Competition Rules
4th Słupsk District PZW Carp Fishing Championships
Człuchów, Lake Wandzińskie, 3–5 August 2018
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 2018. The selection of the team to participate in the PCM final takes place in accordance with the MPwWK-PCM regulations.
2. The competition is based on live fish in accordance with the ‘Catch and Release’ principle.
3. The competition is open to all. Number of places available: 15 teams.
4. Entries will be accepted until 30 June 2018, exclusively by email to dziemianczykrm@op.pl. Should any places remain available after this deadline, the organiser may extend the registration period. The entry fee of 420 zł per team must be paid by 30 June 2018 into the account of the PZW Branch in Człuchów, account number 70 1020 4665 0000 3002 0001 4506, once notification of the team’s qualification has been received, with the reference ‘4th District Carp Championships’. In the event of a large number of entries, teams will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Confirmation of a team’s qualification to take part in the competition will be sent by email. Payment of the entry fee constitutes acceptance of these rules.
5. Each team shall fish with four rods (two per competitor). Only competitors from the team in question may carry out any activities related to fishing at the fishing station. It is forbidden to assist other teams whilst landing fish. The judges are neutral and shall not assist any team in any way.
6. At least one competitor from each team must remain at the fishing station at all times during the competition. If both anglers leave the fishing spot, all rods must be removed from the water. Should one angler need to leave the competition area, the other angler shall fish with two rods during that time. The competition area is defined as the immediate vicinity of the lake.
7. Rigs must be placed in the water within the boundaries of the angler’s own fishing position. Any disputes shall be settled by the judges.
8. Two markers may be used to mark the fishing spot.
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 models for deploying rigs, baiting or using electronic sounders is prohibited.
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.
12. Competitors may only fish using the hair rig method; the use of any other fishing methods is prohibited.
13. A fish that has been hooked must be landed using a landing net.
14. Until the judges arrive, the fish must be kept in a carp bag. Only one fish may be placed in each bag. Each team must have at least two bags.
15. The following fish are eligible for classification: carp and grass carp weighing at least 2 kg.
16. Teams are required to have a carp mat.
17. If a fish swims into another team’s fishing area and becomes entangled in neighbouring teams’ rigs, they have the right to lodge a protest. Should the judges uphold the protest, the fish caught will not be included in the classification. The judge shall uphold a protest if it is established that the fish entered a neighbouring team’s rig as a result of negligence. In other cases, the judge shall assess the protest based on their knowledge and experience.
18. A 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. The judge shall call upon at least one competitor from another team taking part in the competition to assist with the weighing. 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, a judge must be summoned immediately. Contact with the judges will be made via the mobile phone number provided at the pre-tournament briefing.
19. Each team is required to have a fish wound disinfectant and to use it every time a fish is landed in order 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. The overall classification is based on the total weight of all fish caught by a team during the competition. In the event of an equal total weight of fish caught, the team that caught the larger fish will be placed higher; if the size of the largest fish 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 better position will be determined by the faster time taken to catch the first fish.
22. It is forbidden to drive vehicles during the competition. Leaving the competition grounds is permitted only with the judges’ consent.
23. There is a complete ban on lighting fires in the fishing area, and a quiet zone is in force. Barbecues may be used. Loud behaviour, disturbing other competitors, or taking possession of any items without permission will result in disqualification from the competition.
24. The organisers ask that you keep the area quiet and clear up your fishing spot after the competition.
25. The organiser accepts no liability for loss of competitors’ equipment and gear, material damage caused by participants, or any unforeseen accidents. Throughout the competition, competitors are required to maintain their physical and mental fitness. It is forbidden to haul in fish or use a fishing rod during a storm.
26. All other information and competition rules will be provided to competitors on site by the Organiser.
27. The composition of the Competition Judging Panel will be announced on the day the competition begins.
28. Any disputes, following prior notification, shall be resolved by the judges, 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 excluded from the competition (red card), without entitlement to a refund of the entry fee or any other costs incurred.
30. Details regarding prizes will be announced at the start of the competition.
31. Acceptance of these rules constitutes consent to the processing of photographs taken during the competition by the Organiser, Media Partners and Sponsors.
Provisional competition schedule
Friday 3 August 2018
9.00–9.30 am: team registration – stand 11 (location shown on the map)
9.30 – 10.00 – pre-competition briefing, draw for fishing stations
10.00 – teams depart for their stations, set up their stations, sound the bottom
12.00 – start of the competition (baiting, casting rigs)
15.00 – 22.00 – judges’ inspection round
Saturday 4 August 2018
7.00 – 22.00 – judges’ rounds
1.30 pm – lunch served at fishing spot no. 11
Sunday 5 August 2018
7.00 am – 12.00 pm – judges’ rounds
14.00 – end of the competition
14.30 – announcement of the official results and prize-giving at stand no. 11
