OFFICIAL EVENT INFORMATION GUIDE

JUNE 8,9&102012

FISHIN G C L ASSIC

WELCOME

Dear Supporter,

The Committee would like to thank you for supporting the 2012 Weipa Fishing Classic.

Through the support of the community and our sponsors we are sure we will provide a wonderful community event for our region.

We acknowledge and thank the Western Cape College Weipa Campus for allowing the community to use the grounds for this wonderful annual event.

We would also like to recognise and thank the traditional owners of this land where we are holding the event, the Maluruch (Algnith) traditional owners.

Please remember to encourage safe fishing and boating throughout the event.

Enjoy a fun filled weekend!

On behalf of the Weipa Fishing Classic Committee Tom MurrayPresident

WEIPA FISHING CLASSIC

FISHIN G C L ASSIC

JUNE 8-10, 2012

COMMITTEEPRESIDENT: Tom MurrayVICE PRESIDENT: John EvansSECRETARY: Michelle WaltersTREASURER: Jay Murray

• Alex Knight• Brett Gurney• Colin Howell• Donna O’Neill• Fiona Newsome• Gary Blocksidge• Gaven Roberts• Ian Newsome• Justin Hyytinen• Krissy Knight• Liz Howell• Peter McCulkin• Randall O’Neill• Troy Batterham

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

We would like to thank all of the

committee members and sponsors of

this event - without them we could not provide the

event to the Weipa Community.

**All sponsors listed are correct at time of printing**

SPONSORS

• Adam Woodhouse - Infocus Money Management

• Adamas Diamonds• Arnhemland Barramundi

Nature Lodge• Creek to Coast• Goodline• Kowari Motors • Jarvis Walker• Accor Hotels and Resorts• Queensland Country Credit

Union

• Qantaslink • Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa• SeaSwift• Shell• Tackle World Weipa• The Haines Group• The Western Cape Bulletin• Weipa Furniture & Electrical• Weipa Hardware• Western Cape Chamber of

Commerce• Weipa Bowls Club

PLATINUM SPONSORS

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SPONSORS CONTINUED

• Archer River Roadhouse• Boral Resources• Bruten Properties• Nth Qld Bulk Ports• Carpentaria Contracting• Emeco• Hastings Deering• Johnny Groome Art

• Program Intergrated Workforce• TJM• Toll Marine• Weipa Auto• Weipa Houseboats• Western Cape College• Western Cape Real Estate Weipa• Whuntree Sound

GOLD SPONSORS

WHUNTREE SOUND

SPONSORS CONTINUED

• Balista Lures• Black Sparx Electrical• Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises• Bluedon & Cape Car & Boat Wash• Cape Carpentry & Construction• Cape York Driver Training• Cape York Pharmacy• Far North Wholesalers Pty Ltd• Fish’s Fly and Sport Fishing• Foresight NQ Pty Ltd• Greg Parr Plumbing• N Q Blasting and Coating• Platypus Lines• Power Tynan

• Rebel Media• Safe Marine Services• Susanne Gane• Weipa Absolute Clean• Weipa Bobcat & Tipper Hire• Weipa Cabinets & Building• Weipa Fishing Adventures• Weipa Gifts and Music• Weipa Heritage Hair & Beauty• Weipa Technologies• Weipa Town Authority• Weipa 4WD Fishing & Camping

Supplies

BRONZE SPONSORS

• Cleanaway Cairns• ENZED Weipa• Markwell Marine• McIvor Pty Ltd• NQCEC• Pacific Toyota • QBirt

• Sodexo Weipa Projects• St Croix Rods• Thirfty Weipa• Weipa Camp Grounds• Weipa Servicentre• Weipa Town Authority

SILVER SPONSORS

2012 COMPETITION RULESGrounds open at 5.30pm on Friday, June 8th, 2012. The theme of the Weipa Fishing Classic is FAMILY, FISHING and FUN, encouraging family participation and attendance.

