17 COMPETITION DAYS 1 & 2: WWBT will span three competition days with the full field of pros and co-anglers participating in on days one and two. Contestants are allowed to call lockmasters for locking purposes only. Marshals/Observers are not allowed to operate or work on the competitors personal cameras. of Environmental Conservation . These rules may be changed by WWBT immediately upon notice to its members. Owner, Wild West Bass Trail. Under these two conditions, both contestants catches may be counted without a penalty (except for late penalties, dead fish penalties or other penalties pertaining to other tournament rules) provided that the co-anglers fish are adequately marked so as to provide clear distinction of the pros catch and the co-anglers catch to the tournament director. 3) Spectators are to maintain at least 6ft apart while attending an event if physical distancing is mandated by state/local government. Must be present at awards to win. Memberships are valid for tournament calendar year. Membership HOW OLD ARE THE ANGLERS? The contestant shall make himself/herself available at the location selected by the Tournament Director and shall cooperate in all respects with such examination. You may also grab photos from social media to promote yourself and the club. The limit shall be 5 of the above species and varieties per day unless otherwise specified by tournament officials (example hot weather/fish care concerns). All angling must be done from the boat. In all cases where communications are initiated by a contestant, theTournament Director must be called prior. This includes but not limited to: structure, dog food, fish habitat, bait balls or any substance that would enhance or hold fish in a particular area once the off-limits period begins and all the way through the conclusion of the event. Flying over tournament waters or the use of drones during the off-limits period, open practice and competition are not allowed. Unless otherwise specified, all official times are specific to local host community. In addition, I waive all claims to compensation or damages based on the use of such minors image or voice, or both, by either Wild West Bass Youth Series. Changing or altering standard factory parts of a contestants engine to increase the horsepower over the factory horsepower rating is forbidden and will result in disqualification. A balance of field, one point each until end of field or points run out. 24. I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. Contestants will not argue, yell, demean, use profanity, or be disrespectful in any way toward this ruling. 45. B. SAFETY: Safe boat conduct must always be observed by contestants. 57.LATE PENALTY: Contestants who are not at the official check-in point, as described at the appointed time shall be penalized at the rate of one pound per minute late to be deducted from 1) Any big bass award and 2) The total weight of his/her catch for that day. I further expressly agree that the foregoing release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the state in which the agreement is entered and that if any portion of this agreement is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. 10 WAIVER AND RELEASE: As a condition of participation in each tournament, each contestant must execute a waiver and release of liability and a name and likeness release. THE OFFICIAL LENGTH FOR BASS: shall be determined by the Tournament Director and announced at the Tournament Briefing. The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. IF you are in this group, please ensure you have approval from your health care provider prior to attending WILD WEST BASS YOUTH SERIES events. Co-Anglers may only fish from the back deck or the lower passenger side seated positions. Entry fees for 2021 remain unchanged. Anycontestant who has not contacted the WWBT Tournament Director 15 minutes after theclosing of the posted on-site registration, may be disqualified from participating in the tournament and his/her entry fee forfeited. You may also live stream during a tournament. I further expressly agree that the foregoing release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the state in which the agreement is entered and that if any portion of this agreement is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. The WWBT Tournament Director or his/her designee shall be responsible for selecting an independent expert to administer and interpret the results and establishing, in consultation with the expert administrator, the scope of the questions which may be asked during the polygraph examination. During the official competition days of the tournament, a contestant may not use a CB radio, a VHF marine band radio, a cellular phone, or any other type of communication device for the purpose of locating or catching fish. Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. No dead bass will be eligible for Big Bass awards or prizes. Testing of engines during the off-limits period is not permitted on tournament waters. 13 OFF LIMITS: the off-limits period for all WWBT pro/am tournaments will be the nine(9) consecutive daysprior to the practice period in all WWBT events unless otherwise notified by WWBT. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. Contestants are also encouraged to wear WWBTs logo on their tournament jerseys. 16 NON-SHARED WEIGHT FORMAT: Both Pro and co-anglers are responsible for his/her own (5) fish. ***, Any questions on this form or the entry fee, please give us a call at480-571-1919 ext. The take-off order will be reversed on day 2. Contestants may be allowed to compete under appeal. CATCH AND RELEASE CULLING OF DEAD BASS IS PROHIBITED. During the open practice and during the tournament, a contestant may not enter or dive in tournament waters also known as skin or scuba diving. PROS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE CO-ANGLER AMPLE SPACE TO ICE FOR FOOD AND DRINK. I also hereby grant GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series the exclusive right to reproduce, digitize and edit the Work at GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series sole discretion, to publicly perform, publicly display and distribute the Work in any advertising, promotion, and production-related to the Project or any related program produced by GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series. They may not use cell phones during competition unless in an emergency situation. 