Dead fish determinations will be made by WWBT staff member(s) in charge of the bump tank. 43. 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. NO RAISED PLATFORMS, decks, or other non-factory installed standing platform may be used in the boat. Must have a valid receipt within 30 days of tournament. I agree that the delivery of an e-mail to my designated contact will constitute delivery to me. Note: Any angler, boat captain presenting symptoms upon arrival will be required to leave and will be denied entry to the event. 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. 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. Marshals/Observers are not allowed to operate or work on the competitors personal cameras. 48. SEE WWBT WEBSITE FOR OFFICIAL DATES FOR EACH EVENT. OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT DAYS (FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY). On the final day, the tournament director will check to ensure that all contestants are adhering to this mandate. Membership fee for NEW members is $50 Wild West Bass Youth Series (WWBYS). 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. 42. If contestants have a concern regarding his/her catch, they should not present their catch. BOAT IDENTIFICATION: Prior to each days start, each boat MUST be given an inspection check by a tournament official. 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. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, hereby assign and grant to GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series, and/or any of its Subsidiaries the right and permission to copyright and/or publish photographs or video footage myself, (the Work) and the use of these photographs and video footage singularly or in conjunction with other photographs or video footage for television production and broadcast of the GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series, and any related art, advertising, internet usage, trade or any other similar lawful purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to, product packaging, posters, billboards, internet usage, endorsements, television and television commercials worldwide (the Project), without additional compensation by GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series and free and clear of any claim whatsoever on my part. If I do not have my own e-mail address, I must furnish an e-mail address for a primary contact person. B. Rules for special tournaments may differ from those contained herein. The Wild West Bass Trail (WWBT) is the first and only exclusive west coast Pro/Am tournament series to be televised in its . Refusing to comply may result in a penalty or tournament disqualification. - 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. Subject to the appeal process set forth in these rules. 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. 58. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. 12)Acknowledgethat if you or your child cannot travel to an event or must return home, that there is no refund for the event. Must weigh a legal fish per tournament to receive AOY points for that event. test line --- Find all of your tackle and gear from Tackle Warehouse (Affilliiate Link) #WildWestBassTrail #BestInTheWest Apex Angle: Ken Mah's Big Bite Flipping Set Up G. Loomis IMX Pro Flippin Rod Heavy 894C FPR Shimano Chronarch MGL Casting Reel 22 lb. Anglers who do not have a jersey or refuse to wear a WWBT provided jersey must wear at the minimum a collared polo shirt. 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. . 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. 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. All lures must adhere to state regulations. Contestants are encouraged to pre-sign for events giving them priority entry and also greatly helping the tournament organization with preparation details. Letchworth State Park has six main entrances. 37. If a member, I am currently in good standing with Wild West Bass Youth Series. WWBT will provide as much advance notice as possible to the contestants in such instances. 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. Staggered weigh-in times may be utilized to minimize gathering size. 55. 12 PRACTICE: CONTESTANTS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE WATER Day 1 of Open Practice 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE PUBLISHED SUNRISE TIME UNTIL 30 MINUTES PAST THE PUBLISH SUNSET TIME. WWBT reserves the right to refuse and/or revoke memberships without cause, reason and/or explanation and without recourse at our own discretion. Please do credit Wild West Bass Youth Series. 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. Unless for medical reasons they cannot wear a cloth face covering. Wild West Bass Youth Series also encourages anglers to send photos, videos, and updates for exposure on our social media pages. 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. WWBT contestants are required to police themselves each competition day. Notice may be published on the WWBT Internet site at https://wildwestbasstrail.com. Pros will be assigned a boat number according to his/her take off position on day 1. 6) Gathering of people may be limited as mandated by state or local government. Difference Maker: Johns said the most important element of his setup was the 10-pound By David A. 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. Tournament officials shall have the sole responsibility for determining whether aeration and capacity are proper and adequate. 