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. Sharing of baits, tackle, and fishing information by confirmed pro contestants is allowed with any confirmed contestant in a WWBT event. SEE WWBT WEBSITE FOR OFFICIAL DATES FOR EACH EVENT. 61. 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. WWBT encourages Pro Anglers to assist Co-Anglers. 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. Boats may fish anywhere except areas designated as off limits or no fishing by Local, State or Federal officials or as posted on the Tournament Information page or announced by Tournament Director. . 7) A health screening upon your arrival at an event may be conducted by our event health officials, which may include a temperature check. 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. TAXES: Participants are responsible for all applicable taxes, execution of all tax forms and rules on both cash and merchandise awards. PROS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE CO-ANGLER AMPLE SPACE TO ICE FOR FOOD AND DRINK. Permission for Use of Image and Minor Talent Release. Must weigh a legal fish per tournament to receive AOY points for that event. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. A pre-Tournament meeting will be held online via Facebook Live/Instagram CONTACTS: Seth Starks - Director 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. Contestants are expected to compete every day for which they are qualified; failure to do so may result in ineligibility to compete in future WWBT tournaments. Lake Oroville// Oroville // March 3rd-5th,2023, March 3, 2023 | 2023, News, Oroville Pro/Am 2023, ProAm. IF mandate is in place, Spectators to be limited to Parents/Guardians and siblings of anglers. Any act deemed by WWBT officials to have the intention of preventing media coverage will result in disqualification from the event. Their check-in time will remain the same. At no time may a Procontestant request that the co-angler contestant not fish. Returning WWBYS members is $25 per angler, must have your previous membership ID number to receive the discounted price. June 17 is the hard deadline. In the event contestants are unable to attend the mandatory pairings briefing, they may be penalized 10 AOY points per infraction. CONTESTANTS ARE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE BOAT AND SEEK SAFE SHELTER IN BAD WEATHER WHERE DANGER MAY BE IMMINENT. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, do knowingly and freely assume all risk referred to above, both known and unknown. I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. 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. No live bait or prepared bait will be permitted during open practice and competition, except for pork strips or rinds. 48. 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. Additional gas tanks that are factory options and installed by a manufacturers authorized dealer are permitted. 11)Acknowledgethat COVID-19 can result in death or serious illness, as explained on the CDC website. Must be present at awards to win. 64. 11 PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded after the tournament. Contestants do not have the option of not being filmed or interviewed during the official event days. 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). 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. NO EXCEPTIONS. Wild West Bass Trail Register Now! 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. You may also grab photos from social media to promote yourself and the club. 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. On the final day, the tournament director will check to ensure that all contestants are adhering to this mandate. 34. 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. 2021-2022West Coast Championship Entry Fee. Memberships are required to participate in the WWBYS West Coast Championship. I agree that the delivery of an e-mail to my designated contact will constitute delivery to me. MEDIA: All official contestants of an event are required to cooperate with the media personnel that covers the event. 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. I further attest that I have read this consent form and fully understand its contents. 5) The weigh-in setup and procedure will be under the advisement of the adult supporting circuit and may include contactless weigh-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. Anytime cameras are present or when contestantsare specifically being filmed, they are required to wear a tournament jersey. 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. After the tournament begins, fishing the tournament waters is prohibited except during tournament hours. Note: Any angler, boat captain presenting symptoms upon arrival will be required to leave and will be denied entry to the event. WWB Youth Series. 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. The field will be capped at 150 boats. Upon request, Pros must make a back seat available for co-anglers each competition day. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me. 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. No jet-propelled boats. Pros will be assigned a boat number according to his/her take off position on day 1. No floggers or similar devices will be allowed in practice or during the events days. OFF LIMITS: May 29th- June 7th, 2023: PRACTICE: June 8th-9th: ENTRY DEADLINE: June 9th, 2023 with late Fee 100 boat cap. 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. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. 59. Click each link to view 2021 schedule. These risks include but are not limited to infection and transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus. Subject to the appeal process set forth in these rules. 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. 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. Contestants shall demonstrate professionalism and integrity in support of the sport of professional fishing. 58. Contestants may be allowed to compete under appeal. It is suggested the Pro contestant have a safety check with the Co-Angler each day prior to the launch to familiarize the location of all safety equipment. 45. Must be present at awards to win. Please do credit Wild West Bass Youth Series. Contestants must be present and be able to hear their names called at the official weigh-into be eligible for contingency prizes. Contestant agrees that the integrity and competitive honesty of fishing contests is paramount to any bass fishing tournament circuits continued existence and success. 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. Non-Member teams will pay a total of $100 per event. Binoculars are not allowed in the boat at any time. 15 FISHABLE WATERS: Fishing within 50 feet of an operating gas pump/dock or within 50 feet of a competitors boat, which is first anchored, is prohibited (Trolling motors must be in up position, anchor rope visible, or shallow water anchoring system deployed to be considered anchored). 