Dear friends, dear colleagues,

It is with great honour, joy and pleasure, that our French Federation of
Sport Fishing Carp Commission will host the 23rd Carp fishing World
Championship in France from 19 until 23 September 2023.

We are very proud to announce, that we will make every effort to make
this new international edition, which should bring together more than 25
nations, a superb success and a great celebration for fishing.

Everything will be done so that you enjoy your time here with us. Everything will be simple without
surprises from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave. The key words will be: clarity,
simplicity, fairness and of course sportsmanship and friendliness.

For this 23rd edition, the 4th one organised by the French federation, our commission has selected
the beautiful and amazing Lac de PANNECIERE located in the centre of France, in the natural
massif of MORVAN, more precisely in the department of NIÈVRE in BURGUNDY (FRANCHE-
COMTÉ). Given its 500 hectares and its extraordinary carp herd, the lake is the perfect location for
our competition. It’s a public lake managed by the fishing association of CHATEAU-CHINON and
the Fishing Federation of la NIÈVRE, both partners of the World Championship. We are confident
that it will meet all the expectations of our high-level competitors.

I personally want to thank the managers of the FIPSed (International Federation of Freshwater
Fishing), to trust us again for the organisation of this Championship. I would also like to thank all
the local authorities, the NIÈVRE federation, local fishing association, the municipalities, the hosts,
the press, sponsors and partners for their help and their implication not to mention all the members
of the FFPS (French Federation of Sport Fishing) and GN Carpe (Carp National Group): Steering
Committee, staff, referees, cooks, volunteers, and all those who work in the shadow.

But above all I would like to thank you: nations, delegates, captains and athletes, who will take part
in this event. Your performances, your sportsmanship, your fair-play and your human qualities will
make this international competition and meeting an exceptional event.

All the organisation team and everyone at our French Carp commission wish you a warm
welcome.

Good fishing, good luck and have a nice stay in MORVAN.

Fernando DE CASTRO
Président FFPS CARPE
Information on the Lac de PANNECIÈRE :
Construction: Key figures:
The PANNECIÈRE reservoir, located in the MORVAN, was commissioned
in 1949. It is the oldest structure managed by the EPTB (Public Territorial 82 million de m3
Establishment of Basin) Seine Great Lakes. Fill capacity at maximum
Its action is determined by the rhythm of the seasons The dam type «with operating rating flood
management.
multiple vaults and buttresses» is adapted to the flared shape of the valley.
In winter and spring, water is stored in the reservoir following a filling curve.
During flood periods, additional withdrawals are made to limit the risk of 5,7 m3/s
downstream flooding. In summer and autumn, water is returned to the Average retrieval rate in
YONNE river to avoid too low a flow in the river and to allow in particular support of drawing.
the withdrawal for the production of drinking water and the improvement of
the quality of the aquatic environments. These water refunds are regulated 220 m3/s
downstream by a compensation pool of 370,000 m3 managed by EDF Maximum discharge rate
(French electrical company). A water intake also allows, from this basin, the by the flood evacuator
supply of the Nivernais canal. (five-millennial flood)

Management:
Low-flow support, which normally takes place from mid-June to the end of 1,2 m3/s
October, can provide an average of 5.7 m3/s of additional Yonne flow Average monthly flow
support for an average summer natural flow of 2 m3/s. provided to the Nivernais
During periods of flooding, the reservoir can store a large part of the river channel.
flow, thus limiting flooding in the Yonne valley downstream of the structure.
The exploitation of the reservoir is determined by a water regulation defined 15 millions de
by inter-prefectural decree, established after consultation of the basin
organisations and after a public inquiry. This regulation defines the different
kWh/an
Annual production of the
volumes of water that the structure must contain, as well as the minimum
EDF hydroelectric plant at
flow rate to be maintained in the Yonne (reserved flow rate) and the the foot of the dam.
maximum flow rate not to be exceeded as far as possible (reference flow
rate).
On this basis, the filling of the lake, which normally starts on 1 November, follows a curve defining monthly
objectives. Filling is completed in mid-June. From mid-June to the end of October, the tank is gradually
emptied. This emptying can be extended in November and December in case of very dry season. The start
of filling or drawing support may vary according to the needs due to climatic hazards. The new water
regulation was approved on 27 January 2015.
More information on: https://www.seinegrandslacs.fr/
 Official program:
Sunday 17 and Monday 18 September:
- Arrival of the delegations
10.00 AM until 06:00 PM: welcoming and registration of the delegations. (Town Hall of Chaumard)

Tuesday 19 September:
10.00 AM: 1st meeting of the captains and random draw of the sectors. (Barnum Chaumard)
04.30 PM: Parade (Meeting point and departure – Center of Chateau-Chinon, remains to be defined.)
06.00 PM: Official opening ceremony (Sport Hall of Chateau-Chinon).

