6-8 MARCH 2020

COMPETITION HANDBOOK

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

WWW.EOBC.CO.UK FACEBOOK.COM/OPENBEACHCHAMPS INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the 27th edition of the Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship, the largest three day beach fishing competition in Europe. Paul started the European Open Beach Championship in and it is remarkable to see that a small two day beach fishing competition has grown and developed into what it is today. This has been made possible by Paul’s tireless hard work and dedication to make the event a success. This matched with your fantastic support is what has helped make the championship so unique. Last year’s competition was a huge success and saw a great attendance of new and old anglers battle it out, congratulations again to our Overall 2019 winner, Chris Fisher, Junior Champion Josh Wilson and Female Champion Cheryl Robinson. Our 27th year will see as always, an exceptional prize table, with huge cash prizes and THE HOME OF SEA ANGLING fantastic fishing equipment to be won! Competitors will be able to pick up valuable experiences, tactics, skills and techniques whilst enjoying a fun-filled weekend meeting new and old friends. Some of the top companies within the industry will be exhibiting to provide you with an insight into all aspects of sea angling. The Sea Angling Adventures Team will return for 2020 as we look to provide competitors with fantastic coverage in the build-up and during the Championships. If you haven’t already, please take time to view all their terrific content on YouTube and Facebook: www.facebook.com/seaanglingadventuresmedia From all the team here at East Events, we hope you enjoy your time in the and we look forward to welcoming you on Friday, 6 March 2020. Tight lines, EY Events East Riding of Yorkshire Council

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

EY Events would like to thank the following people for their support: Sea Angling Adventures Andy Webb and his team. Sand le Mere Holiday Village Rebecca and her excellent staff. Also the fantastic help from John Hopkins (Jockey John), Nick Turver, Nic Burton (East Coast Tackle), George Smith, Roger Mortimer and all the event officials and local tackle shops. Find us on facebook at OpenBeachChamps

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1. BRIDLINGTON North Marine Promenade / North Beach 6. MAPPLETON signposted ‘Viewing Area’ Venue: Well sheltered from Northerly winds. Mostly flat, sandy beaches. Venue: Fishes well through the flood tide to high water. Toilet facilities available. Venue for the 2020 EOBC Flattie Bash. Access: Good access via slipway or the slope and steps. Access: Access to the beach is via a slipway. - Pay and display ‘Limekiln Lane’ and ‘North Marine Drive’. - Free car park on cliff top (approx. 30 cars) - Via slipway. - Rays, flounders and whiting. - Cod, rays and whiting.

2. BRIDLINGTON South Beach / Wilsthorpe 7. WITHERNSEA North and South Venue: Wide flat sandy beaches. Fishable at high tides. Venue: Fishes well after a good North-Easterly wind. Access: Good access from various points. Access: There are steps down to the beach from the Promenade. - Park and ride car park (charges apply). - Flatfish and whiting. - On-street parking throughout the town and along the sea front. - Via slipway. - Cod, rays and whiting.

3. FRAISTHORPE Venue: Subject to heavy erosion and regular change. Large concrete boulders 8. EASINGTON BEACH signposted ‘Easington Beach’ and ‘caravan’ symbol on the beach in front of car park. Expect heavy tackle losses. Venue: Beware, the cliffs can be very muddy. Access: Good, easy access via sandy path (low cliffs). Access: At the road end, there is access to the beach to the right - Car park honesty box in operation (charges apply). via a slipway. - Well-sized flatfish. - Off-road parking at cliff top - Slipway suitable for disabled access although not recommended for wheelchair users. - Cod, whiting and skate/rays. 4. HORNSEA North Beach Venue: Wide-open sandy beach. Great beach on flooding/larger tides. Venue for the 2020 EOBC Flattie Bash. Access: Good access to the beach via steps. 9. KILNSEA - Free parking at Morrow Avenue Car Park. Venue: Beware of heavy erosion and potential dangers due to unstable structures. Expect some heavy tackle losses, as bottom is littered - Cod, rays and whiting. with remnants of gun placements. Access: For easier access approach beach to the right of road end. - Pay and display parking ‘Bluebell Car Park’ 5. HORNSEA Middle and South Beach (at the road end by ‘Sandy Beaches Caravan Site Ltd’). Venue: Sandy and fairly steep beach. Good beach on flooding/larger tides. - Some disabled access although not wheelchair users. Gullies can vary with a continuous North-Easterly wind. - Cod, possible skate and whiting. Venue for the 2020 EOBC Flattie Bash. Access: Good access to the beach via Promenade or steps. - Pay and display ‘Leisure Centre Car Park’, ‘Broadway Car Park’ and ‘Eastgate Car Park’. - Cod, rays and whiting. For information about where to stay whilst visiting the area, please visit www.visithullandeastyorkshire.com 6 7 EAST COAST TACKLE

