Dates and location are
confirmed for the championship. Tournament
headquarters will be located in Islamorada,
Florida, at the Cheeca Lodge, May 6-10, 2001.
Islamorada is known as the sportfishing capital
of the world with a myriad of marinas,
dolphin-filled lagoons, and a wide variety of
artisan shops. Cheeca Lodge on the Atlantic
Ocean fronts 27 acres of tropical gardens with a
mix of guest rooms, suites or private villas,
tennis, golf, an award winning children´s
program and much more.
The championship tournament anglers will be
boarding their boats each morning literally
"across the road" from Cheeca, where
in minutes they will be fishing some of the best
fishing grounds in the world.
Spouses are encouraged to attend the
championship. There will be numerous social
events during tournament week, with several
extra optional fun activities.
The Florida Keys charter-boat fleet is first
class and has experienced guides. Fishing takes
place just a short distance away, with almost
always good weather. The tournament committee
will arrange for your boat and guide and you
will fish on a different boat each of the three
days of competition.
The approximate tournament registration cost
will be between $1,200 and $1,500. This includes
the registration fee, three days of fishing with
boat and guide, angler bag and all social
events.
Targeted species are: tarpon; bonefish;
permit and possibly other species such as
redfish, snook, etc. A point system will be used
with points allocated based on the use of flies,
bait, or artificial lures.
Tackle will be available for the tournament
angler, or the angler may bring his/her own
tackle.
The winner of each of the qualifying
tournaments will be invited to participate in
the ROLEX/IGFA Inshore Championship Tournament.
If the first-place winner of the qualifying
event cannot participate, the second-place
winner will be invited.
The first and second-place winners of the
championship tournament will receive an engraved
ROLEX watch and trophy. There will be numerous
trophies and prizes for the various categories.
The weather in May is almost perfect, with
temperatures between 70° and 80°.
Don´´t forget your polaroid
sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen for the Florida
Keys sun. A lightweight rain jacket would be a
good idea in case of a shower.
All Championship Tournament events are
casual, including the awards party. Sport shirts
and slacks are normal for evening events. The
Cheeca Lodge main dining room does require
gentlemen to wear a sport coat for evening
meals.
The following is the preliminary 2001
ROLEX/IGFA Championship Tournament schedule of
events: Sunday, May 6 - Arrival, registration,
kick-off party Monday, May 7 - 1st day of
fishing, social event Tuesday, May 8 - 2nd day
of fishing, social event Wednesday, May 9 - 3rd
day of fishing, gala awards party Thursday, May
10 - Pack up your awards and head home
The tournament committee is planning a
fun-filled schedule you will never forget. Some
of the friends you make may last a lifetime.
Special discounted accommodations have been
arranged with the Cheeca Lodge for the
ROLEX/IGFA tournament anglers:
Garden View Rooms (single or double) - $159
per night Garden Suites - $209 per night Ocean
View Rooms - $229 per night
These special rates are offered for three
days prior to our event and will extend for
three days after. This will accommodate those
anglers wishing to arrive early or stay a few
days after.
Reservations should be made as early as
possible for choice room selections. Please
contact: Cheeca Lodge Reservations 800-327-2888
Identify yourself as ROLEX/IGFA Championship
Tournament
ELIGIBILITY:
Each angler participating in the event must
be the winner or invited second-place winner of
one of the inshore qualifying tournaments.
If a qualifying tournament does not have a
participating angler, that slot may be used by
another qualifying tournament that has a second
angler that wishes to participate.
All anglers must participate in the boat
draw. The angler will fish on a different boat
each day. No changes in anglers may be made
after the close of registration.
ENTRY FEE:
All fees must be paid in full before an
angler competes in the ROLEX/IGFA Championship.
The registration fee will include guide and boat
for three (3) days of fishing, angler goodie
bags and tickets to all social events.
There will be a registration fee for
non-fishing guests which will cover all social
events. Individual tickets to social events will
also be available.
REGISTRATION:
Each angler must be pre-registered with IGFA
for the tournament by March 5, 2001. Final
registration and pick up of angler bags will be
on May 6, 2001 at the tournament registration
desk located at the Cheeca Lodge.
BRIEFING & BOAT DRAW:
Each participating angler must be present at
the briefing and the boat draw. Guides are
invited to attend this function.
We are currently developing the targeted
species, line class and fly division, scoring
and general rules. We will be updating you soon
with these additions and more details regarding
this world class event.
For information or any questions, please
contact IGFA headquarters, Michael Myatt at
(954) 927-2628 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
See you in The Keys and GOOD FISHING!
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