OFFICIAL EVENT INFORMATION GUIDE

www.weipafishingclassic.com

JUNE 10-12, 2016

WELCOME

Dear Supporter,

The Committee would like to thank you for supporting the 2016 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

PLEASE NOTE: The Western Cape College is a SMOKE FREE venue.

• Gaven Roberts• Andrea Kennedy• Justin Hyytinen• Troy Batterham• Helen Sabatino• Carmel Allen• Hayden Allen• John Preece• Karen Preece• Melanie Preece• Steven Wust• Sharon Evans

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: We would like to thank all of the volunteer committee members

and valued 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**

PRESIDENT: Tom MurrayVICE PRESIDENT: Randall O’Neill SECRETARY: Brooke CourtnageTREASURER: Jay Murray

2016 COMMITTEE

This crocodile was certainly not camera shy at the 2014 Weipa Fishing Classic. Be safe anglers!

PLATINUM SPONSORS

2016 SPONSORS

• Accor Hotels & Resorts• Adam Woodhouse Infocus Money

Management• Adamas• ARB• Cairns to Cape 4x4 Ironman• Creek to Coast (Channel 7)• Goodline• Hastings Deering• Markwell Marine & Communications• North Qld Bulk Ports• Norweld• Peter’s ATV & Outdoor Power

Equipment• Programmed Skilled• Qantaslink• QCCU• Rebel/The Breeze• Rio Tinto• SeaSwift• Smit Lamnalco• Sodexo• Tackleworld• TJM• Training & Personnel Australia• Viva Energy• Weipa Auto• Weipa Bowls Club• Weipa Caravan Park & Camping

Grounds• Weipa Furniture & Electrical

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

2016 SPONSORS

• Air Sound & Vision• Archer River Roadhouse• Civil Safety FNQ• GBR Helicopters• Northern Sub-Regional Trust• Pacific Toyota • Sunshine Mitre 10• Thrifty Weipa• Western Cape College• Western Cape Real Estate

• Aussie Campfire Kitchens• Australia Zoo• Business & Leisure Travel• Buzerk Brothers• Cape York Truck & Telehandler

Hire Pty Ltd• Carpentaria Contracting• Fish’s Fly and Sport Fishing• Irelands of Cairns• Mad Keen Australia• NQCEC• QH & M Birt Pty Ltd• Remondis• Rob Roy Earthmoving• Skill360 Australia

• TeamMoto Cairns Yamaha• Tininty PowerSports• Trinity Isuzu• WCCT - Central Sub Regional Trust• WCCT - Southern Sub Regional

Trust• Weipa Cabinets & Building

Services• Weipa Concrete • Weipa Kooler Ice• Weipa Houseboats• Weipa Servicentre• Weipa Town Authority• Western Cape Eco Tours• Woolworths

The Weipa Fishing Classic would like to thank all sponsors for their invaluable support and committment in 2016

BRONZE SPONSORS• Cape Freight• Capeaccino Crew• Carpentaria Golf Club• Greg Parr Plumbing• Mad About Tackle• Power Tynan• Rhee Taewkwondo

• Sandys Catering• Susanne Gane• Weipa Business Equipment• Weipa Real Estate• Western Cape York Driver &

Marine Training

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.

2016 SPONSORS

EVENT INFORMATION

VENUEThe 2016 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.

The Western Cape College is a SMOKE FREE venue.

VENUE OPENING AND CLOSING TIMESThe venue will be open at the following times: Friday, 10th June, 2016 from 5.30pm to midnightSaturday, 11th June, 2016 from 4.00pm to midnightSunday, 12th June, 2016 from 4.00pm to midnight

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 from 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. There will be mandatory BAG SEARCHES upon entry to the grounds. 18+ ID required at entry to the event. Wristbands will be fitted to 18+ patrons on entry to the grounds. All patrons MUST have wristbands to purchase, hold or consume alcohol.

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

EVENT INFORMATION

Alcohol 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 have been 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 if 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 & esky’s will be searched on entry to the grounds.

• 18+ ID required at entry to the event. Wristbands will be fitted to 18+ patrons on entry to the grounds. All patrons MUST have wristbands to purchase, hold or consume alcohol.

• 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)

• The Western Cape College is a SMOKE FREE venue. • 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.

ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT

Grounds open at 5.30pm on Friday, June 10th, 2016. The theme of the Weipa Fishing Classic is FAMILY, FISHING and FUN, encouraging family participation and attendance.

CATCH AND WEIGH - OPENThere are 9 eligible species for the open competition: King Salmon, Fingermark, Tusker, Grunter, Mackerel, Coral Trout, Reef Fish (Red Emperor & Nannygai), Jew Fish and Barramundi only.

