WCA Short Story Contest

We invite WCA members to contribute compositions to a short story competition. The winning entry will be published in our summer newsletter, and the winner will receive a $100 gift certificate for the Trestle Brewery restaurant in Parry Sound. The runner-up will receive a $50 gift certificate for Trapper’s Choice restaurant in Parry Sound. A small group of WCA volunteer members will judge the submissions.

Here are the rules:

The story must be non-fiction and have something to do with Carling Township and/or Georgian Bay. Topics could include but are not limited to:

• An exciting or humorous open-up
• A memorable fishing trip
• Fun at the cottage
• A tale about critters of the area
• Historical accounts of West Carling

Entries must be submitted in Word and should not exceed 1500 words. If you are submitting photos along with your story, please submit them in a JPG or PNG format, and the maximum file size should not exceed 3 MB.

All entries must be sent to info@westcarling.com by July 15.

Additional rules and regulations:

• Prize is offered as is and is not exchangeable for cash value.
• Open only to 2024 paid members of the West Carling Association and their immediate family, verified upon contest conclusion if selected as a winner.
• One entry per person or family group.
• The awarding of the prize is at the sole discretion of the West Carling Association.
• By entering the contest you agree to let the WCA post your name and your entry on our website, social media pages and in our newsletter if selected as the winner.
• Contest is not open to residents of Quebec.