FRESH BLACK AND BLOW LUG RAGWORM PEELER CRAB AND MANY FROZEN BAITS ALWAYS AVAILABLE

PAUL’S EUROPEAN Your No.1 bait supplier OPEN TIPS for the European Open Beach Championship You will have to arrive at your chosen venue early as the ‘BE AN EARLY BIRD’ and EOBC Flattie Bash. popular areas will soon become crowded well before the start time. A venue that produces fish over low water could well be worth trying early Accommodation for ‘BE MOBILE’ in the match, before moving on to a high water venue. EOBC now available Don’t spend the whole match blasting baits out of sight as many of these at Tansterne Fishery ‘SHORT CASTING’ beaches can produce good fish inside 100 yards. near Aldbrough. Be careful when on muddy cliffs, especially after rain. Call 07967 486870. ‘CLIFFHANGERS’ Many anglers have found themselves up to their waists in mud! Keep your tackle to a minimum. Venues soon become crowded and a long Large selection of major ‘TRAVEL LIGHT’ walk may be on the cards. fishing tackle brand Remember that any sizeable fish caught on the Saturday could mean extra ‘IT’S A START’ weight towards Sunday’s big prize fund! 1b Willows Drive, Hornsea, There is no substitute for fresh bait. So make sure that you have a reliable East Yorkshire HU18 1DA ‘FRESH IS BEST’ supplier or, better still, why not collect your own. Tel / Fax: (01964) 535064 Make sure that you can carry a suitable fish rule. All fish brought to the Enter Hornsea (North or South) ‘RULE IT OUT’ on B1242. Turn at the traffic lights weigh-in must be above the relevant minimum sizes. (Newbegin) and we are 2nd street on Avoid large hooks. Recommended sizes between 1 and 2/0 which will hold the right, (free parking outside shop) ‘HOOKED UP’ a good cod but also allow you to target smaller pieces.

‘AGAINST THE CLOCK’ Weigh-in times will be strictly adhered to, so allow sufficient time to travel back to them. Miss them and you will miss out! 8 9 Open 7 days a week - only closed Christmas Day

FOR ALL YOUR BAIT AND TACKLE NEEDS

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When fishing on the East Coast, come to Holderness Tackle A great selection of rods, reels, all tackle and fresh frozen baits. Telephone orders taken.

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10 11 NORTH BAY ANGLING

Bridlington’s newest and largest shop, stocking fishing tackle by Ron Thompson, Okuma, Abu, Daiwa, Century, Titan, Gemini, Mustad and Breakaway

Credit Cards accepted • Open early to late 84 Promenade, Bridlington YO15 2QL Telephone: (01262) 401144 All UK and mainland popular brands available at the pop-up tackle shop, which will be based at Sand-le-Mere during the European Open Beach Championship 2020.

