S.A. BOATING AND FISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY

You must not exceed 2 rods with two hooks each rod

Carp are NOT permitted to be returned to the water. These can be handed in at the Carp collection point in order to be weighed and recorded for the competition.

The payment for the registration of this competition gives you a single entry into the major cash prize draw and allows you to participate in the competition to win additional prizes.

Every Carp caught goes towards your total weight to accrue entries into our random prize draw. 1kg of Carp caught = 1 entry into the draw with decimal weight rounded down or up to the nearest whole kg. E.g., 3.4kg = 3 entries, 3.5kg = 4 entries.

PLEASE NOTE: There are not ANY prizes for native fish catches. This competition is all about targeting and removing Carp. We don't want to give competitors any incentive to target native fish. Please remember, Callop are not what the comp is about.

ENTRY FEES:

Adult: $25

Child (U16): $15

Child (U10): $15

REGISTRATIONS: Can be done online prior to the event or in person at the Barmera Football Club the weekend of the event.

Friday night 4pm - 8pm or

Saturday morning from 6am

All registered competitors will be given an ID wristband with their registration and will be required to wear it for the duration of the event (especially at the presentation).

DO NOT REMOVE IT - NO ID BAND, NO PRIZE

If you registered online, pick up your ID band from the Barmera Football Club during the registration times above.

COMPETITION START: 6:30am Saturday and finishes 3pm on that day.

FISHING ZONES: You may only fish within Lake Bonney for the competition. No fishing in the River Murray or any creeks. See map below for boundaries.

CARP COLLECTION POINT: will be stationed at the Footy Club boat ramp, make sure you find it before competition closes at 3pm to register all Carp. You can weigh in several times during the day, don’t wait till the end of the day. You MUST be in the line by 3pm for your catch to be included.

CARP TOSS COMPETITION: $2 per toss and held on the grass in front of Barmera Football Club at 4pm.

PRESENTATIONS: held outside the BARMERA FOOTBALL CLUB on the Lake Front Road at 5:30pm

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST BE PRESENT to collect any prize and have your ID BAND ON – No ID, No Prize. Please make that clear to all.

Indoor Meals Available at the Barmera Football Club from 6pm.

TIE-BREAKER RULES:

In the event of a tie for prize categories:

• If competitors have the same total weight, the competitor with the biggest single carp wins
• If competitors have the same biggest carp size, the competitor with the highest total weight wins

PERMITTED EQUIPMENT:

Competitors may only use rod and line fishing methods.

DISQUALIFICATION:

Competitors may be disqualified for:

• Fishing outside designated competition zones
• Using prohibited equipment or methods
• Failing to comply with safety requirements
• Unsportsmanlike conduct or harassment
• Tampering with weigh-in equipment or results
• Fishing outside competition hours (before 6:30am or after 3pm)

Competition officials' decisions on disqualification are final.

DISPUTES AND CHALLENGES:

Any disputes regarding weigh-ins or results must be raised immediately with competition officials at the collection point. Appeals cannot be made after leaving the weigh-in station. All decisions by competition officials are final and binding.

BOAT OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS & SAFETY:

By registering for this competition and participating by boat, you are declaring and confirming that at all times during the competition:

• Your vessel is registered (if applicable under SA regulations)
• The operator holds the required licence (where required)
• The vessel is adequately insured
• All South Australian boating and fishing rules and regulations will be followed
• Safe operating speeds near boat ramps and shoreline areas will be maintained
• Personal Flotation Device (PFD) requirements as per SA law will be met
• You will stop competition activities in the event of severe weather
• You will immediately report any incidents or accidents to competition officials
• You will comply with all safety equipment requirements for your vessel type

LIABILITY WAIVER:

By registering for this competition, all participants acknowledge and agree that:

• Participation in this fishing competition involves inherent risks including but not limited to boating accidents, drowning, injury, and property damage
• The competition organizers, sponsors, and volunteers are not liable for any injury, loss, damage, or death arising from participation
• Participants are responsible for their own safety and the safety of any minors under their supervision
• Participants must have appropriate insurance cover for themselves, their equipment, and their vessels (where applicable)
• Emergency contact information provided during registration may be used to contact nominated persons in the event of an incident

YOUR REGISTRATION & PAYMENT IS AN AGREEMENT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF OUR COMPETITION

All entry fees are non-refundable. Registrations are non-transferable.

Please fish within the rules and the spirit of the comp. - Good Luck!

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