{"id":5507,"date":"2024-02-11T21:10:20","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T19:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cyprusfaa.com\/?page_id=5507"},"modified":"2025-01-26T18:17:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-26T16:17:37","slug":"info-regulations-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/cyprusfaa.com\/el\/info-regulations-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Info\/Regulations 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Cyprus Bass Fishing Championship 2024<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Cyprus Freshwater Angling Association announces the 2024 Bass Fishing Tournament.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The registered members who have settled their financial obligations with the Association by the tournament registration date are eligible to participate. New members will also be eligible to participate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Junior members of the Association who wish to participate in the Juniors\u2019 Tournament will need to be accompanied by their parent \/ guardian throughout the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">All participants must have a valid Fishing License issued by the Cyprus Fisheries Department.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cyprusfaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cfaa-new-app.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>APPLICATION FORM FOR BASS TOURNAMENT\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/cyprusfaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/How-to-measure-you-Bass-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HOW TO MEASURE THE BASS<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><u>Tournament Details:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Stage One \u2013 23\/03\/2024 Saturday \u2013 Kouris Dam \u2013 12:15 \u201319:15<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Practice until 17\/03\/2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Stage Two &#8211; Two Day competition<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Day 1: 20\/04\/2024\u00a0Saturday \u2013 11:30 \u2013 18:30 Evretou Dam<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Day 2: 21\/04\/2024 Sunday \u2013 10:30 \u2013 17:30 Kannaviou Dam<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">(Regulations for the two-day competition are listed below.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Practice until 14\/04\/2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Stage Three \u2013 26\/05\/2024 Sunday \u2013 Tamasos \/ Kouris Dam \u2013 06:30 \u2013 13:30<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Practice until 19\/05\/24<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">(The Dam where Stage Three will take place will be announced immediately after Stage Two between Tamasos and Kouris Dam)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Stage Four \u2013 21\/09\/2024 Saturday \u2013 Arminou Dam \u2013 11:45 \u2013 18:45<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Practice until 15\/09\/2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Stage Five \u2013 20\/10\/2024 Sunday \u2013 Kalavasos Dam \u2013 07:30 \u201314:30<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Practice until 13\/10\/2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Stage Six \u2013 16\/11\/2024 Saturday \u2013 Asprokremmos Dam \u2013 09:45 \u2013 16:45 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Practice until 10\/11\/2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><em><u>Regulations<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Article 1 \u2013 Entries for Tournament &amp; Juniors Tournament:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Participation in the Tournament for members costs 50 euros for each contestant (for those who will not participate in the Tournament the cost will be 15 euros for a single competition)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Participation in the Juniors Tournament (12 years \u2013 18 years) costs 25 euros for each contestant (for those who will not participate in the Tournament the cost will be 10 euros for a single competition)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Tournament &amp; Juniors Tournament includes:<\/span>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Six competitions (one of which will be a two-day)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Duration of each competition: 7 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For a valid participation in the Tournament the contestants must settle the registration fee before the first competition of the Tournament. The last day of registration for the Tournament is the 15<sup>th<\/sup> of March 2024. Members who choose to register and participate in the Tournament starting from the second competition are required to pay the registration fee up to one week before the second competition (until 14\/04\/2024).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After the last registration day for the Tournament, new entries will be accepted for individual competitions only. The results of the anglers who will compete in individual competitions, will not be taken in account for the Tournament standing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The winners in each competition will be the top three anglers with the highest scores, as well as the angler with the biggest fish.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At the end of the Tournament the anglers that will be awarded are:<\/span>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-roman;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u03a4he top three anglers of the Tournament.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u03a4he top three anglers of the Junior Tournament.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u03a4he biggest fish of the Tournament.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The fourth, fifth and sixth of the Tournament with medals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Last day for registration is on the 15\/03\/2024 by sms at the telephone number: 99417516 or by email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bass.cfaa@outlook.com\">cfaa@outlook.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><u>Article 2 \u2013 Competitions:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The last day of training and confirmation of participation will be the last Sunday before each competition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Anglers must be at the starting point at least thirty minutes before the competition starts to arrange the start-up procedures (registration, assignment of numbers, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Anglers arriving at the starting points less than thirty minutes before, will have to wait to settle their registration procedures after the rest of the anglers have started the competition. In case an angler knows in advance that he or she will be late, he \/ she must notify the Chief Judge of the competition or the Committee of the previous night of the competition by 21:00 at the latest. (Except in the case of emergency).