Find us in the main room at Sand le Mere Holiday Village, or visit us online at www.dezeebaars.nl

Opening Hours: Friday, 6 March 2 - 9pm Saturday, 7 March 3 - 9pm Sunday, 8 March 3 - 9pm

(during European Open Beach Championship)

12 13 2019 RESULTS WESTLANDS ANGLING CENTRE

OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

Overall OPEN Position Name From Saturday Sunday Weight 7 DAYS A (grams) 1 WEEK Chris Fisher Aldbrough 1,700 2,885 4,585

2 Richard Bridlington 4,285 0 4,285 Southgate

3 Steve Cooper Bridlington 3,770 430 4,200

MON - SAT 8am - 5pm | SUN 8am - 2pm SATURDAY SENIORS RESULTS Supplying Fresh Quality baits including; Blow Lug, Fresh Black Lug, Yellow Tails, Rag Worm and Peeler Crab Position Name From Weight

(ALL subject to availability) 1 Richard Southgate Bridlington 4,285 Plus all your usual frozen baits

ORDERS TAKEN IN STORE AND OVER THE PHONE 2 Steve Cooper Bridlington 3,770 Located within 5 miles of the coast on the A1035 to Hornsea road 3 Tony Burman Cleethorpes 2,870 HU11 5QL, Catwick TEL: (01964) 541192 Follow us on our Facebook page @Westlandslakes

14 15 2019 RESULTS CONTINUED PAUL ROGGEMAN HIGH TIDE: at 2.05pm (5m)

SUNDAY SENIORS RESULTS

Position Name From Weight

1 Glen Wilson Hull 3,855 Measure and Return Event

2 Andrew Stronach Rillington 3,569 FRIDAY, 6 MARCH 2020

3 Remember To Register → 8 - 10.30am at Hornsea Floral Hall, HU18 1NQ Chris Fisher Aldbrough 2,885

OVERALL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS The perfect warm up for the European Open Beach Championship! Position Name From Weight When → 10.30am - 2.30pm 1 Where Hornsea and Mappleton Beach Josh Wilson Hull 860 → Entry → £10 per person (all classes) Prize → Fantastic cash and tackle prizes OVERALL FEMALE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

