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. SCORING: Tournament standings and final winners shall be determined by the total weight of each contestants catch during the competition days of the tournament. Marshals/Observers are not allowed to operate or work on the competitors personal cameras. PROS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE CO-ANGLER AMPLE SPACE TO ICE FOR FOOD AND DRINK. 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. BOAT AND MOTOR: For the safety of all contestants during OPEN PRACTICE AND COMPETITION, ALL BOATS MUST BE MINIMUM OF 16 FEET IN LENGTH, 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. 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. Violation of this rule shall be the reason for disqualification. 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. Contestants are responsible for research of fishing and boating regulations. 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. 3) Spectators are to maintain at least 6ft apart while attending an event if physical distancing is mandated by state/local government. TACKLE AND EQUIPMENT: Only artificial lures and biodegradable artificial lures may be used. This Advisory Board may be asked to help resolve appeals/protests with regards to rules violations. 12)Acknowledgethat if you or your child cannot travel to an event or must return home, that there is no refund for the event. Click each link to view 2021 schedule. Contestants renting boat slips may launch boats and proceed immediately to slip location. PLACE. Final approval of attire will be determined by the T.D. Contestant agrees that the integrity and competitive honesty of fishing contests is paramount to any bass fishing tournament circuits continued existence and success. Stick steering shall be as defined by the Tournament Director. 58. 6 Any different or additional penalties determined by the Tournament Director including but not limited to monetary fines and/or reduction of Angler of Year Points. This preserver must be strapped, snapped or zippered securely and maintained in that condition until the combustion engine is shut off. PRO STANDINGS. 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. Contestants boats must access fishable water under its own power and only with the assistance of the Pro and Co-Anglers assigned to that boat. Anglers who do not have a jersey or refuse to wear a WWBT provided jersey must wear at the minimum a collared polo shirt. March 3, 2023 | 2023, News, Oroville Pro/Am 2023, ProAm OROVILLE, Calif. Given the challenging conditions, J.R. Wright said he was happy to find his limit of 12.93 pounds that leads Day 1 of the Wild West Bass Trail Pro-Am on Lake Oroville presented by Price Family Dealership. I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. Contestants may be allowed to compete under appeal for penalties assessed until a final ruling by Appeals Committee. Any act of a contestant which reflects unfavorably upon efforts to promote fisheries conservation, clean waters and courtesy shall be a reason for disqualification. WWBT will provide as much advance notice as possible to the contestants in such instances. bags which increase survival rate will be furnished by the Tournament Director and must be used for the weigh-in. OROVILLE, Calif. Given the challenging conditions, J.R. Wright said he was happy to find his limit of 12.93 pounds that leads Day 1 of the Wild West Bass Trail Pro-Am on Lake Oroville presented by Price Family Dealership. The Tournament Director, at his/her sole discretion, may reassign partners prior to the morning take off. Gas must be purchased from a retail gas station. 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). 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. BOAT OPERATION AND EXPENSE: During the competition, pros will fish from the front deck. 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. June 17 is the hard deadline. Each boat must have a U.S. Coast Guard horsepower rating plate attached to the boat by the manufacturer. 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. ALL BASS WILL BE MEASURED ON A FLAT BOARD WITH THE MOUTH OPEN. I further attest that I have read this consent form and fully understand its contents. Unless for medical reasons they cannot wear a cloth face covering. The membership fee is $60.00 per contestant per year. Appeals for penalties assessed must be presented in writing 48 hours from the time and date of ruling to the Tournament Director. 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. 39. 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. Winner receives 200 points + 50 participation = 250 points 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. Wild West Bass Trail entry fees for the team championship event are $335 per boat, with two anglers per boat. It is suggested the Pro contestant have a safety check with the Co-Angler each day prior to the launch to familiarize the location of all safety equipment. Here are the 2021 #lockitin links for all Wild West Bass Trail events. THE PROTESTOR ALSO AGREES THAT IF THERE IS A QUESTION WITH REGARDS TO VERIFYING THE PROTEST, THEY MAY BE SUBJECT TO A POLYGRAPH EXAM AND AGREE TO TESTIFY IN A COURT OF LAW IF NECESSARY. In such a case, both contestants shall be disqualified from this tournament and from all future tournaments conducted by WWBT. 12)Acknowledgethat if you or your child cannot travel to an event or must return home, that there is no refund for the event. The Wild West Bass Trail (WWBT) is the first and only exclusive west coast Pro/Am tournament series to be televised in its . A safe and courteous distance (50 feet) should be maintained when trolling motors are in use. I also agree to abide by all rules of the event and have a full understanding of them. Must have a valid receipt within 30 days of tournament. 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. 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. Entry $ 500. . 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. If so equipped, contestants may listen to the marine-band weather information. The Wild West Bass Trail is dedicated to showcasing the best anglers battling head to head on some of the finest lakes on the West coast. which are, in WWBTs sole judgment, in poor taste. Co-Anglers shall not share any information gained from any of his/her previous day(s) Pro contestants with any other Pro contestants. Click only ONE of the options below, to populate the correct amount due. If contestants have any questions they must approach the tournament director. Standing on the outboard engine or seats while fishing is not allowed. If I do not have my own e-mail address, I must furnish an e-mail address for a primary contact person. 