Presented by: Last Chance Performance Marine . I, THE UNDERSIGNED, do knowingly and freely assume all risk referred to above, both known and unknown. 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. TOWING BOATS: on trailers during tournament hours is prohibited, except by the direction of tournament officials. Prior to the tournament registration, any questionable areas must be brought to the attention of tournament officials to be considered tournament waters and may be announced in the briefing for all to hear. WWBT recommends live wells be maintained at a full level and aerators/recirculators on manual. It is the anglers responsibility to confirm check-in times each day on the daily pairings. Specially designed Once a contestants catch is measured, counted and verified by a tournament official, that contestant may not return to the boat until their catch has been weighed and recorded. Fees are $550 for pros and $275 for "co" or amateur . If contestants have any questions they mustapproach the tournament director. WWB Youth Series. If the child knowingly participates in an event with any of the symptoms in relation to COVID-19 this will be ruled as unsportsmanlike conduct and the board will make a decision on whether the child will be allowed to attend future events. Here are the 2021 #lockitin links for all Wild West Bass Trail events. Wild West Bass Youth Series wants to help promote both your brand and the sport of professional bass fishing through its multimedia assets. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. Must be present at awards to win. Appeals of non-competition rulings must be presented in writing to the Tournament Director within 48 hours from the time and date of ruling for review. Failure to have an active/paid membership is grounds for disqualification. Apex Pro Tour | #WeAreAPEX I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, do knowingly and freely assume all risk referred to above, both known and unknown. 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. 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. 60. Note: Any angler, boat captain presenting symptoms upon arrival will be required to leave and will be denied entry to the event. Wild West Bass Trail. 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). Contestants will not argue, yell, demean, use profanity, or be disrespectful in any way toward this ruling. 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. 30. MAXIMUM COURTESY: must always be practiced, especially regarding boating and angling near non-contestants who may be on tournament waters. Contestants may not cull or discard any fish in their possession once they have checked in at the check-in point. 22. 66. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me. 63. When advised by state/local government bodies anglers must wear a cloth face-covering in public settings if they can be safely managed while near another angler, boat captain, spectators, or other persons in the vicinity. No live bait or prepared bait will be permitted during open practice and competition, except for pork strips or rinds. REPORT AN EMERGENCY OR BREAKDOWN: Contact a tournament official by phone or other means or to report an emergency or breakdown, contestants must cease fishing at this point and their catch must be verified by a tournament official in order to be counted in the tournament. Any angler who violates any portion of the Angler Code of Conduct may be subject to sanctions including but not limited to permanent disqualification. Presented by: Bridgford. 58. All USPS entries must be received by the WWBT office by the published deadline date. Contestants are encouraged to pre-sign for events giving them priority entry and also greatly helping the tournament organization with preparation details. The WWBT Tournament Director or rules committee or such person designated by the Tournament Director shall have the discretion to determine the need for a polygraph examination. Please submit only one registration per angler. The take-off order will be reversed on day 2. 50 Show up points will be awarded to all contestants. The field will be capped at 150 boats. Brown 1. Dead fish determinations will be made by WWBT staff member(s) in charge of the bump tank. Upon request, Pros must make a back seat available for co-anglers each competition day. Rules for special tournaments may differ from those contained herein. CONTESTANTS ARE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE BOAT AND SEEK SAFE SHELTER IN BAD WEATHER WHERE DANGER MAY BE IMMINENT. Their check-in time will remain the same. Owner, Wild West Bass Trail. SCORING: Tournament standings and final winners shall be determined by the total weight of each contestants catch during the competition days of the tournament. I also recognize that WILD WEST BASS YOUTH SERIES cannot guarantee anglers will always stay at least six (6) feet apart due to the inherent nature of angling and related educational events. Co-Anglers may only fish from the back deck or the lower passenger side seated positions. 