2016 World Shore Angling Championships Ireland

FIPS-M 33rd World Championship Shore Angling Senior & 24th World Championship Ladies 12—19 November 2016 Wexford, Ireland

President’s Welcome Address

On behalf of Championships Organisers - The Irish Federation of Sea Anglers – I welcome all competitors and friends to Ireland for the World Shore Angling Championships. We are here in Sport, to compete and make new friends. To test each other and enjoy the company. The fishing here is some of the best Europe can offer, and I know that it will take a strong team to win. Whether you win or not take pride in representing your Country. To get this far as a Team has shown your ability. Enjoy your visit, and maybe you can be tempted to return.

Thar ceann Cόnaidhm Slatiascairí Farraige na hÉireann, cuireann mé fáilte roimh slatiascairí agus cairde go hÉirinn. Is mόr an pribhiléid agus is cúis áthais dom é fáilte a chuir romhaibh a shlatiascairí go hÉirinn, an uair seo go dtí an Comόrtas Domhanda Iascaireacht Chladaigh. Is ar mhaithe le cursaí Spoirt go bhfuil muid anseo inniu, chun dul san iomaíocht, cairdeas a chruthú, tastail a dheanamh ar a gcéile agus taitneamh a bhaint as comhluadar. Tá an iascaireact anseo ar an cuid is fear san hEoraip agus tá fhíos agam gur foireann láidir a dtόgfaidh an lá leo. Má eiríonn leat ná muna neiríonn bigí brόduil go bhuil sibh anseo ag glacadh pairt ar son do thíir. Tá sé rishoiléir go bhfuil cumas agat toisc go bhfuil d’fhoireann anseo inniu. Bain taitneamh as do chúirt agus ta súil agam go mbeidh fonn ort filleadh arís.

______________ Pat Walsh President of Irish Federation of Sea Anglers

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

Chairman’s Welcome Address

Friends, Welcome to the Land of the Hundred Thousand Welcomes!

‘Ceád Mile Fáilte’

Ireland is delighted to host the 2016 World Shore Angling Championships. FIPS-M has granted the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers this prestigious event which will take place in County Wexford from the 12th of November until the 19th of November 2016. The IFSA invite you to come and enjoy our hospitality in Wexford. The venues will be the East and South coast of County Wexford. These venues are a short drive from our head quarters in Clayton Whites Hotel in Wexford. Bring your friends and families to this most welcoming of counties and we will ensure that your visit is one to remember.

______________ Micheal Quinn Chairman of Irish Federation of Sea Anglers

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

Wexford, Ireland - Clayton Whites Hotel Wexford Along with Waterford, County Wexford belongs to the part of Ireland referred to as the ‘Sunny South East.’ With their pleasant weather and fine sandy beaches, resorts such as Rosslare Strand and Courtown are popular holiday destinations. The county is located in the south-east corner of the island of Ireland. It is bounded by the sea on two sides—on the south by the Atlantic Ocean and on the east by St. George's Channel and the Irish Sea. The Rosslare Europort Ferry is an extremely convenient way for international visitors to access Wexford. You can also visit Baginbun Beach (where the Normans landed in 1169) or the oldest lighthouse in Europe, on Hook Peninsula. There are several excellent golf courses throughout County Wexford. The Blackstairs Mountains are ideal for climbing and walking. Angling and canoeing are popular activities in this County. The town is linked to Dublin by the M11/N11 National Primary Route, and the national rail network. Venues: The East coast venues are shallow sandy beaches with patches of gravel to the South the beaches are steeper with a mixture of sand and gravel patches.

The Base for the Championships will be the Clayton Whites Hotel in Wexford Clayton Whites Hotel, Abbey Street, Wexford Town www.claytonwhiteshotel.com 4 Star Clayton Whites Hotel is a modern hotel located in the heart of Wexford town within easy access of Rosslare Europort and 2 hours from Dublin. Its 157 contemporary bedrooms are made up of standard rooms, family rooms, superior rooms, executive rooms and suites with panoramic views over Wexford town. The Terrace Restaurant overlooking the Courtyard offers local produce, while the Library Bar features a daily bar menu and the Coffee dock just off reception is ideal for a snack. Leisure facilities include a 20m swimming pool and luxurious poolside sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. The Tranquillity Spa is a state of the art luxurious facility, featuring ten treatment rooms offering a wide range of therapies while the Thermal Suite includes a Hydrotherapy Spa Pool, Laconium, Sauna, Tropical Rain Showers, Ice Fountain, Steam Room and Plunge Pool.

