WWBT reserves the right to refuse and/or revoke memberships without cause, reason and/or explanation and without recourse at our own discretion. 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. As soon as a contestant has caught one more fish than their tournament limit, they must cull a fish immediately to reduce their catch to the tournament limit. I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. Check the WWBT website for all deadline dates. PUBLIC CONDUCT, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND COMPETITIVE INTEGRITY: Contestants in WWBT tournaments are expected to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, safety, and conservation. Marshals/Observers are not allowed to operate or work on the competitors personal cameras. June 10th, 2023. B. No alcoholic beverages, other stimulants or depressants, prescription or otherwise, shall be allowed in the boats during the open practice or competition days or when in the weigh-in area. Monetary prizes for each contestant will be awarded in equal amounts. OFF LIMITS: May 29th- June 7th, 2023: PRACTICE: June 8th-9th: ENTRY DEADLINE: June 9th, 2023 with late Fee 100 boat cap. REGARDLESS OF WHEN A CONTESTANT ENTERED THE EVENT, THEY MUST HAVE ADHERED TO THE OFF-LIMITS PERIOD AND THE NO INFORMATION RULE. 32. Failure to grant such access may result in immediate disqualification. If a member, I am currently in good standing with Wild West Bass Youth Series. Contestants are allowed to call lockmasters for locking purposes only. 42. Nothing can be placed into the water to attract baitfish, any type forage. Marshals/Observers are not allowed to operate or work on the competitors personal cameras. 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. B. 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. Each angler of aTEAM must fill out and pay their own Open Qualifier Registration fee. 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. 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). Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered season. 13 OFF LIMITS: the off-limits period for all WWBT pro/am tournaments will be the nine(9) consecutive daysprior to the practice period in all WWBT events unless otherwise notified by WWBT. 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. Only water open to all public fishing will be considered tournament waters. 46. Click only ONE of the options below, to populate the correct amount due. 2021-2022West Coast Championship Entry Fee. 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. All lures must adhere to state regulations. Tournament waters shall be established by the Tournament Director for each tournament. Must weigh a legal fish per tournament to receive AOY points for that event. 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. 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. . ***, Any questions on this form or the entry fee, please give us a call at480-571-1919 ext. DO I NEED A BOAT AND TEAMMATE? 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. Contestants will not argue, yell, demean, use profanity, or be disrespectful in any way toward this ruling. 122. 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. Wild West Bass Trail. 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. 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. 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. Pros and Co-anglers will be randomly paired on day 3. 2 The decision of the Tournament Director, his/her designee shall be final in all matters. 39. (4) $100 checks awarded randomly amongst those who are eligible. 2. Co-Anglers shall not share any information gained from any of his/her previous day(s) Pro contestants with any other Pro contestants. NO EXCEPTIONS! 18 COMPETITION DAY 3: The top ten (10) pros and co-anglers will advance to Championship day three. Failure to meet those obligations may result in a reduction of Angler of Year Points, fines and/or disqualification from all future WWBT Events. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, do knowingly and freely assume all risk referred to above, both known and unknown. 4) Cloth face coverings are encouraged for anglers, boat captains, and spectatorsbut not requiredunless mandated by state/local government. 36. Based on 100 Boat Field. Must be present at awards to win. Appeals for penalties assessed must be presented in writing 48 hours from the time and date of ruling to the Tournament Director. From Memorial Day (May) to Columbus Day (October) entrance gates charge an entrance fee from 9AM to 5pm. No jet-propelled boats. Memberships are valid for tournament calendar year. I further attest that I have read this consent form and fully understand its contents. BIG FISH: No dead bass will be eligible for Big Bass awards or prizes. However, trolling as a method of fishing is prohibited. Wild West Bass Youth Series also encourages anglers to send photos, videos, and updates for exposure on our social media pages. The co-angler must buoy or tag each of their fish for identification before placing them in their designated live well. 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. I warrant that I am at least 18 years of age and that I am competent in my own name in so far as this consent is concerned. i.e. WWBT will look to this board for their input on various items regarding tournaments and the contestants. Contestants must leave from and return to official checkpoints by boat. Stick steering shall be as defined by the Tournament Director. WWBT ENCOURAGES CONTESTANTS TO UTILIZEONLINE/APPOR PHONE METHODS TO SUBMIT PAYMENTS. $100 to the highest finishing team with P-Line in the boat. All USPS entries must be received by the WWBT office by the published deadline date. Non-Member teams will pay a total of $100 per event. 