[texbirds] Registration open for the new statewide Great Texas Birding Classic
- From: "Shelly Plante" <Shelly.Plante@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2013 13:03:03 -0600
17th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic
Participate from anywhere in Texas, April 15 - May 15, 2013
It's a new day for birding enthusiasts in Texas. The widely-acclaimed 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!
Get ready to make birding history, because in 2013 you will be participating in
the first statewide Birding Classic in Texas. Just think of all the different
species that will be counted, when nine different regions join the fun.
Here's why the 2013 GTBC will be the best ever!!!
Ø Savings: lower registration fees for teams
Ø Online access: register and access all materials online at
www.BirdingClassic.org
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Ø 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!
Ø Fly 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.
Ø More categories: 42 different categories offer something for everyone,
regardless of birdwatching experience, age, ability, location, length of time
you prefer to bird, etc.
Ø 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-- Deadline is April 1
The early bird gets the worm, so get your team's registration in before April 1
to assure you're included. Forms and rules are available online at
www.BirdingClassic.org
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We look forward to your joining the fun at Texas' first statewide Great Texas
Birding Classic.
Shelly Plante, Nature Tourism Manager
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
P.S. Remember - it's 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.
______________________
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
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