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The A.A.A. National Angling Championships and Convention will be conducted by the South Australian Division on the Copper Coast of the Yorke Peninsula, with the headquarters at Wallaroo.

           October 2008                                  Volume 1.3

Welcome to the third edition of the 2009 Convention Newsletter.

Our Competition and Social programs were endorsed by the Federal Executive at the March meeting and are detailed in this newsletter.

As mentioned previously, the S.A. Division conducted its 2008 State Championship events within the Convention boundaries. Results were very encouraging with catches comprising mostly of S.A’s recognised species including bag limits of King George Whiting and Snapper. Snapper were also caught in the Rock & Beach event and we are confident the areas we have selected will yield a satisfactory variety of quality fish.

Following the Estuary event, we have found it necessary to re-define the Estuary boundaries to allow for better visual and electronic determination of the designated area. The change is moderate and maps will be provided for all competitions.

PROGRAM

Sun 22nd      Registrations/Boat Inspections/State Captains Mtg.

Mon 23rd     Civic Reception, Opening Ceremony and Old Friends Night

Tue 24th       OFFSHORE 1

Wed 25th      CASTING 1

Thu 26th       CASTING 2

Fri 27th          OFFSHORE 2

Sat 28th        LAY DAY

Sun 29th       ROCK & BEACH 1

Mon 30th      ESTUARY 1

Tue 31st       LAY DAY

Wed 1st        ESTUARY 2

Thu 2nd        ROCK & BEACH 2

Fri 3rd           Convention Meeting and Presentation Night

Just a couple of reminders :

1. No weigh-in bags will be provided; fish must be presented at weigh-in on ice in eskies.
2. Although most bait is available locally, we anticipate there could be a cockle (pipi) shortage in S.A. and competitors should consider bringing their own supply.
3. Boat operator’s licences are required in South Australia. Licences issued in other states are valid for 30 days.

       4.  Boat wash-down facilities are available at both boat ramps.

SOCIAL

Delegates and visitors at the Federal Executive meeting were impressed with the activities arranged. We must make special mention of our two excursions .

1. Clare Valley wine region tour – Saturday, 28 March. This tour will include lunch at the historic Sevenhills Winery and visits to other attractions.
2. Tourist train trip, with dinner, at Bute – Tuesday, 31 March. Train departs at 4:30p.m.

The cost of both of these trips will be dependent on the numbers booking, so we will be seeking expressions of interest in participating.

Program

Tue  24   Welcome morning tea with historic tour of the town in the afternoon.

Wed 25   Craft

Thu 26    Craft        Wallaroo Football Club – bingo at 1: 00p.m.     NSW night

Fri 27     Craft

             “P” Party cabaret, $10.00 per person, including supper. Drinks at own cost.

Sat 28    Clare bus trip

Sun 29   Craft         Wallaroo Football Club – bingo at 7:00p.m.    

Mon 30   Fun morning, lunch at HQ, followed by afternoon trip to Country Keepsakes at Kadina

Tue 31   Federal Executive Meeting        Bute train ride

Wed 1    April Fools’ Day theme

Our final newsletter due December 2008 will include a section to enable you to advise your intentions.

We would also highlight the “P” Party Cabaret scheduled for Friday, 27 March. The intention is that everyone attends representing something starting with “P” .e.g. Police, prisoner, pimp, etc. etc.  so put your thinking caps on and plan an outfit.

FINAL REMINDER

Don’t forget to return your early registration forms in by 31 January, 2009. Doing so will save $10.00 each person.

IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS

Web Site Address

www.users.senet.com.au/~anglersa

Email Address

anglersa@senet.com.au

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Co-Carnival Co-Ordinators

Geoff Thomas                                               Greg Wood

gth60258@bigpond.net.au                        gregomar@bigpond.com

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