CATCH AND RELEASE - OPENThere are 2 eligible species for the catch and release open competition: Trevally and Queenfish 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 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 - JUNIOR5 eligible species for Juniors (12 years and under) competition: King Salmon, Blue Salmon, Bream, Grunter and Barramundi. Junior ticket holders can only compete in the junior section. Competitors 12 years old and under CAN purchase an open ticket & compete in either open or junior category - but NOT both.

CATCH AND RELEASE - JUNIORThere is one eligible species for the catch and release junior competition: Queenfish only.

2016 COMPETITION RULES

Friday June 10, 2016 Saturday June 11, 2016 Sunday June 12, 2016

Time Height Time Height Time Height0229 1.77 0400 1.75 0526 1.680743 2.30 0833 2.17 0927 2.011555 0.47 1636 0.66 1714 0.86

2234 1.95 2338 1.95

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

WEIGH INCommences on Saturday, 11th June, 2016 and Sunday 12th June, 2016 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 or presenting (photo for Queenfish or Trevally) in your fish. No other species other than the specified target species will be weighed. or registered.If competitors are presenting fish that will obviously not be heavier than the current third place weight in that category, they will be encouraged to register their catch at a separate registration point. The intent of this is to reduce the amount of time people have to wait in line and reduce the number of unnecessary weigh ins for the weigh master. No entrant will be able to claim more than one prize for a category as an overall winner. Saturday winners will still be able to win a prize in the same category as an overall winner on Sunday.

FISHING TIMESCommence Friday, 10th June, 2016 at 12 midnight (2400 hours) following the briefing, reading of the rules and entertainment.

2016 COMPETITION RULES

2016 COMPETITION RULES

• Fishing times commence Friday the 10th June at Midnight (2400 hours).

• State of Federal Legislation on fish size and catch numbers must be adhered to by all competitors.

• Only fish in the nominated categories that conform to the competitions specific sizes will be allowed to be weighed in or registered.

• Prizes will be awarded for 1st in each category on Saturday and 1st, 2nd & 3rd for each category on Sunday. The exception to this will be for Billfish which will have a 1st and 2nd on Sunday only.

• If a Junior with an Open ticket weighs a fish in on the Saturday, they can only weigh in a fish in that same category (Junior or Open) the next day.

• In the event of a tie the first fish weighed, sighted, (photo for Queenfish and Trevally) by the Weigh Master will be deemed the winner.

• The Weipa Fishing Classic Scales will be the official scales for the event. The Weigh Masters decision will be final.

• Catch and Weigh - Nine eligible species for the Open competition: King Salmon, Fingermark, Tusker, Grunter, Mackerel, Reef Fish (Red Emperor, Nannygai), Coral Trout, Jewfish and Barramundi only. Heaviest fish in all categories except for Barra and Jewfish. For Barra, the heaviest fish between 58 & 80 cm. For Jewfish, the heaviest fish between 60 & 90 cm.

• Catch and Release - Trevally and Queenfish (separate categories for

each) – Open competition – length of fish. Only photos of live fish will be accepted. Must have a photo of the fish with the capture card and measurement visible in the photo. Measuring device has to be a recognised Brag Mat or a Tackelworld measurement sticker. Queenfish or Trevally will not be accepted in the competition if they are presented to the weigh station. Brag Matts and Tackleworld measurement stickers are available for purchase at the merchandise tent. Capture cards will be available at the merchandise tent after the reading of the rules.

• Catch and Release Billfish – Sailfish & Marlin – Open competition: Must 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 at the Merchandise tent

• Catch and Weigh five eligible species for Junior (12 years and under) competition: King Salmon,

NOTE: SOME RULES HAVE CHANGED THIS YEAR, PLEASE READ! (CHANGES IN RED)

2016 COMPETITION RULESBlue Salmon, Bream, Grunter and Barramundi. Heaviest fish in all categories except for Barra which is the heaviest fish between 58 & 80 cm.

• Catch and Release - Junior Competition - Queenfish – length of fish. Only photos of live fish will be accepted. Must have a photo of the fish with the capture card and measurement visible in the photo. Measuring device has to be a recognised Brag Mat or a Tackelworld measurement sticker. Queenfish or Trevally will not be accepted in the competition if they are presented to the weigh station. Brag Matts and Tackleworld measurement stickers are available for purchase at the merchandise tent. Capture cards will be available at the merchandise tent after the reading of the rules.

