*******2016 ORC Update!*******

2016 ORC Update!!

Ok guys, I need to drop in and let you all know where we stand. A handful of NWKA people who have been involved in planning the ORC for several years now are working to get details lined up.  We’re not quite ready to make an official announcement yet for the ORC, simply because we’re still working on getting a lot of the big details hammered out, such as main sponsors, top prizes, format, etc.  Here’s what I can say so far:

-The tournament is going to be held on July 9th at Depoe Bay, OR.

-The tournament format will be a "Best of 4 Slam".     You total weight of your single best catch for each of the following species lingcod, cabezon, rockfish and greenling.  Partial slams will be considered.

-The tournament HQ is going to be at Chinook Bend Campground - the same place as in years past.

-Next Adventure is not the point of contact for information pertaining to the Oregon Rockfish Classic, NWKA is.

-Registration for the event is not yet available. We're working on setting up a system for registration fees as well as deciding on a price.

-If you have already paid your registration for the event through Next Adventure's website prior to 4/18 you should be getting a refund very soon. If you don't see a refund by 4/25 call the shop and they can help.

-We understand that there are a lot of people on the forum who are excited to help with various parts of the tournament. We will be/have been reaching out to those of you who have coordinated things for the event in previous years.  If you have worked on something for the tournament in the past and have not heard from anyone, please sit tight.

Thanks for your patience!

So does this mean next adventure isn't running it anymore?

So does this mean next adventure isn't running it anymore?

Next Adventure has been a major player for the ORC for years and will likely continue to be a major player for many more years. However, we're still trying to find the right balance between who does what. The ORC has traditionally been a completely in-house NWKA operation. This year it's looking like we will be steering back in that direction more.

2016 ORC Update!!
   
-Next Adventure is not the point of contact for information pertaining to the Oregon Rockfish Classic, NWKA is.

Thank you NA for trying, but this is good news! So glad to hear this. In all our "dysfunction" It was a better sense of our community event. Drawing from the strength of our numbers to share and contribute to help out can go so much further. Count me in!

What happens if we already bought our entry fee through NA?

What happens if we already bought our entry fee through NA?

I would think you could call and ask for a refund. 

What happens if we already bought our entry fee through NA?

Good question.  I'd like to know that answer too.

What happens if we already bought our entry fee through NA?

Ah yes, thank you for bringing this up!

As of this weekend refunds were on their way for those of you who have already paid.  This is a result of the fact that we don't have some important details quite nailed down yet, like registration price.  Sorry for the confusion on this item.

I'll update the original post to reflect this information. 

bsteves, can you please sticky this thread for now?

Thank you for all the info and clarification on already-paid fees. Looking forward to hearing more. Thank you to all the people involved working to make this a great event!

Yes, thanks for the update on the fees paid.  I'm looking forward to seeing where ORC goes this year.  I've got the time blocked off to go.  I will admit I was starting to make contingency plans to fish somewhere on the WA coast that weekend if things hadn't picked up with ORC planning.

NWKA is calling the shots now and all complaints will result in a swift purple nurple with fish grips. 

  Thank you so much Jeff and the other guys that are making this happen.

  Knew you'd be posting something soon.

  All is still good in our world........

TACOS!

TACOS!

Word. Tacos. Testify!!

TACOS!

Word. Tacos. Testify!!

Yea though I paddle through the valley of the shadow of skunk, I shall fear no snag for Ron and Roland are with us, their rod and reel comfort us.  Andrew prepares a taco feed table before us in the presence of our piscatorial enemies; You have anointed my jig head with herring oil; My Solo cup overflows with Ninkasi.

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