Recfishwest Grins and Fins Competition

We’re excited to launch the Recfishwest Grins and Fins Competition proudly supported by Healthway. This initiative encourages young fishers and their families to enjoy the great outdoors, stay active, and experience the proven mental health and wellbeing benefits of recreational fishing. Fishing is more than just catching fish – it’s about spending time with family and friends, enjoying nature, and creating memories together. With the support of Healthway, we’re promoting positive mental wellbeing outcomes for kids and parents alike.

This competition is all about celebrating kids and the joy of fishing. As a parent or guardian, you can enter by submitting a snap of your child fishing or showing off their latest catch. It’s a fun way to share their experience, promote safe and healthy fishing practices, and maybe even win a prize!

What we’re looking for:

When submitting your child’s photo, we’d love to see images that highlight what fishing is really about – fun, family, and the outdoors! Photos should show:

SunSmart practices – hats, long sleeves, and sunscreen are encouraged.
Good fish handling – wet hands, gentle support under the belly, and quick release where appropriate.
The spirit of fishing – smiles, safe environments, and celebrating time spent together in nature.

These photos help us showcase the positive values of recreational fishing and share them with the wider community. You can see some examples below!

Terms and Conditions

1. Eligibility

The competition is open to children aged up to 16 years at the time of entry.
All entries must be submitted and authorised by a parent or legal guardian.
By entering, the parent/guardian confirms they are authorised to act on behalf of the child.

2. How to Enter

Entries must be submitted through the official competition entry form hosted by Recfishwest.
Each entry must include:
- Parent/guardian contact details.
- Child’s first name and age.
- A photo of the child fishing or displaying a catch.
A maximum of one entry per child per month is permitted.
Entries must be submitted during the official competition period. Late, incomplete, or inappropriate entries may be disqualified.

3. Photo Requirements & Consent

Photos must reflect safe and positive fishing practices, including SunSmart behaviour and responsible fish handling.
By submitting a photo, parents/guardians:
- Confirm they are the lawful parent/guardian of the child in the photo.
- Consent to Recfishwest and Healthway using the image, child’s first name, and age for promotional purposes, including websites, social media, publications, and media releases.
- Accept that submitted photos become the property of Recfishwest for the purposes of promotion and reporting.
Any inappropriate or unsafe content will not be accepted.

4. Prizes

Prize draws will take place quarterly.
Prizes are selected by Recfishwest and Healthway and are designed to support health, wellbeing, and active lifestyles.
Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable, or redeemable for cash.
Winners will be notified via the contact details provided at entry. If a winner cannot be contacted within 14 days, a new winner may be selected.

5. Judging

Winning entries will be selected at random or judged on merit, at the discretion of Recfishwest.
All decisions made by Recfishwest and Healthway in relation to judging, prize allocation, and the use of submitted images are final and binding.
No correspondence will be entered into regarding outcomes.

6. Privacy & Data Collection

Personal information provided will only be used for the administration of this competition and for contacting winners.
Information will be securely stored by Recfishwest and not shared with third parties, except where required by law.
Parents/guardians may request access to or correction of their personal information by contacting Recfishwest.

7. General

By entering, parents/guardians agree to these Terms & Conditions.
Recfishwest reserves the right to amend, suspend, or cancel the competition if necessary.
Recfishwest and Healthway accept no responsibility for late, lost, misdirected, or corrupted entries.
To the extent permitted by law, Recfishwest and Healthway will not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury incurred as a result of participation in the competition or acceptance of any prize.