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When there are 2 or more starting points in a competition, the angler has to select the starting point by notifying the Chief Judge by 21:00 on last Monday before the competition the latest. If an angler fails to state his starting point, then he will automatically be placed at the starting point with the fewest anglers. If there is an equal number of contestants at each point, then their starting point will be a draw to decide. Anglers are entitled to finish at a different point from their starting point if they wish to by declaring it to the Judge before or during the competition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Fishing is allowed only from the shore. Fishing in the water by any means is prohibited. Fishing will be permitted throughout the whole water dam except the areas that are prohibited under the fishing license or by the organizers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Any movement of any angler by car or other means of transport after starting the competition is prohibited. For this reason, the Association emphasizes that anglers should wear appropriate clothing and shoes. It is advisable not to ignore the warnings of dangers due to rough terrain, high vegetation, snakes, etc. The Association will NOT be liable for any accident or injury.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The shorter distance to be maintained between contestants will be 10 meters in a STRAIGHT line.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 &#8211; <strong>Please consider that we fish in the spirit of good sportsmanship and respect our fellow competitors.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><u>Article 3 \u2013 Camera &amp; Ruler:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">All anglers must have a high-resolution camera telephone with the capability to transfer the photographic material to a committee\u2019s device and or to a specified application. These can\/will be used for the purpose of Tournament archive and or the Tournament\u2019s website or other Tournament social media sites.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Anglers are required to upload photos of each competition within 1 hour after the end of a competition to a specified application, so as in case of any contest of the competition results these can be properly reviewed and ruled on. (See Article 4 paragraph 10)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If an angler fails to submit his \/ her photos within the specified time, the result for the particular competition will not be counted towards his\/her overall Championship standing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">An angler competing for the first time must ask from the Association to obtain an approved fish measuring ruler. Those who have the approved ruler from previous competitions must bring it with them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Fish should be photographed on the ruler correctly and returned into the water alive. If a fish dies, then the angler will incur a penalty of 20 points.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In\u00a0each competition, the anglers will be given by the judge a set of printed numbers and an eight-digit number (different in each competition). The numbers must be returned to the Judge after the competition is over. In case the numbers are lost, the angler will be charged for their replacement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Each photo to be valid must show the fish on the line, along with the corresponding printed number and eight-digit number. Fish photographed without athlete numbers or the eight-digit number will not count towards the fish total.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><u>Article 4 \u2013 Points &amp; Penalties:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Point system: See <a href=\"http:\/\/cyprusfaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Annex.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>Annex 1<\/u><\/strong><\/a>. The anglers\u2019 final score will be by adding the 5 competitions in which he \/ she has scored the highest points. The 1 competition in which the angler has received his lowest score will be taken into consideration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For every measurable centimeter the angler will receive 1 point.<\/span>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If it\u2019s equal to or greater than 40cm it is awarded an additional <strong>10<\/strong> points.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If it\u2019s equal to or greater than 45cm it is awarded an additional <strong>20<\/strong> points.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If it\u2019s equal to or greater than 50cm it is awarded an additional <strong>30<\/strong> points.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If it\u2019s equal to or greater than 55cm it is awarded an additional <strong>40<\/strong> points.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The angler with the Biggest Fish it is awarded an additional <strong>5<\/strong> points at his tournament points in each competition. (In case the biggest fish in a competition is more than one with the same length in centimeters then the points are divided accordingly among the athletes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The winner will be the angler or team with the most points.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In case there is a tie in a competition, the position in which the two or more anglers have won their final ranking will be determined after comparing:<\/span>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-roman;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Higher in the standings will be the angler with the biggest fish.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In case there is a tie again, then the athlete with the second biggest fish finishes higher in the standings and so on for 3rd, 4th, 5th, until there is a difference.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Although in case there is a tie, the position in which 2 or more participants tied is shared equall.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In case of a tie between two or more anglers at the end of the Tournament standings the winner will be determined after considering the following and in this order:<\/span>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-roman;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The points of all the fish of the angler\u2019s fishes. The angler who has the most centimeters in total gets the higher position in the standings for the win.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In case there is still a tie, then the angler with the biggest fish gets the higher position in the standings for the win.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If another tie follows then the angler with the second largest fish and so on for the 3<sup>rd<\/sup>, 4<sup>th<\/sup>, 5<sup>th<\/sup>, until there is a difference, to determine the winner.