Tournament waters shall be established by the Tournament Director for each tournament. 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. Duringa competition, each boat passenger must wear a Coast Guard-approved chest-type life preserver anytime the combustion engine is operating. 4) Cloth face coverings are encouraged for anglers, boat captains, and spectatorsbut not requiredunless mandated by state/local government. Wild West Bass Youth Series also encourages anglers to send photos, videos, and updates for exposure on our social media pages. Wild West Bass Youth Series wants to help promote both your brand and the sport of professional bass fishing through its multimedia assets. PAYOUT: 100% of WWBYS West Coast Championship Entry Fees go towards CASH SCHOLARSHIPS and PRIZES! 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. In the event contestants are unable to attend the mandatory pairings briefing, they may be penalized 10 AOY points per infraction. 7) A health screening upon your arrival at an event may be conducted by our event health officials, which may include a temperature check. Wild West Bass Youth Series may also request the Marshal/Observer operate these, or other (POV, smartphone, or other) cameras. Contestants are permitted to transmit by radio or telephone only in the event of an emergency. 3:01 is considered one minute late, etc. March 3, 2023 | 2023, News, Oroville Pro/Am 2023, ProAm 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. Decisions of the appeals committee shall be final. Contestants failing to register in person during the prescribed hours may result in disqualification. Pros and Co-anglers will be randomly paired on day 3. If a member, I am currently in good standing with Wild West Bass Youth Series. 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. In such a case, both contestants shall be disqualified from this tournament and from all future tournaments conducted by WWBT. Contestants are allowed to call lockmasters for locking purposes only. In social media, you may use hashtags #WWBYS or tag @WWBYouthseries to amplify and spread your post to our social fans. Entry Fee Breakdown: Non-Member teams will pay a total of $100 per event. At check-in, all boats shall identify themselves by means of the numbers described in and proceed immediately to the designated weigh-in area. Any contestant more than 15 minutes late shall lose all credit for that days catch to include points credit. 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. 33. They must consult with tournament director immediately. Note: Any angler, boat captain presenting symptoms upon arrival will be required to leave and will be denied entry to the event. If you don't see the email, check your spam folder. 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. You may also live stream during a tournament. Testing of engines during the off-limits period is not permitted on tournament waters. 48. Permission for Use of Image and Minor Talent Release. Co-Anglers may only fish from the back deck or the lower passenger side seated positions. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Anytime cameras are present or when contestantsare specifically being filmed, they are required to wear a tournament jersey. 21. If so equipped, contestants may listen to the marine-band weather information. 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. Presented by: Last Chance Performance Marine . A pre-Tournament meeting will be held online via Facebook Live/Instagram CONTACTS: Seth Starks - Director Member teams will pay a total of $75 per event. On the final day, the tournament director will check to ensure that all contestants are adhering to this mandate. 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. 59. 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. 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. The contestant shall make himself/herself available at the location selected by the Tournament Director and shall cooperate in all respects with such examination. I(We) agree that I have fully read and accept the Official Rules of this Tournament. Rules for special tournaments may differ from those contained herein. Please submit only one registration per angler. In all cases where communications are initiated by a contestant, theTournament Director must be called prior. Specially designed bags which increase survival rate will be furnished by the Tournament Director and must be used for the weigh-in. Run and Win with Lucas Oil DISQUALIFICATION SUSPENSION: Any disqualification suspension from or other disciplinary action regarding any tournament or fishing organization shall be grounds for rejecting any application for participation in a WWBT tournament and/or disqualification from a WWBT tournament after circumstances are reviewed by the Tournament Director. Unless for medical reasons they cannot wear a cloth face covering. 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. Top 10 pro and co-anglers are REQUIRED for a mandatory meeting immediately following the weigh-in on Day 2. Each contestant will automatically be entered into the big fish option. Contestants will refrain from arguing, yelling, demeaning, using profanity, or challenging any tournament official. 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. Membership HOW OLD ARE THE ANGLERS? 11)Acknowledgethat COVID-19 can result in death or serious illness, as explained on the CDC website. WWBT may, however, restrict the use of patches, logos, signage, etc. Adding weight in any way to alter the natural state of any fish caught is prohibited. 9) Parents or legal guardians have an obligation to assess their childs health prior to the event. NO EXCEPTIONS. 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 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. 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. ARIZONA TEAMS FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: **With Late Fees** Roosevelt Lake May 22, 2021 Register Now! Difference Maker: Johns said the most important element of his setup was the 10-pound By David A. 34. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me. Riders or media are allowed with preauthorization of the tournament director. Interpretation and enforcement of these rules shall be left exclusively to the Tournament Director or his/her designee at a tournament. During open practice WWBT contestant may only fish with another CONFIRMED contestants. Staggered weigh-in times may be utilized to minimize gathering size. Tournament officials shall have the sole responsibility for determining whether aeration and capacity are proper and adequate. 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. 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. 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. WWBT ENCOURAGES CONTESTANTS TO UTILIZEONLINE/APPOR PHONE METHODS TO SUBMIT PAYMENTS. i.e. 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. 53. However, penalties assessed will remain until a final ruling by the Appeals Committee. 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. Marshals/Observers are not allowed to operate or work on the competitors personal cameras. Must be present at awards to win. Wild West Bass Youth Series also encourages anglers to send photos, videos, and updates for exposure on our social media pages. All bass must be caught live and in a conventional sporting manner on each day of competition. 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. A voicemail or text message may constitute such communication. 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. If the tie is not broken by applying the foregoing procedures, the tie will remain a tie. On a tight leaderboard, with only By David A. 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. 47. 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. 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. Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. Weather delays on competition days resulting in half of the tournament day being lost (first flight take-off and check-in) may result in cancellation. 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. Failure to go through boat check and check-out in themorning or failure to check-in at the check-in point in the afternoon may result in disqualification. 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. The top 10 pro and co-anglers will advance to the final day. The Wild West Bass Trail (WWBT) is the first and only exclusive west coast Pro/Am tournament series to be televised in its . 22. 4 PARTICIPANTS AND ELIGIBILITY: This tournament is open only to current members of WWBT who are 18 years of age or older (Pro entrant). 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. 58. Note: Any angler, boat captain presenting symptoms upon arrival will be required to leave and will be denied entry to the event. PROPELLER DRIVEN AND EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED OPERABLE IGNITION KILL SWITCH AND LANYARD. 16 NON-SHARED WEIGHT FORMAT: Both Pro and co-anglers are responsible for his/her own (5) fish. 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. 62. 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. Angler of the Year points will be awarded for the place of the tied position and each contestant will be awarded equal points. 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. 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. TAXES: Participants are responsible for all applicable taxes, execution of all tax forms and rules on both cash and merchandise awards. On a tight leaderboard, with only. Example: 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. 49. 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. ADVISORY BOARD: An Advisory Board will be established by WWBT. 1 The Tournament Director may impose actions or rulings deemed appropriate by them, which may include the following without limitation. During the official competition days of the tournament, a contestant may not use a CB radio, a VHF marine band radio, a cellular phone, or any other type of communication device for the purpose of locating or catching fish. June 17 is the hard deadline. 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. 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. PLACE. An electric trolling motor may be used for slow maneuvering. $2,000 plus $1,200 kayak package. Failure to have an active/paid membership is grounds for disqualification. From Memorial Day (May) to Columbus Day (October) entrance gates charge an entrance fee from 9AM to 5pm. 51. CONTESTANTS ARE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE BOAT AND SEEK SAFE SHELTER IN BAD WEATHER WHERE DANGER MAY BE IMMINENT. The WWBT mobile APP allows WWBT officials to communicate with all its contestants. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, CONTESTANTS SHOULD CALL 911 FIRST AND ONCE SAFE, NOTIFY TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 122. 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 formidable trail attracts the highest-level anglers to . Only ONE (1) casting, spin casting or spinning rod and reel may be used at any one time. 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. 7) A health screening upon your arrival at an event may be conducted by our event health officials, which may include a temperature check. 35. 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. Public comments that an angler knows, or should reasonably know, will harm the reputation of WWBT, WWBT officials or sponsors shall be considered unacceptable conduct and may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to, permanent removal from all WWBT events. 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. It is the anglers responsibility to confirm check-in times each day on the daily pairings. AM STANDINGS. 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. After payment is complete you will receive an email with a confirmation code. VISIBLE FISH: Anyone guilty of snatching or snagging visible fish will have their catch disqualified. 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. Subject to the appeal process set forth in these rules.
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