Contestants must fish in an area that is accessible by WWBT staff, media, and camera personnel as deemed by the tournament director. 47. CO-ANGLER GPS: Co-Anglers are not allowed to carry GPS systems. Staggered weigh-in times may be utilized to minimize gathering size. After payment is complete you will receive an email with a confirmation code. 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 alcoholic beverages, other stimulants or depressants, prescription or otherwise, shall be allowed in the boats during the open practice or competition days or when in the weigh-in area. These rules may be changed by WWBT immediately upon notice to its members. 11)Acknowledgethat COVID-19 can result in death or serious illness, as explained on the CDC website. 122. This applies only to emergency situations as determined by the Tournament Director or his designee. 44. bags which increase survival rate will be furnished by the Tournament Director and must be used for the weigh-in. Co-Anglers will articulate to the Pro and then call the Tournament Director in such emergency. 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. 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. DO I NEED A BOAT AND TEAMMATE? Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered season. B. NO EXCEPTIONS! 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. During the open competition, every boat must have LIVEWELL SPACE, PROPERLY AERATED, TO ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN A LIMIT CATCH OF BASS FOR TWO CONTESTANTS. 60. 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. Contestant agrees that the integrity and competitive honesty of fishing contests is paramount to any bass fishing tournament circuits continued existence and success. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. 27. 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. 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.e. A written statement may be accepted by the tournament director from any contestant in question. 29. Membership HOW OLD ARE THE ANGLERS? I further understand and agree that the Tournament Director reserves the right to reject my application for any reason and, upon such rejection, to refund a prorated entry fee within 4-6 weeks. BIG FISH: No dead bass will be eligible for Big Bass awards or prizes. Entry fees for 2021 remain unchanged. Whether or not to impose a speed limit, the area covered by the speed limit and/or the actual speed limit imposed shall be left exclusively to the discretion of the Tournament Director. Anglers who do not have a jersey or refuse to wear a WWBT provided jersey must wear at the minimum a collared polo shirt. TIES: In case of ties for the Pro and Co-Angler divisions the tiebreaker will be determined by the (1) largest single days weight, (2) if the tie is not broken, largest number of legal fish weighed during competition, (3) if the tie is not broken, the next tiebreaker will be the largest number of legal live fish weighed during competition, (4) if the tie is not broken, the next tiebreaker will be the AOY standings. Drive-thru weigh-in. Contestants will refrain from arguing, yelling, demeaning, using profanity, or challenging any tournament official. 36. The WWBT reserves the right to refuse service to any potential contestant and enforce its tournament rules, including but not limited to this Rule and the Angler Code of Conduct and Sportsmanship Rule, at its sole discretion. Apex Pro Tour. CATCH AND RELEASE CULLING OF DEAD BASS IS PROHIBITED. 50 Show up points will be awarded to all contestants. If contestants have a concern regarding his/her catch, they should not present their catch. Contestants must have a valid fishing license for all tournament waters. 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. The decision of the Tournament Director, his/her designee, or the rules committee shall be final in all matters. The field will be capped at 150 boats. 9 FINAL ENTRY DATE:Via mail/phone is 5:00 pm local time or online/APP entries until 11:59 PM2 days prior to first practice day the week of the event, check the WWBT website for all deadline dates. Marshals/Observers are not allowed to operate or work on the competitors personal cameras. This release is authorized and executed of my own free will, with the sole purpose of authorizing medical treatment under emergency circumstances, for the protection of life and limb of the named minor child, in my absence. WWBT reserves the right to refuse and/or revoke memberships without cause, reason and/or explanation and without recourse at our own discretion. Memberships to the Wild West Bass Youth Series (WWBYS) is $50 per year and can be purchased at WWBYS MEMBERSHIP, *** If you are interested in member-only benefits, please purchase the membership prior to filling out this form to have the discount applied. Contestants must remain in the boat at all times except in case of dire emergency. Memberships are valid for tournament calendar year. 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. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, do knowingly and freely assume all risk referred to above, both known and unknown. 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. Any angler who violates any portion of the Angler Code of Conduct may be subject to sanctions including but not limited to permanent disqualification. 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. The Wild West Bass Trail (WWBT) is the first and only exclusive west coast Pro/Am tournament series to be televised in its . Subject to the appeal process set forth in these rules. 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. 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. If so equipped, contestants may listen to the marine-band weather information. 6) Gathering of people may be limited as mandated by state or local government. Check the WWBT website for all deadline dates. Boats that do not have factory installed gas tanks are restricted to a 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. 