Operational navigation lights must be illuminated from takeoff to the first stop of each day. Failure to grant such access may result in immediate disqualification. They may not use cell phones during competition unless in an emergency situation. Example: Ties Refer below. i.e. RULES VIOLATIONS AND APPEALS COMMITTEE: An appeals committee will be established by WWBT which shall be comprised of the tournament director and a minimum of 4 contestants from the advisory board in the event in question. Contestants may call WWBT to confirm potential practice partners. 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. Must weigh a legal fish per tournament to receive AOY points for that event. NO EXCEPTIONS. IF mandate is in place, Spectators to be limited to Parents/Guardians and siblings of anglers. Refusing to comply may result in a penalty or tournament disqualification. 11)Acknowledgethat COVID-19 can result in death or serious illness, as explained on the CDC website. 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. Bass presented for weigh-in which fails to measure the official length shall result in loss of that bass and a penalty of one (1) pound for each such bass presented. 65. BOAT OPERATION AND EXPENSE: During the competition, pros will fish from the front deck. 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. All lures must adhere to state regulations. All contestants will receive 50 participation points. SCORING: Tournament standings and final winners shall be determined by the total weight of each contestants catch during the competition days of the tournament. Wild West Bass Youth Series may also request the Marshal/Observer operate these, or other (POV, smartphone, or other) cameras. 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. . ALL BLADDER TANKS AND AUXILIARY GAS any other type of AUXILIARY gas tanks that are not installed by the boat manufacturer are prohibited. No floggers or similar devices will be allowed in practice or during the events days. PAYOUT: 90% of WWBYS Open Qualifier Entry Fees go towards CASH SCHOLARSHIPS and PRIZES for the OPEN Qualifier, 5% towards the operational cost and the other 5% goes to the West Coast Championship's CASH SCHOLARSHIP and PRIZES! Here are the 2021 #lockitin links for all Wild West Bass Trail events. A penalty shall be deducted from the total score of the contestant. Inflatable life vest indicators should be checked daily. BY SIGNING THE WAIVER AND ENTRY FORM EACH CONTESTANT IS ATTESTING TO ADHERING TO THE NO INFO AND OFF-LIMITS RULE. Co-anglers are not allowed to have more than six (6) rods. Drive-thru weigh-in. Brown FOLSOM, Calif. Austin Wilson figured a mobile strategy would serve him well and sticking with that game plan enabled the pro from Citrus Heights, Calif. to amass a 5-bass limit of 16.23 pounds and lead Day 1 of the APEX Pro Tour Championship Apex Angle: Ken Mah's Intro to Swimbaits G. Loomis IMX Pro Swimbait Casting Rod Shimano Curado 200K Casting Reel 18 lb. After payment is complete you will receive an email with a confirmation code. Please submit only one registration per angler. Violation of this rule shall be the reason for disqualification. EVENT ENTRY FEE $855 - PRO $430 - NON-BOATER WINNINGS 90% Payback 1 to 5 Payout CONTINGENCIES Yamamoto $100 to the highest finishing team with Yamamoto baits in the boat. If so equipped, contestants may listen to the marine-band weather information. Scouting, pre-fishing or other practice related activities prior to or after weigh-in is not allowed once the tournament has begun. Subject to the appeal process set forth in these rules. Staggered weigh-in times may be utilized to minimize gathering size. All bass must be caught live and in a conventional sporting manner on each day of competition. 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. 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. - 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. 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. 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. This number will remain with the Pro angler throughout the event. 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. 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. 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. WWBT encourages Pro Anglers to assist Co-Anglers. At 5:01 PM on this day there will be no refunds or transfer of entry fees. The contestant shall make himself/herself available at the location selected by the Tournament Director and shall cooperate in all respects with such examination. Pros will be assigned a boat number according to his/her take off position on day 1. Special off-limits periods will be announced for Championship Invitational events. The Tournament Director, at his/her sole discretion, may reassign partners prior to the morning take off. Moving or stocking fish from one location to another is prohibited. 5) The weigh-in setup and procedure will be under the advisement of the adult supporting circuit and may include contactless weigh-in. 58. If you don't see the email, check your spam folder. Monetary prizes for each contestant will be awarded in equal amounts. 6) Gathering of people may be limited as mandated by state or local government. Special off limits and practice periods will be announced by WWBT. I fully understand that this is a release of liability, and express the assumption of risk and indemnity agreement. 55. 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. I(We) agree that I have fully read and accept the Official Rules of this Tournament. On a tight leaderboard, with only By David A. 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, 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. Co-Anglers shall not share any information gained from any of his/her previous day(s) Pro contestants with any other Pro contestants. 51. 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 BASS WILL BE MEASURED ON A FLAT BOARD WITH THE MOUTH OPEN. 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. $100 to the highest finishing team with P-Line in the boat. Their check-in time will remain the same. 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. Standings will reflect ties starting at place closest to first. 