[texbirds] Birding Classic registration open; event goes statewide

From: "Shelly Plante" <Shelly.Plante@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2013 15:14:44 -0600
(When I sent this the other day our network went down a few hours later
taking the new Birding Classic website with it. It was back up a few
hours after that, but in case anyone went to the link and was frustrated
I wanted to re-send this so you'd remember to check back. Hope you all
can join us this year! There really is something for everyone!)
 

17th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic Registration is now open!

New website has been launched with all the details, tips from previous
teams, rules, registration form, participation categories, and more!

Participate from anywhere in Texas, April 15 - May 15, 2013 (this year,
you get to select which day your team birds!)

 

The annual Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC), which for the last 16
years has occurred solely on the Gulf Coast, has been expanded - to
include the entire state of Texas! 

 

Here's why the 2013 GTBC will be the best ever!!!

-  Savings:  lower registration fees for teams

-   Online access:  register and access all materials online at
www.birdingclassic.org 

-  NEW month-long format: allows you to take part in more than one
category, if you wish -- such as doing multiple big days in different
regions, doing a Big Sit! and a Roughwings team and still doing the
Weeklong; or mentoring a Gliders team and still doing a Big Sit! and an
adult Big Day regional team!  

-  Tournament day flexibility: choose your participation day(s) on the
fly instead of when you register. Now plan your dates based on weather,
personal schedules, work, school or when you think birds are most likely
to be seen. Teams just email the GTBC staff within 24-hours of their
selected date. 

-  More categories:  42 different categories offer something for
everyone, regardless of birdwatching experience, age, ability, location,
length of time you prefer to bird, etc. 

-  NEW tournaments: State Park Tournament, Sunrise-to-Noon Tournament,
Regional Tournaments for all age groups and statewide versions of past
tournament categories.

 

Start Planning your Team Now-Registration deadline is April 1

Be sure to get your team's registration in before April 1 to assure
you're included. If you have any question, please don't hesitate to
contact me directly. It would be great to have teams in all nine regions
of the tournament as well as teams participating in the new statewide
tournaments, State Park Tournament, and Sunrise to Noon Tournament (for
those who don't want to do a full Big Day).

 

We look forward to your joining the fun at Texas' first statewide Great
Texas Birding Classic.  

 

Remember, as in previous years, the proceeds for this tournament are for
the birds! Registration fees and sponsorship dollars go toward
Conservation Grants for birding and habitat restoration and enhancement
projects throughout the state, and some winning teams will help select
which projects are funded.

 

Thanks,

Shelly

______________________

Shelly Plante

Nature Tourism Manager, Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.

4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744

Phone: 512-389-4500; Cell: 512-241-9163; Fax: 512-389-8029

Great Texas Wildlife Trails - www.tpwd.state.tx.us/wildlifetrails
<http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/wildlifetrails> 

Texas Paddling Trails - www.tpwd.state.tx.us/paddlingtrails
<http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/paddlingtrails> 

Great Texas Birding Classic - www.tpwd.state.tx.us/gtbc 

 

Learn how you can help Texas State Parks: <http://bit.ly/sVdilb
<http://bit.ly/sVdilb> >

 


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