61. PROPELLER DRIVEN AND EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED OPERABLE IGNITION KILL SWITCH AND LANYARD. No live bait or prepared bait will be permitted during open practice and competition, except for pork strips or rinds. 29. TEAM Registration, only one submission per angler, please. You may also live stream during a tournament. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. Angler of the Year includes total score of all 4 events. However, trolling as a method of fishing is prohibited. Any water within these boundaries posted Off-Limits or No Fishing by state or federal agencies will be OFF- LIMITS and will be announced at the Tournament Briefing. A contestant must not allow any bass caught by him/her to be counted on the score of another contestant. In social media, you may use hashtags #WWBYS or tag @WWBYouthseries to amplify and spread your post to our social fans. PAYOUT:100% of WWBYSWest Coast Championship Entry Fees go towards CASH SCHOLARSHIPS and PRIZES! ONLY BASS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE WHICH MEASURE THE OFFICIAL LENGTH OR MORE ON THE LONGEST STRAIGHT LINE WITH THE TAIL PINCHED OR SWISHED SHALL BE WEIGHED. By participating in this Tournament, I, THE UNDERSIGNED, fully and unconditionally agree to and accept the Official Rules and the decisions of GreenFish Marketing LLC: Wild West Bass Youth Series, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Tournament. From Memorial Day (May) to Columbus Day (October) entrance gates charge an entrance fee from 9AM to 5pm. ANGLER CODE OF CONDUCT AND SPORTSMANSHIP: Contestants participating in any WWBT event shall abide by this code of conduct and the applicable rules for the event in which they are participating. Tournament officials reserve the right to restrict or enhance tournament waters based on conversations with local authorities. Stick steering shall be as defined by the Tournament Director. All information must be accessed prior to official off-limits periods. CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATIONAL QUALIFICATION: CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Thetop 75Pros and Co-Anglers based on the Angler of the Year (AOY) points who fish 3 events will receive an invitation to the Championship Invitational. Staggered weigh-in times may be utilized to minimize gathering size. Permission is also granted to the WILD WEST BASS YOUTH SERIES and its affiliates including Directors, Boat Captains, and Team Parents to provide the needed emergency treatment prior to the childs admission to the medical facility. I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. WWBT will combine the payout for those places and divide them equally by the tied contestants. The Apex Pro Tour is the ultimate showdown for the top anglers on the west coast. Special off limits and practice periods will be announced by WWBT. Only water open to all public fishing will be considered tournament waters. In the event of an emergency arising out of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I understand that every attempt will be made by the attending physician to contact me in the most expeditious way possible. Permission is also granted to the WILD WEST BASS YOUTH SERIES and its affiliates including Directors, Boat Captains, and Team Parents to provide the needed emergency treatment prior to the childs admission to the medical facility. Example: No floggers or similar devices will be allowed in practice or during the events days. 4 PARTICIPANTS AND ELIGIBILITY: This tournament is open only to current members of WWBT who are 18 years of age or older (Pro entrant). Scouting, pre-fishing or other practice related activities prior to or after weigh-in is not allowed once the tournament has begun. Random checks may be conducted and any contestant who does not have proof of valid insurance with $300,000 coverage will not be allowed to participate and all entry fees forfeited. I agree that the delivery of an e-mail to my designated contact will constitute delivery to me. All such contact associated with engaging in events at the meetings or events within which anglers participate as members of WILD WEST BASS YOUTH SERIES it involves a certain degree of risk that could result in illness, injury, death, or loss or damage to person or property. Brown 1. I also accept all risk of injury, death, disability, loss, or damage to my person or property from this activity and event even if arising from the negligence of anyone associated with this event or other GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series events, its owners, employees, agents, representatives, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims or cause of action (known or unknown). If contestants have a concern regarding his/her catch, they should not present their catch. Kayak Pro Tour. $1,200. 58. 14 NO INFO RULE: WWBT PRO/AMS HAVE A NO INFO RULE AND A STRICT OFF-LIMITS PERIOD. I also understand I must provide my personal cell number capable of receiving text messages from the Wild West Bass Youth Series. Any time the combustion engine is operating and in gear, there must be a driver in the drivers seat in full control of the boat. A safe and courteous distance (50 feet) should be maintained when trolling motors are in use. 60. CO-ANGLERS MUST PLACE A CULL TAGON EACH FISH PRIOR TO PLACING IT INTO THE LIVEWELL. 63. 2) Anglers will not be permitted to share the front or rear deck spaceifthere is a physical distancing regulation mandated by a government entity, keeping contact minimized to times when anglers are seated while the main outboard is on. 2019 OFFICIAL RULES OF COMPETITION-Pro/Am. 1 The Tournament Director may impose actions or rulings deemed appropriate by them, which may include the following without limitation. In addition to adhering to the Rules and Code of Conduct, to ensure effective and timely communication between Wild West Bass Youth Series and the anglers, I understand that I am required to provide Wild West Bass Youth Series with a current e-mail address. Riders or media are allowed with preauthorization of the tournament director. Winner receives 200 points + 50 participation = 250 points From the morning launch through check-in all WWBT contestants must have locations services for the WWBT APP turned on. Wild West Bass Youth Series also encourages anglers to send photos, videos, and updates for exposure on our social media pages. 