Announcement
of the Polish Grand Prix series
in shore and beach fishing (surf casting)
LESZCZ ORZECHOWA 2018
The Management Board of the Słupsk District of the Polish Angling Association (PZW), on behalf of the PZW Central Management Board, is organising the following events on 8 – 9 September 2018, a nationwide shore and beach fishing competition as part of the Polish GPx series, ‘LESZCZ ORZECHOWA 2018’. The competition will be held in the individual classification over two rounds and across three sectors, in accordance with the ‘Rules for the Organisation of Angling Sport within the PZW’.
The Chief Judge of the competition will be national-class judge Mr Józef Janowski,
and the Recording Judge will be national-class judge Mr Jerzy Nurzyński.
Honorary patronage: Jacek Graczyk – Mayor of Ustka, Anna Sobczuk-Jodłowska – Head of the Municipality of Ustka, Andrzej Krawczuk – Regional Inspector of Marine Fisheries, Stanisław Podlewski – Director of the Sports and Recreation Centre (OSiR) in Ustka, Teodor Rudnik – President of the Polish Angling Association (PZW) Executive Board, Zdzisław Ardzijewski – President of the PZW Regional Branch in Słupsk.
Eligibility to compete in the Grand Prix series is restricted to members of the Polish Angling Association (PZW) who hold proof of payment of the sea fishing fee along with their identity card, possess a sports licence and a valid medical certificate (or who sign a health declaration) and who have been registered by their respective PZW Districts and Clubs. During the competition (at the venue), all competitors must carry proof of a valid sea fishing licence together with their identity card.
Further information:
- Please note that the Rules for the Organisation of Sport Fishing permit young people under the age of 18 to take part in the competition. There is no separate classification for young people – they compete in the senior category. Young people under the age of 18 may only take part in the competition under the constant supervision of a guardian. When registering young people, consent from their legal guardian for participation in the competition must be provided.
- During fishing, assistance from third parties is prohibited (point 7.6 of the ZOSW, Part II.6); consequently, no other persons may be present at the fishing station except for one officially registered coach.
- The coach may only be a person registered by the competitor’s home district or PZW club.
- Fish caught during the first round are secured by the organiser (measuring judges); fish caught during the second round are secured by the competitor. It is permitted to keep fish alive in a container that ensures their welfare.
- It is forbidden to present gutted fish to the judging panel.
- Equipment and bait must comply with the PZW’s Rules for the Organisation of Angling Sport.
- Please note that the organiser may carry out anti-doping and sobriety checks on competitors. Any competitor who refuses to undergo such checks will be disqualified from the entire competition.
Fish caught (scored) in the competition and their minimum sizes are as follows: whiting – 30 cm, cod – 35 cm, flatfish (plaice, dab, witch) – 25 cm, ide – 25 cm, bream – 40 cm, salmon – 60 cm, perch – 20 cm, roach – 20 cm, zander – 45 cm, whitefish – 40 cm, turbot (skarp, nagład) – 30 cm, sea trout – 50 cm, eel – 50 cm, rudd – 20 cm, garfish – no minimum size, rainbow trout – no minimum size. The organiser does not provide bait for competitors. Competitors who wish to release their catch must have at least one 15-litre bucket to keep the fish in good condition until the judge arrives.
Participation costs. The competition is organised on a full-cost basis, with participants covering the costs incurred by the organiser. The full entry fee is 180.00 PLN gross (146.34 PLN net + VAT) per competitor or 70.00 PLN gross (56.91 zł net + VAT) per coach, covers the costs of dinner on 8 September 2017, judges’ allowances, competition office staff, the social dinner, and other organisational costs. Competitors are responsible for their own accommodation and meals.
Payments marked ‘LESZCZ ORZECHOWA 2018’ should be made to
account number BANK PEKAO I O SŁUPSK 26 1240 3770 1111 0000 4068 2901 by 24 August 2018. All competitors are required to provide their details on the registration form. To book accommodation (40 zł per person per night in twin or triple rooms) and meals (two lunches at 25 zł each and breakfast at 15 zł) at the ‘Lazur’ in Poddąbie, which will also house the competition office, please tick ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on the registration form. Please also indicate on the registration form your T-shirt size (M, S, L, XL, XXL) so that we can select the correct sizes of commemorative T-shirts for competitors and coaches.
Registration forms for competitors and coaches, completed in accordance with the attached template, should be sent by email to: pzwslupsk@wp.pl by 24 August 2018.
Fishing area:
- Sector A – a stretch of beach approximately 1 km west of the western beach access point in Poddąbie.
- Sector B – a stretch of beach approximately 1 km west of the beach access point in Dębina (or east of the access point)
- Sector C – a stretch of beach approximately 1 km west of the beach access point at the Albatros holiday resort in Rowy.
Fishing stations will be spaced 50 m apart. The decision on the layout of the sectors will be made by the Chief Judge at the technical briefing.
COMPETITION PROGRAMME
8 September 2018 (Saturday)
12.00 – 13.00 Competition office opens; registration of competitors.
13.00 Opening of the competition at the “Lazur” holiday resort
13.15 – 14.00 Technical briefing, sector draw and shooting position draw.
14.00 – 14.30 Lunch (for those who have booked meals).
14.30 – 15.00 Transport and walk to competitors’ pre-allocated stations.
15.00 – 16.00 Competitors to set up their stations.
16.00 – 20.00 First round of the competition.
8.30 pm – 9.00 pm Return to the competition base.
from 21.00 Social dinner (barbecue).
9 September 2018 (Sunday)
06.00 – 06.30 Breakfast (for those who have booked meals).
06.30 – 07.00 Transfer to the sectors; competitors make their way to their stations.
07.00 – 08.00 Competitors set up their stations.
08.00 – 12.00 Second round of the competition.
12.30 – 13.00 Return to the competition base – ‘Lazur’ Holiday Resort
13.00 – 14.00 Rest, packing up equipment.
14.00 – 14.30 Lunch (for those who have booked meals)
around 14.00 Unofficial announcement of results.
14.30 Official announcement of competition results, presentation of trophies and
certificates, and the official closing ceremony.
- 15.00 Competition office closes.
Please note! The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the competition programme.
The competition headquarters and office will be located at the “Lazur” Holiday Centre in Poddąbie http://www.lazurosrodki.pl/lazur/. For any further information regarding refereeing matters, please contact Mr Józef Janowski on 783294188.
Vice-President for Sport
Słupsk Regional Branch of the Polish Angling Association
(-) Stanisław Szymański
