Kings of the Coromandel Rules and Regulations.

 

General

The purpose of this tournament is to make sure you all have a good fun and safe time and an equal chance to win some huge prizes. To that purpose we have a set of rules. Please read them and make sure you understand them. If there are any matters that need clarification please note them and ask at the briefing.

ENTRY

All contestants must be registered at the venue first before weighing in any fish.

Contestants must carry their Tournament ID card with them at all times. Random inspections will take place throughout the tournament. One ID card per person. ID cards are not exchangeable between anglers. You risk disqualification if you do not have your Tournament ID card on you.

All persons aboard a boat must have a Tournament ID card on them or all persons aboard and the boat will be disqualified from the tournament.

No prizes will be issued without valid proof of identity.

If your Tournament ID card is lost or stolen, please let the tournament organisers know immediately. In this scenario a replacement card will be available at the event.

Entry to the tournament is at the discretion of the tournament organisers and will only be complete when accepted by the organisers. If entry is refused, the entry fee will be refunded.

The organisers reserve the right to cancel the registration of any contestant whose conduct in the organisers’ opinion is contrary to the spirit in which the fishing tournament is run. The decision of the organisers in this matter is final. No refunds will be given.

Purchasing a ticket constitutes acceptance of the rules and regulations covering the tournament, and all contestants agree to abide by the organisers and judges decisions.

 

Safety is the first and most important part of this fishing competition, so we have set the rules to make it as safe as possible for all anglers.

Life Jackets must be worn by all anglers on vessels under 6 meters, kayaks and rfds are recommended for those land-based fishing or at least in their land based kits.

Radios/flares/throw ropes flash lights/epirbs/first aid kits are not in the rules, but we do advise that if you have them then take them as a precaution.  Some form of contact device i.e Radio or cell phone is a requirement!!!!

Coast guard trip reports should be made if going on the water by a power-driven vessel.

Dive Flags for divers are a must!!!!!

People must follow the Maritime rules of 5 knots rule when you are within 200 meters of any dive flag and the shore line.

5 knots when within 50 meters of any other vessel

Boats need to use their nav lights in the dark!!! Small vessels and kayaks need at least one white light so they can be seen from boats from all directions, there is going to be a lot of people on the water so you want to make sure you are seen.

If you see any dangerous behaviour on the water, be sure to report it to us so we can bring it up and to peoples attention to fix the issue.

 

Age limits for this fishing comp is open.

Briefing: is at 7.30pm Friday night, at least 1 member of each team must be at briefing to get the run down and their starter packs. 

 ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION

We are concerned about the environment so please act to conserve the beauty of the Hauraki Gulf.
Please do not litter, either on land or out at sea. Dispose of all rubbish in allocated bins or bring it home with you for suitable disposal.
Respect ‘No Admittance’and ‘No trespassing’ signs and historic sites.
Please avoid using on-board toilets (unless you have a holding tank) within anchorages. Please use toilets provided ashore.
Urinating over the side of a vessel within the Long Bay, Manaia, Te Kouma, Whangapoua, Whitianga, Tairua, Whangamata, Coromandel harbours will not be accepted.

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Fishing Times:

Start of fishing is 12am Saturday morning/Friday night

Fishing ends 3pm Sunday Afternoon

Weigh station: opens 2.30 Saturday and Sunday and closes 5.30pm

You must be in the line by 5.30 for your fish to count.

You can stay out on the Saturday night and weigh your fish from Saturday on Sunday when you come in. However you will miss out on Saturdays Daily prizes and you fish will go in for the daily prizes on Sunday and overall prizes.

All fish weighed in must be in good condition, if your fish looks old rotten or damaged it will not be weighed.

Anglers can only weigh in 1 fish per species per day

Minimum fish sizes for weigh in:

Snapper = 45cm

Kingfish = 100cm

Trevally = 40cm

Kahawai open

John Dory = 35cm

 

Prize Giving will be 7.30pm Saturday and 7.30pm Sunday

If you are not at the prize giving you will not be able to win spot prizes.

Fishing Grounds:

 Are from the firth of the Coromandel to the Top of the Great Barrier Island down to the Mayor Island. This Covers you for all weather. However if you decided to fish way down at mayor you should factor this into your plans.

