TOWING BOATS: on trailers during tournament hours is prohibited, except by the direction of tournament officials. 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. 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. You may also live stream during a tournament. GreenFish Marketing LLCholds the content rights to the tournaments it owns and operates. 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. 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. Note: Any angler, boat captain presenting symptoms upon arrival will be required to leave and will be denied entry to the event. 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. Owner, Wild West Bass Trail. If a member, I am currently in good standing with Wild West Bass Youth Series. Adding weight in any way to alter the natural state of any fish caught is prohibited. 21. NO BOAT EQUIPPED WITH STICK STEERING SHALL BEPERMITTED. Subject to the appeal process set forth in these rules. 18 COMPETITION DAY 3: The top ten (10) pros and co-anglers will advance to Championship day three. Example: I also understand I must provide my personal cell number capable of receiving text messages from the Wild West Bass Youth Series. IF mandate will NOT allow any gatherings of people, we may have to cancel the tournament. 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. Contestant agrees that the integrity and competitive honesty of fishing contests is paramount to any bass fishing tournament circuits continued existence and success. 2. VIOLATION OR INFRACTION: EACH CONTESTANT AGREES TO REPORT TO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR IMMEDIATELY ANY VIOLATION OR INFRACTION OF ANY TOURNAMENTRULES. 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. Contestants may not have the assistance of another boat, person, or apparatus (push poles are allowed) to access any water. Boats that do not have factory installed gas tanks are restricted to a MEDIA: All official contestants of an event are required to cooperate with the media personnel that covers the event. Contestants compete in WWBT contests at the sole discretion of WWBT. If a member, I am currently in good standing with Wild West Bass Youth Series. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. 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. 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. Contestants may not have non-contestants cut, dig, or removed obstructions once the off-limits period begins all the way through the conclusions of the event to access any water. 12)Acknowledgethat if you or your child cannot travel to an event or must return home, that there is no refund for the event. 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. Inflatable life vest indicators should be checked daily. 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. 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. Contestants may not cut, dig, or remove obstructions requiring the use of any tools once the off-limits period begins all the way through the conclusion of the event to access any water. 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. No barges or similar craft willbe permitted. It is suggested that a minimum of 30 minutes is required for preparation to depart to the check-out point. Scouting, pre-fishing or other practice related activities prior to or after weigh-in is not allowed once the tournament has begun. A contestant must not allow any bass caught by him/her to be counted on the score of another contestant. 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. Brown 1. 3) Spectators are to maintain at least 6ft apart while attending an event if physical distancing is mandated by state/local government. Top 10 pro and co-anglers are REQUIRED for a mandatory meeting immediately following the weigh-in on Day 2. 26. Marshals/Observers are not allowed to operate or work on the competitors personal cameras. 2nd place receives 199 points + 50 participation = 249 points Anglers who do not have a jersey or refuse to wear a WWBT provided jersey must wear at the minimum a collared polo shirt. TACKLE AND EQUIPMENT: Only artificial lures and biodegradable artificial lures may be used. Contestants must remain in the boat at all times except in case of dire emergency. 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. After the tournament begins, fishing the tournament waters is prohibited except during tournament hours. A voicemail or text message may constitute such communication. 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. Each angler of aTEAM must fill out and pay their own Open Qualifier Registration fee. WINNINGS. I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. 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. In the cases were contestants do not have a tournament jersey of their own, WWBT will provide a WWBT jersey to the contestant. Non-Member $50 (Per Angler/ Event), Member of WWBYS $37.50 (Per Angler/ Event). If tournament officials determine a co-angler has engaged in conduct in such a manner asto unfairly handicap his/her pro, they shall be disqualified. 12)Acknowledgethat if you or your child cannot travel to an event or must return home, that there is no refund for the event. Staggered weigh-in times may be utilized to minimize gathering size. In social media, you may use hashtags #WWBYS or tag @WWBYouthseries to amplify and spread your post to our social fans. Juniors are 8yrs old through 8th Grade. 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. Wild West Bass Trail. About Wild West. PROS ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE ONE DRY STORAGE COMPARTMENT AVAILABLE TO CO-ANGLERS. Wild West Bass Youth Series wants to help promote both your brand and the sport of professional bass fishing through its multimedia assets. 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. The Tournament Director, at his/her sole discretion, may reassign partners prior to the morning take off. 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. 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. $100 to the highest finishing team with Yamamoto baits in the boat. ALL BASS WILL BE MEASURED ON A FLAT BOARD WITH THE MOUTH OPEN. WWBT personnel must be granted access and be able to board any contestants boat at will. Please submit only one registration per angler. 