#07–82 March 19, 2007
Fishing tournament observer class offered
The
International Game Fish Association will hold an IGF Certified Observer
Program, which will train and certify experienced anglers, boat captains and
crewmembers as observers for fishing tournaments held around the world.
The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Observer training class will
be held Saturday, March 31 at the Marine Resources Division of S.C.
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) indoor classroom on James Island.
For additional information, contact Michele Sedge at IGFA, (954) 924-4317.
Applications are available at the IGFA
website, the Certified Observer Program and IGFA headquarters. The
applications must be completed, mailed or faxed (954-924-4220) to IGFA
accompanied with a $150 fee, payable to IGFA. This fee covers the cost of
the training class, an observer’s handbook with species identification
video, and a one-year membership in IGFA.
The one-day training program will begin promptly at 9 a.m. with instructors
covering the following topics: