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. $100 to the highest finishing team with Yamamoto baits in the boat. MANUFACTURERS LANYARD/KILL SWITCH: must be attached to the drivers body any time the combustion engine is operating. 6) Gathering of people may be limited as mandated by state or local government. SCORING: Tournament standings and final winners shall be determined by the total weight of each contestants catch during the competition days of the tournament. Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, features over 30 lakes and reservoirs, 200+ miles of hiking trails, three beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points. 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. Wild West Bass Trail | The West's Premiere Bass Tournament Circuit 38. Contestants may not cull or discard any fish in their possession once they have checked in at the check-in point. Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered season. Difference Maker: Johns said the most important element of his setup was the 10-pound By David A. 50 Show up points will be awarded to all contestants. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, do knowingly and freely assume all risk referred to above, both known and unknown. Contestant agrees that the integrity and competitive honesty of fishing contests is paramount to any bass fishing tournament circuits continued existence and success. Flying over tournament waters or the use of drones during the off-limits period, open practice and competition are not allowed. With a high-stakes points system that combines catch count and weight, this league is a true test of skill, strategy, and endurance. No barges or similar craft willbe permitted. 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. Memberships are required to participate in the WWBYS West Coast Championship. June 10 is the registration deadline to avoid late fees. 7) A health screening upon your arrival at an event may be conducted by our event health officials, which may include a temperature check. 5 Disqualification from future WWBT events, which may be a specific number of events, a specific period of time, or lifetime disqualification. A pre-Tournament meeting will be held online via Facebook Live/Instagram CONTACTS: Seth Starks - Director I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. 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. All USPS entries must be received by the WWBT office by the published deadline date. Member teams will pay a total of $75 per event. Contestants shall, always, conduct themselves in a manner becoming of a professional that will not reflect unfavorably on WWBT, its members, sponsors, events or representatives. Rules for special tournaments may differ from those contained herein. 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. 5) The weigh-in setup and procedure will be under the advisement of the adult supporting circuit and may include contactless weigh-in. I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. 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. 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. ConfirmationBY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. All information must be accessed prior to official off-limits periods. Marshals/Observers are not allowed to operate or work on the competitors personal cameras. 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. 1,232 talking about this. WWBT reserves the right to impose boat speed limits during any or all tournaments. Alabama rigs and similar umbrella-type rigs are limited to a maximum of five wires, five lures and three hooks (single or treble) unless state regulations are more restrictive, in which case state regulations prevail. I also agree to abide by all rules of the event and have a full understanding of them. Special off-limits periods will be announced for Championship Invitational events. WWBT contestants are required to police themselves each competition day. 9) Parents or legal guardians have an obligation to assess their childs health prior to the event. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. 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. 20. 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. WWBT will look to this board for their input on various items regarding tournaments and the contestants. 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. 11)Acknowledgethat COVID-19 can result in death or serious illness, as explained on the CDC website. Co-Anglers shall not share any information gained from any of his/her previous day(s) Pro contestants with any other Pro contestants. OROVILLE, Calif. Given the challenging conditions, J.R. Wright said he was happy to find his limit of 12.93 pounds that leads Day 1 of the Wild West Bass Trail Pro-Am on Lake Oroville presented by Price Family Dealership. WWBT will provide as much advance notice as possible to the contestants in such instances. Other rigs as specified above may be in boat ready for use; however, only ONE is permitted in use at any given time. 36. I(We) agree that I have fully read and accept the Official Rules of this Tournament. WWBYS Open Qualifier Registration - Jotform RECEIVING, ACCEPTING OR TAKING OF FISH FROM ANOTHER PERSON during tournament hours is strictly prohibited. 12)Acknowledgethat if you or your child cannot travel to an event or must return home, that there is no refund for the event. 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. 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. 2019 OFFICIAL RULES OF COMPETITION-Pro/Am. REGISTRATION: Each contestant must register in person with official WWBT staff at the time and place designated in the schedule of events. 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. No contestant may buy or barter a fishing location from anyone for use during any competition day. Inflatable life vest indicators should be checked daily. 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. 44. Moving or stocking fish from one location to another is prohibited. Contestants do not have the option of not being filmed or interviewed during the official event days. A pre-Tournament meeting will be held online via Facebook Live/Instagram CONTACTS: Seth Starks - Director Once a contestants catch is measured, counted and verified by a tournament official, that contestant may not return to the boat until their catch has been weighed and recorded. 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. $100 to the highest finishing team with P-Line in the boat. Co-Anglers will articulate to the Pro and then call the Tournament Director in such emergency. Specially designed 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. Memberships are valid for tournament calendar 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. Contestants must fish in an area that is accessible by WWBT staff, media, and camera personnel as deemed by the tournament director. 200 POINT SYSTEM FOR ALL WWBT SERIES: One Point System per Place Points for each event will be based on a 200-point scale. 22. Entry $ 500. . Boat numbers will be collected at each check-in. 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. 