🎣 2026 Murrumbidgee Classic Competition

📅 Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd March 2026

📝 Registration & Sign-On

• Friday 20th March – from 5:00pm at the Balranald Football & Netball Club sheds.

• All competitors must sign in, collect entry cards, and confirm they have read and accepted the Indemnity Form & Terms and Conditions.

🍴 Meals Included

• Saturday – Breakfast & Dinner

• Sunday – Breakfast & Lunch

⚖️ Rules & Safety

• All native fish must be measured on a brag mat and a clear photo sent to the phone number provided on your entry card. Only legal-sized fish will be accepted to win prizes. 

• CATCH AND RELEASE rules apply.

• Life Jackets:

  • All children under 12 must wear a life jacket at all times.

  • Anyone fishing solo must wear a life jacket as per NSW Maritime regulations.

  • Non-compliance may result in disqualification.

🎣 Fishing Times

• Saturday: 7:00am – 5:00pm
  ⏰ All boats must be off the water by 5:00pm – late entries will not be accepted.

• Sunday: 7:00am – 11:00am
  ⏰ All boats off the water by 11:00am.
  🍽️ Lunch and Presentations begin at 12:00pm at the Balranald Football & Netball Club sheds.

🏆 Extra Fun!

• PRIZE for Best Dressed Boat – get creative and bring some colour to the river!

Over $25,000 worth of prizes to be won – including TWO boats! - more details released on Facebook.

Conditions of Entry & Indemnity Form

I, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge and agree that participation in the Balranald Murrumbidgee Classic Fishing Competition may involve risk of accident or injury to persons or property. I accept this risk and further indemnify the organising committee, its officials, servants, agents, and sponsors against any claims for damages, costs, or interest arising from negligence or omissions by the entrant.

All boats and individuals registered for the competition must comply with NSW Maritime safety requirements, NSW Fisheries regulations, and all other relevant Government Authority laws at all times. Any breach of these rules may result in disqualification without refund.

In accordance with NSW law regarding minors and gaming competitions, competitors under 18 years of age are not permitted to win cash prizes. Where a junior entrant places in a prize category, their award will be provided in the form of goods, vouchers, or equivalent non-cash prizes.

I confirm that I have read and understood the “Conditions of Entry and Regulations” provided, and agree to be bound by them.

Please ensure this form is signed and submitted prior to or upon ticket purchase. By selecting BOOK NOW and completing ticket purchase, entrants are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions.

For enquiries:
President – Marshall Bodinnar
📞 0448 842 766