Scotland's Most Exciting Angling Competition

BIG money FINAL RETURNS FOR 2010! 

The SFCA announced today that despite economic pressures AYRSTRIKE 2010 will go ahead with the first of 16 qualifier rounds taking place at Loch Ken on Sunday 22^nd November.  Open to all Scottish Federation of Coarse Angling (SFCA) members, the Final will be held on Sunday 30^th May 2010 at Springwater Fisheries, Ayr.

 Following on from its huge success in 2008 and 2009, AYRSTRIKE 2010 is again set to attract competitors from all over Scotland and the north of England in a bid to net the largest cash prize in Scottish fishing history.  More than 200 anglers are expected to take part in AYRSTRIKE 2010, with the winner from each qualifier going through to the Final at Spring Water Fisheries, near Ayr on Sunday 30th May 2010.

Gus Brindle, President of The Scottish Federation of Coarse Angling says: "This event offers a unique opportunity to promote the competitive sport of coarse angling in Scotland to a wider audience and ultimately, encourage more into the activity.  In its first two year’s it has been extremely popular and I am confident that 2010 will be no different".

Entry details

Application forms and full information are available on the FishPal website - http://www.fishpal.com/Scotland/Ayrstrike.asp?dom=Pal
Individuals will be permitted a maximum of four entries into the competition. Cheques for all competition entry fees, made payable to ‘Fishpal Clients Account’ are to be sent with the entry form to Gus Brindle, The Cottage, 6 The Pleasance, Halbeath, Fife KY12 0TT

All entries must be accompanied by a fully completed personality profile which will be used to provide background on successful qualifiers to the local and national media following each qualifier match and prior to the final.

A public draw for ticket allocation will be conducted at Magiscroft Fisheries, Nr Cumbernauld on Friday 20^th November at 4:30pm.  Those not fortunate enough to be allocated a ticket for their chosen qualifier will be offered an alternate date or be refunded any unallocated entry fees.

Individuals entering the competition must abide by the SFCA Match Rules.

Fees

Entry fee per qualifier is payable on registration at a cost of £15.

Rules

The competition will be run to SFCA Match Rules tempered by local venue restrictions. Details of rules for each qualifier and the final will be sent to all entrants prior to each event.

 Confirmed Venues for 2010:

 CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information please contact Gus Brindle on 0131 310 4767 or 07812 241816.