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. 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. 7) A health screening upon your arrival at an event may be conducted by our event health officials, which may include a temperature check. 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. 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. All lures must adhere to state regulations. Refusing to comply may result in a penalty or tournament disqualification. Difference Maker: Johns said the most important element of his setup was the 10-pound By David A. I(We) agree that I have fully read and accept the Official Rules of this Tournament. Contestants are encouraged to pre-sign for events giving them priority entry and also greatly helping the tournament organization with preparation details. VISIBLE FISH: Anyone guilty of snatching or snagging visible fish will have their catch disqualified. 5 Disqualification from future WWBT events, which may be a specific number of events, a specific period of time, or lifetime disqualification. B. The top 10 pro and co-anglers will advance to the final day. Operational navigation lights must be illuminated from takeoff to the first stop of each day. 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. 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. PAYOUT: 100% of WWBYS West Coast Championship Entry Fees go towards CASH SCHOLARSHIPS and PRIZES! This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me. 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. From Memorial Day (May) to Columbus Day (October) entrance gates charge an entrance fee from 9AM to 5pm. 36. 48. All USPS entries must be received by the WWBT office by the published deadline date. These risks include but are not limited to infection and transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus. 122. 42. The membership fee is $60.00 per contestant per year. 49. 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. You may also live stream during a tournament. 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. 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). 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. Repeated missed or late attendance may result in disqualification from the Lucas Oil Championship. Interpretation and enforcement of these rules shall be left exclusively to the Tournament Director or his/her designee at a tournament. 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. Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered season. 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. 52. Membership fee for NEW members is $50 Wild West Bass Youth Series (WWBYS). TEAM Registration, only one submission per angler, please. 122. 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. RESTROOM BREAK: In the event of a needed restroom break partners are allowed to leave the boat upon which all fishing must cease until partners are back together in the boat. 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. 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. 61. 30. June 17 is the hard deadline. WWBT reserves the right to refuse and/or revoke memberships without cause, reason and/or explanation and without recourse at our own discretion. Based on 100 Boat Field. I further attest that I have read this consent form and fully understand its contents. Itis an obligation of contestants to refrain from public comments that unreasonablyattack or disparages the integrity of tournaments, tournament officials, sponsors, fellow members, fellow contestants or the WWBT organization. if 5 dead fish are brought to the scales that bag is disqualified. Each contestant will automatically be entered into the big fish option. I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, CONTESTANTS SHOULD CALL 911 FIRST AND ONCE SAFE, NOTIFY TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Checks will be accepted; however, it is the responsibility of each contestant to follow up with WWBT if they have submitted an entry via USPS mail. 28. 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. 11)Acknowledgethat COVID-19 can result in death or serious illness, as explained on the CDC website. This Advisory Board may be asked to help resolve appeals/protests with regards to rules violations. 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. Contestants will refrain from arguing, yelling, demeaning, using profanity, or challenging any tournament official. Contestants may call WWBT to confirm potential practice partners. 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. Contestants shall demonstrate professionalism and integrity in support of the sport of professional fishing. If contestants have any questions they must approach the tournament director. Nothing can be placed into the water to attract baitfish, any type forage. 200 POINT SYSTEM FOR ALL WWBT SERIES: One Point System per Place Points for each event will be based on a 200-point scale. 43. Wild West Bass Trail entry fees for the team championship event are $335 per boat, with two anglers per boat. Any contestant more than 15 minutes late shall lose all credit for that days catch to include points credit. Any bass that appears to have been mangled, mashed, mauled or otherwise altered may be weighed and credited only at the discretion of tournament officials. Contestants are also encouraged to wear WWBTs logo on their tournament jerseys. Only water open to all public fishing will be considered tournament waters. 25. 4) Cloth face coverings are encouraged for anglers, boat captains, and spectatorsbut not requiredunless mandated by state/local government. 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. Additional gas tanks that are factory options and installed by a manufacturers authorized dealer are permitted. Tournament waters may also be restricted at any time because of bad weather. Dead fish determinations will be made by WWBT staff member(s) in charge of the bump tank. 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. 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. Wild West Bass Youth Series may also request the Marshal/Observer operate these, or other (POV, smartphone, or other) cameras. You may also grab photos from social media to promote yourself and the club. 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. Contestants must fish in an area that is accessible by WWBT staff, media, and camera personnel as deemed by the tournament director. Pros are encouraged to carry two Coast Guard approved chest-type life preservers per boat. PLACE. 40. Monetary prizes for each contestant will be awarded in equal amounts. No jet-propelled boats. I agree that the delivery of an e-mail to my designated contact will constitute delivery to me. PRO STANDINGS. By participating in this Tournament, I, THE UNDERSIGNED, fully and unconditionally agree to and accept the Official Rules and the decisions of GreenFish Marketing LLC: Wild West Bass Youth Series, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Tournament. A safe and courteous distance (50 feet) should be maintained when trolling motors are in use. Testing of engines during the off-limits period is not permitted on tournament waters. 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. THERE SHALL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. 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. Boat numbers will be collected at each check-in. Must weigh a legal fish per tournament to receive AOY points for that event. $2,000 plus $1,200 kayak package. During the open competition, every boat must have LIVEWELL SPACE, PROPERLY AERATED, TO ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN A LIMIT CATCH OF BASS FOR TWO CONTESTANTS. Member of WWBYS $37.50 (Per Angler/ Event). which are, in WWBTs sole judgment, in poor taste. Special off-limits periods will be announced for Championship Invitational events. WWB Youth Series. Final approval of attire will be determined by the T.D. Co-Anglers may only fish from the back deck or the lower passenger side seated positions. 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. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. BOAT AND MOTOR: For the safety of all contestants during OPEN PRACTICE AND COMPETITION, ALL BOATS MUST BE MINIMUM OF 16 FEET IN LENGTH, SAFETY: Safe boat conduct must always be observed by contestants. NO EXCEPTIONS! REGARDLESS OF WHEN A CONTESTANT ENTERED THE EVENT, THEY MUST HAVE ADHERED TO THE OFF-LIMITS PERIOD AND THE NO INFORMATION RULE. Letchworth State Park has six main entrances. 1,232 talking about this. 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. An electric trolling motor may be used for slow maneuvering. 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. The co-angler must buoy or tag each of their fish for identification before placing them in their designated live well. 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. OFF LIMITS: May 29th- June 7th, 2023: PRACTICE: June 8th-9th: ENTRY DEADLINE: June 9th, 2023 with late Fee 100 boat cap. PRO-ANGLER. AOY will be determined by the highest 3 finishes. 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. 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. Binoculars are not allowed in the boat at any time. 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. BIG FISH: No dead bass will be eligible for Big Bass awards or prizes. 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. 16 NON-SHARED WEIGHT FORMAT: Both Pro and co-anglers are responsible for his/her own (5) fish. SEE WWBT WEBSITE FOR OFFICIAL DATES FOR EACH EVENT. 6) Gathering of people may be limited as mandated by state or local government. 24. Pros will be assigned a boat number according to his/her take off position on day 1. 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). 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. I fully understand that this is a release of liability, and express the assumption of risk and indemnity agreement. DO I NEED A BOAT AND TEAMMATE? Each boat must have a U.S. Coast Guard horsepower rating plate attached to the boat by the manufacturer. I further attest that I have read this consent form and fully understand its contents. 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. On a tight leaderboard, with only. No at lake registrations: BLAST OFF: Diamond Valley Marina Safe Light . 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. Must be present at awards to win. Contestants may be allowed to compete under appeal for penalties assessed until a final ruling by Appeals Committee. Moving or stocking fish from one location to another is prohibited. The contestant shall make himself/herself available at the location selected by the Tournament Director and shall cooperate in all respects with such examination. 27. Flying over tournament waters or the use of drones during the off-limits period, open practice and competition are not allowed. Wild West Bass Trail NO RAISED PLATFORMS, decks, or other non-factory installed standing platform may be used in the boat. 58. The Apex Pro Tour is the ultimate showdown for the top anglers on the west coast. Stringers, ropes, caging, barrels or use of any other type of device to hold fish with the intent of catching or utilizing them to count for your or anyone elses daily catch is prohibited. 32. Contestants are permitted to transmit by radio or telephone only in the event of an emergency. June 10 is the registration deadline to avoid late fees. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly. No live bait or prepared bait will be permitted during open practice and competition, except for pork strips or rinds. THE OFFICIAL LENGTH FOR BASS SHALL BE 13 UNLESS DICTATED OTHERWISE BY LOCAL REGULATIONS. Winner receives 200 points + 50 participation = 250 points 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. Gas tanks must be properly secured or strapped in a boat. WWBT will provide as much advance notice as possible to the contestants in such instances. 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. IF mandate will NOT allow any gatherings of people, we may have to cancel the tournament. 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.

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