Wednesday 20 September: (Barnum Chaumard)

08.00 AM: 2nd meeting of the captains, random draw of the grid and distribution of the bibs.
10.30 AM: 1st signal - Competitors enter their sectors.
12.30: 2nd signal- beginning of the competition, priming and fishing.
09.00 PM: Provisional rankings.

Thursday 21 September:
09.00 AM: Provisional rankings.
03.00 PM: Provisional rankings and 3rd meeting of the captains (Barnum Chaumard)
09.00 PM: Provisional rankings.

Friday 22 September:
09.00 AM: Provisional rankings.
03.00 PM: Provisional rankings and 4th meeting of the captains (Barnum Chaumard)
09.00 PM: Provisional rankings.

Saturday 23 September:
09.00 AM: Provisional rankings.
12.15 AM: 3rd signal - 15 minutes before the end of the competition.
12.30 AM: 4th signal- End of the competition.
12.45 AM: 5th signal- end of the deadline “removal of the stung fish” before the 4th signal.
07.00 PM: Awards and closing ceremony (Sport Hall of Chateau-Chinon).

Sunday 24 September: Departure of the delegations.

CHÂTEAU-CHINON (Niki de Saint Phalle Fountain & Town Hall)

CHAUMARD (Town Hall and Church)
HOW TO GET TO THE SITE:
Headquarters of the Championship of the Lac de
PANNECIÈRE is located in a village called CHAUMARD
(department of NIÈVRE).
GPS point: 47.144367218, 3.91201090813

14 km north of CHATEAU-CHINON
57 km south of AVALLON
75 km east of NEVERS
46 km north west of AUTUN
250 km from SAINT EXUPERY’S AIRPORT (LYON)
310 km from Charles DE GAULLE AIRPORT (PARIS)

Accommodation around Lac Pannecière:

Morvan region is a very touristic region: there are lots of hotels, campsites, rural lodgings of
different capacity to suit your needs.
Each federation will have to contact and manage their accommodation directly!
You can also contact Nièvre Tourisme (which is the easiest): they will help you find the best
accommodation for you.

Nièvre Tourisme NEVERS :

Office de Tourisme Morvan Sommets et Grands Lacs - B.I.T de Château-Chinon
https://www.nievre-tourisme.com/offices/office-de-tourisme-morvan-sommets-et-grands-lacs-b-
i-t-de-chateau-chinon
où :
https://www.nievre-tourisme.com/sejourner/ou-dormir/

Gite et Location de Vacances

https://www.gites.fr/departement_gites_nievre_58.html

Emergency Numbers:
Emergencies (mobil phone) : 112
Police station (Château-Chinon): 0033 3 86 85 35 24
ANTI-DOPING INFORMATION
TUE REQUESTS

The athletes participating in the Championship, with the registration, implicitly accept all WADA anti-doping
rules.
Athlete whose illness or condition requires treatment with a prohibited substance or method must apply to
CIPS for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) following the CIPS strict TUE application process.

He/she shall then use the application form, which can be downloaded from the ITA website:
https://ita.sport/uploads/2021/02/ITA_TUE_Form.pdf

The TUE request has to be sent to the following address: tue@ita.sport

Athletes must therefore consult the Prohibited List https://www.wada-

ama.org/sites/default/files/2022-09/2023list_en_final_9_september_2022.pdf

If the TUE is granted, the athlete will then be permitted to use the medication during the period of validity of
the TUE without committing an Anti-Doping Rules Violation (ADRV).
Regardless of whether a TUE has been granted or not, athletes should always declare on the doping control
forms filled out during sample collection any medications and supplements taken within the seven days
prior to sample collection, and any blood transfusions in the three months prior for blood samples.
If a TUE has already been granted by a NADO or by a RADO, the Athlete in question does not have to
apply for any additional CIPS TUE, as CIPS recognizes all TUE granted by NADOs and RADOs.

