SAFFA Youth Nationals 2022
05 to 08 October 2022 - Vaal de Sioleh
Hosted by Gauteng North Fly Fishing
Championship Format
The event will consist of five, 3-hour competitive fly-fishing sessions spread over 3 days. A scrum session format will be used for the duration of the event with five separate sectors on the Vaal River.
Eligible fish species: Smallmouth Yellowfish, Largemouth Yellowfish and Mudfish.
Minimum size limit: 150mm
SAFFA and FIPS Rules will apply during the event.
Rule modifications will be confirmed during the Captains Meeting.
The Venue
Vaal de Sioleh is situated on the bank of the Vaal River about 20 kilometers downstream of Parys and 120 kilometers from Johannesburg. The venue is the main base for the duration of the championship, hosting the Opening and Closing Ceremonies as well as one of the competition sectors. The venue offers accommodation in the form of 18 fully equipped, self catering chalets with beautiful river views and a good variety of wildlife to explore.
Accommodation
There are a number of accommodation options for teams and parents attending the event that are in the close proximity to Vaal de Sioleh. In addition to the accommodation at the venue here are some options for consideration:
Vaal de Sioleh - 056 818 1110 | View Website
Thabela Thabeng - 056 818 1116 | View Website
Paradyskloof Farm - 0825706260 | View Website
Programme
Wednesday 05 October 2022
15:00 to 17:00 - Arrival and Team Registration (Vaal de Sioleh)
17:00 to 18:00 - Captains Meeting (Vaal de Sioleh)
18:00 to 20:00 - Opening Ceremony (Vaal de Sioleh)
Thursday 06 October 2022
06:00 to 06:30 - Meet at Vaal de Sioleh for briefing
(Groups to follow Sector Judges to Sectors)
08:30 to 11:30 - Session 1
12:00 to 13:30 Lunch
14:30 to 17:30 - Session 2
19:00 - Dinner at Vaal de Sioleh
Friday 07 October 2022
06:00 to 06:30 - Meet at Vaal de Sioleh for briefing
(Groups to follow Sector Judges to Sectors)
08:30 to 11:30 - Session 3
12:00 to 13:30 Lunch
14:30 to 17:30 - Session 4
19:00 - Dinner at Vaal de Sioleh
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Saturday 08 October 2022
06:00 to 06:30 - Meet at Vaal de Sioleh for briefing
(Groups to follow Sector Judges to Sectors)
08:30 to 11:30 - Session 5
12:00 to 13:30 Lunch (Vaal de Sioleh)
19:00 - Closing Ceremony (Vaal de Sioleh)
Team Registration
Please click on the button below to enter a team into the event. You will be redirected to Google Forms.
Entry fees for the event:
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Youth Anglers: R2950.00 pp
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Non Fishing Captain/Managers: R1500.00 pp
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Parents: R1250.00 pp (Includes 7 meals)
Entries close: 12 August 2022
Please note: A 50% deposit to secure entry is required by 26 August 2022 with the balance being settled no later than 23 September 2022.
Bank Account Details:
Gauteng North Fly Fishing Association
Bank: First National Bank
Code: 250655
Acc: 62372517840
When making payments, please use the following reference: YourProvinceYouthNats22
If you have any queries with the registration process please do not hesitate to call Chris Tough on 079 506 3571.
Looking forward to an awesome event.
Status : Entries Closed
Competitors
We are looking forward to welcoming these teams and anglers to the event.
A Team
Liam O'Flaherty
Theo Van Niekerk
Ewan Oates
Angler 4 (TBC)
Angler 5 (TBC)
Manager - Marc Vincente
Le Roux Roos
Jabsi Louw
Ruben Petrus Burger
Ben Blaauw
Liam Swart
Manager - Louis de Jager
A Team
Province Team
Ethan Burgess
Johan Cronje
Dru Guberman
Angus van Ees
Hendrik Jacobus Lourens
Non Fishing Captain - Tim Pope Ellis
A Team
Marc van Rooyen
Roarke Goosen
Ruben Lambrechts
Adam Freeman
Francois Scholtz
Non Fishing Captain - Amy Visser
Lewis Bolton
Luca Moeller
Werner Klopper
Daniel van Wyk
Russell van der Westhuizen
Non Fishing Captain - Garth Bolton
B Team
A Team
Daniel Duane
Jack Walters
Griffin Price
Peter Louwrens
Speedy Walters
Non Fishing Captain - Graeme Duane
B Team
Daniel Cruickshank
Sean Robinson
Adam Fitzsimmons
Angler 4 (TBC)
Angler 5 (TBC)
Non Fishing Captain - Stewart Price
Kade Thompson
Luke Fairhead
Campbell Maclean
Cary Owtram
David Mulder
Manager - Peter Schulenburg
A Team
B Team
Bodo Schulenburg
Angler 2 (TBC)
Angler 3 (TBC)
Angler 4 (TBC)
Angler 5 (TBC)
Manager/Non Fishing Captain
Sectors
The competition sectors at this stage are as follows:
Sector 1: Oom Koos' Waters | Distance: 1.2 km from Vaal de Sioleh | Travel Time: 5 mins
Sector 2: River Run Resort (Upper) | Distance: 38 km from Vaal de Sioleh | Travel Time: 45 mins
Sector 3: Thabela Thabeng | Distance: 4.7 km from Vaal de Sioleh | Travel Time: 15 mins
Sector 4: Vaal de Sioleh | Distance: 0 km from Vaal de Sioleh | Travel Time: 0 mins
Sector 5: River Run Resort (Lower) | Distance: 38 km from Vaal de Sioleh | Travel Time: 45 mins
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Group Sector Rotation
