| 2013 - 2014 retreats |
Kawerau
4th - 6th Ocober 2013, Tarawera River Lodge, 31 Porritt Dr, Kawerau.
Te Awamutu
4th - 6th Februaury 2014, Castlerock Adventures, Te Awamutu. View information about the CFR Te Awamutu retreat.
Nelson
April 2014 (date to be confirmed). Owen River Lodge, near Murchison. View information about the CFR Nelson retreat.
Casting for Recovery application form. (Note: this opens a word document) |
| Watch TV3 story about Casting for Revery |
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| National Programme Co-ordinator |
Sherrie Feickert - National
sherrie@castingforrecovery.org.nz |
Regional co-ordinators |
Wendy Caldwell - Te Awamutu
wendy@castingforrecovery.org.nz
Sherrie Feickert - Nelson and Kawerau
sherrie@castingforrecovery.org.nz |
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| Eligibility and selection |
The Casting for Recovery
retreat accommodates 14 participants who have or have had breast
cancer. You need not ever have picked up a rod in your life and
only need to get to the location in Rotorua. Once there, you will
be outfitted with fly fishing gear from head to toe for use for
the duration of the retreat.
The selection of the 14 participants from all
those applying is through a random lottery. The only condition is
that you provide a medical certificate that confirms you are fit
to participate. |
| Organisor Sherrie Feickert wearing the CFR gear |
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| CFR NZ contact details |
Sherrie
Feickert
National Programme Co-ordinator, CFR New Zealand
Phone: (07) 323 7079.
Mobile: 021 774 751
Email: sherrie@castingforrecovery.org.nz
Facebook: Casting-For-Recovery-New-Zealand
North Island Programme – sherrie@castingforrecovery.org.nz
CFR Fishing Consultant - Peter Carty
peter@castingforrecovery.org.nz
On the web:
CFR NZ:
www.castingforrecovery.org.nz (you are here)
CFR International: www.castingforrecovery.org |
| Staffing |
Retreats are staffed by trained men and women
volunteers. Our fly fishing instructors, medical and hospitality team
are all here to make your weekend one of fun, empowerment and achievement. |
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| Content |
You will be immersed in the
world of fly fishing, learning to cast, tie the basic knots and
all about the bugs - what fish eat. On the last day of the retreat,
you'll be in the water practicing catch and release fishing assisted
by our CFR volunteers, whom are passionate fly fishing anglers with
years of experience to share with you.
Note that you are free to participate at whatever
level you feel comfortable and are free to break from any activity.
Click
here to view sample schedule |
| Other services |
In addition to your fly
fishing experts, some of whom represent NZ on our National Fly Fishing
team the Silver Flies, you will have a pampering session. This includes:
- Reiki
- Massage
- Styling and Makeovers
- Hair Piece refurbishment
- Prosthetic advice
- Compression garment fitting
- A resource table that includes lymphoedema
advice.
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| Lodgings |
We provide you with comfortable shared lodgings.
In our gathering area you will find all day refreshments with seasonal
fruit and snacks. Our CFR volunteers will be sharing meal times with
you, taking care of your needs and sharing in your daily recollections. |
| Video |
Watch a
short video clip and listen to women talk about what the American
programme of Casting for Recovery has meant for them and their families.
See what is involved and hear how this progamme, made possible by
many volunteers and sponsors, has had a profound effect on women
recovering from breast cancer. |
| Sponsorship and support |
As the program is non-profit and offered at no
cost to the participants, CFR relies on the generosity of individual
donors, foundation grants, companies and organisations. If there is
any way you can help with loans or gifts of fishing gear, outdoor
clothing, or any other good or services, please contact Sherrie at
CFR. |
| Become a "River Helper" |
Casting for Recovery relies on the generous donation
of goods and services as well as the time and expertise of anglers.
If you would like to be part of this fun and important programme please
check that you are able to fulfill the requirements as laid down in
the "job description" |
| Tie some flies |
Next time you're at your
fly-tying bench, how about tying a couple of extra flies to donate
for use at the CFR retreat. (Barbless flies are preferred to facilitate
catch and release.) CFR needs summer patterns for the Rotorua
lake area especially the Waiteti,
Ngongotaha,
Awahou and Hamurana areas. All donations will be gratefully received
and acknowledged.
Please send flies to:
Sherrie Feickert
P O Box 57
Kawerau
BOP 3169 |
Lynda assists on the Hamurana Stream |
| Who'll be there |
We are pleased to have the
support of Peter Carty, Russell Anderson, Clarke Reid as fly tying and casting coaches as well as Graham Pyatt from the CFR casting team.
There will also be a breast cancer and CFR resource table offering lingerie and prosthetics advice and Marie Claire Jewellery. |
| Special offer to CFR alumni |
Come fishing with a CFR Accredited
Fly Gal Pal
If you are a CFR alumni and plan to come to New
Zealand, the women at CFR New Zealand offer to take you fishing
and accommodate your needs. These are people who are passionate
about fishing. If no-one is available at the time, or if you'd prefer
a professional guide, they can assist you with a guide from the
New Zealand Professional Fly Fishing Guides Association (NZPFGA). |
Zero Limits
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CFR globally practises compulsory
catch and release and the education of humanely releasing trout
with soft nets and barbless hooks.
CFR also teaches the concept of leaving no footprint
on our pristine waterways and so has been awarded the sustainable
tourism tick of approval. |
| Endorsement for CFR NZ |
"I heartily support
Casting for Recovery as one of the best programs for breast cancer
survivors that I know."
Susan Love, MD
Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation |
Message from "The First lady of Fly Fishing",
Joan Wulff
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Message of support for
the New Zealand CFR programme
I'm delighted to know that you have started a
Casting for Recovery "chapter" in your lovely country.
There isn't a better cause and I love New Zealand. I was there in
1994 for your first One-Fly contest and we had a 4-person woman's
team from the US. We didn't win, but thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Altogether I was there three whole weeks and fished as far south
as Te Anau.
I wish you all the best with your Casting for
Recovery program and, too, sharing fishing adventures with sister
anglers. I'd be happy to hear from you as you move on.
Warmest wishes! Tight lines!!
Joan Wulff |
| Message from the Right Hon John
Key, PM |
Trout Fishing and Recovery
from Breast Cancer in New Zealand
As a keen trout fisherman and the Minister of
Tourism it is my great pleasure to encourage you to enjoy some of
the best trout fishing in the world.
Breast cancer affects a growing number of women
and recovery from treatment can be a long and sometimes traumatic
experience.
It’s great to see organisations like Casting
For Recovery running innovative programmes that help breast cancer
sufferers get better while teaching them one of the world’s
most relaxing and rewarding pastimes.
New Zealand is world-renowned for our trout
fishing. Our sparkling rivers and lakes, our healthy trout fisheries,
and our fantastic scenery complement our warm Kiwi hospitality and
the wide range of facilities available for our visitors.
If ever there was a part of the world designed
to help people recover from an illness – while making them
feel at home – it must surely be in New Zealand.
Best wishes and happy fishing!
Hon John Key
Prime Minister
Minister of Tourism |
| International organisation |
Casting for Recovery was
founded in the USA in 1996 and has its headquarters in Manchester
Vermont. See www.castingforrecovery.org
for more details. |
The Casting for Recovery team thank all those
whom give up their time and expenses to assist these precious participants
during their retreat weekend. |
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