4) Cloth face coverings are encouraged for anglers, boat captains, and spectatorsbut not requiredunless mandated by state/local government. Team Trail & Federated Club ConfirmationBY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. 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. $1,200. Gas must be purchased from a retail gas station. Marshals/Observers are not allowed to operate or work on the competitors personal cameras. All #lockitin2021 fees are applied to each. Interpretation and enforcement of these rules shall be left exclusively to the Tournament Director or his/her designee at a tournament. WWBT contestants are required to police themselves each competition day. Standings will reflect ties starting at place closest to first. In the event of a polygraphexamination, contestants may have tournament prizes withheld until such testing has been concluded. They must consult with tournament director immediately. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, CONTESTANTS SHOULD CALL 911 FIRST AND ONCE SAFE, NOTIFY TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 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. 23. Boats must remain in tournament waters during tournament days. WILD WESTBASS TRAIL MOBILE APP: All contestants with a smartphone capable of downloading the WWBT mobile app must download the APP. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. Any contestant(s) deemed under the influence by the tournament director may be disqualified. Specially designed All bass must be caught live and in a conventional sporting manner on each day of competition. Flying over tournament waters or the use of drones during the off-limits period, open practice and competition are not allowed. They may not use cell phones during competition unless in an emergency situation. 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. At no time may a Procontestant request that the co-angler contestant not fish. Permission for Use of Image and Minor Talent Release. No contestants will be allowed on Tournament waters after registration until the first day of competition. Contestants must leave from and return to official checkpoints by boat. 35. 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. WWBT ENCOURAGES CONTESTANTS TO UTILIZEONLINE/APPOR PHONE METHODS TO SUBMIT PAYMENTS. 11)Acknowledgethat COVID-19 can result in death or serious illness, as explained on the CDC website. Must purchase a minimum of $25 in Lucas Product. No contestant may buy or barter a fishing location from anyone for use during any competition day. 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. MAXIMUM COURTESY: must always be practiced, especially regarding boating and angling near non-contestants who may be on tournament waters. Anytime cameras are present or when contestantsare specifically being filmed, they are required to wear a tournament jersey. 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). BOAT IDENTIFICATION: Prior to each days start, each boat MUST be given an inspection check by a tournament official. Returning WWBYS members is $25 per angler, must have your previous membership ID number to receive the discounted price. You may also grab photos from social media to promote yourself and the club. Tournament waters may also be restricted at any time because of bad weather. Their check-in time will remain the same. WWBT may, however, restrict the use of patches, logos, signage, etc. 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. Duringa competition, each boat passenger must wear a Coast Guard-approved chest-type life preserver anytime the combustion engine is operating. Other than using publicly available information (e.g., newspaper and Internet reports) contestants cannot solicit, receive, or gather any information via phone, electronic devices, or any other means about locating or catching fish on tournament waters. Angler of the Year points will be awarded for the place of the tied position and each contestant will be awarded equal points. 62. You may also live stream during a tournament. Unless for medical reasons they cannot wear a cloth face covering. Contestants are responsible for research of fishing and boating regulations. AOY will be determined by the highest 3 finishes. Permission for Use of Image and Minor Talent Release. All contestants will receive 50 participation points. The formidable trail attracts the highest-level anglers to . 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. 46. 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. 58. 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. Harriman State Park's major facilities include Lake Welch, Lake Sebago, Sebago Cabin Camp, Lake Tiorati . 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. An electric trolling motor may be used for slow maneuvering. A contestant must not allow any bass caught by him/her to be counted on the score of another contestant. In all cases where communications are initiated by a contestant, theTournament Director must be called prior. 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. Non-Member $50 (Per Angler/ Event), Member of WWBYS $37.50 (Per Angler/ Event). Contestants are expected to compete every day for which they are qualified; failure to do so may result in ineligibility to compete in future WWBT tournaments. Testing of engines after the weigh-in is only allowed with permission from the Tournament Director. 40. 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. I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. Stick steering shall be as defined by the Tournament Director. 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. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me. THE OFFICIAL LENGTH FOR BASS SHALL BE 13 UNLESS DICTATED OTHERWISE BY LOCAL REGULATIONS. Proof of age to the tournament officials is the responsibility of the potential contestant. 