Place: LAKE  HOFER PRUŽINA
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September 26–27, 2026 (Sobota – Nedeľa)

Day 1: Official JP NORIES CUP
Day 2: Official EU NORIES CUP

Training Information:
There will be no training before the tournament.

The pond will be closed before the tournament. We decided to do this so we can enjoy the competition with fresh and active fish.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to the tournament!

We will be personaly on lake from Friday 14:30 – you can pick up your scorecard, enjou welcome dring and recieve a NORIES SPOON as a gift for free.

Rules valid for both days

Lures and Equipment

1. Only hard NORIES lures, spoons, and wobblers are allowed. (both days)
2. Modified lures are not permitted; however, individually painted lures are allowed. Adding any additional weight to lures (both wobblers and spoons) is prohibited.
3. It is not allowed to use spoons shorter than 18 mm (all Nories spoons comply with this rule).
4. Barbless hooks are mandatory. The hook must be manufactured without a barb; manually removed barbs are not allowed. It is also forbidden to use colored hooks, custom-painted hooks, or to attach any kind of trigger such as a twister tail or feathers to the hook.
5. Only one hook may be used on a spoon, attached by a single split ring. In the case of a wobbler, two single hooks are allowed. For a spoon, only one single hook is allowed.
6. The use of a “front hook” (hook placed at the front of a spoon) is prohibited.
7. The maximum rod length is 210 cm (7 ft), and each competitor may bring a maximum of 6 rods to the tournament venue. This means a competitor may have up to 6 rods at the water. IMPORTANT CHANGE – On Day 2, Nories Cup Europe Style, there is no rod limit.
8. The total length of the landing net may not exceed 180 cm. The landing net must be equipped with a silicone or rubber mesh. Rubber-coated fabric nets will not be accepted. – The organizer may grant an exception.
9. If a competitor uses an illegal lure, they will be disqualified.
10. If a competitor uses a barbed hook, they will be disqualified.
11. The head referee reserves the right to evaluate each rule violation individually. Possible additional penalties include warnings or not counting the fish.
12. We strongly recommend bringing only approved lures to avoid misunderstandings.

Scoring the Fish

1. IMPORTANT CHANGE – The older rule with “HIT” has been replaced! New rule: The fish must be landed before the signal that marks the end of the round. If the fish is hooked before the signal indicating the switch in the round, the competitor may finish landing it.
2. A fish is counted the moment it touches the inside mesh of the landing net.
3. A fish is counted only if it is hooked in the head area, defined by the gill arches.
4. A fish placed on the ground will not be scored. This also applies if the fish falls to the ground.
5. A fish held directly in hand will not be scored. If the fish is deeply hooked, the competitor shows it to the referee, who may allow the competitor to handle it from underneath through the landing net. Keep in mind that we are fishing with hard lures and barbless hooks, so the fish usually comes off very easily.
6. If a fish is hooked after the “end of round” signal, it will not be counted.

Other Rules

1. All competitors are expected to follow the rules and ensure the competition is an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. We are a competition community, and an event like the Nories Cup is our small celebration. During the NORIES Cup, after fishing their own sector, competitors act as referees for their sector. This ensures maximum objectivity. In case of disputes, the head referee is part of the organizing team.
2. Each competitor must fish independently. Assistance with untangling lines, changing hooks, or giving advice during the tournament is forbidden. A competitor must not obstruct others in their sector, must not intentionally cross another’s line, and must not use attractants or scents. Any behavior that could damage the prestige of the tournament, including significant intoxication (alcohol consumption and smoking are prohibited during rounds), may result in point deduction or disqualification. The organizer reserves the right to evaluate such situations individually.
3. During each round, competitors should wear a cap/hat and glasses. This rule is for safety reasons. Glasses protect against eye injuries.
4. The organizer is not responsible for injuries or accidents during the competition. Only adult competitors may participate, and they do so at their own risk. The competition will take place in all weather conditions except in the case of natural disasters.
5. If deemed necessary, the organizer may adjust the round schedule or certain rules on-site to ensure a smooth and professional competition.
6. The entry fee is refundable only if the competition is canceled.
7. Interviews will be recorded with the finalists. Each competitor agrees to being photographed during the competition and to the publication of the photos.
8. No training day before tournament
9. Fishing from a chair is prohibited. – The organizer may grant an exception.
10. Competitions such as the Nories Cup are a celebration of lure fishing; competitors are expected to remain until the end of the tournament for the official awards ceremony.
11. Selling or commercial activities are prohibited, except for those authorized by the organizer.

