KGFC UPCOMING EVENTS 2012 - CLICK HERE
POINTSCORE UPDATE - 03-12-2011
CHILDRENS CHARITY FISHING COMPETITION - CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS
Children's Charity Fishing Competition Huge Success!
Kiama Game Fishing Clubs 11th annual Children's Charity Fishing Competition raised $1,200.00 from 186 entries in 3 divisions: U6; U11 & U16 (including Charity raffle) plus $450.00 from Minnamurra Lions Club's Charity Barby to reach a grand total of $1,650.00 for donation to Peterborough Special School for disabled kids at Warilla.
"The Competition is always held at Kiama Harbour,to provide a safe area for Children to fish. They sign in at 8am and start fishing at 9am to avoid any problems from harbour boats who are all gone at 6.30am, with fishing finishing at 12 noon, before they return and the presentation at 12.30pm".
The main aims of the Competition are, to encourage children to particpate in an outdoor, healthy activity of fishing, plus teach them the concept of "Catch n Release"that is actively practised by Kiama GFC. In doing this, we also get funds to donate to a deserving Childrens Charity and this year we again raised funds for Peterborough Special School.
Interestingly this year many of the comments made to me also mentioned that we have tourists who visit Kiama, also time there holiday so there children can particpate in the Comp."It's certainly a great day, when you see so many children out there fishing with the support of parents and in some cases grand parents having so much fun".
"This year we were blessed with great weather and although overcast in morning, no rain affected the event although some parents did say in area's were they live it was raining but still came with there kids".
Once again, SHIMANO were our major sponsors providing Rod n Rel combo's for prises and raffle plus Squidgies, stickers and the bags for our "sample Bags"given away to each child that entered. "Our Club committee again voted keep the entry fee to $5.00 so no child could be prevented from entering". BUNNINGS Shellharbour also backed up again this year to provide the plastic Buckets that are so necessary to this event, as each child uses them to bring there fish to our weighing area. The catch and release concept could not be used without there help, as children bring fish in bucket of water, the fish are weighed and then taken back to harbour and released. TOYWORLD Kiama also a regular sponsor of this event provided "Boogie Boards"and other toys for our Charity Raffle. OCEAN STORM FISHING TACKLE also a regular sponsor and supporter of our club added a bag full of goodies for Sample Bags. "My thanks to you all, our Kids Comp wouldn't be the same without your valued support, it's great to see the look in the children's eyes as they sign in and check out all those great prizes! ".
"Many thanks to our Club Committee and regular helpers who make this event happen! Ron and Faye Hanson; Gaye Delevere; Nick & Peter Hodgkins; Matt Cameron; Robyn Ashton; Karen Rossiter; Stuart Willick; our Weigh Master Adam Newcombe and special mention to Gloria Newcombe who has helped out at all 11 comps".
"We look forward to bringing you this fantastic event in 2013".
Please find attached the winners: 1st; 2nd and 3rd in each of the 3 events plus some pic's from the Comp.
Our Newsletter Editor Matt Cameron will have a heap more photo's from Ron hanson and Adam Newcombe in our Spring edition that will come out at end of March prior to Kiama Leagues Club Blowhole Big Fish Clasic to be held on 21st & 22nd April, 2012.
Mark Way
President
Kiama GFc
Upcoming Zone Comps
Check your calendar for a complete list, some of those closer to home include:
- Jess Sams Ulladulla February 3/5th
- Shellharbour February 10/11th
- Shoalhaven March 23/25th
- Kiama Leagues Club-KIAMA BLOWHOLE Big Fish Classic April 21/22nd
Get out there and wet a line. See you on the water.
Mark Way
We have added a page to the website “Fishing Reports”. If you have had a day out and would like to let other members know about it email it to adam@aspectratio.com.au and ill get it up on the page for you. Andrew Hestelow, who spoke at one of our monthly meetings does a regular Sydney report which will be posted each time it is updated. Check it out!!
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