3 FISHING HOURS: Fishing hours will be posted on the Tournament Information Page or announced at the tournament briefing. Binoculars are not allowed in the boat at any time. CULLING TAGS or clips are allowed. 11)Acknowledgethat COVID-19 can result in death or serious illness, as explained on the CDC website. ARIZONA TEAMS FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: - Wild West Bass Trail | Facebook Click only ONE of the options below, to populate the correct amount due. No contestants will be allowed on Tournament waters after registration until the first day of competition. Note: A tournament calendar year may start in the fall prior. Tournament waters shall be established by the Tournament Director for each tournament. 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. WWBYS West Coast Championship Registration When visually fishing a bed or for bedding bass, to be counted as a legal fish, all bass must be hooked inside the mouth and must be verified by your partner before being unhooked. I warrant that I am at least 18 years of age and that I am competent in my own name in so far as this consent is concerned. These rules may be changed by WWBT immediately upon notice to its members. Contestants failing to register in person during the prescribed hours may result in disqualification. The rights granted herein shall not confer in myself any rights of ownership in the Project including, without limitation, the copyright thereto, all of which shall be and remain the exclusive property of GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series. The top 10 pro and co-anglers will advance to the final day. PRO-ANGLER. I, the undersigned, do hereby consent to the use by GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series of the image, voice, or both of the minor child under the age of 18 described below, in (1) the video, photograph, or audio recording described below; and (2) any video, photograph, or audio recording reproduced either in whole or in part from the video, photograph or audio recording described below: regardless of whether these materials are used for fundraising, advertising, publicity, or any other purpose on behalf of either the Wild West Bass Youth Series. The Tournament Director, at his/her sole discretion, may reassign partners prior to the morning take off. OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT DAYS (FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY). i.e. Pros will be assigned a boat number according to his/her take off position on day 1. VISIBLE FISH: Anyone guilty of snatching or snagging visible fish will have their catch disqualified. 27. Staggered weigh-in times may be utilized to minimize gathering size. 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. Rockefeller State Park Preserve - New York State Office of Parks Contestants do not have the option of not being filmed or interviewed during the official event days. On a tight leaderboard, with only. Contestants will refrain from arguing, yelling, demeaning, using profanity, or challenging any tournament official. MANUFACTURERS LANYARD/KILL SWITCH: must be attached to the drivers body any time the combustion engine is operating. 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. 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. If the tie is not broken by applying the foregoing procedures, the tie will remain a tie. As Parent and/or Guardian of the named angler, I hereby authorize the diagnosis and treatment by a qualified and licensed medical professional, of the minor child, in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending medical professional, requires immediate attention to prevent further endangerment of the minors life, physical disfigurement, physical impairment, or other undue pain, suffering or discomfort, if delayed. Refusing to comply may result in a penalty or tournament disqualification. BY SIGNING THE WAIVER AND ENTRY FORM EACH CONTESTANT IS ATTESTING TO ADHERING TO THE NO INFO AND OFF-LIMITS RULE. I warrant that I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor described below and have the full right and authority to grant this consent on behalf of such minor. The WWBT mobile APP allows WWBT officials to communicate with all its contestants. Contestants must remain in the boat at all times except in case of dire emergency. The Tournament Director or his/her designees shall have sole authority for assessing penalty points. 8FIRST ENTRY DEADLINE: First Entry deadline via mail/phone is 5:00 pm local time or online/APP entries until 11:59 PM 7 days prior to the first practice day to be paid in full. Any candidate for competition who, in the judgment of the Tournament Director, is impaired in such a manner as to endanger the safety and well being of their partner or themselves may not be eligible. During tournaments, Wild West Bass Youth Series may ask to mount a POV streaming camera in a competitors boat (the footage may be used in Wild West Bass Youth Series web or social media). 