Hi Guys
after taking all the comments on board from the first thread, i have started putting something together to get this sorted for the kids. i am very keen to make this work as i believe it can turn into a great yearly event.
i have decided to run two, one day competitions in the bay in the summer holidays, i belive this to be the best way to get the most interest out of the kids.
after talking to tony we have agreed on two dates, the first is sunday the 27th july and the second is sunday the 24th august. please put these dates in your diary.
so far i have the following list of juniors, any more that will be interested please add to the list more the merrier.
1. Jayden Wald
2. Ellie Witheford
3. Daniel Burt
4. Jack Allen
5. Reuben Franklin
6. Thomas Boyle
7. Jacob Givans
8. Sam Annear
9. Dom Annear
10. Macey Burt
11. Tamzin Osborne
i also have the following list of boats available for these competitions, can you please check this will be the case on the two dates above.
alfresco, awol, sweet pea, serenity, fisheagle, joint venture, kingfisher, yelo.
All children entering the two competions must be accompanied by an adult or guardian to avoid any problems with insurance or liability.
i am going to run the prize's as follows after the two days of fishing.
1st, 2nd and 3rd for the best specimen over the two days
a prize for the largest fish over the two days.
finally a small fishing based goodie bag for all juniors who fish to keep them keen in fishing.
i think without getting too restricted with rules, to keep it simple to one rod 2 hooks, fi, if the interest keeps coming i will see what i can organise for a prize giving at my house, what are peoples thoughts on how long the days fishing should be?
i have been speaking to my local tackle shop about sponsership and to get some good prices on prizes but any donations would be greatly recieved even to make up the goodie bags.
can i please have feedback to what people think and if there is anything i have missed.
i feel it is moving in the right direction now time for fine tuning
tight lines
sam
Sounds ace mate the kids will love it .... Fillet up available also on the boat list I can take 2 if this helps
Very well done Sam.
Nice one Sam
Sounds good to me Sam, just need to check the grand kids are available so i can drag them out <img src="/emoticons/default_smile.png" alt=":)" data-emoticon="1" srcset="/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">
Sounds great Sam
Well done son, it just needs a little luck with the weather now
Charlie
Sounds good, dates are now in my diary.
Well done Sam great work you have done.
Regarding length of time, I would have thought no longer than 6hrs max, 4 to 5hrs would be ideal. Need to think of the younger ones and how to keep them happy if the fishing goes quiet as Charlie said it will be heavily dependant on weather conditions.
Dave
As some of the juniors are really quite young I would agree with Dave, short comp would get my vote
Hi Guys
thanks for the comments
i agree with the short competition length as i know what its like keeping jayden entertained for more than an hour lol
i was also thinking with the shorter day out i can run the prize giving at my house as an afternoon bbq and the kids can all get to know each other properly which will keep them keen to come back next year.
also the dads can have a beer <img src="/emoticons/default_smile.png" alt=":)" data-emoticon="" srcset="/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 🙂
also does anyone have any preference to who fishes on which boat as would like to mix it up so they all get to know each other
sam
We'll done Sam all sounds good, keep up the good work
I will book holidays around these dates
Kev and Jacob
Sam I am up for the BBQ after however even though my grandchildren will have their parents with them I think the kids would be better fishing off a boat where they know everyone. Not only that but granddads (read as me) would love to see them catch their first fish.
Hi martin
I completely agree with that I am just thinking of the boats volunteered who will be fishing on them.
If this is the case can we start a list of which juniors will be fishing on what boats.
Alfresco.- Charlie, Sam and Jayden (possibly Charlie, Sam and dom A. If you still want a ride in a bigger boat lol)
Once we have a decent list I can really start working on the prizes
Cheers
Sam
1) Alfresco.- Charlie, Sam and Jayden (possibly Charlie, Sam and dom A. If you still want a ride in a bigger boat lol)
2) Awol Daniel and Macey Burt
Come on guys let's have some more boats and juniors on the list please