6 MEMBERSHIP: WWBT membership is required to participate in any WWBT events. VISIBLE FISH: Anyone guilty of snatching or snagging visible fish will have their catch disqualified. Winner receives 200 points + 50 participation = 250 points The Columbia River Open is limited to 175 boats. 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. Inflatable life vest indicators should be checked daily. I also understand I must provide my personal cell number capable of receiving text messages from the Wild West Bass Youth Series. No portable gas tanks or containers capable of holding gasoline can be placed anywhere on the tournament waters or shoreline for use by any tournament contestant. ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: Use of alcohol or drugs (other than those purchased over the counter or prescribed by a licensed physician) by any contestant during the open practice or during the tournament will not be tolerated and shall be cause for automatic disqualification from this and all future WWBT tournaments. I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. 61. 2 Loss of catch for the day of the violation. REGARDLESS OF WHEN A CONTESTANT ENTERED THE EVENT, THEY MUST HAVE ADHERED TO THE OFF-LIMITS PERIOD AND THE NO INFORMATION RULE. The membership fee is $60.00 per contestant per year. ALL BASS WILL BE MEASURED ON A FLAT BOARD WITH THE MOUTH OPEN. The contestant must know and observe these dates. Angler of the Year includes total score of all 4 events. - 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. 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. You may also grab photos from social media to promote yourself and the club. 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. . Based on 100 Boat Field. After the tournament begins, fishing the tournament waters is prohibited except during tournament hours. Permission is hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any medical or minor surgical treatment, x-ray examination, and immunizations for the named angler. Rockefeller State Park Preserve - New York State Office of Parks I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. No live bait or prepared bait will be permitted during open practice and competition, except for pork strips or rinds. ProAm Championship Qualification includes the best 3 of 4 events. 200 POINT SYSTEM FOR ALL WWBT SERIES: One Point System per Place Points for each event will be based on a 200-point scale. Only water open to all public fishing will be considered tournament waters. Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered season. 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. A voicemail or text message may constitute such communication. 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. A designated tournament official must be granted access to the contestants boat at any time during the open practice or competition days. A pre-Tournament meeting will be held online via Facebook Live/Instagram CONTACTS: Seth Starks - Director OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT DAYS (FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY). Entry $ 500. . 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. Contestants are allowed to call lockmasters for locking purposes only. End of year point tiebreakers shall be total weights from full field days for the season. MEDIA: All official contestants of an event are required to cooperate with the media personnel that covers the event. A safe and courteous distance (50 feet) should be maintained when trolling motors are in use. Please do credit Wild West Bass Youth Series. At the time of check-out, all contestants and their boats shall be in full conformity with all rules set forth by the Tournament Director. If you don't see the email, check your spam folder. Riders or media are allowed with preauthorization of 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. 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. 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. The Tournament Director or his/her designees shall have sole authority for assessing penalty points. THERE SHALL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. Any contestant more than 15 minutes late shall lose all credit for that days catch to include points credit. 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. 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. I also agree to abide by all rules of the event and have a full understanding of them. 51. Boat numbers will be collected at each check-in. POLYGRAPH: By signature on the WWBT Series participation agreement or the official entry form, each contestant agrees to submit to a polygraph examination and abide by its conclusion should he/she be accused of any rule violation. ***, Any questions on this form or the entry fee, please give us a call at480-571-1919 ext. PRO STANDINGS. ConfirmationBY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. If a member, I am currently in good standing with Wild West Bass Youth Series. Kayak Series | Wild West Bass Trail 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. $2,000 plus $1,200 kayak package. June 10th, 2023. 2022 Pro/Am Results | Wild West Bass Trail Contestants must notify the tournament director as soon as possible. 31. The contestant shall make himself/herself available at the location selected by the Tournament Director and shall cooperate in all respects with such examination. Anglers will be notified of any known rules infractions at the moment they are discovered or as soon as they are ruled upon by the tournament director. Special off-limits periods will be announced for Championship Invitational events. At check-in, all boats shall identify themselves by means of the numbers described in and proceed immediately to the designated weigh-in area. The take-off order will be reversed on day 2.