Rules and Regulations
of the Competition
III
PZW Słupsk District Carp Fishing Championships
Człuchów,
Lake Wandzińskie, 15–18 June 2017
1. The competition is organised by the PZW Branch in Człuchów and the Człuchów
Carp Angling Club. The competition serves as a qualifier
for the Polish Carp Angling Championships
– PCM 2017. The selection of the team to participate in the PCM final takes place
in accordance with the MPwWK-PCM rules.
2. The competition is held using live bait,
in accordance with the ‘Catch and Release’ principle.
3. The competition is
open to all. Number of
places available: 15 teams.
4. Entries are accepted until 5 June by email at dziemianczykrm@op.pl. Should there still be places available after this deadline, the organiser may extend the registration period.
for accepting entries. The entry fee of 400 zł per team must be paid by 10 June 2017 to the account of the PZW Branch in Człuchów, account number 70 1020 4665 0000
3002 0001 4506, with the reference ‘Regional Carp Championship’. In the event of a higher number of entries, qualification will be determined by the order in which payments are received.
3002 0001 4506, with the reference ‘District Carp Championships’. In the event of a greater number of entries, a team’s qualification will be determined by the order in which entries are received.
5. Each team fishes with four rods (two per competitor). All activities related to fishing at the station may only be carried out by competitors from the team in question. It is forbidden to assist other teams whilst
landing fish. The judges are neutral and do not assist any of the teams.
6. During the competition, at least one member of the team must remain at the fishing spot at all times. If both
competitors leave the spot, the rods must be removed from the water. Should
one competitor needs to leave the competition area,
the other competitor shall fish with both rods during that time. The
competition area is defined as the immediate vicinity of
the lake.
7. Casting rigs into the water
must take place within the boundaries of one’s own fishing position. Any disputes shall be settled by
the judges.
8. To mark the fishing spot, it is permitted
to use two markers.
9. Sounding, baiting, setting
markers, and landing fish are permitted only from the bank, from one’s own
fishing position. The use of boats, inflatable craft and remote-controlled
to transport rigs, bait or sounders.
10. The use of live bait in any form is prohibited.
11. During the competition, it is prohibited to use braided line on the reel as the main line.
11. During the course of the
competition, it is prohibited to use braided line on a reel as the main line.
12. Competitors may only fish using the
Italian rig method; the use of any other fishing methods is prohibited.
13. A fish being reeled in must be
landed using a landing net.
14. Until the judges arrive, the fish must be kept in a carp bag. Each bag may contain only one fish. Each team must be equipped with at least two bags.
15. The following fish are eligible for classification: carp and grass carp weighing
at least 2 kg.
16. Each team is required to have a
carp mat.
17. If a fish swims into another team’s position
and becomes entangled in the rigs
of neighbouring teams, they have the right to lodge a protest. If the protest is upheld
by the judges, the fish caught will not be included in the classification. The judge
will uphold the protest if it is established that the fish entered a neighbour’s rig as a result of
negligence. In other cases, the judge will assess the protest based on their
knowledge and experience.
18. The team must report any fish caught to the judges
during their rounds; the judges will weigh the fish and record the result on the entry form on the spot.
Each entry must be signed by the judge and the competitor who landed the fish. For the
weighing, the judge shall call upon at least one competitor from another team participating in the
competition. The fish may be photographed and then carefully
released back into the water. Fish must not be kept in a bag for longer than 12
hours in the case of carp and 1 hour in the case of grass carp. If a fish is caught
in poor physical condition, or if it is a grass carp, the judge must be asked to
attend immediately. Contact with the judge will be made via the mobile phone number
provided at the pre-race briefing.
19. Each team is required to
have a fish wound disinfectant and to use it every time, after
landing a fish, to disinfect the wound.
20. Fish hooked before the final signal of the competition
will be recognised and included in the classification provided they are
landed within 15 minutes of the signal ending the competition.
21. In the overall classification, the weight of all fish caught by a team during the competition counts. In the event of an equal total weight of fish caught, the higher place will be awarded to the team that caught the larger fish; if these are also of equal weight, the order of places will be determined by the weight of the next largest fish.
fish, the team that caught the larger fish will be awarded the higher place; and if this is also
the same, the order of places will be determined by the weight of the next largest fish. If this is also
the same, the order in which the first fish was caught will determine the higher place.
22. During the competition, it is forbidden to
drive motor vehicles. Leaving the competition grounds is permitted only with the
consent of the judges.
23. There is a total ban on
lighting fires at the fishing ground, and a quiet zone is in force. Barbecues may be used. Loud
behaviour, disturbing other competitors, and the misappropriation of any
items will result in disqualification from the competition.
24. The organisers ask that you keep quiet
and clear up your pitch after the competition.
25. The organiser accepts no liability
for loss of competitors’ equipment and gear, material damage caused by
participants, or for any unforeseen accidents. During the competition, competitors are required to maintain
good physical and mental condition.
26. All other information and rules regarding the competition will be provided to competitors on site by the organisers.
27. The composition of the Competition Judging Panel,
will be announced on the day the competition begins.
28. Any disputes, following a prior report, shall be resolved by the referees, and their decision shall be final.
29. In the event of failure to comply with the
competition rules, a team may be cautioned (yellow card) and subsequently
disqualified from the competition (red card), without the right to a refund of the entry fee
or any other costs incurred.
30. An announcement regarding prizes will be made
at the start of the competition.
31. Acceptance of these rules is tantamount to
consent to the processing of photographs taken during the competition by the Organiser and
Media Partners and Sponsors.
Provisional
tournament schedule
Thursday 15 June 2017
9.00–9.30 am team registration – stand 11 (location indicated on
map)
9.30 – 10.00 – pre-competition briefing, draw for fishing stations
10.00 – teams depart for their stations, set up stations, test the
the
riverbed 12.00 – start of the competition (baiting, casting rigs)
15.00 – 22.00 – judges’ inspection
Friday 16 June 2017
7.00 – 22.00 – judges’
rounds Saturday 17 June 2017
7.00 – 22.00 – judges’
rounds Sunday 18 June 2017
7.00 – 14.00 – judges’
rounds 14.00 – end of
the competition 14.30 – announcement of the official
results and prize-giving ceremony at stand no. 11
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