Dear Competitor
Welcome to the Annual S.F.F.N.Z National Pairs Fly Fishing Competition. This event will be held on Lake Rotoaira, Turangi.
The competition dates are 7th and 8th November 2009.
This year the format of the event will be as follows: Any two anglers can fish together for the National Pairs Fly Fishing Championship, however to be eligible for major prize pool you may only have one competitor that has fished in the National individual competition previously.
This event will also be a qualifying competition for the individual National Championship under the new points system set out on the SFFNZ website.
This year entries are limited and entry will be granted on a first in first served basis.
- There are great prizes up for grabs this year. It’s a fun competition and a time catch up with other anglers and to share fishing techniques, info and flies, etc.
- The Annual General Meeting will be held Saturday evening, so as a member it’s a great opportunity to have your say in the exciting development of your fishing association.
- Accommodation has been booked at The Park Travellers Lodge. (www.the-park.co.nz) in National Park for 6th and 7th November 2009. We prefer competitors to stay at the lodge. There will be no refund of accommodation fee if you choose to stay elsewhere. All costs are incorporated in the one fee. If you wish to upgrade your accommodation please contact the lodge.
- Entrants that have paid both their SFFNZ subs and entry fee will be sent an information pack in the mail after receipt of payment. If you don’t get yours please phone the organiser ASAP.
- An auction will be held prior to the AGM as a fund raiser for the 2010 NZ teams trip to Poland
Each team is responsible for the following items:
(a) Provide a boat suitable for two seated anglers (facing sideways) Please bring own seating
(b) Boat owners are to provide a life jacket for themselves and any other safety equipment
(c) Anglers without boats are responsible for bringing their own life vests
(d) You must have a Taupo licence.
(e) You must have a Rotoaira licence – (will be available at the venue)
(f) You must ensure that you are familiar with the rules which are available on the SFFNZ website
Timetable:
Friday 6 November
8.30pm Briefing and ballot, at The Park Travellers’ Lodge.
Saturday 7th November
9.00am – 12 noon Session one
1.00pm – 4.00pm Session two
Sunday 8th November
9.00am –12 noon Session three
Food: There are communal cooking facilities available or there is a restaurant and bar at The Park Travellers Lodge.
Close off Date: *All entry forms and fees must be received by 28 August 2009
