How to Enter the 2013 Fishing Classic - 28th June - 6th July, 2013

All you need to do is fill in an ONLINE ENTRY FORM and pay or Download a 2013 Entry Form, fill in the details and send it off.. You can do this by selecting the highlighted links.

You also need to be a social member of the Club as this covers all the insurance requirements. If you are not already a member you can do it all during both processes, by ticking "NEW" on the forms and paying an addtional $15.00.
All adults, 18 years and over are required, for insurance purposes, to become members of the Rainbow Beach Sports Club.  Children entering the competition, up to 18 years, must have an parent or guardian who is a member of the club representing them.  The parent/Guardian's membership number must be provided on the entry form or you must tick "NEW".  Fees stated on the entry form exclude social membership to the Club.
 
Before entering, you must read the rules and conditions on page (2) of the entry form.  Once you have filled out your entry form and sent it in to us, allow 14 working days and a receipt will be forwarded.  Membership Cards & Fishing Cards will not be sent in the mail, they will be available for pickup from 4.00pm Friday the 28th of June.

REFUND POLICY:
The competitor is entitled to a full refund of  fees paid, less $20 administration fee and agrees,  that to be eligible for a refund of any nature an application for a refund must be submitted in writing to the Mitsubishi Motors Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Competition registrations Manager no later than 5.00pm Friday 1st June, 2013. Refund applications received after this date will be denied. The competitor accepts that should any fees arise by their financial institution as a result of a dishonored payment on a cheque or credit card debit, the competitor will be responsible for any such fees and will be ineligible to participate until such time as those fees are paid. All entrants are open to fish in all Categories accept Children.  Children are only permitted to fish in the Beach Fishing Category.

2013 Entry Fee Schedule

REFUND POLICY:
The competitor is entitled to a full refund of  fees paid, less $20 administration fee and agrees,  that to be eligible for a refund of any nature an application for a refund must be submitted in writing to the Mitsubishi Motors Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Competition registrations Manager no later than 5.00pm Friday 1st June, 2013. Refund applications received after this date will be denied. The competitor accepts that should any fees arise by their financial institution as a result of a dishonored payment on a cheque or credit card debit, the competitor will be responsible for any such fees and will be ineligible to participate until such time as those fees are paid. All entrants are open to fish in all Categories accept Children.  Children are only permitted to fish in the Beach Fishing Category.

More Information

What can I fish for?
This year there are (4) categories, they are as follows.
Beach fish Category includes; Flathead, Bream, Dart, Whiting & Tailor. Jew Fish Category includes; Jew fish. Reef fish category includes; Snapper, Red Emperor, Pearl Perch, Parrot, Sweet Lip. Big Fish Category; for fish over 8kg and does NOT include any of the above species or Cod, Rays, Shark and Bill Fish. Both Adults and Veterans are invited to fish in all categories and are unrestricted, however, Cadets are restricted to Beach & Reef Fish Categories and are not permitted to fish the Jew or Big fish category.

Do I have to fish all the time?
NO - the event runs for (8) days and you can fish for one day or all eight. We have encompassed a full weekend so those local people who can't get the time off work can still participate during the 1st full weekend and still be apart of the grand finale, as we finish the following saturday. You don't even have to catch a fish or fish for that matter to have a chance at the major prizes.

What are Kids Day, Veterans Day & Ladies Day?
Kids Day is on the 1st Sunday of the event, 30th June. Jumping Castles, face painting and balloons are all free for the kids after 3:00pm. Every child on the day entered into the competition will receive a gift bag.

Veterans Day is on Tuesday the 2nd July. Competitiors over the age of 60, "Veteran classification" are able to compete against each other with the opportunity to win species 1st & 2nd prizes in addition to the open competition species 1st and 2nd prizes. "Double the chance".

Ladies Day is on Thursday the 4th July. All women in the adult classification are able to compete against each other with the opportunity to win species 1st & 2nd prizes in addition to the open competition species 1st and 2nd prizes. "Double the chance".

Where can we stay?
Rainbow Beach can cater to everybodies needs and budget requirements. You can stay in any of the resorts, motels, caravan parks, rent a house or even just camp in the mirrid of pristine camping areas running up and down the immediate coastline.
Check out these links: Budget Accomodation or Appartments in Rainbow or Fraser Island

SPONSOR PROMOTIONS

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Fish Categories & Size Limits