• Weigh-in commences on Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th of June at 4.30pm and finishes at 5.30pm. If competitors are presenting fish that will obviously not be heavier than the current third place weight in that category, they will be encouraged to register their catch at a separate registration point. The intent of this is to reduce the amount of time people have to wait in line and reduce the number of unnecessary weigh ins for the weigh master. No entrant will be able to claim more than one prize for a category as an overall winner. Saturday winners will still be able to win a prize in the same category as an overall winner on Sunday.

• You must present your competition number (Keyring for Open, Ticket for Junior) when weighing in your fish or presenting a photo (photo for

Queenfish, Trevally and Billfish only).• Competitors must be in the queue

for weigh-in no later than 5.30pm on either day to be eligible for individual species prizes, and overall species prizes.

• In the event of a tie the first fish weighed, sighted, (photo for Queenfish and Trevally) by the Weigh Master will be deemed the winner.

• Prizes will be presented to the category winners for Open and Junior competitors on Saturday night. Prizes for the weekends overall Open and Junior categories, first, second and third prizes will be presented on Sunday Night.

• There will not be separate prizes for ladies this year. Ladies are still encouraged to compete for overall prizes in each category.

• Lucky Draw prize - Competitors weighing in fish (in the nominated categories that comply with the competitions specific sizes) in the Open Competition will be eligible to go in 2 prize draws. One will be for a $4,000 TJM Voucher and the other will be for a (to be confirmed). One entry per person.

• Fishing Grounds include all the waters within and offshore waters adjacent to Albatross Bay and Port Musgrave.

• Fish presented to the scales must :• Be gutted and gilled (Including

Mackerel)• Be in good condition• Be taken on a rod and reel or handline• Conform to the competitions specified

sizes and categories to be eligible for weigh-in or registration of catch.

• Fish may be iced down, but not frozen

CATCH AND WEIGH - OPEN (9 SPECIES)• King Salmon• Fingermark• Tusk Fish (Tusker)• Grunter• Spanish Mackerel

CATCH AND RELEASE- OPEN (3 SPECIES)• Queenfish• Trevally

CATCH AND WEIGH - JUNIOR (U12YRS) (5 SPECIES)• Blue Salmon• King Salmon• Bream

CATCH AND RELEASE - JUNIOR (U12YRS) (1 SPECIES)• Queenfish

• Grunter• Barramundi (heaviest fish between 58cm -

80cm)

• Coral Trout• Barramundi (heaviest fish between 58cm -

80cm)• Reef Fish (Red Emperor, Nannygai)• Jew Fish (heaviest fish between 60cm - 90cm)

FISH CATEGORIES

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.

SPECIFIED MINIMUM SIZES - ELIGIBLE SPECIES King Salmon 60cm Blue Salmon (only for junior participants) 40cm Fingermark 35cm Tusk Fish (Tusker) 30cm Grunter 40cm Queenfish (Catch and Release) 50cm Spanish Mackerel 75cm Trevally (Catch and Release) 30cm Barramundi (See fish categories above) Coral Trout 38cm Red Emperor 55cm Nannygai 40cm Bream (only for junior participants) 25cm Jew Fish (See fish categories above)

• Billfish

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 7pm and 8.30pm 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.

PRIZES

First prize winner at the 2015 Weipa Fishing Classic with his brand new boat!

520 Sea Jay Velocity

with a 115 HP Yamaha motor

and accessories. Come and see it next to the

stage.

Don’t forget to bring your

keyring!

FIRST PRIZE

PRIZES

PLUS... 27 other amazing major prizes!PLUS... HEAPS of Random Prizes to win!PLUS... Great Fishing Prizes!PLUS... Giveaways!PLUS... Raffles!

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

SECONDPRIZE

THIRDPRIZE

570 Polaris Ranger and trailer

A stunning 0.55ct round brilliant cut Argyle diamond

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 20165:30pm Grounds of Western Cape College open Live entertainment - Pop Standen Trio6:30pm Welcome to Country7:00pm Official Opening7:15pm Reading of the competition rules7:30pm Draw of ten (10) ticket numbers major prize draw8:00pm Live entertainment - Pop Standen Trio11:30pm Entertainment and bar facilities finish 12:00am Fishing commences

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 20164:00pm Grounds of Western Cape College open Exhibitors/ stallholders on site Entertainment - Pop Standen Trio4:30pm Weigh-in commences 5.00pm Lure casting and cast net competition heats5.30pm Entertainment - Albatross Bay Dance Studio Entertainment - Rhee Taekwondo5:30pm Weigh-in finishes 6.30pm 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 - Pop Standen Trio8:30pm Draw of five (5) ticket numbers major prize draw9:00pm Live entertainment - Radio Club Band11:30pm Entertainment and bar facilities finish

EVENT PROGRAM

SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 20164:00pm Grounds of Western Cape College open Exhibitors/stallholders on site Entertainment - Pop Standen Trio4:30pm Kid’s Activities Final weigh-in commences5:00pm Final of the lure casting and cast net competition5:30pm Weigh-in finishes, score sheets for overall prizes tallied. Walk the Plank Competition6:30pm 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 winners. 8:00pm Call up 30 major prize winners8:30pm Major Prize Draw9:30pm Live entertainment - Radio Club Band11.30pm Entertainment and bar facilities finish

EVENT PROGRAM

LEFT: Scott Hillier - One of Australia’s favourite larrikin fishing presenters from Creek

to Coast. Scott returns to Weipa for another fun filled fishing classic.