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. . Permission is hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any medical or minor surgical treatment, x-ray examination, and immunizations for the named angler. i.e. Boat Captains, please fill out the boat captain membership form if you have not participated in a Youth Series event previously. NO BOAT EQUIPPED WITH STICK STEERING SHALL BEPERMITTED. Standings will reflect ties starting at place closest to first. If you don't see the email, check your spam folder. 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. 122. I(We)agree to submit to a polygraph examination and understand that failure to pass the examination will result in disqualification. 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. 6 MEMBERSHIP: WWBT membership is required to participate in any WWBT events. Contestants are encouraged to pre-sign for events giving them priority entry and also greatly helping the tournament organization with preparation details. 43. 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. 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. 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. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. I(We) agree that I have fully read and accept the Official Rules of this Tournament. 16 NON-SHARED WEIGHT FORMAT: Both Pro and co-anglers are responsible for his/her own (5) fish. 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. 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. Only Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted, and Redeye bass will be weighed. 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. ConfirmationBY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. No contestants will be allowed on Tournament waters after registration until the first day of competition. 6) Gathering of people may be limited as mandated by state or local government. In such a case, both contestants shall be disqualified from this tournament and from all future tournaments conducted by WWBT. MANUFACTURERS LANYARD/KILL SWITCH: must be attached to the drivers body any time the combustion engine is operating. 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. 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. 37. 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. If a member, I am currently in good standing with Wild West Bass Youth Series. . 122. Any candidate for competition who, in the judgment of the Tournament Director, is impaired in such a manner as to endanger the safety and well being of their partner or themselves may not be eligible. 29. All information must be accessed prior to official off-limits periods. Any contestant(s) deemed under the influence by the tournament director may be disqualified. 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. Gas tanks must be properly secured or strapped in a boat. No at lake registrations: BLAST OFF: Diamond Valley Marina Safe Light . SCORING: Tournament standings and final winners shall be determined by the total weight of each contestants catch during the competition days of the tournament. 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. 1. Presented by: Last Chance Performance Marine . 18 COMPETITION DAY 3: The top ten (10) pros and co-anglers will advance to Championship day three. All such contact associated with engaging in events at the meetings or events within which anglers participate as members of WILD WEST BASS YOUTH SERIES it involves a certain degree of risk that could result in illness, injury, death, or loss or damage to person or property. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. 90% Plus Payback (Cash, Boat, Contingencies) 1:10 Payout. In all cases where communications are initiated by a contestant, theTournament Director must be called prior. 5) The weigh-in setup and procedure will be under the advisement of the adult supporting circuit and may include contactless weigh-in. SAFETY: Safe boat conduct must always be observed by contestants. THERE SHALL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. Each contestant will automatically be entered into the big fish option. June 10th, 2023. On a tight leaderboard, with only By David A. 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. Tournament officials shall have the sole responsibility for determining whether aeration and capacity are proper and adequate. Contestants must notify the tournament director as soon as possible. 28. 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. I fully understand that this is a release of liability, and express the assumption of risk and indemnity agreement. Membership HOW OLD ARE THE ANGLERS? Juniors are 8yrs old through 8th Grade. 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. 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. I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. If contestants have a concern regarding his/her catch, they should not present their catch. B. I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. Member teams will pay a total of $75 per event. 62. PAYOUT: 100% of WWBYS West Coast Championship Entry Fees go towards CASH SCHOLARSHIPS and PRIZES! Contestants may call WWBT to confirm potential practice partners. It is suggested that a minimum of 30 minutes is required for preparation to depart to the check-out point. You may also live stream during a tournament. PERMITTED FISHING METHODS: Fishing is defined as having a lure attached to a line and a rod and reel with the rod in hand. 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. BOAT OPERATION AND EXPENSE: During the competition, pros will fish from the front deck. 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. BOAT IDENTIFICATION: Prior to each days start, each boat MUST be given an inspection check by a tournament official. They may not use cell phones during competition unless in an emergency situation. The following rules shall apply to all Wild West Bass Trail (WWBT) events. 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. 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). 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. Co-Anglers will articulate to the Pro and then call the Tournament Director in such emergency. Wild West Bass Youth Series may also request the Marshal/Observer operate these, or other (POV, smartphone, or other) cameras. 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. I further understand and agree that the Tournament Director reserves the right to reject my application for any reason and, upon such rejection, to refund a prorated entry fee within 4-6 weeks. Changing or altering standard factory parts of a contestants engine to increase the horsepower over the factory horsepower rating is forbidden and will result in disqualification. 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. Please do credit Wild West Bass Youth Series. Standing on the outboard engine or seats while fishing is not allowed. PRO-ANGLER. All #lockitin2021 fees are applied to each. 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.
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