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. ADVISORY BOARD: An Advisory Board will be established by WWBT. Returning WWBYS members is $25 per angler, must have your previous membership ID number to receive the discounted price. i.e. Any other special rule as deemed by the tournament director and announced prior to blastoff. If one angler of the team is a Member of WWBYS ($37.50) but the other teammate is a Non-Member ($50), the total fee collected would be $87.50 for the team. 7) A health screening upon your arrival at an event may be conducted by our event health officials, which may include a temperature check. Letchworth State Park has six main entrances. WWBT encourages Pro Anglers to assist Co-Anglers. 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. Tournament officials shall have the sole responsibility for determining whether aeration and capacity are proper and adequate. In consideration for permission to voluntarily participate in tournaments, events, programs, and related activities conducted by GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series, I acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that the risk of injury, death, disability, loss, or damage to my person or property from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death and while rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce the risk, the risk of serious injury or death does exist. Contestants must fish in an area that is accessible by WWBT staff, media, and camera personnel as deemed by the tournament director. If I do not have my own e-mail address, I must furnish an e-mail address for a primary contact person. CATCH AND RELEASE CULLING OF DEAD BASS IS PROHIBITED. Pros are encouraged to carry two Coast Guard approved chest-type life preservers per boat. Any angler who violates any portion of the Angler Code of Conduct may be subject to sanctions including but not limited to permanent disqualification. June 10th, 2023. WWBT contestants are required to police themselves each competition day. Contestants must remain in the boat at all times except in case of dire emergency. Boats must remain in tournament waters during tournament days. These rules may be changed by WWBT immediately upon notice to its members. 60. TOURNAMENT BRIEFING: Notification of your first-day partner shall be made at the Tournament Briefing which MUST BE ATTENDED by all contestants. At 5:01 PM on this day there will be no refunds or transfer of entry fees. Professional and amateur designations are not applicable in the California team. Contestants compete in WWBT contests at the sole discretion of WWBT. Non-Member teams will pay a total of $100 per event. i.e. Difference Maker: Johns said the most important element of his setup was the 10-pound By David A. 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. They may not use cell phones during competition unless in an emergency situation. IF mandate is in place, Spectators to be limited to Parents/Guardians and siblings of anglers. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, CONTESTANTS SHOULD CALL 911 FIRST AND ONCE SAFE, NOTIFY TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I also understand I must provide my personal cell number capable of receiving text messages from the Wild West Bass Youth Series. PERMITTED FISHING METHODS: Fishing is defined as having a lure attached to a line and a rod and reel with the rod in hand. 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. No barges or similar craft willbe permitted. 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. If the tie is not broken by applying the foregoing procedures, the tie will remain a tie. 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. Membership does not guarantee the ability to enter a tournament. 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. 40. 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. I(We)agree to submit to a polygraph examination and understand that failure to pass the examination will result in disqualification. Owner, Wild West Bass Trail. 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. 3 Disqualification from the current tournament. 4 PARTICIPANTS AND ELIGIBILITY: This tournament is open only to current members of WWBT who are 18 years of age or older (Pro entrant). 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. 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. Only water open to all public fishing will be considered tournament waters. Must be present at awards to win. It is suggested that a minimum of 30 minutes is required for preparation to depart to the check-out point. No live bait or prepared bait will be permitted during open practice and competition, except for pork strips or rinds. All USPS entries must be received by the WWBT office by the published deadline date. Co-anglers are not allowed to have more than six (6) rods. Weather delays on competition days resulting in half of the tournament day being lost (first flight take-off and check-in) may result in cancellation. In consideration for permission to voluntarily participate in tournaments, events, programs, and related activities conducted by GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series, I acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that the risk of injury, death, disability, loss, or damage to my person or property from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death and while rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce the risk, the risk of serious injury or death does exist. 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. 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. In social media, you may use hashtags #WWBYS or tag @WWBYouthseries to amplify and spread your post to our social fans. VISIBLE FISH: Anyone guilty of snatching or snagging visible fish will have their catch disqualified. The take-off order will be reversed on day 2. Top 10 pro and co-anglers are REQUIRED for a mandatory meeting immediately following the weigh-in on Day 2. 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. Proof of age to the tournament officials is the responsibility of the potential contestant. Unless otherwise specified, all official times are specific to local host community. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. 38. Must have current Wild West Bass Trail Membership ( SIGN UP HERE) Please note: LOCK IN deposits are non-refundable. 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. 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. Contestants will not argue, yell, demean, use profanity, or be disrespectful in any way toward this ruling. All bass must be caught live and in a conventional sporting manner on each day of competition. Check the WWBT website for all deadline dates. IF mandate is in place, Spectators to be limited to Parents/Guardians and siblings of anglers. 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.
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