49. Returning WWBYS members is $25 per angler, must have your previous membership ID number to receive the discounted price. Any act of a contestant which reflects unfavorably upon efforts to promote fisheries conservation, clean waters and courtesy shall be a reason for disqualification. Marshals/Observers are not allowed to operate or work on the competitors personal cameras. 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. 9) Parents or legal guardians have an obligation to assess their childs health prior to the event. I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. Memberships are valid for tournament calendar year. 53. The WWBT Tournament Director or his/her designee shall attempt to have the location of such polygraph examination as close in proximity to the anglers permanent address or such other mutually convenient location as possible. WWBT encourages Pro Anglers to assist Co-Anglers. Stick steering shall be as defined by the Tournament Director. 12)Acknowledgethat if you or your child cannot travel to an event or must return home, that there is no refund for the event. 54. This preserver must be strapped, snapped or zippered securely and maintained in that condition until the combustion engine is shut off. LOGOS AND/OR SIGNAGE: Contestants are encouraged to wear his/her own clothing which may bear patches, logos and other signage promoting the anglers sponsors. A designated tournament official must be granted access to the contestants boat at any time during the open practice or competition days. maximum of 18 gallons of gasoline in tanks that meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations. By executing this document, I knowingly and voluntarily assent to the following non-exhaustive list of precautionary measures to be administered at times, frequency, and locations of WILD WEST BASS YOUTH SERIES choosing: 1) Anglers are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer or disinfecting wipes with them to each tournament/event. Contestants may be allowed to compete under appeal for penalties assessed until a final ruling by Appeals Committee. THE OFFICIAL LENGTH FOR BASS: shall be determined by the Tournament Director and announced at the Tournament Briefing. Final approval of attire will be determined by the T.D. 65. All contestants will receive 50 participation points. Pro/Am | Wild West Bass Trail 122. 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. SEE WWBT WEBSITE FOR OFFICIAL DATES FOR EACH EVENT. 2022 Pro/Am Results | Wild West Bass Trail If you don't see the email, check your spam folder. HORSEPOWER REGULATIONS: MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER FOR ALL OUTBOARD MOTOR BOATS USED IN OPEN TOURNAMENT PRACTICE AND IN TOURNAMENT COMPETITION WILL not exceed the limitations set by the U.S. Coast Guard. Contestants must be present and be able to hear their names called at the official weigh-into be eligible for contingency prizes. Membership is $50 per year and can be purchased at WWBYS MEMBERSHIP, Any questions about this form or the entry fee, please give us a call at480-571-1919 ext. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. Contestants shall, always, conduct themselves in a manner becoming of a professional that will not reflect unfavorably on WWBT, its members, sponsors, events or representatives. TOURNAMENT BRIEFING: Notification of your first-day partner shall be made at the Tournament Briefing which MUST BE ATTENDED by all contestants. All #lockitin2021 fees are applied to each. From Memorial Day (May) to Columbus Day (October) entrance gates charge an entrance fee from 9AM to 5pm. For each legal dead bass presented to weigh-in officials, the contestant shall be penalized 0.25 pounds per dead fish to be deducted from their daily score. You may also live stream during a tournament. IF mandate is in place, Spectators to be limited to Parents/Guardians and siblings of anglers. I understand that it is the sole responsibility of all boat owners to carry and maintain boat owners liability coverage with limits of no less than $100,000 Each person / $300,000 Each accident or $300,000 CSL. 8) Any angler presenting symptoms post-arrival during events will be isolated to a designated area until such angler is picked up by a responsible party. The following rules shall apply to all Wild West Bass Trail (WWBT) events. 18 COMPETITION DAY 3: The top ten (10) pros and co-anglers will advance to Championship day three. Plan Your Visit to Letchworth State Park - Wyoming County Tourism Tournament officials reserve the right to restrict or enhance tournament waters based on conversations with local authorities. 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. ALL BLADDER TANKS AND AUXILIARY GAS any other type of AUXILIARY gas tanks that are not installed by the boat manufacturer are prohibited. IF mandate will NOT allow any gatherings of people, we may have to cancel the tournament. I(We)agree to submit to a polygraph examination and understand that failure to pass the examination will result in disqualification. 