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. of Environmental Conservation . 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. 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. The WWBT Tournament Director or his/her designee shall attempt to have the location of such polygraph examination as close in proximity to the anglers permanent address or such other mutually convenient location as possible. Contestants are responsible for research of fishing and boating regulations. This applies only to emergency situations as determined by the Tournament Director or his designee. 3) Spectators are to maintain at least 6ft apart while attending an event if physical distancing is mandated by state/local government. 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. All angling must be done from the boat. These rules may be changed by WWBT immediately upon notice to its members. Contestants will not argue, yell, demean, use profanity, or be disrespectful in any way toward this ruling. I also understand I must provide my personal cell number capable of receiving text messages from the Wild West Bass Youth Series. Each boat must have a U.S. Coast Guard horsepower rating plate attached to the boat by the manufacturer. Any contestant more than 15 minutes late shall lose all credit for that days catch to include points credit. Contestants must fish in an area that is accessible by WWBT staff, media, and camera personnel as deemed by the tournament director. 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. Here are the 2021 #lockitin links - Wild West Bass Trail | Facebook Contestants are encouraged to pre-sign for events giving them priority entry and also greatly helping the tournament organization with preparation details. BOAT IDENTIFICATION: Prior to each days start, each boat MUST be given an inspection check by a tournament official. 39. 48. Tournament officials shall have the sole responsibility for determining whether aeration and capacity are proper and adequate. Stick steering shall be as defined by the Tournament Director. On a tight leaderboard, with only. Pros are encouraged to carry two Coast Guard approved chest-type life preservers per boat. 67. B. Kayak Pro Tour. Dead fish determinations will be made by WWBT staff member(s) in charge of the bump tank. 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. Operational navigation lights must be illuminated from takeoff to the first stop of each day. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me. WWBT recommends live wells be maintained at a full level and aerators/recirculators on manual. 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. 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. Wild West Bass Trail Register Now! IF mandate will NOT allow any gatherings of people, we may have to cancel the tournament. 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. During open practice WWBT contestant may only fish with another CONFIRMED contestants. Pros and Co-anglers will be randomly paired on day 3. Appeals of non-competition rulings must be presented in writing to the Tournament Director within 48 hours from the time and date of ruling for review. BASIC BOAT EQUIPMENT: During open practice and competition, every boat must have all required Coast Guard safety equipment as well as a functional bilge pump. 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 favorable public reputation of WWBT as an organization in the sport of fishing, the integrity of its officials, and the reputation of its media properties are valuable assets and tangible benefits for WWBT. WWBT will combine the payout for those places and divide them equally by the tied contestants. i.e. Binoculars are not allowed in the boat at any time. 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. 11)Acknowledgethat COVID-19 can result in death or serious illness, as explained on the CDC website. 90% Plus Payback (Cash, Boat, Contingencies) 1:10 Payout. 33. ProAm Championship Qualification includes the best 3 of 4 events. B. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. The membership fee is $60.00 per contestant per year. If so equipped, contestants may listen to the marine-band weather information. 52. Exact starting and check-in times will be announced at the Tournament Briefing. Contestants who do not display operational navigation lights will be moved to the end of the blast offline. This preserver must be strapped, snapped or zippered securely and maintained in that condition until the combustion engine is shut off. 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. I(We) agree that I have fully read and accept the Official Rules of this Tournament. Notice may be published on the WWBT Internet site at https://wildwestbasstrail.com. 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. In the cases were contestants do not have a tournament jersey of their own, WWBT will provide a WWBT jersey to the contestant. Interpretation and enforcement of these rules shall be left exclusively to the Tournament Director or his/her designee at a tournament. Wild West Bass Youth Series wants to help promote both your brand and the sport of professional bass fishing through its multimedia assets. On the final day, the tournament director will check to ensure that all contestants are adhering to this mandate. The top 10 pro and co-anglers will advance to the final day. CULLING TAGS or clips are allowed. Contestants renting boat slips may launch boats and proceed immediately to slip location. However, penalties assessed will remain until a final ruling by the Appeals Committee. In such a case, both contestants shall be disqualified from this tournament and from all future tournaments conducted by WWBT. 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. THERE SHALL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. WWBT personnel must be granted access and be able to board any contestants boat at will. During practice and competition contestants cannot solicit, receive, or gather any information from anyone other than another contestant in the tournament. SAFETY: Safe boat conduct must always be observed by contestants. Proof of age to the tournament officials is the responsibility of the potential contestant. 6) Gathering of people may be limited as mandated by state or local government. Wild West Bass Trail Makes a Tough Decision 30. If the tie is not broken by applying the foregoing procedures, the tie will remain a tie. 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. Wild West Bass Youth Series wants to help promote both your brand and the sport of professional bass fishing through its multimedia assets. It is suggested that a minimum of 30 minutes is required for preparation to depart to the check-out point. 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. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. 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. 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. 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. High Schoolers are 9th to 12th Grade. Contestants may be allowed to compete under appeal for penalties assessed until a final ruling by Appeals Committee.