Position Name From Weight

1 Cheryl Robinson Nafferton 445

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16 17 EOBC 2020 FLATTIE BASH EUROPEAN OPEN BEACH CHAMPIONSHIP

Please read the following rules carefully as they will be strictly adhered to for the competition. The Flattie Bash is run in partnership with George Smith. For all enquiries for the Flattie Bash please contact George on 07857 550125. This year’s event will take place on Hornsea and Mappleton beaches and will be zoned. SPURN All anglers taking part in the event agree to the rules laid down. Competition Rules Information 1. Fishing Times Regarding Friday, 6 March 2020 10.30am - 2pm - High tide at 2.05pm (5m). POINT 2. Registration and Entry Safety Registration will start at 8am - 10.30am. Tickets and registration will be available from: Hornsea Floral Hall, Esplande, Hornsea, East Yorkshire HU18 1NQ Entry fee: £10 per person (cash only). The competition includes males, females and juniors. Please note, the Hornsea Floral Hall Car Park has a maximum stay of three hours, nearby car parks include Morrow Avenue (free) and Eastgate. Spurn has been affected by severe tidal erosion. It is constantly changing and therefore the area can be 3. Competition Boundaries very dangerous, especially for travelling anglers. Tides, strong currents and soft sand underfoot mean that The competition boundaries will be marked on Hornsea and Mappleton beach with flags at each end. it is very dangerous to enter the water on the wash over area. When the high tide comes in and recedes Competitors must stay within the boundaries when fishing. Due to limited space within the boundaries do not make any attempt to cross the sands until all the water has gone. Please check the reserve’s safety we ask that there is no more than six meters between each angler, this will be stewarded. This year’s information displayed on site upon your arrival. match will be zoned. Anglers will be notified of their position at registration. Family and friends can still If the decision is made by the organisers to close Spurn Point due to extreme weather and/or tidal fish together in the same zone. Please be aware that one of the zones is in Mappleton which is a five conditions, competitors must not venture south of the wash over. Stewards will be present at Spurn to minute drive from the registration point. advise competitors of the closure. 4. Notes Please note, dogs are not allowed on Spurn in order to protect the sensitive wildlife and habitats. The decision of the organiser (EY Events and George Smith) is final. Neither East Riding of Yorkshire Council nor the organisers shall be held responsible for any loss, accident or damage incurred by any person in There is no overnight parking/camping allowed on the nature reserve. connection with the competition. Each entry to the EOBC Flattie Bash is binding in honour only. There is no vehicular access to the Point – access is solely on foot, bike, or aboard the specially equipped * Please be aware this event can be busy and therefore, some anglers may have a distance to walk. vehicle on which Yorkshire Wildlife Trust will be running a shuttle service. Any competitor found to be Allow good time to register and set up. using any other motorised vehicles including quad bikes and motorbikes will be disqualified from the Please note, entry to the flattie bash event may be limited to the first 300 competitors dependant on Championship. weather conditions. YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST SHUTTLE SERVICE General Rules The shuttle service will pick up from the entrance gate, anglers must meet there to board the Unimog 15 1. This is a catch and release stewarded shore fishing competition for flat fish only. minutes before the departure times below. Return journeys will run from the point itself, (next to the jetty). 2. Each competitor is only permitted to fish with one rod, with one reel and running line with a maximum of three hooks. Shuttle to Spurn Point Shuttle Return Journeys 3. Each competitor should have a bucket of fresh sea water. When a flat fish is caught the fish is to be placed 6.30am 12 noon into the bucket and taken to nearest angler (non-family or friend) to measure and then be released. Saturday 4. It is the responsibility of both the angler and the steward to ensure that the fish swims away. 7.30am 1pm 5. Fish should be recorded and returned before the next cast is retrieved. 6.30am 12.30pm 6. Fish are measured from the tip of the nose to the maximum tip of the tail. The length recorded will be Sunday rounded down to the nearest full centimetre. 7.30am 1.30pm 7. No angling equipment must be left on the beach unattended. Any unattended equipment may be The shuttle service is limited to 16 anglers plus fishing equipment per journey. Booking will open on removed by the event stewards. Monday, 25 November at 10am, to book call (01904) 659570. The shuttle service costs £5 each way. 8. No angling equipment can be set up before each competitor has an entry ticket in their possession. A limited number of places will also be reserved for competitors to turn up on the day. The shuttle Points scoring system: service is available strictly on a first come first served basis. Competitors will be given one point per full centimetre of flat fish recorded. The result will be determined by the competitor with the highest number of points. Where there is a tie on points then the competitor Please take note of guidance and safety information for Spurn Point on www.ywt.org.uk with the most number of fish will be the winner. If there is also a tie on the number of fish then the winner will be the person with the largest single fish. There will be one overall winner of the Flattie Bash as well as prizes for the top three in each zone. There will also be prizes for women, juniors and single heaviest flatfish. www.eobc.co.uk 18 19 EOBC SAFETY RULES 2020

Never leave any rubbish or litter behind. Take home all discarded hooks, line, rigs and any other rubbish.

1. Competitors wishing to use power casting styles should use a minimum of 50lb breaking strain shock leader. Furthermore, it is recommended that the breaking strain of the shock leader should be a minimum shock leader of 10lb per oz of weight being used.

2. Any form of dangerous casting is prohibited. Any competitor who makes a dangerous cast will be disqualified.

3. The minimum distance between two competitors fishing on the beach must be 10 metres or 12 yards unless advised otherwise by the Stewards during the competition. Any competitor not adhering to this safety advice will be disqualified.

4. Beware of rising tides.

5. Fish in close proximity to other competitors. Tell someone where you will be and your expected time of return.

6. In many areas, high and soft muddy cliffs hinder the access to the beach. DO NOT climb up and down those cliffs. It is recommended to find an easy access to the beach and walk alongside the base of the cliffs to the fishing spot.

7. Do not trespass onto private land in order to gain access to the beach. COMPETITION RULE BOOK 2020 8. Wear good waterproof boots and waterproof clothing.

9. Carry a simple First Aid Kit with plasters, antiseptic cream etc. Please ensure you read the 10. In the event of an Emergency, dial 999 and ask for the Coast Guard. following pages thoroughly. 11. When digging for bait, backfill all the holes as you dig.

12. Any competitor breaching any of the championship rules will be disqualified from the whole event All rules will be strictly adhered and immediately excluded from the competition areas. Upon buying a ticket for EOBC 2020, each competitor agrees to abide by the rules. Competitors do not have the right to challenge these to for the competition. rules which also covers the Public Right of Way.