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. Appeals for penalties assessed must be presented in writing 48 hours from the time and date of ruling to the Tournament Director. 67. These risks include but are not limited to infection and transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus. Tournament officials have the right to delay, shorten or cancel the start of an official tournament day because of bad weather or other factors that would endanger the safety of the contestants. 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. GreenFish Marketing LLCholds the content rights to the tournaments it owns and operates. This Advisory Board may be asked to help resolve appeals/protests with regards to rules violations. If a member, I am currently in good standing with Wild West Bass Youth Series. 29. 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. IF mandate will NOT allow any gatherings of people, we may have to cancel the tournament. Every board member, volunteer, and angling family must evaluate their unique circumstances and make an informed decision before joining or participating in WILD WEST BASS YOUTH SERIES events, WE hope this information will be helpful as you make that choice. Duringa competition, each boat passenger must wear a Coast Guard-approved chest-type life preserver anytime the combustion engine is operating. Violation of this rule shall be the reason for disqualification. Failure to go through boat check and check-out in themorning or failure to check-in at the check-in point in the afternoon may result in disqualification. Still photos and videos taken by an angler during a tournament may be posted to social media and the anglers website after the tournaments conclusion. CO-ANGLER BOAT OPERATION: Co-Anglers are allowed to drive boats only in cases of emergency or with permission from tournament officials with exception of loading and unloading boats from trailers. 2 Loss of catch for the day of the violation. BASIC BOAT EQUIPMENT: During open practice and competition, every boat must have all required Coast Guard safety equipment as well as a functional bilge pump. A safe and courteous distance (50 feet) should be maintained when trolling motors are in use. No floggers or similar devices will be allowed in practice or during the events days. 3) Spectators are to maintain at least 6ft apart while attending an event if physical distancing is mandated by state/local government. 36. 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. Standings will reflect ties starting at place closest to first. 7 LIABILITY INSURANCE: During the open practice and competition days of any WWBT tournament, no contestant may operate a boat unless that contestant has documented proof of a minimum of $300,000 per occurrence boat owners liability insurance (see participation agreement for full details) covering the boat being used in the tournament. 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. WWBT ENCOURAGES CONTESTANTS TO UTILIZEONLINE/APPOR PHONE METHODS TO SUBMIT PAYMENTS. All lures must adhere to state regulations. 21. Each contestant will automatically be entered into the big fish option. 56. Contestants must leave from and return to official checkpoints by boat. PERMITTED FISHING METHODS: Fishing is defined as having a lure attached to a line and a rod and reel with the rod in hand. Standing on the outboard engine or seats while fishing is not allowed. During both the open practice and the tournament, a contestant may not have the assistance or advice of anyone for the purposes of locating or catching bass, nor enter the tournament waters with anyone who has been on the tournament waters during the off-limits period including, but not limited to, a professional guide, state or federal wildlife agency employee, or any other person deemed an expert on these tournament waters by the Tournament Director, unless they are a contestant in the tournament. 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). Example: Unless otherwise specified, all official times are specific to local host community. Run and Win with Lucas Oil If a member, I am currently in good standing with Wild West Bass Youth Series. 90% Plus Payback (Cash, Boat, Contingencies) 1:10 Payout. Any contestant(s) deemed under the influence by the tournament director may be disqualified. RECEIVING, ACCEPTING OR TAKING OF FISH FROM ANOTHER PERSON during tournament hours is strictly prohibited. REGISTRATION: Each contestant must register in person with official WWBT staff at the time and place designated in the schedule of events. 26. 2022 APEX CHAMPIONSHIP FOLSOM LAKE TOP-10 BAITS, Late-Day Upgrade Puts Wilson Atop APEX Championship on Folsom, Apex Angle: Ken Mahs Big Bite Flipping Set Up. 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. Member of WWBYS $37.50 (Per Angler/ Event). 