Pro/Am | Wild West Bass Trail Gas must be purchased from a retail gas station. IF mandate is in place, Spectators to be limited to Parents/Guardians and siblings of anglers. THE PROTESTOR ALSO AGREES THAT IF THERE IS A QUESTION WITH REGARDS TO VERIFYING THE PROTEST, THEY MAY BE SUBJECT TO A POLYGRAPH EXAM AND AGREE TO TESTIFY IN A COURT OF LAW IF NECESSARY. SCORING: Tournament standings and final winners shall be determined by the total weight of each contestants catch during the competition days of the tournament. Member of WWBYS $37.50 (Per Angler/ Event). During open practice WWBT contestant may only fish with another CONFIRMED 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. I, the undersigned, do hereby consent to the use by GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series of the image, voice, or both of the minor child under the age of 18 described below, in (1) the video, photograph, or audio recording described below; and (2) any video, photograph, or audio recording reproduced either in whole or in part from the video, photograph or audio recording described below: regardless of whether these materials are used for fundraising, advertising, publicity, or any other purpose on behalf of either the Wild West Bass Youth Series. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me. NO EXCEPTIONS. Contestants must fish in an area that is accessible by WWBT staff, media, and camera personnel as deemed by the tournament director. Wild West Bass Youth Series also encourages anglers to send photos, videos, and updates for exposure on our social media pages. 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. Memberships are required to participate in the WWBYS West Coast Championship. 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. It shall be each contestants responsibility to check the schedule of events or registration time and location or obtain times from the WWBT tournament department. From Memorial Day (May) to Columbus Day (October) entrance gates charge an entrance fee from 9AM to 5pm. 4) Cloth face coverings are encouraged for anglers, boat captains, and spectatorsbut not requiredunless mandated by state/local government. Any contestant(s) deemed under the influence by the tournament director may be disqualified. 3 Disqualification from the current tournament. VISIBLE FISH: Anyone guilty of snatching or snagging visible fish will have their catch disqualified. 14 NO INFO RULE: WWBT PRO/AMS HAVE A NO INFO RULE AND A STRICT OFF-LIMITS PERIOD. WWBT personnel must be granted access and be able to board any contestants boat at will. Testing of engines during the off-limits period is not permitted on tournament waters. Wild West Bass Youth Series wants to help promote both your brand and the sport of professional bass fishing through its multimedia assets. At no time may a Procontestant request that the co-angler contestant not fish. 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. 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. PAYOUT: 90% of WWBYS Open Qualifier Entry Fees go towards CASH SCHOLARSHIPS and PRIZES for the OPEN Qualifier, 5% towards the operational cost and the other 5% goes to the West Coast Championship's CASH SCHOLARSHIP and PRIZES! WWBT encourages Pro Anglers to assist Co-Anglers. I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. 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. 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. CO-ANGLER BOAT OPERATION: Co-Anglers are allowed to drive boats only in cases of emergency or with permission from tournament officials with exception of loading and unloading boats from trailers. 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. Fees are $550 for pros and $275 for "co" or amateur . A contestant must not allow any bass caught by him/her to be counted on the score of another contestant. 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. Must have current Wild West Bass Trail Membership ( SIGN UP HERE) Please note: LOCK IN deposits are non-refundable. 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. $100 to the highest finishing team with P-Line in the boat. LOGOS AND/OR SIGNAGE: Contestants are encouraged to wear his/her own clothing which may bear patches, logos and other signage promoting the anglers sponsors. 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. A designated tournament official must be granted access to the contestants boat at any time during the open practice or competition days. After the tournament begins, fishing the tournament waters is prohibited except during tournament hours. i.e. 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. At 5:01 PM on this day there will be no refunds or transfer of entry fees. BY SIGNING THE WAIVER AND ENTRY FORM EACH CONTESTANT IS ATTESTING TO ADHERING TO THE NO INFO AND OFF-LIMITS RULE. I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. 61. Co-Anglers will articulate to the Pro and then call the Tournament Director in such emergency. OFF LIMITS: May 29th- June 7th, 2023: PRACTICE: June 8th-9th: ENTRY DEADLINE: June 9th, 2023 with late Fee 100 boat cap. THE OFFICIAL LENGTH FOR BASS: shall be determined by the Tournament Director and announced at the Tournament Briefing. No barges or similar craft willbe permitted. Wild West Bass Youth Series also encourages anglers to send photos, videos, and updates for exposure on our social media pages. 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. Each contestant will automatically be entered into the big fish option. However, penalties assessed will remain until a final ruling by the Appeals Committee. 