marine • Goodline • Weipa Auto • Hastings Deering • Weipa Bowls Club • Northern Sub Regional Trust • Weipa Furniture & Electrical • QantasLink • Weipa Hardware • Qld Country Credit Union • Western Cape Bulletin The Western Cape Bulletin SPONSORS CONTINUED GOLD SPONSORS • Archer River Roadhouse • Programmed Integrated Workforce • Markwell Marine & Communications • North Queensland Bulk Ports • Orionstone • Sodexo Weipa Projects • TJM • Weipa Houseboats • Western Cape Real Estate • Western Cape College • Whuntree Sound • Woolworths SPONSORS CONTINUED SILVER SPONSORS • Pacific Toyota • NQCEC • Boral Construction Materials • QBirt • Cairns Honda • Serco Sodexo Defence • Cleanaway Cairns Services • Diesel Field Services • Southern Sub Regional Trust • ENZED Weipa • St Croix Rods • Fish’s Fly and Sport Fishing • Thrifty Weipa • Irelands of Cairns • Weipa Caravan Park & • Jarvis Walker Camping Grounds • Johnny Groome Art • Weipa Service Centre • McIvor Pty Ltd • Weipa Town Authority BRONZE SPONSORS • Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises • N Q Blasting and Coating • All Fed Up Gone Fishing • Power Tynan • AMS • Rebel Media • Barbeques Galore Cairns • Susanne Gane • BarraDave Sportfishing Services • The Fun Food fairy • Black Sparx Electrical • Weipa 4wd Fishing & Camping • BLT Supplies • Cape York Driver Training • Weipa Cabinets and Building • Cape York Pharmacy • Weipa Concrete Pumping • Carpentaria Golf Club • Weipa Gifts and Music • Central Sub-Regional Trust • Weipa Heritage Hair & Beauty • Earthbound Constructions • Weipa Mobile Pet Wash • Greg Parr Plumbing • Weipa Real Estate • Louise Pearce Solicitor • Weipa Technology • Mahli Beadz • Western Cape Eco Tours 2013 COMPETITION RULES Grounds open at 5.30pm on Friday, June 7th, 2013. The theme of the Weipa Fishing Classic is FAMILY, FISHING and FUN, encouraging family participation and attendance. CATCH AND WEIGH - OPEN There are 11 eligible species for the senior competition: King Salmon, Fingermark, Tusker, Grunter, Queenfish, Mackerel, Trevally, Coral Trout, Reef Fish (Red Emperor & Nannygai), Jew Fish and Barramundi only. CATCH AND RELEASE BILLFISH - OPEN 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 automatically 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 Six eligible species for Juniors (12 years and under) competition: King Salmon, Blue Salmon, Bream, Queenfish, Grunter and Barramundi. Junior ticket holders can only compete in the junior section. Competitor 12 years old and under CAN purchase an open ticket & compete in either open or junior category - but NOT both. FISHING TIMES Commence Friday, 7th June, 2013 at 12 midnight (2400 hours) following the briefing, reading of the rules and entertainment. 2013 COMPETITION RULES CONT. VENUE The 2013 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. WEIGH IN Commences on Saturday, 8th June, 2013 and Sunday 9th June, 2013 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 in your fish. No other species other than the specified target species will be weighed. FISHING GROUNDS Include all the waters within and offshore waters adjacent of Albatross Bay and Port Musgrave. 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 form 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. 2013 COMPETITION RULES CONT. VENUE OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES The venue will be open at the following times: Friday, 7th June, 2013 from 5.30pm to midnight Saturday, 8th June, 2013 from 4.00pm to midnight Sunday, 9th June, 2013 from 4.00pm to midnight MAJOR PRIZE DRAWS The competition is limited to 2,200 competitors. The final major prize draw will comprise of 30 lucky competitors who have been drawn out over the weekend. Ten competitor’s numbers will be drawn on Friday night between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. A further 15 competitors will be drawn between 7.30pm and 9.30pm on Saturday night. The final five competitor’s numbers will be drawn between 6.30pm and 7.00pm Sunday. At the competitor draws, the competitor or a proxy (holding the competitor’s ticket) must be present at each draw. The competitors or a proxy will be given two minutes for major prize draws to present to the stage with their ticket. If not in attendance further number/s will be drawn prior to the major draw to complete the 30 places. A full list of the 30 major draw prizes will be made available at the official opening on Friday night. RANDOM DRAWS Random draws for daily prizes will take place throughout each night’s activities; the competitor and their ticket must be in attendance to claim the prize. Competitors will be given one minute for random prize draw to present to the stage with their ticket. No proxies for daily random prizes will be accepted. 2013 COMPETITION RULES CONT. 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. WEIPA (HUMBUG POINT) - TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HIGH AND LOW WATERS Friday June 7, 2013 Saturday June 8, 2013 Sunday June 9, 2013 Time Height Time Height Time Height 0314 2.24 0343 2.26 0413 2.27 1130 0.64 1211 0.55 1249 0.49 1841 1.83 1913 1.86 2119 1.76 22.10 1.76 2013 COMPETITION RULES CONT. FISH GENERAL Fish presented to the scales must be: • Caught in the waters & offshore waters stated • Must be gutted and gilled • Be in good condition • Taken on a rod and reel or hand line • Must conform to the competitions specified sizes to be eligible for weight-in • Under no circumstance will Billfish be weighed, and if brought in, competitors will be disqualified. Fish may be iced down after being caught, but not frozen. SPECIFIED MINIMUM SIZES FOR ELIGIBLE SPECIES King Salmon 60cm Blue Salmon 40cm Fingermark 35cm Tusk Fish (Tusker) 30cm Grunter 40cm Queenfish 50cm Spanish Mackerel 75cm Trevally 30cm Barramundi (See fish categories on next page) Coral Trout 38cm Red Emperor 55cm Nannygai 40cm Bream (only for junior participants) 25cm Jew Fish (See fish categories on next page) Any change to State of Federal Legislation on fish size and catch numbers will automatically be adopted and must be adhered to by all competitors. FISH CATEGORIES CATCH AND WEIGH (NON- LIVE) ELIGIBLE SPECIES SENIOR COMPETITION (11 SPECIES) • King Salmon • Fingermark • Tusk Fish (Tusker) • Grunter • Queenfish • Spanish Mackerel • Trevally • Coral Trout • Barramundi (heaviest fish between 58cm and 80cm) • Reef Fish (Red Emporer, Nannygai) • Jew Fish (heaviest fish between 60cm and 90cm) CATCH AND WEIGH (NON- LIVE) ELIGIBLE SPECIES JUNIOR (12YRS & UNDER) COMPETITION (6 SPECIES) • Blue Salmon • King Salmon • Bream • Queenfish • Grunter • Barramundi (heaviest fish between 58cm and 80cm) Prizes will be presented to the category winners for senior and junior competitors on Saturday night.
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