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

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Directions

How to get to Wexford? From Dublin / Dublin Airport Distance: 153KM Time by car/ taxi: 2 hours Driving from Dublin: Follow the M50 to the M11. Continue on the M11 to the N11 which will lead onto Abbey Street Approaching the town from the N11 at the New Ross roundabout take the first exit onto the R769 passing Wexford Racecourse and Wexford General Hospital Entering the town, turn right onto Belvedere Road, with an immediate left turn onto Davitt Road Turn left on to St John’s Road. Continue onto Upper Georges Street Turn right onto Abbey Street and Clayton Whites Hotel is on your left. The underground car park is situated on the left, adjacent to the building. Driving from Rosslare Europort Head northeast. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto N25 At Ashfield Cross roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on N25 At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rosslare Rd/R730 Continue to follow R730. Turn left onto Common Quay St Common Quay St turns slightly left and becomes Cornmarket Destination will be on the right Parking There is ample car parking at Clayton Whites Hotel with 250 underground car parking spaces which have direct internal access to the main hotel lobby. The underground car park entrance is adjacent to the hotel entrance. Parking will be complimentary for all teams. Please note: We will be happy to co-ordinate car/van/bus hire for any participating teams who require it.

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

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Prices & Inclusions Training Week

6-12 November 2016

Price p.p. per night at the 4 star Clayton Whites Hotel: Twin or double room Euro 59.00 p.p. sharing per night to include full Irish breakfast Single room Euro 84.00 p.p. per night to include full Irish breakfast Championship Week

12-19 November 2016

Championship Week package for competitors - € 725.00 per competitor To include: - 7 nights accommodation sharing a twin or double room at the 4 star Clayton Whites Hotel in Wexford - Irish breakfast (or as dietary requirements needed) every morning of your stay - 1x welcome dinner at the hotel - Opening Ceremony - 5x hot lunches/meals - 1x gala dinner Championship Week package for Reserve, Captain, Director, Escorts and Journalists - € 650.00 per person To include: - 7 nights accommodation sharing a twin or double room at the 4 star Clayton Whites Hotel in Wexford - Irish breakfast (or as dietary requirements needed) every morning of your stay - 1x welcome dinner at the hotel - Opening Ceremony - 5x hot lunches/meals - 1x gala dinner Championship Week package without accommodation—€350.00 per person To include: - 1x welcome dinner at Clayton Whites Hotel - Opening Ceremony - 1x gala dinner Banquet Tickets

18 November 2016— € 55.00 per extra ticket

Registration Registrations can be made online—register now or type in the following URL into your browser—https://goo.gl/kHUcIY Please note this is for ease of Registration and Hotel booking only. For any questions or queries, please contact [email protected] Payment Credit card payment is possible via the online registration or you can choose to pay by bank details. Bank account details available online.

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

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Programme Day 1: Saturday 12 November 2016 08:00 Attendants welcome 10:30 Captains meeting 15:30 Attendants parade / Opening Ceremony 20.00 Dinner at Clayton Whites Hotel Day 2: Sunday 13 November 2016 07:30 Breakfast buffet opens 09:00 – 12:00 Team meetings 12:00 Lunch 13:00 Bait distribution and snack voucher to the Team Captains 13:30 Depart to the training location 17:00 Beginning of the Official Training Period 21:00 End of the Official Training Period

Day 3: Monday 14 November 2016 07:30 Breakfast buffet opens 09:00 – 12:00 Team meetings 12:00 Lunch 13:00 Bait distribution and snack voucher to the Team Captains 13:30 Depart to the competition location 17:00 Start of 1st competition day 21:00 End of the 1st competition day

Day 4: Tuesday 15 November 2016 07:30 Breakfast buffet opens 09:00 – 12:00 Team meetings 12:00 Lunch 13:00 Bait distribution and snack voucher to the Team Captains 13:30 Depart to the competition location 17:00 Start of 2nd competition day 21:00 End of the 2nd competition day

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

Programme Day 5: Wednesday 16 November 2016 07:30 Breakfast buffet opens 09:00 – 12:00 Team meetings 12:00 Lunch 13:00 Bait distribution and snack voucher to the Team Captains 13:30 Depart to the competition location 17:00 Start of 3rd competition day 21:00 End of the 3rd competition day

Day 6: Thursday 17 November 2016 07:30 Breakfast buffet opens 09:00 – 12:00 Team meetings 12:00 Lunch 13:00 Bait distribution and snack voucher to the Team Captains 13:30 Depart to the competition location 17:00 Start of 4th competition day 21:00 End of the 4th competition day Day 7: Friday 18 November 2016 07:30 Breakfast buffet opens Day at leisure in Wexford 19:00 Awards Dinner Day 8: Saturday 19 November 2016 07:30

Breakfast buffet opens Departure of attendees

Please Note that the times listed are subject to weather conditions and may need to be changed for safety reasons

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

Rules

This event will be run on a measure and return basis We will be using a 15 CM minimum size limit, with 1point being awarded per CM of length and 10 points awarded per fish. Once a fish is 15 CM or over, the length will be rounded up to the next full number. (eg a flounder of 19.5 CM will be rounded up to 20CM and will get 20 points for its length plus 10 fish points a total of 30 points)

Lesser Spotted Dogfish will be awarded set points 45CM plus 10 fish points a total of 55 points.

