Large-scale surveys have been used to estimate the value of recreational fishing over large areas and time periods in the past, but there is a lack of information regarding the value of smaller event based recreational fishing activities. Using the travel-cost method, we estimate the overall value generated by two regional spearfishing competitions in eastern Australia and the adjusted value per competitor. The 2021 Bluewater Classic was valued between $32,874 and $39,492 AUD, with past values up to $100,364. The 2021 Eden 3-way Championships was valued between $102,461 and $118,747. On a per-competitor basis, the adjusted mean expenditure was between $1,090 and $1,649. Both competitions generated substantial economic activity within the towns that hosted them, as we estimated that localised expenditure constituted 60 – 71% of a competition’s overall value. These estimates demonstrate the value of recreational competitions for regional areas and the importance for economic surveys to consider smaller events.

过去，大规模调查已被用于估计大面积和时间段内休闲捕鱼的价值，但缺乏关于基于小型活动的休闲捕鱼活动的价值的信息。使用旅行成本法，我们估计了澳大利亚东部两个区域鱼叉捕鱼比赛产生的总价值和每个竞争对手的调整价值。2021 Bluewater Classic 的价值在 32,874 至 39,492 澳元之间，过去的价值高达 100,364 美元。2021 年伊甸园 3 路锦标赛的价值在 102,461 美元至 118,747 美元之间。按每位竞争对手计算，调整后的平均支出在 1,090 美元至 1,649 美元之间。两项比赛都在举办比赛的城镇内产生了大量的经济活动，正如我们估计的那样，本地化支出占比赛总价值的 60-71%。这些估计表明了区域娱乐比赛的价值以及经济调查考虑较小事件的重要性。