DAY 1

Detailed Competition Manual

If a competitor does not arrive, or if the total number of competitors is not full, one sector may have fewer competitors based on the draw. However, the same number of competitors will qualify from that sector as in a full sector.

The draw will be done electronically before the competition. It will determine the competitor’s group, A or B, and the competitor’s number.

Round 1 – Qualification

This round will decide whether a competitor continues in the tournament through the Winner Group or through the Second Chance Group.

Group A – 40 minutes (20 min × 2 matches)

Group B – 40 minutes (20 min × 2 matches)

72 competitors will receive drawn numbers A1–A36 and B1–B36.

This creates 9 sectors with 4 competitors for Group A and 9 sectors with 4 competitors for Group B.

Competitors rotate within their sector.

The first round is divided into two matches of 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, competitors rotate within the sector.

The time allowed for the rotation is 2 minutes.

In this round, competitors referee each other:

• When A1–A4 are fishing, B1–B4 act as referees.

The winners are decided by the total number of trout caught during the whole first round.

The first two competitors (A+B) continue to the Winner Group.

The other two competitors continue in the tournament through the Second Chance Group.

If competitors have the same number of fish, a 5-minute tiebreak will be held.

The organizer, or a person appointed by the organizer, will start the tiebreak.

The tiebreak is decided by the “Golden Fish”.

If no fish is caught, the organizer will hold a draw to determine the winner.

Round 2

Winner Group – 40 minutes (20 min × 2 matches)

Second Chance Group – 40 minutes (20 min × 2 matches)

Winner Group

In this round, the first two competitors from Group A and the first two competitors from Group B compete.

Each group fishes in the same sector where they fished in Round 1.

The position within the sector will be determined according to the exact order set by the organizers.

Lower number before higher number. In case of equal numbers, A before B.

When competitors from the Winner Group are fishing, the competitors from the Second Chance Group act as referees.

The winners are decided by the total number of trout caught during the whole round.

The first two competitors continue in the tournament.

The other two competitors are eliminated from the tournament.

If competitors have the same number of fish, a 5-minute tiebreak will be held.

The organizer, or a person appointed by the organizer, will start the tiebreak.

The tiebreak is decided by the “Golden Fish”.

If no fish is caught, the organizer will hold a draw to determine the winner.

Second Chance Group

In this round, the other two competitors from Group A and the other two competitors from Group B compete.

Each group fishes in the same sector where they fished in Round 1.

The position within the sector will be determined according to the exact order set by the organizers.

Lower number before higher number. In case of equal numbers, A before B.

When competitors from the Winner Group are fishing, the competitors from the Second Chance Group act as referees, and vice versa.

The winners are decided by the total number of trout caught during the whole round.

The first competitor continues in the tournament.

The other three competitors are eliminated from the tournament.

If competitors have the same number of fish, a 5-minute tiebreak will be held.

The organizer, or a person appointed by the organizer, will start the tiebreak.

The tiebreak is decided by the “Golden Fish”.

If no fish is caught, the organizer will hold a draw to determine the winner.

Round 3

Last round before the semifinals

After this round, there will be a longer break and then the semifinals.

40 minutes (20 min × 2 matches)

In this round, the Winner Group and the Second Chance Group fish at the same time.

Winner Group

There will be 9 sectors with 2 competitors.

There are 18 competitors in total.

1 competitor from each sector qualifies.

The organizers will decide the draw for the exact positions.

These are standard head-to-head pairs.

The round is divided into two matches of 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, competitors rotate within the sector.

The time allowed for the rotation is 2 minutes.

The winner is decided by the total number of trout caught during the whole round.

The winner qualifies for the semifinals.

Referees will be provided by the organizers.

If competitors have the same number of fish, a 5-minute tiebreak will be held.

The organizer, or a person appointed by the organizer, will start the tiebreak.

The tiebreak is decided by the “Golden Fish”.

If no fish is caught, the organizer will hold a draw to determine the winner.

Second Chance Group

There will be 3 sectors with 3 competitors.

There are 9 competitors in total.

1 competitor from each sector qualifies.