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Fish that counts in the contest are only the \u2018Largemouth Bass\u2019 species. The minimum size is\u00a0<strong>30cm<\/strong>\u00a0which will be measured from the tip of the mouth to the longest end of the tail. The fish during the measurement must have a\u00a0<strong>closed mouth<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For every competition, the five largest bass will be counted from the total of the angler\u2019s catch. For the two-day competition, the five largest bass will be counted from both days together (if one contestant attends only one day, the fish of that day will apply for both days).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At the end of the competition any contestant arriving late at the finishing\/starting point, will be disqualified for the competition and he will be given a penalty of 50 points (if he has less than 50 points, he will be given a negative number of points). This rule will not apply if the delay was due to situations beyond the control of the angler (injury, unanticipated flooding or fire blocking normal access paths etc.). The Chief Judge and the Tournament Committee will decide together in this matter whether the angler\u2019s delay is accepted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If there is any violation of regulations from an angler, will not get any points for the specific competition and he will also be given a penalty of 100 points. (From his individual points, if he has less than 100 points, he will receive a negative sign). In case of a serious violation, the Chief Judge will be required to bring the misconduct allegation to the Tournament Committee who will decide on the penalty to be imposed. The penalty may even be a suggestion to the Council to remove the angler from the Association.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Any withdrawal during the competition (unless there is a serious problem) will lead to disqualification for the competition. If an angler knows in advance that he \/ she must leave before the end of the match, he \/ she must notify the Chief Judge or the Tournament Committee no later than the beginning of the match.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Any objection by a contestant as to the size of the fish or rules of the competition should be addressed to the Chief Judge and the Tournament Committee who will take the final decision. Such objection can only be declared the day of the competition prior the award ceremony. (See Article 3 paragraph 2)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><u>Article 5 \u2013 Rods &amp; Baits:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There is no limit to the number of rods that each angler will bring with him, but they must use only one at a time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Only Spinning \/ Baitcasting rods are allowed during the competition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Anglers will only be allowed to fish with artificial lures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The use of the Alabama rig is prohibited.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><u>Article 6 \u2013 Cancelation \/ Postponement of the competition:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Any competition of the Tournament may be cancelled or postponed by the Tournament Committee or the Chief Judge if the event that there are conditions or events which risks the angler\u2019s safety. In case of postponement of the competition before it starts, the decision will be taken at the place of the competition by the Tournament Committee. In case of postponement during the competition the decision will be taken by the Chief Judge on the spot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The waiting or examination period in both cases shall not exceed 60 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In case that during the waiting period it is decided to start or restart the competition, the postponed time will be calculated in the total duration of the competition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If the competition is set to take place on Saturday and is cancelled, then the competition will be held the following day (Sunday). If the competition is set to take place on a Sunday, or if the conditions that led to the cancellation of the competition continue, then it will take place the next Saturday.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In case of an emergency requiring the Chief Judge to cancel while the competition is running, the following will apply:<\/span>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If it\u2019s cancelled after the end of 4 hours, it will be considered finished.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If it\u2019s cancelled before the end of the 4 hours, it will resume the next day from the point it was cancelled. (See Article 6 paragraph 2)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">All Bass caught before the competition cancellation will count.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When the competition will be re-scheduled, no new participations will be accepted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In case that the two-day competition, is postponed or cancelled while the competition runs, the following will apply:<\/span>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If on one of the days, the competition is postponed BEFORE the end of 4 hours then the results will be valid up to the postponed time and added to the next day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If one day is postponed the second day will be valid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If both days are postponed for a total of six or more hours, the competition will be considered finished.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If both days are postponed for a total of less than six hours, then the competition will be held next Saturday as a one-day competition. If the two-day competition is to be held in two different water dams, then the water dam would be selected by draw.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Note 1:<\/strong>Members who are not interested in participating in the Tournament but want and can help as referees can declare their interest by contacting the mobile number 99417516. The Association will cover travel expenses and other needs, depending on the distances. Judges will be informed in advance of the amount of expenses covered by the Association.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Note 2:<\/strong>The Tournament Committee reserves the right to change any of the above terms and conditions at any time during the Tournament.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cyprus Bass Fishing Championship 2024 The Cyprus Freshwater Angling Association announces the 2024 Bass Fishing Tournament. The registered members who have settled their financial obligations with the Association by the tournament registration date are eligible to participate. New members will also be eligible to participate. 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