Fresh Water Eels will be awarded set points 30CM plus 10 fish points a total of 40 points.

Weevers over the minimum size of 15cm will be awarded set points 15cm plus 10 fish points—A total of 25 points

FIPS-M up to date rules can be viewed on the their Website at : http://www.fips-m.org/statutes-rules-gb http://www.fips-m.org/upload/pdf/reglementsFIPS-M/FIPS-M_Shore_Angling_Rules-FR(29-4-2016).pdf http://www.fips-m.org/upload/pdf/reglementsFIPS-M/FIPS-M_Shore_Angling_Rules-EN(29-4-2016).pdf

Any queries please contact IFSA Secretary John Martin - email: [email protected]

Please Note that the times listed are subject to weather conditions and may need to be changed for safety reasons

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

Beaches

Beach 1—Kilgorman, Co Wexford

Beach 2—Ballinoulart, Co Wexford

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

Beaches

Beach 3—Morriscastle, Co Wexford

Beach 4—Ballinesker, Co Wexford

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

Beaches

Beach 5—Curracloe, Co Wexford

Beach 6- White Hole, Co Wexford

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

Beaches

Beach 7—Ballyhealy, Co Wexford

Beach 8—Rostoontown, Co Wexford

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

Beaches

Beach 9-Wicklow North Beach, Co. Wicklow

Beach 10 – Woodstown, Co. Waterford

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

Beaches

Beach 11- Rosslare Strand, Co Wexford

Beach 12—Burrow, Kilmore, Co. Wexford

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

Rigs

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

Bait Four Baits (Species) will given to the anglers. Only the Bait (Species) supplied by IFSA will be allowed.

Harbour Ragworm

Mackerel

Wrapped Lugworm (Frozen)

Sandeel

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

Fishing Tackle Rod of 4.2m to 5m with a casting weight of 100 to 200gr. Fixed spool or multiplier reel with monofilament line of 0.3mm to 0.40mm Weights from 60g to 170g, gripped, bomb or flat. Rod stand or Tripod. Waders

Tackle Shops: Waterford Angling Centre Tel: 0035351844314, Unit 3b Westgate Retail Park, Tramore Road, Waterford, Co Waterford Hayes Cycles & Fishing Tackle Tel: 00353539122462 108 South Main Street, Wexford, Co Wexford Murphy’s Fishing Tackle Tel: 00353539124717 92 North Main Street, Wexford, Co Wexford

Colm Murphy Tel: 00353876752547 Widgeons Rest, Burrow Road, Rosslare, Co. Wexford

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

List of Species

Dab

Lesser Spotted Dog Fish

Flounder

Gurnard

Plaice

Coalfish

Turbot

Mullet

Whiting

Bass

Rockling

Cod

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

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Medical Certs 1.

Each national organisation is accountable for the data entered for their teams and shall provide that all members of the team produce a medical certificate as proof of their fitness to take part in the competition.

2.

A medical certificate will be accepted provided it is stamped by a competent doctor and is written in one of the official languages of CIPS.

The organiser will have medical staff available for the duration of the competition.

Should a national organisation fail to comply with 1 and or 2 above, the organiser will commission a medical doctor to issue the medical / fitness certificates at the expense of the competitors or their national organisation.

Please note all current FIPS-M anti-doping processes will be strictly adhered to at the Championships.

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

REGISTRATION FORM

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected]

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

REGISTRATION FORM EN’S TEAM REGISTRATION

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected]

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

REGISTRATION FORM EN’S TEAM REGISTRATION

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected]

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

REGISTRATION FORM EN’S TEAM REGISTRATION

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected]

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

REGISTRATION FORM EN’S TEAM REGISTRATION

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected]

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

The Irish Federation of Sea Anglers would like to thank the following Supporters and Sponsors:

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships Registration T: 00353 16486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is a member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie

For general competition and fishing enquiries please contact IFSA Secretary John Martin from the IFSA at [email protected]

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers World Shore Angling Championships 2016 Registration T: 00353 1 6486 282 E: [email protected] City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, Ireland

IFSA is member of the Angling Council of Ireland and the National Governing Body as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI W: www.ifsa.ie