Eight Tournaments added to list of qualifiers for
2006 Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship
DANIA BEACH, Florida, USA, (March 18, 2005) --- Eight global tournaments in 2005 have been added to an ever-growing list of approved qualifying events by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) for the 2006 Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship Tournament (OCT).
The winning teams from these 2005 tournaments will be invited to compete in the Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship held in May of 2006.
The OCT is now in its seventh year.
“We expect the list of worldwide tournaments for the 2006 championship to continue to grow,” said Lynda Wilson, Rolex/IGFA tournament coordinator. “The 2005 championship qualifying series attracted a record 108 tournaments from 37 countries and 13 U.S. states representing over 20,000 anglers. Nearly 70 teams are expected for that championship to be held this upcoming May 15-21 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.”
The eight tournament additions for the 2006 series include:
* The Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament, April 7-10, 2005, Miami Beach, Fla. For further details, please contact: Judy Layne, Ph: 305-598-2525, fax: 305-598-2512, Email: [email protected], website: www.miamibillfish.com.
* The Solera Open International La Guaira Venezuela, April 26-May 1, in La Guaira, Venezuela, for further details, please contact: Rick Alvarez, Ph: 305-213-5521, Email: [email protected], website: www.intlbillfishtourns.com.
* The GFA of Papua New Guinea National Titles, March 19-28, in Madang, Papua New Guinea. For further details, please contact: Robert O’Dea. Ph: +675-321-0000, fax: +675-321-0001, Email: [email protected].
* The MarineMax-Hatteras Billfish Invitational, April 27-30, in Boat Harbour, Bahamas. For further details, please contact: Shannon McCoy/Jill Broski Ph: 954-922-6627 fax: 954-622-6104, Email: [email protected]; web: www.marinemax.com.
* The Second Series 2nd President Cup Big Game Fishing, April 27-30, in Palabuhan Ratu-West Java, Indonesia. For further details, please contact: Frans E. Van Druten. Ph: +62-21-7192741, fax: +62-21-71791385, Email: [email protected] , web: www.petrohans.com.
* The Halifax Sport Fishing Club Offshore Challenge, April 22-24, in Daytona Beach, Fla. For further details contact: Bruce Tippins, Ph: 386-212-5469, Email: [email protected], website: www.hsfc.com.
* The 2005 Costa Rica Classic, March 18-20, in Quepos, Costa Rica. For further information please contact: Dave Rimington, Ph: 212-525-7777, fax: 212-525-0777, Email: [email protected] website: www.costaricaclassic.com.
* The Banana Bay Marina Invitational April 2-3, in Golfito, Costa Rica. For further details, please contact: Bruce Blevins. Ph: +506-775-0838 fax: +506-775-0735, Email: [email protected]
A complete up-to-date listing of all qualifying tournaments, IGFA news and more can be found on the IGFA website at http://www.igfa.org.
Tournament directors involved in offshore, inshore, light tackle and fly-fishing tournaments are invited to contact the IGFA for more information on the Rolex/IGFA offshore and inshore championship series. Directors of junior tournaments are also encouraged to contact the IGFA for information regarding the Mercury/IGFA Junior World Championship.
For further information on the Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship contact the IGFA, ph: 954-927-2628, fax: 954-924-4299, or Email Ms. Wilson at: [email protected].
Founded in 1939 the International Game Fish Association is a not-for-profit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical, angling practices through science, education, rule making and record keeping.
IGFA members are located in over 125 countries and territories. The IGFA welcomes visitors to its 60,000-square-foot interactive Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, at 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, Fla. 33004. For more information, contact the IGFA at phone 954-927-2628, fax 954-924-4299, Email [email protected], website: www.igfa.org.
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