21 EOBC COMPETITION RULES 2020 8. PAIRS EVENT (SATURDAY ONLY) Tickets (optional): £20 extra per team 1. FISHING TIMES Combined total weight of fish caught by the team on the day. Saturday, 7 March 2020: 9am till 3pm (Bridlington High Tide: 2.57pm – 5.4m) No competitor may enter the pair event, unless they are registered in the main event. Sunday, 8 March 2020: 9am till 3pm (Bridlington High Tide: 3.42pm – 5.8m) 9. TEAM OF FOUR EVENT (SUNDAY ONLY) 2. WEIGH-IN TIMES (Please note NO fish will be weighed in after this time) Tickets (optional): £20 extra per team Saturday, 7 March 2020: strictly, between 3pm and 4pm Combined total weight of fish caught by the team on the day. Sunday, 8 March 2020: strictly, between 3pm and 4pm No competitor may enter the team of four event unless they are registered in the main event. (The weigh-in strictly ends at 4pm, all competitors must return to the weigh-in before 4pm). 10. WEIGH-IN 3. WEIGH-IN VENUE Sand le Mere Holiday Village, Southfield Lane, Tunstall, East Yorkshire HU12 0JF All fish will be weighed in kilograms and grams and the results will be posted in grams. 4. BOUNDARIES 11. PRIZES - SENIOR EVENT North End of North Marine Promenade, Bridlington to Pilot Jetty at Spurn Point. Males, females and juniors who have purchased a senior ticket will all be classed as seniors. Daily Prizes: Heaviest fish caught on each day (1st – 20th place) 5. ENTRY FEES Overall (Green): Each heaviest fish caught on Saturday a) Before the event: added to each heaviest fish caught on Sunday. (1st – 25th place) SENIORS (Male and Female) £20 per person (one day) / £30 per person (both days) JUNIORS £10 per person (one day) / £20 per person (both days) 12. PRIZES - FEMALES AND JUNIORS Obtainable from: Females (entered in the Senior event) 1) Online booking form: www.eobc.co.uk (available until Thursday, 27 February 2020) Overall only: (Green) Each heaviest fish caught on Saturday 2) East Yorkshire Events, County Hall, Beverley HU17 9BA – added to each heaviest fish caught on Sunday. (1st – 3rd place) by sending a large S.A.E. with cheque or postal order and a completed entry form Juniors (entered ONLY in the Junior event) (downloadable from our website) made out to – “East Riding of Yorkshire Council” with name and address on the reverse. Daily Prize: Each heaviest single fish caught on each day. (1st – 3rd place) (available until Thursday, 27 February 2020) PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH Overall: (Green) Each heaviest single fish caught on Saturday 3) Local fishing tackle shops, see booklet (available until Monday, 2nd March 2020) added to each heaviest fish caught on Sunday. (1st – 5th place) b) At the event: 13. PRIZES – PAIRS AND TEAM OF FOUR SENIORS (Male and Female) £25 per person (one day) / £35 per person (both days) Highest combined weight of fish caught by the team on the day. (1st – 3rd place) JUNIORS £15 per person (one day) / £25 per person (both days) Obtainable from: 14. PRIZES – HEAVIEST FLATFISH EOBC site office at Sand le Mere Holiday Village, Southfield Lane, Tunstall HU12 0JF Daily prize: Heaviest flatfish caught on each day. (1st place only) Friday, 6 March 2020 12 noon - 9pm Overall: (Green) Aggregate of heaviest flatfish caught Saturday, 7 March 2020 7 - 9am on Saturday and Sunday. (1st place only) Sunday, 8 March 2020 7 - 9am 15. PRIZES – OVERSEAS NON-UK COMPETITOR 6. JUNIORS: (boys and girls) Overall: (Green) Highest placed overseas non-UK competitors. (1st – 3rd place) Juniors may enter either the Senior or the Junior event (NOT BOTH EVENTS) with purchase of the appropriate ticket (SENIOR OR JUNIOR) and are eligible ONLY for the prize of that category. 16. ALL INDIVIDUAL PRIZE WINNERS must be present IN PERSON at Saturday’s and/or Sunday’s Juniors must be less than 16 years of age on the competition dates. Proof of age may be required on prize-giving at Sand le Mere Holiday Park in order to receive their prize. Anyone not present will forfeit the day. All fishing juniors, even when fishing in senior event, must be accompanied by a fishing adult their prize. No other person will be able to collect any prize on behalf of another person. with their own entry ticket. Please note, payment of prize money for winners may take up to four weeks. 7. TICKET TYPES 17. FREE GOLDEN TICKET DRAW Red: Saturday ONLY All green two-day ticket holders will be entered in the Golden Ticket draw, which will be held after the Blue: Sunday ONLY Note: RED AND BLUE TICKETS ARE ONLY FOR COMPETITORS WHO WISH TO FISH presentation at Sand le Mere Holiday Park on Sunday, 8 March 2020. ON A SINGLE DAY. RED AND/OR BLUE TICKETS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE OVERALL THE WINNER MUST BE PRESENT IN PERSON AT THE SUNDAY RESULTS PRESENTATION TO AGGREGATE EVENT. RECEIVE THEIR PRIZE. IF NOT PRESENT THE WINNER WILL FORFEIT THEIR PRIZE AND A Green: Both days (overall) FURTHER DRAW WILL BE HELD. Note: TO QUALIFY FOR THE OVERALL EVENT, A TWO-DAY GREEN TICKET MUST BE BOUGHT. 22 23 EOBC GENERAL RULES 2020 12. Fish sizes: no person shall land, sell, expose or offer for sale or have in his/her possession any fish of the following description of less than the following measurements: Definitions: Pouting 25cm a) The organisers means EY Events, which is the events team at East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Plaice, Dab, Sole, Flounder, Pollack 30cm 1. Bottom and artificial fishing allowed. Mullet 33cm 2. No competitor may have fitted at the same time more than one rod with reel and also a running line Whiting, Turbot 35cm with no more than three hooks attached. One treble counts as three single hooks. Cod, Coalfish, Haddock 40cm 3. Any competitor, other than registered disabled competitors (such registration evidence to be Bass* 45cm presented to the organisers prior to the competition commencing), must cast their own rod. No mechanical casting aids of any description are allowed to be used in the competition. Ray (across the wings) 42cm (Rays are classed as round fish)