RIGHT: Steve Renouf - Former Bronco’s, Queensland and Australian rugby league great. Known as the Pearl, Steve was one of the greatest rugby league centres in the world.

SPECIAL GUESTS THIS YEAR

Radio Club Band is based in South East Queensland and is one of the most sought-after bands In the Brisbane area. Club Band members have toured all over the world from the Tokyo Hilton in Japan, the Jumeirah Hotel Group in Dubai, through to Greenwich Village in New York.Radio Club Band have both male and female singers and musicians who play a variety and at times, multiple instruments. Band members have played with some of the world’s best performers.Radio Club Band plays a variety of music from their extensive repertoire. All you have to do is relax, have fun

and enjoy! They are experienced in working at large events. Many members of the team have worked on numerous concerts across the nation, including high profile special events such as Mazda, Carlton United Breweries and the Grand Prix Corporation, as well as festivals such as Woodford, Rhythm & Blues (Byron Bay) and the Port Fairy Folk Festival.The band played at the 2014 & 2015 Weipa Fishing Classic’s, and Radio Club Bands versatility and enthusiasm will ensure that this years Classic is another huge success.

ENTERTAINMENTPop Standen Trio

This well travelled trio have played together more than 70 times up and down the east coast from Sydney to Cairns. They recently returned from 20 shows in 28 days from Esperance to Broome.Phil Emmanuel has been at the top of the guitarist ladder for more than 40 years, playing all over the world with some of the best in the business.Saxophonist Dave Hoffmann is the latest edition to the trio. Dave has performed in various festivals and played in many bands from a young age and his style fits perfectly into this mix.Pop Standen a relatively new comer to the music business, 10 years new - and is the rhythm and voice behind this trio. Pop’s voice and driving rhythm, bring all the original songs together for a foot tapping, heel kicking blend of Country Rock Swingin Blues experience.

• Kids Show Bags & Large Slide• Glow Sticks & Jumping Castle• Arts & Crafts• Raffles & Games• RAAF Cadets• Cape Create Crew• Albatross Bay Dance Studio• Weipa Auto• Accor Hotels• TJM• Pacific Toyota• BLT

• Peter’s ATV & Outdoor Power Equipment

• Norweld• Trinity PowerSports• Trinity Isuzu• Irelands of Cairns• Air Sound Vision• ARB 4x4 Accessories• Rhee Taekwondo• Weipa Town Authority• Cairns to Cape 4x4 Ironman• Weipa Kooler Ice• Mad About Tackle• Aussie Campfire Kitchens• TeamMoto Cairns Yamaha

STALLS, FOOD & MORE

ENTERTAINMENT• Live Bands• Jumping Castle• Fishing SImulator• Dancing• Lure Casting

Competition• Cast Net Throwing

Competition• Walk The Plank

Competition• Fish Throwing

Competition• Shooting Gallery• Weipa Fishing Classic

Mascots

EFTPOS/CREDIT CARD INFORMATIONThere will be an EFTPOS terminal in the Merchandise Tent only. This DOES NOT have cash out facilities. Please ensure that you bring cash to the event for all stalls, food and drinks.

STALLS & DISPLAYS

FOOD & DRINKS• Donuts• Fish and Chips• Sausage Sizzle• Cakes & Biscuits• Roast Beef Rolls & Drinks• Asian Food• Capeaccino Van• Pork & Beef Rolls• Ice Cream Van

PLEASE NOTE:

All listed are

correct at the

time of printing

- these may be

subject to

change!

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

• WFC Stubby Coolers • Heavy Brushed Cotton Cap • Bucket Hat • Pioneer Cap • Silicone Glow in the Dark Wristbands • WFC Official Shirts • Singlets • Cooler Bags • Thongs • Water Bottles • Compressed towels • Slinky • Fish Headz (sun protective neck wraps) • Official WFC limited edition caps • Lanyard • A4 tote bag • Sunscreen• Lipbalm

MERCHANDISE INFO

PICS FROM 2015 EVENT

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JUNE 10-12, 2016