If after the emergency situation is resolved by tournament officials and enough time is left for the contestant to resume fishing, a RESTART may be allowed, and the contestant will continue, and their catch will be counted. 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 Columbia River Open is limited to 175 boats. Other rigs as specified above may be in boat ready for use; however, only ONE is permitted in use at any given time. 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. TOBACCO PRODUCTS: The use of any tobacco products or smoking prior to/during takeoff, from check-in through weigh-in, and while cameras are present is prohibited. With a high-stakes points system that combines catch count and weight, this league is a true test of skill, strategy, and endurance. 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). PROS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE CO-ANGLER AMPLE SPACE TO ICE FOR FOOD AND DRINK. CONTESTANTS MUST REMAIN IN BOAT: During the competition days; contestants must not depart the boat to land fish or make the boat more accessible to fishing waters. 27. AM STANDINGS. All contestants will receive 50 participation points. CULLING TAGS or clips are allowed. Check the WWBT website for all deadline dates. As a general rule, WWBT views this as a 20-foot fiberglass bass boat similar to a Ranger Z520L with the motor trimmed down under its own power. 2. 7) A health screening upon your arrival at an event may be conducted by our event health officials, which may include a temperature check. Final approval of attire will be determined by the T.D. bags which increase survival rate will be furnished by the Tournament Director and must be used for the weigh-in. Entry fees for 2021 remain unchanged. Refusing to comply may result in a penalty or tournament disqualification. In the event of a polygraphexamination, contestants may have tournament prizes withheld until such testing has been concluded. 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. 1 The Tournament Director may impose actions or rulings deemed appropriate by them, which may include the following without limitation. In all cases, the Tournament Director and WWBT have the sole discretion to determine whether they or the Advisory Board and/or Rules Committee shall be responsible for adjudicating any given issue or dispute. 51. Non-Member $50 (Per Angler/ Event), Member of WWBYS $37.50 (Per Angler/ Event). Contestants must leave from and return to official checkpoints by boat. 10)Acknowledgethat no pre-screening or social distancing program can eliminate the risk that you or your child will contract COVID-19 and/or bring it back home after an event. 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. The membership fee is $60.00 per contestant per year. In such a case, both contestants shall be disqualified from this tournament and from all future tournaments conducted by WWBT. VIOLATION OR INFRACTION: EACH CONTESTANT AGREES TO REPORT TO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR IMMEDIATELY ANY VIOLATION OR INFRACTION OF ANY TOURNAMENTRULES. 1,232 talking about this. This Advisory Board may be asked to help resolve appeals/protests with regards to rules violations. Special off-limits periods will be announced for Championship Invitational events. 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. Testing of engines after the weigh-in is only allowed with permission from the Tournament Director. Local pro Luke Johns turned in a convincing performance by catching the winning fish on a 1/4-ounce Owner football head with a 3.3 Keitech Swing Impact Fat. 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. I.E. Example: 38. Click only ONE of the options below, to populate the correct amount due. With the Wild West Bass Trail set to enter its 8th year in 2023. MANUFACTURERS LANYARD/KILL SWITCH: must be attached to the drivers body any time the combustion engine is operating. Boat numbers will be collected at each check-in. GreenFish Marketing LLCholds the content rights to the tournaments it owns and operates. The Tournament Director may seek the advisement of the Advisory Board or Rules Committee: 1 Reduction of competition hours as determined by the Tournament Director. There are then two permitted methods of returning to the check-in: (1) by both paired anglers remaining in their boat and being towed by water, or (2) by one or both paired anglers entering the boat of another tournament contestant. Harriman State Park's major facilities include Lake Welch, Lake Sebago, Sebago Cabin Camp, Lake Tiorati . 54. - 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. Each contestant will automatically be entered into the big fish option. The contestant must know and observe these dates. 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. 29. 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. PRO-ANGLER. Juniors are 8yrs old through 8th Grade. By executing this agreement, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series from any loss, liability, damage or cost GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series may incur due to a presence at any GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series. I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. By executing this agreement, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series from any loss, liability, damage or cost GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series may incur due to a presence at any GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series. 