CATCH AND WEIGH - OPENNine eligible species for the senior competition: King Salmon, Fingermark, Tusker, Grunter, Queenfish, Mackeral, Trevally, Reef Fish (Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Nannygai) and Barramundi only.

CATCH AND RELEASE BILLFISH - OPENMust have a digital camera with the time and date and be able to produce photos with the fish at the side of the boat with the capture card visible in the photo. Billfish and Marlin are counted as one point per fish. This is a two day event and highest total score for the two days will be the winner. In the event of a tie, the angler that reached the highest score first wins. All fish must be released in the best possible condition. Under no circumstances will any billfish be weighed. You will be automatically disqualified. Photos must be presented by the finish of weigh-in on Sunday. Capture cards will be available after the reading of the rules on Friday night.

CATCH AND WEIGH - JUNIORSix eligible species for Juniors (12 years and under) competition: King Salmon, Blue Salmon, Bream, Queenfish, Grunter and Barramundi.Junior ticket holders can only compete in the junior section. Competitor 12 years old and under CAN purchase an open ticket & compete in either open or junior category - but NOT both.

FISHING TIMESCommence Friday, 8th June, 2012 at 12 midnight (2400 hours) following the briefing, reading of the rules and entertainment.

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VENUEThe 2012 Weipa Fishing Classic will be held at the Western Cape College Grounds. The Committee seeks co-operation from all competitors and attendees to respect the College grounds, buildings and facilities at all times.

WEIGH INCommences on Saturday, 9th June, 2012 and Sunday 10th June, 2012 starting at 4.30pm and finishes at approx 5.30pm.Competitors must be in the queue for weigh-in no later than 5.30pm on either day to be eligible for the individual species prizes, and overall species prizes. In the event of a tie the first weighed or sighted by the Weigh Master will be deemed the winner. You MUST present your competition number (KEY RING) when weighing in your fish. No other species other than the specified target species will be weighed.

FISHING GROUNDSInclude all the waters within and offshore waters adjacent of Albatross Bay and Port Musgrave.

ALCOHOLPatrons are advised that if alcohol is consumed at the venue, it must be done so responsibly. Bar facilities will operate during these times at the discretion of the Weipa Fishing Classic Event Management, who also have the right to refuse service of alcohol and remove people form the event. It is illegal to bring alcohol onto the grounds, and patrons should be advised that police and security will be present throughout the entire weekend.

VENUE OPENING AND CLOSING TIMESThe venue will be open at the following times: Friday, 8th June, 2012 from 5.30pm to 11.30pmSaturday, 9th June, 2012 from 4.00pm to midnightSunday, 10th June, 2012 from 4.00pm to 11.30pm

MAJOR PRIZE DRAWSThe competition is limited to 2,200 competitors. The final major prize draw will comprise of 30 lucky competitors who have been drawn out over the weekend. Ten competitor’s numbers will be drawn on Friday night between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. A further 15 competitors will be drawn between 7.30pm and 9.30pm on Saturday night. The final five competitor’s numbers will be drawn between 6.30pm and 7.00pm Sunday. At the competitor draws, the competitor or a proxy (holding the competitor’s ticket) must be present at each draw. The competitors or a proxy will be given two minutes for major prize draws to present to the stage with their ticket. If not in attendance further number/s will be drawn prior to the major draw to complete the 30 places. A full list of the 30 major draw prizes will be made available at the official opening on Friday night.

RANDOM DRAWSRandom draws for daily prizes will take place throughout each night’s activities; the competitor and their ticket must be in attendance to claim the prize. Competitors will be given one minute for random prize draw to present to the stage with their ticket. No proxies for daily random prizes will be accepted.

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PHOTOSPhotos taken during the Weipa Fishing Classic are copyright, the property of the Weipa Fishing Classic and are entitled to be used in the promotion of this event. If a person has concerns with having their photo used for this purpose, please advise our official photographer when the picture is being taken and it will not be used in further publication. All photos shown on the website (plus many others) are available for viewing and purchase from our photographer Fiona Langsdorf on 0409 053 197 or A/H (07) 4069 9443.