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. 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. 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. 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. Contestants must notify the tournament director as soon as possible. I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. MUST PRESENT ALL LEGAL FISH: after contestants check in at the official checkpoint they MUST present all LEGAL fish in their possession to a tournament official to be counted, measured and weighed. Any entries after this date; pro late fee is $50 and co-angler late fee is $25. In the event contestants are unable to attend the mandatory pairings briefing, they may be penalized 10 AOY points per infraction. Interpretation and enforcement of these rules shall be left exclusively to the Tournament Director or his/her designee at a tournament. 21. Binoculars are not allowed in the boat at any time. You may also grab photos from social media to promote yourself and the club. 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. 67. 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. 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. Co-Anglers will articulate to the Pro and then call the Tournament Director in such emergency. Quick Link:. 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. ARIZONA TEAMS FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: **With Late Fees** Roosevelt Lake May 22, 2021 Register Now! On a tight leaderboard, with only By David A. Upon request, Pros must make a back seat available for co-anglers each competition day. 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. 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. Must have a valid receipt within 30 days of tournament. 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. Search. The Tournament Director, at his/her sole discretion, may reassign partners prior to the morning take off. THE OFFICIAL LENGTH FOR BASS SHALL BE 13 UNLESS DICTATED OTHERWISE BY LOCAL REGULATIONS. Violation of this rule shall be the reason for disqualification. Contestants do not have the option of not being filmed or interviewed during the official event days. 51. Must be present at awards to win. Appeals hearings shall take place within seven (7) business days from the date of receipt of the written appeal and all parties must make themselves available at the prescribed time of the hearing. Any anglers not present for the meeting will automatically be replaced in the rankings. Contestants are encouraged to pre-sign for events giving them priority entry and also greatly helping the tournament organization with preparation details. 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. WWBT recommends live wells be maintained at a full level and aerators/recirculators on manual. If so equipped, contestants may listen to the marine-band weather information. CONTESTANTS MUST REMAIN IN BOAT: During the competition days; contestants must not depart the boat to land fish or make the boat more accessible to fishing waters. 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. bags which increase survival rate will be furnished by the Tournament Director and must be used for the weigh-in. As Parent and/or Guardian of the named angler, I hereby authorize the diagnosis and treatment by a qualified and licensed medical professional, of the minor child, in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending medical professional, requires immediate attention to prevent further endangerment of the minors life, physical disfigurement, physical impairment, or other undue pain, suffering or discomfort, if delayed. 90% Plus Payback (Cash, Boat, Contingencies) 1:10 Payout. MAXIMUM COURTESY: must always be practiced, especially regarding boating and angling near non-contestants who may be on tournament waters. Fees are $550 for pros and $275 for "co" or amateur . Refusing to comply may result in a penalty or tournament disqualification. A safe and courteous distance (50 feet) should be maintained when trolling motors are in use. No floggers or similar devices will be allowed in practice or during the events days. IF mandate is in place, Spectators to be limited to Parents/Guardians and siblings of anglers. Entry fees for 2021 remain unchanged. ALL BASS WILL BE MEASURED ON A FLAT BOARD WITH THE MOUTH OPEN. 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(We)agree to submit to a polygraph examination and understand that failure to pass the examination will result in disqualification. 23. 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. I fully understand that this is a release of liability, and express the assumption of risk and indemnity agreement. Permission for Use of Image and Minor Talent Release. Contestants must remain in the boat at all times except in case of dire emergency. Duringa competition, each boat passenger must wear a Coast Guard-approved chest-type life preserver anytime the combustion engine is operating. 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. AM STANDINGS. 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. All contestants will receive 50 participation points. If I do not have my own e-mail address, I must furnish an e-mail address for a primary contact person.