2011 and beyond


We are pleased to say that the World Carp Classic Qualifying events which took place during the course of 2011 have proved to be very popular. The Qualifying matches were first


introduced in 2009 out of necessity to maintain a balanced national representation, and as a means to further encourage new participating countries into the competition. Also, the Qualifying matches are open to all residents of the host country, which maintains the ethic that the World Carp Classic is inclusive, not exclusive. In 2011 there were Qualifying


matches held in Denmark, South Africa, Czech Republic, Netherlands and Poland, each producing pairs who will now fish in the World Carp Classic here at Madine. As momentum continues to build it is impossible to predict how many, or where with Qualifying events might be held in the future, so you would be well advised to check regularly for any Qualifying matches that might be taking place in your country. All dates and locations will be announced, as and when we receive confirmation, on the official World Carp Classic website. The only criteria required to


participate in a National Qualifying Event is that you have to be a resident in that country. For 2011, all countries were allocated a minimum of three places and this will again be the case for 2012. If for any reason these places are not taken up either by a Qualifying event or Open entry within eight weeks of being made available, they will be reallocated to the country with the highest demand. The places will go to the anglers at the top of the waiting list. The number of places allocated per country has been based on historical participation to date. Places for the 2012 World Carp


Classic will be made available immediately after the 2011 event has been completed. The following countries have national representatives through whom


competitors will need to reserve places; Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Poland, South Africa and Denmark. For all other countries please deal directly with Angling Spirit. Many of you will have heard that,


in June of this year, the World Catfish Classic took place on the river Ebro. The event host town, Chiprana, received the event extremely well and a warm and welcoming time was enjoyed by all. Title Sponsor, Berkley, remain fully committed to the event and The World Catfish Classic will take place again in 2012 on the upper Ebro at Caspe. We feel extremely proud of what has been achieved with the event and also what was achieved by our ‘Friends


of the Ebro’ initiative. We are looking forward to


whatever the next challenge may be, and we will keep moving forward, rising to each test as it presents itself. On that note, over the past few years we have received invitations from the owners of venues around Europe who would like to host the World Carp Classic. All that will be said here and now is, we have carefully considered the proposals and have looked into which venues might be the most suitable.


‘We feel extremely proud of what has been achieved with the event and by our ‘Friends of the Ebro’ initiative’


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