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. Notice may be published on the WWBT Internet site at https://wildwestbasstrail.com. 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. I also understand I must provide my personal cell number capable of receiving text messages from the Wild West Bass Youth Series. 66. 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. 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. 38. RECEIVING, ACCEPTING OR TAKING OF FISH FROM ANOTHER PERSON during tournament hours is strictly prohibited. These rules may be changed by WWBT immediately upon notice to its members. Memberships are required to participate in the WWBYS West Coast Championship. 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. 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. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. Various states require withholding tax on merchandise be paid upon the awarding of certificates and contestants awarded merchandise certificates in these various states are responsible for remitting this tax to WWBT. ConfirmationBY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. Boats may fish anywhere except areas designated as off limits or no fishing by Local, State or Federal officials or as posted on the Tournament Information page or announced by Tournament Director. Pros are encouraged to carry two Coast Guard approved chest-type life preservers per boat. 49. 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. 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. 53. MANUFACTURERS LANYARD/KILL SWITCH: must be attached to the drivers body any time the combustion engine is operating. Marshals/Observers are not allowed to operate or work on the competitors personal cameras. Contestants will refrain from arguing, yelling, demeaning, using profanity, or challenging any tournament official. Any act deemed by WWBT officials to have the intention of preventing media coverage will result in disqualification from the 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. 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. Failure to meet those obligations may result in a reduction of Angler of Year Points, fines and/or disqualification from all future WWBT Events. Boat Captains, please fill out the boat captain membership form if you have not participated in a Youth Series event previously. 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. Tournament officials reserve the right to restrict or enhance tournament waters based on conversations with local authorities. 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. The membership fee is $60.00 per contestant per year. 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. 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). 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. It shall be each contestants responsibility to check the schedule of events or registration time and location or obtain times from the WWBT tournament department. 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. Drive-thru weigh-in. 21. GreenFish Marketing LLCholds the content rights to the tournaments it owns and operates. NO BOAT EQUIPPED WITH STICK STEERING SHALL BEPERMITTED. Based on 100 Boat Field. Non-Member $50 (Per Angler/ Event), Member of WWBYS $37.50 (Per Angler/ Event). 2nd place receives 199 points + 50 participation = 249 points Four on the west side of the park, which includes the Glen Iris Inn, Humphrey Nature Center, Upper, Middle and Lower falls, Stone Museum, and the Visitor's Center/Main Office. 90% Plus Payback (Cash, Boat, Contingencies) 1:10 Payout. I.E. of Environmental Conservation . 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. 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. 5 Disqualification from future WWBT events, which may be a specific number of events, a specific period of time, or lifetime disqualification. I further attest that I have read this consent form and fully understand its contents. There shall be no excuse for tardiness and in no case shall a contestant be allowed to make up lost time. After proper recognition at the check-inpoint, contestants will be allowed ample time to proceed to the weigh-in site; however, all fishing must cease upon check-in. If 3rd is to be paid out $500 and 4th is to be paid out $700 and they are tied $500+$700=$1,200/2=$600 to be paid out equally. 63. 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. Must have a valid receipt within 30 days of tournament. Entry Fee Breakdown: Non-Member teams will pay a total of $100 per event. 3) Spectators are to maintain at least 6ft apart while attending an event if physical distancing is mandated by state/local government. Nothing can be placed into the water to attract baitfish, any type forage. 47. Wild West Bass Youth Series wants to help promote both your brand and the sport of professional bass fishing through its multimedia assets. If contestants have a concern regarding his/her catch, they should not present their catch. The decision of the Tournament Director, his/her designee, or the rules committee shall be final in all matters. I agree that the delivery of an e-mail to my designated contact will constitute delivery to me. Top 10 pro and co-anglers are REQUIRED for a mandatory meeting immediately following the weigh-in on Day 2. Proof of age to the tournament officials is the responsibility of the potential contestant. 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. 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. Gas tanks must be properly secured or strapped in a boat. Winner receives 200 points + 50 participation = 250 points i.e. 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. 4 PARTICIPANTS AND ELIGIBILITY: This tournament is open only to current members of WWBT who are 18 years of age or older (Pro entrant). June 17 is the hard deadline. SEE WWBT WEBSITE FOR OFFICIAL DATES FOR EACH EVENT. 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). A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. 2 Loss of catch for the day of the violation. 2019 OFFICIAL RULES OF COMPETITION-Pro/Am. 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. anker powerport iii 2 port, pgce cambridge university, roger michell cause of death,