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. Contestants must fish in an area that is accessible by WWBT staff, media, and camera personnel as deemed by the tournament director. THERE SHALL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. This Advisory Board may be asked to help resolve appeals/protests with regards to rules violations. During the open competition, every boat must have LIVEWELL SPACE, PROPERLY AERATED, TO ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN A LIMIT CATCH OF BASS FOR TWO CONTESTANTS. All information must be accessed prior to official off-limits periods. WWBT may, however, restrict the use of patches, logos, signage, etc. Unless for medical reasons they cannot wear a cloth face covering. I fully understand that this is a release of liability, and express the assumption of risk and indemnity agreement. 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. I agree that the delivery of an e-mail to my designated contact will constitute delivery to me. 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. Search in. 5) The weigh-in setup and procedure will be under the advisement of the adult supporting circuit and may include contactless weigh-in. 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. Contestants may be allowed to compete under appeal for penalties assessed until a final ruling by Appeals Committee. 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. 51. 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. It is the anglers responsibility to confirm check-in times each day on the daily pairings. PLACE. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. Dead fish determinations will be made by WWBT staff member(s) in charge of the bump tank. 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. Special off-limits periods will be announced for Championship Invitational events. 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. These risks include but are not limited to infection and transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus. 1. Presented by: Last Chance Performance Marine . WWBT will look to this board for their input on various items regarding tournaments and the contestants. Memberships are valid for tournament calendar year. Contestant agrees that the integrity and competitive honesty of fishing contests is paramount to any bass fishing tournament circuits continued existence and success. PROPELLER DRIVEN AND EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED OPERABLE IGNITION KILL SWITCH AND LANYARD. ProAm Championship Qualification includes the best 3 of 4 events. Stick steering shall be as defined by the Tournament Director. 27. Pros are encouraged to carry two Coast Guard approved chest-type life preservers per boat. THE OFFICIAL LENGTH FOR BASS SHALL BE 13 UNLESS DICTATED OTHERWISE BY LOCAL REGULATIONS. If I do not have my own e-mail address, I must furnish an e-mail address for a primary contact person. Tournament officials shall have the sole responsibility for determining whether aeration and capacity are proper and adequate. On a tight leaderboard, with only By David A. I.E. 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. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. The contestant shall make himself/herself available at the location selected by the Tournament Director and shall cooperate in all respects with such examination. 3) Spectators are to maintain at least 6ft apart while attending an event if physical distancing is mandated by state/local government. Riders or media are allowed with preauthorization of the tournament director. 3rd place receives 198 points + 50 participation= 248 points etc. 6) Gathering of people may be limited as mandated by state or local government. SAFETY: Safe boat conduct must always be observed by contestants. Note: Any angler, boat captain presenting symptoms upon arrival will be required to leave and will be denied entry to the event. Wild West Bass Trail fishing events return to New Melones Brown 1. TEAM Registration, only one submission per angler, please. Any entries after this date; pro late fee is $50 and co-angler late fee is $25. 2019 OFFICIAL RULES OF COMPETITION-Pro/Am. Staggered weigh-in times may be utilized to minimize gathering size. 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. Contestants must have a valid fishing license for all tournament waters. Flying over tournament waters or the use of drones during the off-limits period, open practice and competition are not allowed. End of year point tiebreakers shall be total weights from full field days for the season. No live bait or prepared bait will be permitted during open practice and competition, except for pork strips or rinds. In such a case, both contestants shall be disqualified from this tournament and from all future tournaments conducted by WWBT. Failure to grant such access may result in immediate disqualification. Only ONE (1) casting, spin casting or spinning rod and reel may be used at any one time. OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT DAYS (FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY). 3:01 is considered one minute late, etc. 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. PAYOUT:100% of WWBYSWest Coast Championship Entry Fees go towards CASH SCHOLARSHIPS and PRIZES! REGISTRATION: Each contestant must register in person with official WWBT staff at the time and place designated in the schedule of events. 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. In consideration for permission to voluntarily participate in tournaments, events, programs, and related activities conducted by GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series, I acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that the risk of injury, death, disability, loss, or damage to my person or property from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death and while rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce the risk, the risk of serious injury or death does exist. 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. Click each link to view 2021 schedule. Only Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted, and Redeye bass will be weighed. No dead bass will be eligible for Big Bass awards or prizes.