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. Drive-thru weigh-in. Wild West Bass Youth Series wants to help promote both your brand and the sport of professional bass fishing through its multimedia assets. 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. NO EXCEPTIONS! A contestant must not allow any bass caught by him/her to be counted on the score of another contestant. A pre-Tournament meeting will be held online via Facebook Live/Instagram CONTACTS: Seth Starks - Director 16 NON-SHARED WEIGHT FORMAT: Both Pro and co-anglers are responsible for his/her own (5) fish. Contestants renting boat slips may launch boats and proceed immediately to slip location. GreenFish Marketing LLCholds the content rights to the tournaments it owns and operates. The WWBT mobile APP allows WWBT officials to communicate with all its contestants. From the morning launch through check-in all WWBT contestants must have locations services for the WWBT APP turned on. PUBLIC CONDUCT, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND COMPETITIVE INTEGRITY: Contestants in WWBT tournaments are expected to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, safety, and conservation. 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. 30. $1,200. WWBT will combine the payout for those places and divide them equally by the tied contestants. 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. Permission for Use of Image and Minor Talent Release. SAFETY: Safe boat conduct must always be observed by contestants. 5 Disqualification from future WWBT events, which may be a specific number of events, a specific period of time, or lifetime disqualification. (4) $100 checks awarded randomly amongst those who are eligible. I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. 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. About Wild West. 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. Specially designed 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. No live bait or prepared bait will be permitted during open practice and competition, except for pork strips or rinds. WWB Youth Series. 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. If the tie is not broken by applying the foregoing procedures, the tie will remain a tie. Public comments that an angler knows, or should reasonably know, will harm the reputation of WWBT, WWBT officials or sponsors shall be considered unacceptable conduct and may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to, permanent removal from all WWBT events. PROS ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE ONE DRY STORAGE COMPARTMENT AVAILABLE TO CO-ANGLERS. 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. All bass must be caught live and in a conventional sporting manner on each day of competition. It is suggested that a minimum of 30 minutes is required for preparation to depart to the check-out point. 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. Co-Anglers may only fish from the back deck or the lower passenger side seated positions. No contestant may buy or barter a fishing location from anyone for use during any competition day. Any other special rule as deemed by the tournament director and announced prior to blastoff. 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. Drive-thru weigh-in. 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. If so equipped, contestants may listen to the marine-band weather information. 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. I further attest that I have read this consent form and fully understand its contents. MANUFACTURERS LANYARD/KILL SWITCH: must be attached to the drivers body any time the combustion engine is operating. The following rules shall apply to all Wild West Bass Trail (WWBT) events. Chemical substance addiction or abuse, conviction of a felony or crimes involving moral turpitude or other conduct reflecting unfavorably upon efforts to promote safety, sportsmanship, fair competition and compliance with tournament rules shall be grounds for rejecting any application for participation and/or for disqualification after circumstances are reviewed by the Tournament Director. 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. I(We)agree to submit to a polygraph examination and understand that failure to pass the examination will result in disqualification. 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. Boat Captains, please fill out the boat captain membership form if you have not participated in a Youth Series event previously. 41. Search. These rules may be changed by WWBT immediately upon notice to its members. ENTRY FEE Non- Member $100 per TEAM ($50 per Angler) No WWBYS Membership Required WWBYS Member $75 per TEAM ($37.50 per Angler) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Each Angler and Boat Captain must complete the online registration forms for Open Qualifier. Upon request, Pros must make a back seat available for co-anglers each competition day. This number will remain with the Pro angler throughout the event. Any contestant more than 15 minutes late shall lose all credit for that days catch to include points credit. 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. OFF LIMITS: May 29th- June 7th, 2023: PRACTICE: June 8th-9th: ENTRY DEADLINE: June 9th, 2023 with late Fee 100 boat cap. Contestants must notify the tournament director as soon as possible. In social media, you may use hashtags #WWBYS or tag @WWBYouthseries to amplify and spread your post to our social fans. Pros and Co-anglers will be randomly paired on day 3. Must purchase a minimum of $25 in Lucas Product. The contestant shall make himself/herself available at the location selected by the Tournament Director and shall cooperate in all respects with such examination. Please do credit Wild West Bass Youth Series. 