2009 Australian Snapper Championship

The Whyalla City Council
In association with major partners Shimano and Whyalla Sportfishing Scene, and Whyalla Foreshore Marine Challenges fishing enthusiasts to land “a big one” at its

19th Australian
Snapper Championship

On again in Whyalla, SA, at Easter – April 2-4, 2010
The comp that anglers throughout the nation are waiting for, but wait till we tell you that in 2010 every adult competitor has the chance to win a jet ski, yes a jet ski… and you don’t even have to catch a fish!

Start planning your Whyalla trip - home of the famous Big Red snapper!

So many reasons to pack your tackle and try your luck at the championship. Mark the calendar, book your accommodation, and get your entry form in now!

There’ll be the usual 100 plus prizes – Top 10 leader board, mystery weight snapper, junior encouragement awards, random boat owner prizes, heaviest snapper caught by a female, earlybirds, heaps of other species, sections specially for the kids, and another $5,000 package for the champion including $3,000 cash.

FOR ENTRY FORMS AND FULL DETAILS…
Option 1. Via the official website, www.australiansnapper.com.au
Simply download everything you need off the website. Enter on-line and you don’t have to look for an envelope or postage stamp to mail off your entry form. On-line entries also minimise possible errors through ineligible handwriting.

Option 2. Via Whyalla Visitor Centre, phone 1800 088 589
Phone the visitor centre, tell the friendly staff how many entry forms you need and they will be in the mail by the next working day. These forms are then returned via post or fax with appropriate payment or payment details.

Option 3. Via championship sponsors
Call into the offices of any of the sponsors, pick up an entry form and make sure you enter by the closing date.

Please Note: Personal details supplied to organisers are used only to administer the event and communicate directly with participants. No list of contact details is either sold or provided free to any other organisation or individual.

Welcome to Whyalla’s Easter snapper comp!
A hearty welcome from Championship co-ordinator Rebecca Lichtenberger

ANGLERS from throughout SA and interstate are again being invited to Whyalla’s annual Easter snapper championship. Other than the normal $30,000-plus in prizes and a great fishing comp, this year’s extra incentive is the chance for all adult competitors to win a $17,000 jet ski package.

Similar to last year’s boat prize, the jet ski will be a random draw for every adult competitor at the end of the championship, whether they have caught a fish or not.
A jet ski has been selected this year to broaden the fun and enjoyment of the prize if the winner already owns a boat, while if a non boat owner is lucky it will open up other new watersport experiences for the whole family.

We expect another 900-plus anglers and the special prize is again another way of thanking competitors who travel from all parts of SA and interstate at Easter, which is a big commitment.

As a random draw for every adult competitor, regardless of how successful they have been, this provides the chance of winning something very significant for just being a part of the comp.

The championship is primarily for boat fishers endeavouring to land one of Whyalla’s elusive “Big Red” snapper, however a reduced fee for juniors and three days of “other species” gives land-based families an opportunity to join in the fun and perhaps win a prize.

The “Top 10” leader board will again operate for the heaviest snapper with the champion’s prize package of around $5,000 value, including $3,000 cash and the much sought-after trophy. Second and third prizes comprise a mix of cash and product valued at more than $3,000 and $1,500 respectively.

Potential competitors and others interested in the championship are encouraged to check the official snapper website regularly for the latest reports – www.australiansnapper.com.au

One big change: ALL entries close March 26

REGULAR competitors will be pleased to learn that few changes have been made to the running of Whyalla’s national snapper fishing championship with one exception – entries will close at 5pm on Friday, March 26 – six days before the event.

The special earlybird discount and associated bonus prizes will operate again for entries received by 5pm, Friday March 12, but no entries will be accepted after the March 26 date.

We are aware that this is a major change and means that potential competitors can’t leave it till the last-minute to enter. However, the earlier close became clearly needed with last year’s record 940 entries. The extra time is required to process all entry forms, prepare ID lanyards and ensure an accurate data base is ready to go when the Snapper HQ opens at 7am on Day 1 of the championship for a 9am start.

It is essential that all potential competitors take note of this change and enter before the closing date. The last thing we want to see is someone drive all the way from Adelaide or even interstate thinking they can enter in the marquee on the eve of the comp because of previous years, when we will have to say “sorry, but you can’t enter.”

The marquee will still be open between 5pm and 9pm on the Thursday night for competitors to collect their championship information kits, catch up with any additional instructions or warnings, attend an 8pm briefing session, purchase official souvenirs, or simply to call in and say “Hi!”

We will also be reminding competitors of the rule that winners must be present to claim their prize when announced at the main presentation ceremony which gets under way in the championship marquee at 6pm on the Sunday.

So, ensure you have an entry form, get it in by March 26 and start planning a fabulous trip to Whyalla. The more than 100 volunteers involved will do their utmost to ensure you enjoy some top hospitality.