37. Drive-thru weigh-in. DO I NEED A BOAT AND TEAMMATE? 11 PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded after the tournament. MEDIA: All official contestants of an event are required to cooperate with the media personnel that covers the event. Each angler of aTEAM must fill out and pay their own Open Qualifier Registration fee. Please do credit Wild West Bass Youth Series. Priorities will be: 1) anglers that sign up for 3 or more events, 2) Anglers signing up with a pro/co combination 3) Date registration was received. These risks include but are not limited to infection and transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus. The favorable public reputation of WWBT as an organization in the sport of fishing, the integrity of its officials, and the reputation of its media properties are valuable assets and tangible benefits for WWBT. In the event of a polygraphexamination, contestants may have tournament prizes withheld until such testing has been concluded. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, hereby assign and grant to GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series, and/or any of its Subsidiaries the right and permission to copyright and/or publish photographs or video footage myself, (the Work) and the use of these photographs and video footage singularly or in conjunction with other photographs or video footage for television production and broadcast of the GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series, and any related art, advertising, internet usage, trade or any other similar lawful purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to, product packaging, posters, billboards, internet usage, endorsements, television and television commercials worldwide (the Project), without additional compensation by GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series and free and clear of any claim whatsoever on my part. After the tournament begins, fishing the tournament waters is prohibited except during tournament hours. Monetary prizes for each contestant will be awarded in equal amounts. 15 FISHABLE WATERS: Fishing within 50 feet of an operating gas pump/dock or within 50 feet of a competitors boat, which is first anchored, is prohibited (Trolling motors must be in up position, anchor rope visible, or shallow water anchoring system deployed to be considered anchored). After payment is complete you will receive an email with a confirmation code. $2,000 plus $1,200 kayak package. Binoculars are not allowed in the boat at any time. Wild West Bass Trail Register Now! 122. Must have current Wild West Bass Trail Membership ( SIGN UP HERE) Please note: LOCK IN deposits are non-refundable. Rules for special tournaments may differ from those contained herein. As soon as a contestant has caught one more fish than their tournament limit, they must cull a fish immediately to reduce their catch to the tournament limit. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. Alabama rigs and similar umbrella-type rigs are limited to a maximum of five wires, five lures and three hooks (single or treble) unless state regulations are more restrictive, in which case state regulations prevail. If there are stories written about you or by you appearing on our social media, Wild West Bass Youth Series grants permission to link to these stories and any others on our social media pages. REGISTRATION: Each contestant must register in person with official WWBT staff at the time and place designated in the schedule of events. ALL BASS WILL BE MEASURED ON A FLAT BOARD WITH THE MOUTH OPEN. 50 OFFICIAL CHECKPOINT: There shall be only one official checkpoint for check-out in the morning, and one official check-in point in the afternoon which will be designatedat the tournament briefing. High Schoolers are 9th to 12th Grade. Contestants may not cull or discard any fish in their possession once they have checked in at the check-in point. Wild West Bass Youth Series wants to help promote both your brand and the sport of professional bass fishing through its multimedia assets. If tournament officials determine a co-angler has engaged in conduct in such a manner asto unfairly handicap his/her pro, they shall be disqualified. Testing of engines after the weigh-in is only allowed with permission from the Tournament Director. With a high-stakes points system that combines catch count and weight, this league is a true test of skill, strategy, and endurance. Must have a valid receipt within 30 days of tournament. However, Wild West Bass Youth Series grants certain exceptions, including the following content rights, to tournament participants: Anglers may use video or still images, shot by the angler during a tournament, for promotional or marketing purposes, and in social media. 21. Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered season. Non-Member teams will pay a total of $100 per event. 34. Off the water, they must follow the general guidelines of any media covering the tournament as set forth by Wild West Bass Youth Series Communications and Leadership. Failure to grant such access may result in immediate disqualification. No barges or similar craft willbe permitted. $100 to the highest finishing team with P-Line in the boat. I am aware and agree that by executing this waiver and release, that I am giving up my right to bring legal action or assert a claim against GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series for my negligence. Other rigs as specified above may be in boat ready for use; however, only ONE is permitted in use at any given time. Wild West Bass Youth Series wants to help promote both your brand and the sport of professional bass fishing through its multimedia assets. Memberships are required to participate in the WWBYS West Coast Championship. If a competitor has a personal camera person or crew following him on the water, that person or team must not get in the way of Wild West Bass Youth Series photographers or videographers who are covering the tournament. The contestant must know and observe these dates. If a member, I am currently in good standing with Wild West Bass Youth Series.
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