[texbirds] Spring Migration = Birding Classic time!

From: Shelly Plante <Shelly.Plante@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 20:20:14 +0000
Calling All Birders!

The registration deadline for teams participating in this year's Great Texas 
Birding Classic is approaching quickly. Join this fun, friendly, birdwatching 
competition. There are tournament categories for all ages and skill levels, so 
select the one that works best for you. Since the competition is now statewide 
it's much more convenient for all participants as well.

Registration Deadline: April 1st
Tournament Days: pick any day from April 15-May 15

Participating teams can choose from a variety of tournament categories, 
choosing to participate for a half day, full day or more and compete regionally 
or statewide, including:
*   The Big Sit! This category is great for teams that have one or two "ringer" 
birders or if you have lots of people wanting to be on one team together.

*   State Park Tournament, Big Sit! or Sunrise-to-Noon Tournament. Ideal for a 
team seeking a more laid-back day without too much traveling around and for 
teams composed of mixed ages, so kids, teens and adults can be on a team 
together.

*   Regional Big Day. Perfect for those who want to test their skills against 
others in your part of the state, while birding for most or all of a 24-hour 
period. Categories are separated by age groups. Mentor a Roughwings (13 years 
and younger) or Gliders (age 14-18) or do your own adult tourney.

*   Statewide Tournament. Take on birders throughout Texas for either the 
Statewide Big Day Tournament for 24 hours of birding or enter the Statewide 
Weeklong Tournament for six consecutive days of birding anywhere and everywhere 
in Texas.

Want to learn more? Here are some quick links to some of the basics to get you 
started:
*   How to Participate: http://bit.ly/1dNevMl. All registration forms are 
online, so it's so easy to enter your team and participate!
*   Tournament advice for mentoring a youth team, doing a Big Day Tournament, 
taking on the Weeklong Tournament, or birding with blind or visually impaired 
birders can be found here: http://bit.ly/1gBGwvY      
*   Sponsorship tips - Community organizations, bird clubs, local businesses 
and more could sponsor your team(s). Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1BONt7M   
*   Conservation grant project proposal - Submit projects for a chance to win 
funding! Project proposals are due by May 1st. If you field a team and if your 
team wins, it could be in a position to select your group's project proposal: 
http://bit.ly/1BiD03c    

For inspiration, check out this short video highlighting the Big Sit! 
Tournament: http://youtu.be/x6bSYNzP1wQ. Go to www.birdingclassic.org for more 
information and registration instructions. Feel free to email or call me with 
any questions or to clarify anything. I'm here to help!

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
Texas Paddling Trails - www.tpwd.state.tx.us/paddlingtrails 
Great Texas Birding Classic - www.birdingclassic.org   
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