If you are caught out side of the Boundary lines you will be disqualified!!

 

Weather: with the fishing grounds being so big it opens us up to a more versatile weather window. However if the weather gods give us really bad and dangerous weather closing down both coasts we will then ajust the grounds to fit and make it a lot safer for all.

 

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Spearfisherman: need to have dive buddies with them and dive flags up when diving at all times.

 

Boat ramps are going to be abit congested so please be considerate to others and lend a hand to other vessels if they need a hand launching then it may make things move faster if you just get in there and hold their rope or boat might make it easier and quicker for all.

 

If we feel people are being unsafe or breaking the rules we will disqualify you. If you fight ,intentionally tamper or damage other peoples property or steal, if you get to Drunk on the nights and have to be removed from the premises or are caught taking or selling drugs on our premises you will be instantly disqualified. We do not support any criminal behaviour in this fishing contest and will help the police in anyway

Drink and have a good time, but do so in a responsible way. Police will have check points around town so make sure you plan your sober drivers or taxi.

Management reserves the right to deny entry to those who we feel will bring the wrong attitude and create a hostile environment to this fishing competiton. We would like to make this fishing contest fair fun and safe for everyone. Prize List for daily catergories and overall:

Land based / kayak / boat / spearfishing / ladies / under 10s / the biggest overall catch total over all species.

 

Day 1 daily prizes:

Land based/ Kayak / Boat / spearfishing

1st place Snapper/ king fish / kahawai/ john dory / Trevally  = rod and reel or spear gun  and sponsors gear bag

2nd place snapper/ kingfish / kahawai/ john dory / Trevally  = rod and reel gear bag

3rd place snapper / kingfish / kahawai/ john dory / Trevally = gear bag with sponsors products

Day 2 daily prizes:

Land based/ Kayak / Boat / spearfishing

1st place Snapper/ king fish / kahawai/ john dory / Trevally  = rod and reel or speargun  and sponsors gear bag

2nd place snapper/ kingfish / kahawai/ john dory / Trevally  = rod and reel gear bag

3rd place snapper / kingfish / kahawai/ john dory / Trevally = gear bag with sponsors products

 

                                         

Overall prizes: Overall Kayak landbased and boat heaviest fish count into the one overall catergory. And spear fishing has its own catergory overall.

Heaviest Snapper = $10000  Snapper Cup

2nd place snapper = $5000

3rd place Snapper = $3000

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Heaviest Kingfish = $10000 Kings of the Coromandel Cup

2nd place kingfish = $5000

3rd place kingfish = $3000

 

Heaviest Kahawai = $3000

2nd place kahawai = $ 1500

3rd place Kahawai $1000

 

Heaviest John Dory = $3000

2nd place John Dory = $1500

3rd place John Dory = $1000

 

Heaviest Trevally = $3000

2nd place trevally = $1500

3rd place trevally = $1000

 

Heaviest Spearfishing Kingfish = $10000 and trophy

Heaviest Spearfishing Snapper = $10000 and trophy

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Catch and release

 

Longest catch and release Ladies combination = Snapper-kingfish-trevally-kahawai-john dory combined length $1000

Longest Catch and release Males combination = Snapper-kingfish-trevally-kahawai-john dory combined length $1000

under 10s Combo = $1000 and kids fishing pack.

 

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Our fishing Contest has some amazing sponsors and massive prizes up for grabs. And we know from years of fishing contest experience how far you can push the boundaries to win, But we want you all to have fun and be safe.

 

 

 

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DISCLAIMER

The organisers reserve the right to change or amend the tournament and/or these rules and regulations at any stage, subject to advice from its legal or technical advisers, recommendation from the Maritime authorities or in the interests of public safety.
Neither the Tournament organiser, nor any director, official, contractor or employee of the Tournament organiser shall have any liability in connection with the Tournament for any damage caused to any vehicle, boat or other property, or loss of property or personal injury or damage of whatever nature or kind howsoever caused.

The ticket sales make up most of the prize money, So if not enough tickets are sold, Only the 1st place Cash prizes will be paid out.
By purchasing a ticket, you agree to all these rules and regulations.