event info & general rules


Madine goes green .. and so do we!


We view this issue very seriously and sanctions will be taken by organisers, and a fi ne issued by local authorities if anyone fails to comply with the follow- ing:


●Glass beer bottles are now banned and it is forbidden to bring them onto the complex: This means the whole of Madine and its grounds; from the point of entering the site to anywhere around the lake.


●Other types of bottle may be toler- ated, but must be disposed of correctly.


●In addition, Madine is introducing selective rubbish collection. Competitors will be issued with differ-


ent coloured bags and a rubbish memo card to help them in their task. . At the end of the event it is the com-


petitors’ responsibility to bring ALL of their rubbish to the collection point.


●Each swim will be photographed by the marshals at the end of the event: Please ensure that it is left in pristine condition, you will be held accountable if not.


●If competitors leave rubbish behind in their swim, a WCC sanction will be ap- plied to ban offending competitors from all future events


Recording a catch


●Each fi sh must be witnessed by at least two marshals or by one marshal and one competitor other than, the captor, his Team Member, Team Runner or Team Helper.


●If a Marshal is not immediately avail-


EVENT RULES arrivals/registrations.


●The maximum range of fi shing is 200 meters from the bank.


●Entering the water is only permitted to thigh depth to allow casting and the landing of fi sh. Anyone who wades


The following is a small selection


of a few rules. If you have forgotten or lost the set of rules we provided, please ask to view your section marshal’s copy


able, carp must be retained in a carp sack until such a time as a Marshal becomes available.


●Only one carp should be placed in each sack.


Team Runner


●A pair will face disqualifi cation if their Team Runner is found helping with the fi shing in any way, including landing a fi sh, baiting (including the making of boilies), setting up rods, using bait boats etc.


●Team Runners are allowed to go on board to assist solely with the steering of the boat.


●The Team Helper can only bivvy with, and run errands for the pair.


●Team Helpers are not allowed to help in any way with the fi shing or with the steering of the boat.


●Only the Team Runner can help with the steering of the boat.


Procedure to


photograph a catch ●Offi cial photos are to be taken by the Marshals on their mobile and relayed to HQ immediately.


●Three photos are required to display: the angler and fi sh with peg board in view - competitors signed catch log


deeper than this could be disqualifi ed from the competition.


●Anyone found to be en- croaching upon others water could be disqualifi ed.


●The Head Marshal’s decision will be fi nal on all


card - the Marshals log card.


●Marshals to wait for a return text from HQ to acknowledge receipt of all photos before authorizing the fi sh to be released.


●All fi sh to be returned to the water in the presence of the Marshal andonly after authorisation.


●As part of the procedure, several other shots may have to be taken, so please allow offi cial photographers to carry out their requirements without hindrance.


●Competitors, Team Runners and oth- ers are only then welcome to take their own photos.


Ile Du Bois Gérard


(The big Island) ●There will be only three daily crossings between the mainland and the island of Bois Gérard. On each crossing, priority boarding will be given in the following order: to offi cials, accredited media and only then to competitors and other team members.


●It will be the competitor’s/team member’s sole responsibility to ensure they do not miss the return crossing, especially the fi nal daily crossing as no other crossings will be organised.


boundary disputes.


●Hooked fi sh should be landed without interfering with other competitor’s lines. If lines become tangled a formal complaint should be made immediately.


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board and catch card must be displayed


Emergency phone +33 (0)6 45 67 03 98


This number is to be used in case of emergency to enable us to co-ordinate


emergency response in required services. It is also to be used if a carp over 18 kg is caught, so that an offi cial photographer can be sent to you as priority.


Only for emergencies:


Madine Accueil (reception) can be contacted on +33 (0)3 29 89 32 50 between 09:00 and 12:00 and 14:00 and 17:00.


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