OFFICIAL CARP CHAMPIONSHIP RULES:

Available for download on the FIPSed website:
In French:
http://www.fips-ed.com/fipsed/images/Regolamenti/2023/Fre/Regl_FIPSed_Carpe_2023_fr_def.pdf
In English:
http://www.fips-ed.com/fipsed/images/Regolamenti/2023/Eng/Reg_FIPSed_Carpa_2023_en_def.pdf

OFFICIAL CEREMONIES:
Opening ceremony:
Tuesday 19 September:
04.30 PM: Parade (Meeting point and departure – Center of Chateau-Chinon, remains to be defined.)
06.00 PM: Official opening ceremony (Sport Hall of Chateau Chinon).
GPS coordinates: 47.059298, 3.931561

Awards and closing ceremony

Saturday 23 September:
07:00 PM: Awards and closing ceremony (Sport Hall of Chateau Chinon).
GPS coordinates: 47.059298, 3.931561
Map of the lake and the sectors for the Championship:

Unfortunately, we cannot organise official competitions before the world championship. But it is
possible to train whenever you can until 7 days before the event.
Be careful if you want to train, you have to buy a fishing card to be in compliance with the
legislation.
Several cards exist: a weekly card (holidays, week) or an annual card.
You can buy these cards at the following address:
https://www.cartedepeche.fr/
It’s very important to select the following fishing association:
CHATEAU-CHINON (58120) (Campagne or Ville) "Château-Chinon « La truite morvandelle ».

You should also know that the legislation of the lake does not allow night fishing everywhere.
There are some parts of the courses that are opened.
Feel free to look at the map below to see the different parts.
 REGISTRATION FEES:
 FIPSed tax: € 150,00
 Registration fees : € 1450,00
 Closing banquet (for the accompanying person): € 60,00

The registration fees include 11 closing banquets, 8 fishing cards for the entire Championship,
insurance and all the related miscellaneous expenses, such as the purchase of trophies and
materials required for the organisation of the Championship.

The Federations, in addition to the medals devoted to the official members of the
Delegation, will be allowed to ask on place for extra medals (up to a maximum of 3 per
team), upon payment of a contribution of € 25 per extra medal, which will also include the
diploma. The fees for extra medals shall be paid to the organisers, who will then transfer
the sum to F.I.P.S.e.d. In no case and for no reason extra medals in a number higher than
that provided by these Rules may be requested from F.I.P.S.e.d.

All the fees must be paid by bank transfer at the following bank account:
Banque: CREDIT MUTUEL
IBAN: FR76 1027 8073 1700 0212 5420 173
BIC: CMCIFR2A

The registration of the nations for the event will only be validated after the reception of the bank
transfer and the reception of the complete registration form. These documents must be sent
before July 30, 2023.

All the delegations have to bring their own national flag and national anthem.
The national anthem will be verified by the organisation committee with the presence of a
member of the team during registration, at the beginning of the Championship.
FEDERATION:

NATION:

ADDRESS:

CONTACT NUMBER:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

DATE : SIGNATURE :

Please return this registration file and payment must be sent before July 30, 2023:
ffps-carpe@orange.fr or f.decastro@wanadoo.fr
FEDERATION :

NATION :

(Please write in capital letters)

DELEGATION FIRST NAME LAST NAME
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
1er CAPTAIN
2ème CAPTAIN
DELEGATE

DATE : SIGNATURE :

Please return this registration file and payment must be sent before July 30, 2023:
ffps-carpe@orange.fr or f.decastro@wanadoo.fr
FEDERATION :

NATION :

(Please write in capital letters)

Extra : €100,00
FIRST NAME LAST NAME Type Closing Buffet : €60,00

EXTRA
Closing buffet + medal
EXTRA
Closing buffet + medal
EXTRA
Closing buffet + medal

Closing buffet

Closing buffet

Closing buffet

Closing buffet

Closing buffet

Closing buffet

Closing buffet

Closing buffet

Closing buffet

Closing buffet

Total :
Reminder:
The ticket for the closing buffet (planned for the accompanying person, press, …) is: €60 per person.

DATE : SIGNATURE :

Please return this registration file and payment must be sent before July 30, 2023:
ffps-carpe@orange.fr or f.decastro@wanadoo.fr