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	The Whyalla City Council In association with major partners Shimano and Whyalla Sportfishing Scene, and Whyalla Foreshore Marine Challenges fishing enthusiasts to land “a big one” at its 19th Australian Snapper Championship On again in Whyalla, SA, at Easter – April 2-4, 2010 The comp that anglers throughout the nation are waiting for, but wait till we tell you that in 2010 every adult competitor has the chance to win a jet ski, yes a jet ski… and you don’t even have to catch a fish! Start planning your Whyalla trip - home of the famous Big Red snapper! So many reasons to pack your tackle and try your luck at the championship. Mark the calendar, book your accommodation, and get your entry form in now! There’ll be the usual 100 plus prizes – Top 10 leader board, mystery weight snapper, junior encouragement awards, random boat owner prizes, heaviest snapper caught by a female, earlybirds, heaps of other species, sections specially for the kids, and another $5,000 package for the champion including $3,000 cash. FOR ENTRY FORMS AND FULL DETAILS… Option 1. Via the official website, www.australiansnapper.com.au Simply download everything you need off the website. Enter on-line and you don’t have to look for an envelope or postage stamp to mail off your entry form. On-line entries also minimise possible errors through ineligible handwriting. Option 2. Via Whyalla Visitor Centre, phone 1800 088 589 Phone the visitor centre, tell the friendly staff how many entry forms you need and they will be in the mail by the next working day. These forms are then returned via post or fax with appropriate payment or payment details. Option 3. Via championship sponsors Call into the offices of any of the sponsors, pick up an entry form and make sure you enter by the closing date. Please Note: Personal details supplied to organisers are used only to administer the event and communicate directly with participants. No list of contact details is either sold or provided free to any other organisation or individual. Welcome to Whyalla’s Easter snapper comp! A hearty welcome from Championship co-ordinator Rebecca Lichtenberger ANGLERS from throughout SA and interstate are again being invited to Whyalla’s annual Easter snapper championship. Other than the normal $30,000-plus in prizes and a great fishing comp, this year’s extra incentive is the chance for all adult competitors to win a $17,000 jet ski package. Similar to last year’s boat prize, the jet ski will be a random draw for every adult competitor at the end of the championship, whether they have caught a fish or not. A jet ski has been selected this year to broaden the fun and enjoyment of the prize if the winner already owns a boat, while if a non boat owner is lucky it will open up other new watersport experiences for the whole family. We expect another 900-plus anglers and the special prize is again another way of thanking competitors who travel from all parts of SA and interstate at Easter, which is a big commitment. As a random draw for every adult competitor, regardless of how successful they have been, this provides the chance of winning something very significant for just being a part of the comp. The championship is primarily for boat fishers endeavouring to land one of Whyalla’s elusive “Big Red” snapper, however a reduced fee for juniors and three days of “other species” gives land-based families an opportunity to join in the fun and perhaps win a prize. The “Top 10” leader board will again operate for the heaviest snapper with the champion’s prize package of around $5,000 value, including $3,000 cash and the much sought-after trophy. Second and third prizes comprise a mix of cash and product valued at more than $3,000 and $1,500 respectively. Potential competitors and others interested in the championship are encouraged to check the official snapper website regularly for the latest reports – www.australiansnapper.com.au One big change: ALL entries close March 26 REGULAR competitors will be pleased to learn that few changes have been made to the running of Whyalla’s national snapper fishing championship with one exception – entries will close at 5pm on Friday, March 26 – six days before the event. The special earlybird discount and associated bonus prizes will operate again for entries received by 5pm, Friday March 12, but no entries will be accepted after the March 26 date. We are aware that this is a major change and means that potential competitors can’t leave it till the last-minute to enter. However, the earlier close became clearly needed with last year’s record 940 entries. The extra time is required to process all entry forms, prepare ID lanyards and ensure an accurate data base is ready to go when the Snapper HQ opens at 7am on Day 1 of the championship for a 9am start. It is essential that all potential competitors take note of this change and enter before the closing date. The last thing we want to see is someone drive all the way from Adelaide or even interstate thinking they can enter in the marquee on the eve of the comp because of previous years, when we will have to say “sorry, but you can’t enter.” The marquee will still be open between 5pm and 9pm on the Thursday night for competitors to collect their championship information kits, catch up with any additional instructions or warnings, attend an 8pm briefing session, purchase official souvenirs, or simply to call in and say “Hi!” We will also be reminding competitors of the rule that winners must be present to claim their prize when announced at the main presentation ceremony which gets under way in the championship marquee at 6pm on the Sunday. So, ensure you have an entry form, get it in by March 26 and start planning a fabulous trip to Whyalla. The more than 100 volunteers involved will do their utmost to ensure you enjoy some top hospitality.