Rules and Conditions
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Fishing is restricted to within the confines of Port Phillip Bay and Westernport.
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Competition commences at 12.01 am on Saturday November 21st 2020.
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Snapper, pargus auratus, is the only fish species to be entered.
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Minimum entry fish length is 28cm.
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Prizes are only available to entrants of the Peninsula Snapper Challenge.
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Competition will be judged on total length of fish which is to be entered using a qualifying photograph, detailed below.
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All entrants must comply with the current fishing regulations of the State of Victoria.
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Observation of all marine safety issues, including weather conditions is the responsibility of entrants.
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The event will not be cancelled due to weather conditions.
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There will be no refund for cancelled entries. There will be a 100% refund of entry fees if the event is cancelled due to Governemt mandated Covid restrictions.
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The presentation & lucky draw prizes will be given away, regardless of weather and any fish caught.
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There is no restriction on the number of times that you can submit an entry photo.
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Entrants will only be eligible to win one lucky draw prize. After being drawn for a prize, Entrants won't be returned to the prize draw.
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In the event of any disputes arising, the event organiser's decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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The Peninsula Snapper Challenge is conducted with an emphasis on fun & participation in recreational fishing, please conduct yourself with that mantra.
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Junior entrants must be aged 16 years or younger as of 20/11/20. Junior entrants will only eligible to win prizes from the Junior prize pool. Entrants under 16 are welcome to enter the Open category & be eligible for Open prizes.
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Fish submitted in the kayak division must have been caught from a kayak by an entrant registered to the kayak division.
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Kayak entrants can enter fish caught from a boat but they must submit the boat caught fish on the open entry mobile number
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Organisers may choose to ask for photo ID for prize collection.
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Information collected by organisers may be shared with competition supporters. Should you not wish your information to be shared text your request to 0412 441 074.
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Each of the five longest snapper submitted across all three categories will win a Spotters sunglass prize pack consisting of Spotters sunglasses, cap & sunshade
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Raffle permit 10368/20 held by the Frankston Bombers Sports Club Inc.
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Lucky prize draw held on Saturday 21/8 with daily accouncements on Facebook. All winners notified by email including the prize collection details.
Photograph Requirements
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Your photograph must be submitted using a mobile phone prior to 6.00 PM EST on Sunday 29/11/20.
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The Mobile Number to be used for submission of photographs will be notified to all participants
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Snapper must be placed on a legal measuring device which is mounted on a flat, rigid surface.
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The entire fish, nose to tail, daily entry code & fish length must be clearly visible in the photograph.
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The entry code displayed in your submitted entry must match the entry code word for that calendar day.
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Entered images that do not meet these requirements or requests will not be considered.
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The text box of the photo is to include your name and fish length, ie John Smith 85cm.
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Fish length is defined to be a single fish, measured from nose to tip of upper tail fin.
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The smartphone and measuring device may be inspected by organisers if requested.
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Trophy prizes will be presented to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd, legally caught longest snapper in Open, Kayak & Junior sections.
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Submission of a photograph gives the organisers permission to use the photo in promotional activities.
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Any fish submitted on the Port Phillip Snapper Classic 2019 measuring mat will not be considered.
The correct format for your entry image
