WIN A SEA FISHING KAYAK

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1 Annual PokerStars Kayak Fishing Cup Port Erin Bay, Isle of Man Saturday 21st July 2012 WIN A SEA FISHING KAYAK Everyone who takes part on the day will go in to a free draw and someone will win a Sea fishing Kayak worth over 750 First Prize: PokerStars Kayak Cup + 50 Second Prize: Fishing Certificate + 25 Third Prize: Fishing Certificate + 15 Discretionary prizes will be awarded on the day, prizes for everyone.

2 Name Discretionary prizes will be awarded on the day, prizes for everyone. Name... Address D.O.B.. Telephone Number... Mobile Number.. I enclose a 15 entry fee. Please make cheques payable to Mannin Angling Club. Please send entry fee and form to: The Treasurer, Mannin Angling Club, 24 Perwick Bay, Bayview Rd, Port St Mary, Isle of Man IM 9 5PA Tel: manninanglingonline@hotmail.com Please read the full terms, conditions and rules as outlined below and then sign the bottom of this form before returning it. The competition is for the most species as possible during an allotted time period on the day of the tournament. Prizes for best photographs and plenty of booby prizes for everyone. All completed entry forms and full entry fee s must be received by pm Sunday 15 th July 2012

3 Terms and conditions of entry. All competition entrants must be aged 18 or over. Employees (or members of the families or households of employees) of PokerStars or any company involved in the Competition to which a Competition relates, or any advertising agency or web company connected with the Competition or any such person s subsidiary or associated companies, are not eligible to enter the Competition A completed entry form and waiver must be filled out and received by the organisers at least 7 days before the registration time for the event and no late entries will be accepted. Entry fee is by 15 cheque which will only be refunded in the event of a complete tournament cancellation. All contestants are required to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy and conservation. Any conduct which reflects unfavourably on the sport of kayak fishing, interferes with or disturbs other competitors or detracts from the organiser s efforts to promote safety, sportsmanship and fair competition are grounds for immediate disqualification and the return of any prizes awarded. All contestants agree to wear a Personal Flotation Device whilst afloat, appropriate clothing for the conditions and a fully charged mobile phone Competition format This is a catch and release competition and competitors will record details of their catch using their own digital camera. Entrants must bring the memory card from their camera to registration or bring a download cable so that pictures may be retrieved. Cameras may not be shared. At the event competitors will be given a registration card which has to be photographed by the camera they are going to use on the day to record the species caught. The registration card must be the first image which appears on the camera. In the event of a draw a timing system will be used to determine the outcome. The judges decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into. The interpretation of the tournament rules is exclusively left to the tournament organisers and the decisions of the tournament organisers are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal. Any protest must be made in writing and logged with a tournament official within thirty minutes of the end of the allotted fishing time. Fishing methods Only Kayaks may be used in this event and all fish must be caught from the entrant s kayak. Each kayak will be checked by an event marshal before taking part in the competition. All fish must be caught by rod and line. any time. Tandem kayaks may only be used with one person aboard.

4 Competitors agree to abide by responsible fishing practices ( see Addendum A). Fishing may only take place between 10:30 and 15:00 on the day of the competition. The tournament will be of 5 hours in duration, timed from first launch at 10:00 and ending at final beaching at 15:00. All entries must be recorded by the organizers no later than 15:30. Fishing for the competition may only take place between the designated points. Safety Competitors registration will take place between 9:00 and 9:30, no entry accepted after 9:30. Safety 9:30 and kayaks can enter the 10:00 and get to their fishing grounds for lines in at 10:30. Competitors must comply fully with the rules of the competition and the decisions of the event marshals and organising committee. Competitors must demonstrate safe and responsible seamanship at all times. In the event of prolonged bad weather or unforeseen circumstances the Safety Officer may cancel or call of the event early at his discretion. Photo release Contestants grant the Mannin Angling Club the unconditional right to use their name, voice, photographic likeness and biographical information in connection with the production, promotion, and/or articles and press releases relating to the Annual Pokerstars Kayak Fishing Cup and shall not be entitled to receive any royalties or other compensation in connection with such use. Addendum A Responsible fishing practices The Mannin Angling Club want at all times to promote safe, environmentally and socially responsible fishing practices. This is a catch and release competition so please handle all fish carefully to minimize stress. Please dispose of all tackle responsibly and consider other beach and sea users and commercial fishermen at all times. Please respect the local environment ensuring vehicles and craft do not inconvenience others using the area or its facilities.

5 Disclaimer: Annual PokerStars Kayak Fishing Cup Port Erin Bay, Isle of Man Saturday 21st July 2012 Disclaimer: This is a recreational fishing tournament and all entrants to the competition do so of their own free will and at their own sole risk understanding that injury, loss or death could occur. The competition organisers, event staff or any parties associated with the event will not be held liable or responsible for any problems or issues which arise from this event or be liable or responsible for any competitors costs, expenses or equipment at any time. Wear a PFD at all times, check the relevant tides and weather reports for your competition venue before putting to sea and be prepared. By entering this tournament, you give your permission to the Mannin Angling Club and authorized third parties to use your image in any future promotions or articles. I have read and agree to abide by the terms and conditions on this form. SIGNATURE... NAME Date.