Rules
 

 
 





NAME
The event shall be known as the 40th Kariba International Tiger Fish Tournament (Inter-Club). It is a four person team event.

DATES AND VENUE
The Tournament will be held on the 10th, 11th and 12th October 2001, from the NAUZ Charara Site, Lake Kariba. It is a three day event.

ENTRY FEE
The entry fee shall be ZW$ 2000.00 per team. This amount is not refundable in the event of a withdrawal or non arrival unless authorised by the committee.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry is by qualification or invitation and is open to all Clubs/Societies and their members who meet with the following requirements :

  • Zimbabwean Clubs/Societies must be properly constituted and fully paid up members of the NAUZ (Union).
  • Non Zimbabwean Clubs/Societies must be properly constituted with a minimum membership of 50 and be affiliated and fully paid up members of the Angling Union or Association of that country.
  • Teams consisting of Zimbabwean anglers and International anglers, must ensure that the two clubs a reciprocal arrangement for these anglers during the KITFT week. To have International Status teams must comprise of at least three members from that country. Teams status at the start of the first day will remain the same for the duration of the tournament.
  • Entries will only be accepted on the official entry form. Changes of Competitors' names on the entry forms will only be permitted provided that proof of membership can be furnished.
  • All teams, once they have registered, will be allocated numbers on their arrival at the KITFT office at NAUZ Charara site.
  • Entry forms must be completed in full and addressed and delivered to the Chairman, KITFT P.O.Box 4403, Harare or telephone Harare 333053 or Cell 011 400 754. (Note Cell Number changed)

FINAL ACCEPTANCE FOR ENTRIES

  • The closing date for the acceptance of entries will be the 1 September 2001.
  • The Committee reserve the right to accept or reject entries without recourse.

TEAMS

  • A team shall consist of four persons and two reserves/drivers who must be registered. These reserves may replace any one of the team members on any of the three days of the tournament, provided prior consent is granted from the Committee and the reserve's name was entered on the original entry form.
  • Only individuals in a four man team can compete for the individual trophies.
  • A minimum of two anglers per boat. No angler may fish in a boat alone.

BOATS

  • Boats remain the sole responsibility of the individual competitors.
  • A team may use a maximum of up to 2 boats only, for the duration of the tournament ( i.e. 0600 to 1630 on Tournament days ) . It is a contravention of the rules for a team or competitor to seek or accept assistance of an additional vessel or vessels for the purpose of trying to increase their catch of fish. The bona fide rendering or seeking assistance in the event of a breakdown, accident, medical reasons or any other like emergency is permitted.
  • A competing boat may not fish within 100 metres of another boat without invitation.
  • Under no circumstances will competitors be allowed to carry passengers/spectators in their boats without prior consent from the organising Committee.
  • Boats may not reserve spots. Do not claim a tree or area as yours, No complaints will entertained by the Committee.
  • To indicate that you are fishing at a preferred area you must either be anchored or tied with your motor raised.
  • Safety equipment as listed on the Safety and Survey form is compulsory and any Boat not having this equipment will
    result in the Teams catch for the day being disqualified. Marshals will make random checks throughout the Tournament

CAPTAINS
The Captains Meeting will be held at the Weigh Bay at 1600 hours promptly on the Tuesday preceding the tournament. It is imperative that each team be represented by one member.

CHECK IN / OUT

  • Each team will receive two identification tags when registering their team at the KITFT Charara Site Office. These tags may be handed by each boat in to a collection point as from 0400 hours prior to the start of each day's fishing. The tag system is administrated on the water.
  • On completion of the day's fishing , teams should collect their tags at the Weigh Bay, whether they are weighing in or not. Any teams who have not collected their tags from the Weigh Bay or KITFT office before 1800 hours will face disciplinary action.
  • The tag system must be strictly adhered to, to avoid possible disqualification. This system enables the Committee to know which teams have checked out and will be competing on the day. It also enables the Committee to ascertain who is not competing and more importantly who has not returned and may be stranded on the lake.
  • In the case of teams not resident in Charara, the start will be aa line running from the top of Charara point to Zebra Island. Tags may be handed in at these points till 7.00 a m. Thereafter competitors will be required to bring their tags to the KITFT office. A strobe light will be positioned on the floating platforms for identification purposes.

ELIGIBLE FISH/SCORING SYSTEM

  • Only Tiger Fish (Hydrocynus Vittatus) of a mass of 1kg or more will be eligible.
  • A bag limit of 20 fish per team per day, shall apply. No more than the limit may be brought to the weight bay enclosure.
  • One point per kilogram will be awarded for the actual weight of the fish to the nearest 5 grams. Any fish in the excess of the 20 bag limited bought into the weightbay enclosure will attract a penalty of 2 points per kilogram, which will be subtracted from that days catch.
  • The first SEVEN fish of 5 kilograms or more will be awarded bonus points on a sliding scale.