WEIPA (HUMBUG POINT) - TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HIGH AND LOW WATERS

FISH GENERALFish presented to the scales must be: • Caught in the waters & offshore waters stated• Must be gutted and gilled• Be in good condition• Taken on a rod and reel or hand line• Must conform to the competitions specified sizes to be eligible for weight-in• Under no circumstance will Billfish be weighed, and if brought in, competitors will be disqualified.Fish may be iced down after being caught, but not frozen.

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SPECIFIED MINIMUM SIZES FOR ELIGIBLE SPECIES

King Salmon 60cm Blue Salmon 40cm Fingermark 35cm Tusk Fish (Tusker) 30cm Grunter 40cm Queenfish 50cm Spanish Mackeral 75cm Trevally 30cm Barramundi (See fish categories on next page) Coral Trout 38cm Red Emperor 55cm Nannygai 40cm Bream (only for junior participants) 25cm

Any change to State of Federal Legislation on fish size and catch numbers will automatically be adopted and must be adhered to by all competitors.

FISH CATEGORIESCATCH AND WEIGH (NON- LIVE)

ELIGIBLE SPECIESSENIOR COMPETITION (9 SPECIES)

• King Salmon• Fingermark• Tusk Fish (Tusker)• Grunter• Queenfish• Spanish Mackeral• Trevally• Barramundi (heaviest fish between 58cm and 80cm)• Reef Fish (Coral Trout, Red Emporer, Nannygai)

CATCH AND WEIGH (NON- LIVE) ELIGIBLE SPECIES - JUNIOR (12YRS &

UNDER) COMPETITION (6 SPECIES)• Blue Salmon• King Salmon• Bream• Queenfish• Grunter• Barramundi (heaviest fish between 58cm and 80cm)

Prizes will be presented to the category winners for senior and junior competitors on Saturday night. Prizes for the weekend’s overall senior and junior categories first, second and third prizes will be presented on Sunday night. This year we will again be presenting prizes to the Ladies for the heaviest fish weighed in for each category in the senior competition and best presented team at the final presentation on Sunday afternoon.

EVENT PROGRAMFRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2012

5:30pm Grounds of Western Cape College open Tug Of War Heats - Mens x46:30pm Welcome to Country6.45pm Live entertainment- School Dancers7:00pm Official Opening7:15pm Reading of the competition rules7:30pm Draw of ten (10) ticket numbers major prize draw8:00pm Live entertainment - Rising Tide9:30pm Live entertainment - Shandell Tosoni11:30pm Entertainment finishes 12:00am Fishing commences

SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 20124:00pm Grounds of Western Cape College open Exhibitors/ stallholders on site Acknowledgement to Country4:30pm Weigh-in commences Lure casting and cast net competition5:00pm Tug Of War Heats - Women’s x45:30pm Weigh-in finishes Gymnastics display6:00pm Live entertainment6.30pm Presentation of daily prizes for open/junior competitors Finalists for casting competition announced7:00pm Draw of ten (10) ticket numbers major prize draw7:30pm Live entertainment - Shandell Tosoni8:30pm Draw of five (5) ticket numbers major prize draw9:00pm Live entertainment - Shandell Tosoni9:30pm Live entertainment - Ryan Giles11:30pm Entertainment finishes

EVENT PROGRAM CONT.SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 20124:00pm Grounds of Western Cape College open Exhibitors/stallholders on site Acknowledgement to Country4:30pm Live entertainment Final weigh-in commences5:00pm Final of the casting competition5:30pm Weigh-in finishes, score sheets for overall prizes tallied. Tug of War Finals6:30pm Draw of five (5) ticket numbers major prize draw 7:00pm Presentation of overall winners and runners-up of the Billfish comp, Open & Junior weigh-in’s and lure casting competition. 8:00pm Call up 30 major prize winners8:30pm Major Prize Draw9:30pm Live entertainment - Ryan Giles 11.30pm Entertainment finishes

ALCOHOL MANAGEMENTAlcohol management plans exist for the Mapoon and Napranum communities. Please ensure you are familiar with the alcohol restrictions which apply.

ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONSRestrictions on the type and quantity of liquor that can be brought into various remote Indigenous communities are being gradually implemented in Queensland. Alcohol Management Plans are developed by Community Justice Groups and contain recommendations for declaring all or part of a community area, a restricted area and/or a dry place. To download legislation documents, brochures and forms relating to Liquor Licensing go to the Queensland Government’s Liquor Licencing Division website at www.liquor.qld.gov.au/our products/brochures.

ALCOHOL LICENCING INFORMATION• U18’s will only be permitted inside the licenced area is they are

under the direct supervision of a parent or an adult with parental rights and responsibilities. U18’s are not permitted to consume alcohol anywhere on the Western Cape College grounds.

• BYO alcohol is not permitted. Security will be on duty throughout the weekend. Bags and eskies may be searched.

• Alcohol cannot be consumed outside of the licenced area, which will be clearly identified with barricade and signage.

• No eskies are permitted on the grounds (with the exception of being used to weigh in fish during the weigh-in times)

• Smoking is permitted on the ground but not under covered areas or near food stalls. Please dispose of your butts in a bin and be mindful of non-smokers in your area.

• The committee asks for your co-operation in regards to these points, and following Liquor licencing Laws, to allow us to provide a safe, fun and friendly environment for all.

The WFC Committee, together with the WCC endorse the responsible consumption of alcohol during this event.

STALLHOLDER INFOThe following stalls will be a feature at our event (list current at time of printing):

• Weipa Fishing Classic Official merchandise• Donuts and Face Painting• Hot Spuds• Thai Food Cuisine• Curries and Rice• Icecream Van• The Fun Food Fairy (fairy floss and snow cones)• Asian Cuisine• Nachos• Tea, Coffee and Refreshments• Bar Facilities• Roast Rolls• Hamburgers• Glow Products• Helium Balloons• Show bags• Novelties/balloons• TJM Display• Pacific Toyota Display• Bruten Properties Display• Weipa Auto Display• Accor Hotels and Resorts Display• Markwell Marine Display

EFTPOS/CREDIT CARD INFORMATIONThere are NO EFTPOS or credit card facilities at our event. Please ensure you bring an appropriate amount of money with you as the nearest ATM facility (after 6pm) is a distance away.

MERCHANDISE INFOThe following official Weipa Fishing Classic merchandise will be available for sale at our event:

• Weipa Fishing Classic Stubby Coolers $7• Heavy Brushed Cotton Cap $10• Bucket Hat $12• Pioneer Cap $15• Floating Keychain FREE• Balloons (on stick or helium) $2• Sunglasses Straps $1• LED Light Up Yo-Yo’s $3• Silicone Glow in the Dark Wristbands $2• WFC Official Shirts $60• Singlets $15

MAJOR PRIZES

Over $100,000 worth of prizes to be won!

FIRST PRIZE: Haines Signature 485 Fishing Boat - valued at over $40,000

SECOND PRIZE: Quad bike THIRD PRIZE: Adamas Diamond

ENTERTAINMENT

Shandell is one of Australia’s most aspiring singer/songwriters, who has recently been astounding audiences across the country with her strong unique, rustic voice. The star of the 2011 Weipa Fishing Classic, we welcome her back!

SHANDELLNAME: Shandell TosoniGENRE: Country, Roots, BluesHOME: Dimbulah, FNQ, AUS

NAME: Ryan GilesGENRE: Roots, Rock REGION: Bundaberg, QLD, AUS

Ryan’s vocal style is one that draws you into his daydream. A smooth strumming guitar and a few crafty harmonica licks are just a few things to look forward to at the 2012 Weipa Fishing Classic.

A sneak peek at some of the incredible entertainment at the Classic this year!

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