Match Rules
Adult and Junior Club Competition Fixtures & Results will be published as soon as they become available after each event.
Competition results of non-Club events will not be published.
1. Club Competitions are for Members only.
2. Prior to the draw, all entrants will be required to show a current CAC Permit.
This must have a valid photo attached. No photo, no entry to competition
Failure to do so will automatically bar entry.
3. All Competitions are fished to NFA rules.
4. Any member wishing to raise a protest shall send same to the Match Secretary in writing within 24Hrs of the said Competition.
5. Members are invited to send any complaints or suggestions to the Match Secretary which will be dealt with by the Committee.
6. Pools are optional.
7. There is no charge for entry to club competitions except the Christmas Match.
Entry to the Christmas Match is by pre-paid ticket only.
8. An aggregate cup will be fished for on all nominated Club Competitions.
9. Match results may be published in the press and on the Club Website.
Chippenham AC Golden Peg Competition Rules
1. General
-
Separate Golden Peg competitions operate for:
-
Chippenham AC Members' Matches ("Club Golden Peg")
-
Chippenham AC Open Matches ("Open Golden Peg")
-
-
The Golden Peg competition will only run if a minimum of 7 anglers enter the Golden Peg draw for that match.
-
If fewer than 7 anglers enter, all collected entry fees will be paid out on the day with no rollover.
2. Golden Peg Draw
-
The Golden Peg is selected by random draw, conducted either before or after the main peg draw, at the discretion of the Match Organiser.
-
Any competitor who requests or requires a peg re-draw for any reason is not eligible to win the Golden Peg prize.
3. Winning the Golden Peg
-
To win the Golden Peg prize fund, the angler drawn on the Golden Peg must win the match outright by recording the highest weight of the day.
-
Only one angler may win a Golden Peg prize per match.
-
In the event of a tie for the highest weight, no Golden Peg prize is awarded, and the full prize fund rolls over to the next qualifying match.
-
The winner of the Club golden peg must show a valid club membership with photo attached to claim the prize.
4. Prize Funds and Rollovers – Club Matches
-
The Club Golden Peg fund rolls over from match to match until won.
-
The Club Golden Peg fund is capped at £250.
The Open Golden Peg fund is capped at £300. -
Once the main Golden Peg fund reaches its cap, a Reserve Pot is activated.
-
All subsequent Golden Peg entry fees go into the Reserve Pot until it also reaches its cap.
-
Once the Reserve Pot is full, the main Golden Peg pot becomes active again, restarting the cycle.
5. Additional Golden Pegs
-
Each time the Golden Peg Pot or Reserve Pot reaches its cap, an additional Golden Peg is drawn for that match.
-
Each additional Golden Peg offers another chance to win a prize on that day.
-
The number of Golden Pegs available increases as new capped pots are created.
6. Administration
-
All Golden Peg entry fees are paid directly into the relevant prize fund.
-
No administration fees or deductions of any kind will be taken by Chippenham AC from any Golden Peg fund.
-
Prize payments may be made by cheque, where necessary.
-
Any cheque payment will be issued within 14 days of the match.
-
It is the winner’s responsibility to provide the Match Organiser with a correct postal address for payment.
7
. Disputes
-
Any competitor with a grievance regarding the Golden Peg competition may submit it in writing to the Club Secretary.
-
All grievances will be handled in accordance with Chippenham AC club rules and procedures.
8. Amendments
-
These rules may be amended by the Match Secretary at any time.
-
Notice of any changes will be provided to members and competitors before the new rules take effect.