THE START

  • The tournament will commence at 0600 hours daily. The signal to start will be the firing of a flare from Charara Point.
  • The start will be a line running from the top of Charara Point to between Zebra Island.
  • In order to avoid disqualification, no competing boat or angler may proceed beyond the imaginary line before the official start.
  • All boats must be behind the Start Line between 05.45 hours and 06.00 hours.
  • Lines may not be wet until after the official start, i.e. 0600 hours.

THE FINISH AND WEIGH-IN
The gates to the weighbay enclosure will be closed promptly at 1630 hours. All fish not in the enclosure by the prescribed time will not be accepted for weighing under any circumstances.

EQUIPMENT

  • The maximum accepted breaking strain of line for the tournament shall not exceed 10 kilograms.
  • There will be no restrictions on the number of fishing rods a competitor may use.
  • All other equipment and methods shall be strictly in accordance with the rules and regulations as laid down by IGFA.

MARSHALS
Marshals will be in attendance at Charara and on the "Windward" houseboat. They will be identifiable by their printed shirts and /or arm bands, their duties will be :

  • To examine all boats and tackle of competitors prior to the teams registering at the KITFT Office.
  • To patrol the lake during the tournament to ensure competitors abide by the rules.
  • To render assistance to competitors in the event of an emergency.

FISHING BOUNDARIES, DELAYS, CALL OFFS

  • The organising committee will have the power to determine the fishing boundaries and may change them from day to day as circumstances dictate.
  • The committee may delay or call off any day of the tournament if in the opinion of the committee, in consultation with Lake Captain, the lake becomes to rough posing a possible danger to competitors and equipment.
  • In the event of a call off, the day will be declared null and void for all competitors.

TIES

  • In the event of teams tying for certain trophies where bonus points have been awarded, the team with the heaviest actual mass will be declared the winner.
  • In all other instances where bonus points have not been awarded, the honours will be shared.

INFRINGEMENTS OF RULES/DISPUTES/DISQUALIFICATION
The tournament is governed by the rules and regulations as laid down by IGFA. In addition to these the following will apply:

  • The appointed organising committee shall form the disciplinary committee for the duration of the tournament. The chairman and three nominated members shall constitute a quorum. In the event of a dispute over; or an infringement of any of the rules or regulations contained in this booklet by competitors, the disciplinary committee shall act as sole judge in the matter and their decision shall be binding and final.
  • Clubs/Societies will be at all times be held responsible for the actions of their members. Should any rule or regulation be breached by a member, the club in its entirety, at the discretion of the disciplinary committee may be barred from entering any teams for the following year.
  • Should an individual competitor breach any of rules or regulations governing the tournament, the competitor in question together with his/her team members may face immediate disqualification from the tournament. Furthermore, the entire team and it's members may be barred from competing for a minimum of a further two tournaments after which time, their application for readmission will be considered by the disciplinary committee.
  • The following will not be tolerated, unsporting conduct, such as causing deliberate disturbance to fellow competitors in any form, fishing before time and generally in the opinion of the organising committee, the rules and the spirit of the tournament have been abused, the necessary action will be taken.
  • Complaints must be substantiated with positive proof in order for the committee to take any action, and must be lodged by 1630 hours on the day of the alleged breach of rules and/or regulation.
  • The organising committee is empowered to change any rule or to introduce new rules where it sees fit, provided these changes are advantageous to the tournament.

INDEMNITY
The organising committee of the annual Kariba International Tiger Fishing Tournament (Inter-Club) will in no way whatsoever be responsible for the death or injury to persons or loss or damage to personal effects or property prior to, during or after the tournament and entry is at the sole risk of the competitor.

APPROVAL
The tournament has been approved by the Lake Captain, the Sports Commission, which have statutory powers and authority over and in the venue of the tournament, the Kariba area generally and persons entering the area and using the Lake.

TEST OF THE BEST TOURNAMENT
All K.I.T.F.T. rules and regulations, IGFA rules and regulations will apply. Replacement team members are as specified below:

  • In the event that a team qualify for the Test of the Best Tournament, only members of that team or their reserves may fish.
  • In the event that the team cannot field four members of the Test of the Best Tournament, the remaining members will be deemed to be the full team.
  • Any withdrawals from the Test of the Best Tournament must be in writing to:- The Chairman, K.I.T.F.T. Committee P O Box 4403 Harare, and will be replaced by the next best team from K.I.T.F.T
  • Any such withdrawals must be received 28 days prior to the tournament.
  • Teams representing fishing clubs from outside Zimbabwe may choose any replacements at the discretion of the K.I.T.F.T. Committee.
  • Fishing areas will be at the discretion of the K.I.T.F.T Committee.

A COPY OF THE IGFA RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PERUSAL AT THE KITFT OFFICE.


or you can get them at the IGFA Site Online


 

 
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