THE WHANGAROA SPORT FISHING CLUB RULES

Membership — Members are reminded to renew their membership if they have not already done so. Please ensure all memberships are current before the day’s fishing.

Skippers: Please check that all crew members are current financial members of a club affiliated with NZSFC.

Club Licence — A copy of our Club Licence is displayed at all times on the notice board at the entrance to the Club Rooms. This outlines the legal requirements for trading.

In accordance with our Licence:

• Alcohol may only be sold to authorised persons.

Authorised persons include:

a. Is a member of the club; or

b. Is on the premises at the invitation of, and is accompanied by a member of the club; or

c. Is a member of some other club with which the club has an arrangement for reciprocal visiting rights for members; or

d. Is on the premises at the invitation of an authorized visitor who is also on the premises.

• No liquor may be removed for consumption outside the premises.
• No BYO permitted.

The Club fully supports the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act and takes pride in meeting all Host Responsibility requirements.

Visitors - The Club welcomes members of any other club with reciprocal visiting rights through NZSFC or Clubs NZ, along with their guests. All guests must be accompanied by a Club member and signed in upon arrival. Members may sign in a visitor up to two times. After that, we ask that they become a member.

If you are not an affiliated member, please speak with a staff member at the bar, who can explain the various membership options available so you can enjoy the full facilities of the Club.

Language — No foul or profane language will be accepted or tolerated in the club.

Dress Standard — A reasonable standard of dress is required — tops and footwear must be worn. Please, no gumboots or dirty footwear in the clubrooms.

Smokefree Clubrooms — Please smoke outside in the area provided. (Not at the front entrance).

Fishing Rules — Please read the Club Fishing Rules. 

Weigh-ins — Weigh-ins at all Northern Clubs stations are from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, or at the discretion of the weighmaster.

Courtesy Weighs: Free for NZSFC-affiliated members with a valid membership card. Non-members courtesy weighs: $60, payable to the weighmaster.

Weighing at Other Clubs: Complete a duplicate weigh sheet, have it signed by the weighmaster, and submit within 21 days (June: 14 days) to WSFC, RD 1 Kaeo 0478, or recorder@wsfclub.co.nz. Extra sheets available at the clubhouse or online.

Tagged Fish: Record the tag number on the weigh sheet with the tag card. For liberated fish, a weigh sheet must be submitted. NZSFC tags available at the Club Rooms.