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. Owner, Wild West Bass Trail. 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. Boats must remain in tournament waters during tournament days. Contestants are also encouraged to wear WWBTs logo on their tournament jerseys. Contestants are encouraged to pre-sign for events giving them priority entry and also greatly helping the tournament organization with preparation details. Quick Link:. 10)Acknowledgethat no pre-screening or social distancing program can eliminate the risk that you or your child will contract COVID-19 and/or bring it back home after an event. 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. Upon request, Pros must make a back seat available for co-anglers each competition day. I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. NO EXCEPTIONS! 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. A voicemail or text message may constitute such communication. I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. Riders or media are allowed with preauthorization of the tournament director. Failure to meet those obligations may result in a reduction of Angler of Year Points, fines and/or disqualification from all future WWBT Events. I, the undersigned, as the legal guardian or legal authority to execute this Individual Release and Hold-Harmless Agreement (Release), acknowledge and understand, that as an angler, parent of an angler, or legally responsible agent of an angler at selected events, said angler upon being present at any event, may have personal contact with adults, children, and angler members and spectators. If tournament officials determine a Pro has operated the boat in such a manner as to unfairly handicap his/her co-angler, they shall be disqualified. 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. 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. Special off limits and practice periods will be announced by WWBT. Sunline Shooter Fluorocarbon Revenge Jigs Big Bite Baits Swimming Craw -- Find all of your tackle and gear from Tackle Warehouse To compete in any WWBT event you must have an active WWBT Annual Membership. I further attest that I have read this consent form and fully understand its contents. 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. As a general rule, WWBT views this as a 20-foot fiberglass bass boat similar to a Ranger Z520L with the motor trimmed down under its own power. 43. maximum of 18 gallons of gasoline in tanks that meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations. 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. B. 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. 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. Contestants must fish in an area that is accessible by WWBT staff, media, and camera personnel as deemed by the tournament director. WWBT reserves the right to refuse and/or revoke memberships without cause, reason and/or explanation and without recourse at our own discretion. THERE SHALL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. I also agree to abide by all rules of the event and have a full understanding of them. Gas must be purchased from a retail gas station. Angler of the Year includes total score of all 4 events. 33. The field will be capped at 150 boats. 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. If I do not have my own e-mail address, I must furnish an e-mail address for a primary contact person. Drive-thru weigh-in. REGARDLESS OF WHEN A CONTESTANT ENTERED THE EVENT, THEY MUST HAVE ADHERED TO THE OFF-LIMITS PERIOD AND THE NO INFORMATION RULE. 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. At check-in, all boats shall identify themselves by means of the numbers described in and proceed immediately to the designated weigh-in area. 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. 13) I, the undersigned, as the legal guardian or legal authority to execute this Individual Release and Hold-Harmless Agreement (Release), acknowledge and understand, that as an angler, parent of an angler, or legally responsible agent of an angler at selected events, Waive and release your right to sue GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series, its staff, officers, directors, volunteers, and/or members. Contestants may not cull or discard any fish in their possession once they have checked in at the check-in point. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly. Contestants do not have the option of not being filmed or interviewed during the official event days. 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. Any angler who violates any portion of the Angler Code of Conduct may be subject to sanctions including but not limited to permanent disqualification. Contestants are allowed to call lockmasters for locking purposes only. . Nor/Cal Teams Shasta Lake January 15, 2022 Presented By: Phil's Propellers LATE FEE BEGINS: Tuesday Jan. 11th at 5pm FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday Jan. 14th. NO RAISED PLATFORMS, decks, or other non-factory installed standing platform may be used in the boat. Must be present at awards to win. Monetary prizes for each contestant will be awarded in equal amounts. The formidable trail attracts the highest-level anglers to . Wild West Bass Youth Series also encourages anglers to send photos, videos, and updates for exposure on our social media pages. 