4. No competitor is allowed to fish within the competition boundaries in the 24 hours prior to the *The qualification of Bass as an allowable species for this competition is dependent on start of the competition apart from when participating in the EOBC FLATTIE BASH MATCH in the regulations in place at the time of the European Open Beach Championship 2020. designated area on Friday, 6 March 2020. Note: All types of Dogfish, Eels, Tope, Blennies, Dragonets, Mackerel, Rockling, Scorpion Fish, Rays Bream and Weaver Fish or any Shellfish will NOT be weighed in. 5. No fishing is allowed from piers or man-made constructions in the sea i.e. drains etc. 13. The competitor must retain all fish brought to weigh-in for one hour after close of weigh-in in case Fishing is only allowed from promenades (e.g. Hornsea and Withernsea) and cliff tops (e.g. Tunstall) with of appeal. Any breach of this particular rule (FISH SIZES) will be brought to the attention of the extreme high tides. Appeals Committee at the weigh-in and their decision will be final. 6. Competitors may receive the help of any person to assist them in landing any fish, but the 14. Any competitor breaching any of the Championship rules will be disqualified from the whole assistant must not handle the rod at any time whilst helping. The use of gaffs to land fish is strictly event and immediately excluded from the competition areas. prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification and expulsion from the competition and the competition area. 15. In all matters relating to the Championship the decision of the organisers (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) is final. The organisers reserve the right to take legal action against any competitor in breach 7. The minimum distance between two anglers fishing on the beach must be 10 metres of the rules and may ask the Police to investigate if they consider that a fraud has been or is being or 12 yards unless specifically notified otherwise by the stewards during the competition. perpetrated. Any angler not adhering to this safety rule will be disqualified. 16. The organiser accept no liability in respect of any loss or damage to any equipment, person, vehicle 8. All rod rests and rods on the beach must be attended at all times. No competitor is allowed or thing brought into the competition and no warranty or guarantee is given as to the condition of to reserve space on the beach with unattended tackle. Unattended tackle may be removed the areas set aside for the competition and to their suitability for the proposed competition. by the stewards. 17. Cancellation: in the event of bad weather and/or in the interest of safety, the organisers reserve the 9. All competitors must have paid entry tickets before commencing fishing and must produce them if right to cancel the Championship. In such case, entry fees, less any legitimate Championship expenses requested by the stewards. will be returned.