4) Cloth face coverings are encouraged for anglers, boat captains, and spectatorsbut not requiredunless mandated by state/local government. Refusing to comply may result in a penalty or tournament disqualification. Sunline Super FC Sniper Fluorocarbon 5"-7" Paddle Tail Swimbait --- Find all of your tackle and gear from Tackle Warehouse #WildWestBassTrail Apex Angle: Chatterbaits in Springtime Alpha Angler ChatterBound - 7'2" Medium-Heavy Rod High speed reel Z-Man Chatterbaits 17 lb. Contestants may be allowed to compete under appeal. Contestants may not have the assistance of another boat, person, or apparatus (push poles are allowed) to access any water. About Wild West. 4) Cloth face coverings are encouraged for anglers, boat captains, and spectatorsbut not requiredunless mandated by state/local government. Contestants who do not display operational navigation lights will be moved to the end of the blast offline. 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. End of year point tiebreakers shall be total weights from full field days for the season. Each boat must have a U.S. Coast Guard horsepower rating plate attached to the boat by the manufacturer. 3:01 is considered one minute late, etc. Memberships are required to participate in the WWBYS West Coast Championship. With a high-stakes points system that combines catch count and weight, this league is a true test of skill, strategy, and endurance. Proof of insurance must be with the boat being used and must cover all passengers in that boat. During open practice WWBT contestant may only fish with another CONFIRMED contestants. DO I NEED A BOAT AND TEAMMATE? WWBT may, however, restrict the use of patches, logos, signage, etc. NOTE: If the team qualifies for the West Coast Championship they will need to be a member of WWBYS in order to participate in that event. CATCH AND RELEASE CULLING OF DEAD BASS IS PROHIBITED. Unless for medical reasons they cannot wear a cloth face covering. I(We) agree that I have fully read and accept the Official Rules of this Tournament. WILD WESTBASS TRAIL MOBILE APP: All contestants with a smartphone capable of downloading the WWBT mobile app must download the APP. if 5 dead fish are brought to the scales that bag is disqualified. If I do not have my own e-mail address, I must furnish an e-mail address for a primary contact person. Permission for Use of Image and Minor Talent Release. All information must be accessed prior to official off-limits periods. 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. Every board member, volunteer, and angling family must evaluate their unique circumstances and make an informed decision before joining or participating in WILD WEST BASS YOUTH SERIES events, WE hope this information will be helpful as you make that choice. Only water open to all public fishing will be considered tournament waters. Each angler of aTEAM must fill out and pay their own Open Qualifier Registration fee. SAFETY: Safe boat conduct must always be observed by contestants. It shall be the responsibility of each partner to appear at a mutually agreed upon location with sufficient time remaining to check out at the official checkpoint and start on time. I fully understand that this is a release of liability, and express the assumption of risk and indemnity agreement. PROS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE CO-ANGLER AMPLE SPACE TO ICE FOR FOOD AND DRINK. However, trolling as a method of fishing is prohibited. Diamond Valley Team OPEN | Wild West Bass Trail All anglers who elect to participate in Wild West Bass Youth Series -sanctioned tournaments will be required to execute a Participation Agreement containing the rules and regulations, code of conduct, and tournament series specific content such as wrapped boat and uniform guidelines. 40. Boats must remain in tournament waters during tournament days. A pre-Tournament meeting will be held online via Facebook Live/Instagram CONTACTS: Seth Starks - Director WWBT contestants are required to police themselves each competition day. - Entry fees increased to $80 per tournament and $120 for the championship - a lunker largemouth and lunker smallmouth category for each tournament - dead fish penalty increased from 0.25 lbs to 0.5 lbs per fish. WWBT will work with contestants to either refund entries fees paid or transfer those entry fees to our next team event scheduled for the CA Delta on April 18th, 2020. . Lake Oroville// Oroville // March 3rd-5th,2023, March 3, 2023 | 2023, News, Oroville Pro/Am 2023, ProAm. 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. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, CONTESTANTS SHOULD CALL 911 FIRST AND ONCE SAFE, NOTIFY TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. After the tournament begins, fishing the tournament waters is prohibited except during tournament hours. Still photos and videos taken by an angler during a tournament may be posted to social media and the anglers website after the tournaments conclusion. With the Wild West Bass Trail set to enter its 8th year in 2023. Any entries after this date; pro late fee is $50 and co-angler late fee is $25.
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