The organizers will decide the draw for the exact positions in the sectors.

The round is divided into two matches of 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, competitors rotate within the sector.

Rotation: move 1 position to the right.

The time allowed for the rotation is 2 minutes.

The winner is decided by the total number of trout caught during the whole round.

The first competitor in each sector qualifies for the semifinals.

Referees will be provided by the organizers.

If competitors have the same number of fish, a 5-minute tiebreak will be held.

The organizer, or a person appointed by the organizer, will start the tiebreak.

The tiebreak is decided by the “Golden Fish”.

If no fish is caught, the organizer will hold a draw to determine the winner.

Semifinals

30 minutes (10 min × 3 matches)

There will be 4 sectors with 3 competitors.

There are 12 competitors in total.

The exact positions will be decided by a ceremonial draw before the start of the round.

The round is divided into 3 matches of 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, competitors rotate within the sector.

Rotation: move 1 position to the right.

The time allowed for the rotation is 2 minutes.

The winner is decided by the total number of trout caught during the whole round.

Referees will be provided by the organizers.

If competitors have the same number of fish, a 5-minute tiebreak will be held.

The organizer, or a person appointed by the organizer, will start the tiebreak.

The tiebreak is decided by the “Golden Fish”.

If no fish is caught, the competitors change positions.

If no fish is caught during the next 5 minutes either, the organizer will hold a draw to determine the winner.

Final

20 minutes (10 min × 2 matches)

The sector where the final will be held will be selected by the organizers.

Match for 1st–4th place

The round is divided into two matches of 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, competitors rotate within the sector.

The time allowed for the rotation is 2 minutes.

The winner is decided by the total number of trout caught during the whole round.

Referees will be provided by the organizers.

If competitors have the same number of fish, a 5-minute tiebreak will be held.

The organizer, or a person appointed by the organizer, will start the tiebreak.

If no fish is caught after 5 minutes, the competitors rotate and continue fishing until a fish is caught, or until the organizer announces a draw.

However, a draw can only be used after at least 15 minutes of tiebreak fishing.

Order of Competitors in the Sector

Lower number before higher number.

In case of equal numbers, A before B.

Rotation

In a sector with 4 competitors:

• Competitor 1 changes position with competitor 3.
• Competitor 2 changes position with competitor 4.

In a sector with 3 competitors:

• All competitors move 1 position to the right.
• Competitor 1 moves to position 2.
• Competitor 2 moves to position 3.
• Competitor 3 moves to position 1.

NORIES CUP 2026 – European Style

DAY 2

Scoring and rotation are exactly according to the Trout Area Slovakia rules.

Other Rules in Brief

Only NORIES hard lures may be used, the same as on Day 1.

The limit on the number of rods is removed.

All other NORIES rules remain valid.

Only NORIES lures may be used.

Quick Reference – Competition Structure DAY 1

NORIES CUP 2026 SK/CZ/HU

TIME SCHEDULE

Draw: Online before the tournament

Day 0: Friday

There will be NO training, so that we can enjoy the tournament with fresh fish.

However, from 14:30 until the evening, we will be at the pond and you can pick up your score sheet.

Everyone who comes to pick up their score sheet personally on Friday will receive:

FREE NORIES SPOON

And a pleasant atmosphere with a welcome drink for the competitors at the pond.

Day 1: Official NORIES CUP – Japanese Rules

Arrival of competitors + introduction + photo session:
06:00 – 06:30

First round starts:
07:30

Rounds and the progress of the competition will be announced by the organizer during the tournament.

Lunch break:
Approximately 12:30 – 13:30

Draw of places for the semi-final 12:
Approximately 13:30 – 14:00

Rounds after lunch and the overall progress of the competition will be announced by the organizer during the tournament.

Expected start:
14:30

After lunch, we will have the battles of the final 12.

Expected end:
15:30 – 16:30

Ceremony, prize-giving:
After the tournament

Day 2: NORIES – European Trout Area Rules

07:30 – Pick-up of score sheets

08:00 – First round

12:00 – 13:30 – Lunch

13:30 – Continuation of the tournament

End of the competition part of the tournament:
Approximately 15:30

Results and ceremony:
Approximately 16:30

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Alcohol is prohibited on the course – also for those watching the tournament.

We fish both days with NORIES hard baits.

NORIES CUP 2026