10. Competitors are responsible for being able to prove the legitimacy of their catch. All competitors are 18. In all matters relating to the Championship the decision of the organisers is final and the organisers required to act as stewards. All competitors must have their catch witnessed and signed for by another may delegate their power to the Appeals Committee. competitor on the back of their official competition ticket. The witness must write their own Ticket 19. Any objection must be submitted to the Appeals Committee within half an hour of the results Number next to their signature for verification. You can have more than one witness signature per being posted. A fee of £10 must accompany the objection and is returnable only when the objection catch. You should ensure any witness is not part of your group booking or a family member/friend. is upheld. 11. All competitors must weigh in their own catch and not later than the times mentioned in the 20. There will be no admittance to the competition without a ticket. By purchasing a ticket each competition rules. Competitors must allow themselves plenty of time to travel back to the weigh-in competitor agrees that they understand and will comply with the rules throughout the competition. and to get parked. Any breach of the rules will result in the competitor being disqualified and asked to leave the No allowances of any kind will be made for any competitor arriving back late. competition area by the organisers.

24 25 LEGITIMACY OF CATCH Own your own holiday home at Sand le Mere Holiday Homes Holiday Village, from just Tunstall £14,995 Imagine… a seaside retreat to call your own! Sand le Mere Holiday Village is a 5-star park located on the East Yorkshire coast and provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Packed full of family friendly facilities and a fun filled entertainment programme, there is something for all of the family to enjoy.

Why buy at Sand le Mere? Fish all year  Fantastic 5-star facilities **  Fresh water and beach fishing for just £10!  Star cabarets throughout the season Competitors are responsible for being able to prove the legitimacy of their catch.  Choice of pitch locations All competitors are required to act as stewards.  An extended season – up to 12 months’ holiday use* 5-star facilities All competitors must have their catch witnessed and signed for by another competitor  Exclusive owner events at the time of capture on the back of their official competition ticket. The witness must  A Privilege Card for discounts on food & drink on park write their own Ticket Number next to their signature for verification. You can have  Sublet your holiday home to earn income more than one witness signature per catch. You should ensure any witness is not part to help cover your pitch fees and running costs^ of your group booking or a family member/friend.  Part exchange your current holiday home, tourer Additional Guidelines for Competitors To Prove The Legitimacy of their Catch or motorhome  †  Take a video showing your catch alive and your surroundings/location. Finance options available Include any witnesses or other competitors in the video for verification. Beach & fresh water fishing Take a photo showing your catch and the location.   If you have a smart phone with Google Maps (or similar), ensure your location history settings are switched on. In all matters relating to the Championship the decision of the organisers (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) is final. The organisers reserve the right to take legal action against any competitor in breach of the rules and may ask the Police to investigate if they consider that a fraud has been or is being perpetrated. Any objection must be submitted to the Appeals Committee within half an hour of For more information or to arrange a visit the results being posted. A fee of £10 must accompany the objection and is returnable Call 01964 676 313 Visit sand-le-mere.co.uk only when the objection is upheld. Sand le Mere Holiday Village, Southfield Lane, Tunstall, East Yorkshire HU12 0JN *A holiday home cannot be used as a permanent home. **Rod licence required. ^Subject to age, style and condition of holiday home. †Sand le Mere Holiday Village is a trading name of Sand le Mere Caravan Park Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority FRN: 669799. Finance is available subject to status and lender criteria. We, Sand le Mere Holiday Village are a credit broker NOT a lender, we work with a panel of lenders. 26 Collect your FREE GOODY BAG at EOBC HQ - Sand le Mere Holiday Village

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