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. TOURNAMENT BRIEFING: Notification of your first-day partner shall be made at the Tournament Briefing which MUST BE ATTENDED by all contestants. if 5 dead fish are brought to the scales that bag is disqualified. 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. Here are the 2021 #lockitin links for all Wild West Bass Trail events. The following rules shall apply to all Wild West Bass Trail (WWBT) events. NO EXCEPTIONS. Contestants must have a valid fishing license for all tournament waters. PROTEST AND REPORTING PROCEDURE: ALL PROTESTS MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS ATTENTION VIA VERBAL NOTIFICATION AND THEN SUBMIT A WRITTEN PROTEST WITHIN THIRTY (30) MINUTES OF THE LAST FLIGHT CHECK-IN TO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OR DESIGNATED TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL. PAYOUT:100% of WWBYSWest Coast Championship Entry Fees go towards CASH SCHOLARSHIPS and PRIZES! When partners check out at the beginning of the day, they must stay together and within sight of each other and their catch throughout the day except in case of emergency or bathroom break. After payment is complete you will receive an email with a confirmation code. Any entries after this date; pro late fee is $50 and co-angler late fee is $25. This will allow WWBT officials to locate and communicate with you. 13) I, the undersigned, as the legal guardian or legal authority to execute this Individual Release and Hold-Harmless Agreement (Release), acknowledge and understand, that as an angler, parent of an angler, or legally responsible agent of an angler at selected events, Waive and release your right to sue GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series, its staff, officers, directors, volunteers, and/or members. However, trolling as a method of fishing is prohibited. 7) A health screening upon your arrival at an event may be conducted by our event health officials, which may include a temperature check. THE OFFICIAL LENGTH FOR BASS: shall be determined by the Tournament Director and announced at the Tournament Briefing. Boat Captains, please fill out the boat captain membership form if you have not participated in a Youth Series event previously. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me. If contestants admit to a rules violation, they may not file an appeal of either the finding that they have violated therules or the penalty imposed for the violation. 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). Co-Anglers will articulate to the Pro and then call the Tournament Director in such emergency. 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). 14 NO INFO RULE: WWBT PRO/AMS HAVE A NO INFO RULE AND A STRICT OFF-LIMITS PERIOD. Contestants shall demonstrate professionalism and integrity in support of the sport of professional fishing. PRO STANDINGS. 21. 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. Note: A tournament calendar year may start in the fall prior. 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. 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. 3:01 is considered one minute late, etc. They must consult with tournament director immediately. 28. Unless for medical reasons they cannot wear a cloth face covering. 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. 26. At 5:01 PM on this day there will be no refunds or transfer of entry fees. After the tournament begins, fishing the tournament waters is prohibited except during tournament hours. 59. Wild West Bass Youth Series reserves the right to revoke these exceptions, and the angler must remove the tournament-related content if Wild West Bass Youth Series in its discretion believes the content is inappropriate or in any way violates other Wild West Bass Youth Series rules. 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. Each boat must have a U.S. Coast Guard horsepower rating plate attached to the boat by the manufacturer. 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. Fees are $550 for pros and $275 for "co" or amateur . End of year point tiebreakers shall be total weights from full field days for the season. 25. 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. Entry Fee Breakdown: Non-Member teams will pay a total of $100 per event. WILD WESTBASS TRAIL MOBILE APP: All contestants with a smartphone capable of downloading the WWBT mobile app must download the APP. Please do credit Wild West Bass Youth Series. 2019 OFFICIAL RULES OF COMPETITION-Pro/Am. 63. 42. TAXES: Participants are responsible for all applicable taxes, execution of all tax forms and rules on both cash and merchandise awards. Kayak Pro Tour. Pros and Co-anglers will be randomly paired on day 3. Wild West Bass Youth Series West Coast Championship 2021-2022 West Coast Championship Entry Fee $75 (Per Angler) Total $150 (Per Team) TEAM Registration, only one submission per angler, please. WWBT will combine the payout for those places and divide them equally by the tied contestants. 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. 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. Only Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted, and Redeye bass will be weighed. 2 Loss of catch for the day of the violation. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. PERMITTED FISHING METHODS: Fishing is defined as having a lure attached to a line and a rod and reel with the rod in hand.