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. No dead bass will be eligible for Big Bass awards or prizes. $100 to the highest finishing team with P-Line in the boat. Scouting, pre-fishing or other practice related activities prior to or after weigh-in is not allowed once the tournament has begun. 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. 34. Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered season. 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. 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. 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. 20. This will allow WWBT officials to locate and communicate with you. 2021-2022West Coast Championship Entry Fee. 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. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. Any act of a contestant which reflects unfavorably upon efforts to promote fisheries conservation, clean waters and courtesy shall be a reason for disqualification. ALL BASS WILL BE MEASURED ON A FLAT BOARD WITH THE MOUTH OPEN. 65. 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. 44. Contestant agrees that the integrity and competitive honesty of fishing contests is paramount to any bass fishing tournament circuits continued existence and success. 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. 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. 29. Run and Win with Lucas Oil After payment is complete you will receive an email with a confirmation code. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me. Contestants are permitted to transmit by radio or telephone only in the event of an emergency. 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 limit shall be 5 of the above species and varieties per day unless otherwise specified by tournament officials (example hot weather/fish care concerns). If a member, I am currently in good standing with Wild West Bass Youth Series. However, Wild West Bass Youth Series grants certain exceptions, including the following content rights, to tournament participants: Anglers may use video or still images, shot by the angler during a tournament, for promotional or marketing purposes, and in social media. Boats must be properly secured and stationary. I(We) agree that I have fully read and accept the Official Rules of this Tournament. 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 BLADDER TANKS AND AUXILIARY GAS any other type of AUXILIARY gas tanks that are not installed by the boat manufacturer are prohibited. 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. Membership HOW OLD ARE THE ANGLERS? 2. PROPELLER DRIVEN AND EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED OPERABLE IGNITION KILL SWITCH AND LANYARD. The membership fee is $60.00 per contestant per year. 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. 3rd place receives 198 points + 50 participation= 248 points etc. Contestants may be allowed to compete under appeal. 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. Winner receives 200 points + 50 participation = 250 points 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). June 10 is the registration deadline to avoid late fees. Interpretation and enforcement of these rules shall be left exclusively to the Tournament Director or his/her designee at a tournament. I fully understand that this is a release of liability, and express the assumption of risk and indemnity agreement. I(We) agree that I have fully read and accept the Official Rules of this Tournament. 4) Cloth face coverings are encouraged for anglers, boat captains, and spectatorsbut not requiredunless mandated by state/local government. 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. Apex Pro Tour. 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. Riders or media are allowed with preauthorization of the tournament director. bags which increase survival rate will be furnished by the Tournament Director and must be used for the weigh-in. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, do knowingly and freely assume all risk referred to above, both known and unknown. High Schoolers are 9th to 12th Grade. WWBT may, however, restrict the use of patches, logos, signage, etc. Refusing to comply may result in a penalty or tournament disqualification. I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. ADVISORY BOARD: An Advisory Board will be established by WWBT. Must have current Wild West Bass Trail Membership ( SIGN UP HERE) Please note: LOCK IN deposits are non-refundable. 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. 63. I further attest that I have read this consent form and fully understand its contents. End of year point tiebreakers shall be total weights from full field days for the season. Must be present at awards to win. 21. 27. However, trolling as a method of fishing is prohibited. 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. 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. 1 The Tournament Director may impose actions or rulings deemed appropriate by them, which may include the following without limitation. After the tournament begins, fishing the tournament waters is prohibited except during tournament hours. WWBT ENCOURAGES CONTESTANTS TO UTILIZEONLINE/APPOR PHONE METHODS TO SUBMIT PAYMENTS. Non-Member $50 (Per Angler/ Event), Member of WWBYS $37.50 (Per Angler/ Event). 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.