The "Sharp Cup" cup is the 5th oldest 
international sporting trophy in the world 
and is engraved with the names of 
winning delegations from around the globe.
 

Held in September of each year!
 International boaters gather in Halifax 
in a competition to catch the largest tuna! 
All proceeds of the sale of the tuna are donated to the 
"IWK Health Centre" in Halifax Nova Scotia.
 

The "NSITT" adheres to all "IGFA" rules 
and is proud to be an 
IGFA OFFSHORE 
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 
Qualifying Event. 

The beautiful city of Halifax Nova Scotia hosts the tournament each year. 
Their are ample hotel rooms, excellent restaurants 
tourist attractions and an active nightlife 
all with in walking distance of the "NSITT" headquarters and dock. 
Halifax is famous for its downtown waterfront locations 
in the heart of the city's activity. 
The month of September typically provides 
some of the nicest weather 
and best scenery of the year in Halifax.
Contact Convention Connections for the best airfare 
routes & accommodation for Halifax.
The dates for the  2009 tournament are September 22nd to 26th. 
The fee has increased to $3,200 this year and the hotel is the Delta Barrington Halifax phone 1-888-423-3583. rooms are $185.00 plus tax, please book by August 28th.
Closing Ceremonies are at The Marriott (old Casino Hotel) in the Acadia Room on Saturday September 26th starting at 6pm. 
Tourist Information 1-800-565-0000

"Nova Scotia International Tuna Tournament"
NSITT C/O PO Box 38051
Dartmouth, NS
B3B 1X2

Charter boats are available upon request at a rate of $1000 per day includes Captain.