Wild West Bass Youth Series also encourages anglers to send photos, videos, and updates for exposure on our social media pages. 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. Nor/Cal Teams Shasta Lake January 15, 2022 Presented By: Phil's Propellers LATE FEE BEGINS: Tuesday Jan. 11th at 5pm FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday Jan. 14th. 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. Subject to the appeal process set forth in these rules. 6) Gathering of people may be limited as mandated by state or local government. RULE OF TIMEKEEPING the official time is kept by the Tournament Director at all times once open practice has begun. June 10 is the registration deadline to avoid late fees. No contestant may buy or barter a fishing location from anyone for use during any competition day. B. . Binoculars are not allowed in the boat at any time. I also understand I must provide my personal cell number capable of receiving text messages from the Wild West Bass Youth Series. Entry Fee Breakdown: Non-Member teams will pay a total of $100 per event. 10)Acknowledgethat no pre-screening or social distancing program can eliminate the risk that you or your child will contract COVID-19 and/or bring it back home after an event. 59. 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. 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. Final approval of attire will be determined by the T.D. It shall be the responsibility of each partner to appear at a mutually agreed upon location with sufficient time remaining to check out at the official checkpoint and start on time. 3 Disqualification from the current tournament. maximum of 18 gallons of gasoline in tanks that meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations. 32. If I do not have my own e-mail address, I must furnish an e-mail address for a primary contact person. Based on 100 Boat Field. Tournament officials shall have the sole responsibility for determining whether aeration and capacity are proper and adequate. 67. Still photos and videos taken by an angler during a tournament may be posted to social media and the anglers website after the tournaments conclusion. 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. 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. 21. 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. Only ONE (1) casting, spin casting or spinning rod and reel may be used at any one time. WWBT personnel must be granted access and be able to board any contestants boat at will. Proof of age to the tournament officials is the responsibility of the potential contestant. Violation of this rule shall be the reason for disqualification. If contestants have any questions they mustapproach the tournament director. 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. 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. 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. Click each link to view 2021 schedule. 90% Plus Payback (Cash, Boat, Contingencies) 1:10 Payout. 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. Standing on the outboard engine or seats while fishing is not allowed. Each contestant will automatically be entered into the big fish option. Any contestant more than 15 minutes late shall lose all credit for that days catch to include points credit. All #lockitin2021 fees are applied to each. Any contestant(s) deemed under the influence by the tournament director may be disqualified. In the cases were contestants do not have a tournament jersey of their own, WWBT will provide a WWBT jersey to the contestant. - Entry fees increased to $80 per tournament and $120 for the championship - a lunker largemouth and lunker smallmouth category for each tournament - dead fish penalty increased from 0.25 lbs to 0.5 lbs per fish. 4 PARTICIPANTS AND ELIGIBILITY: This tournament is open only to current members of WWBT who are 18 years of age or older (Pro entrant). 35. of Environmental Conservation . 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. No spotlights or similar devices will be allowed in practice or during the events days to located fishing locations or fish. I.E. 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). Contestants may be allowed to compete under appeal for penalties assessed until a final ruling by Appeals Committee. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. 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. PROS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE CO-ANGLER AMPLE SPACE TO ICE FOR FOOD AND DRINK. CATCH AND RELEASE CULLING OF DEAD BASS IS PROHIBITED. I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. Please do credit Wild West Bass Youth Series. 36. The WWBT mobile APP allows WWBT officials to communicate with all its contestants. 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. You may also grab photos from social media to promote yourself and the club. For the rule of time keeping until the official clock reads the following minute, contestants are not considered late for that minute in question, i.e., 3:00:59 is not considered late. 57.LATE PENALTY: Contestants who are not at the official check-in point, as described at the appointed time shall be penalized at the rate of one pound per minute late to be deducted from 1) Any big bass award and 2) The total weight of his/her catch for that day. 4) Cloth face coverings are encouraged for anglers, boat captains, and spectatorsbut not requiredunless mandated by state/local government. 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. Inflatable life vest indicators should be checked daily. Contestants must notify the tournament director as soon as possible. 34. The take-off order will be reversed on day 2. PROPELLER DRIVEN AND EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED OPERABLE IGNITION KILL SWITCH AND LANYARD. This preserver must be strapped, snapped or zippered securely and maintained in that condition until the combustion engine is shut off. 23. MANUFACTURERS LANYARD/KILL SWITCH: must be attached to the drivers body any time the combustion engine is operating. Special off limits and practice periods will be announced by WWBT. 3 FISHING HOURS: Fishing hours will be posted on the Tournament Information Page or announced at the tournament briefing. 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. A pre-Tournament meeting will be held online via Facebook Live/Instagram CONTACTS: Seth Starks - Director 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. Note: Any angler, boat captain presenting symptoms upon arrival will be required to leave and will be denied entry to the event. Note: A tournament calendar year may start in the fall prior. 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. Gas tanks must be properly secured or strapped in a boat. Example: 38. BY SIGNING THE WAIVER AND ENTRY FORM EACH CONTESTANT IS ATTESTING TO ADHERING TO THE NO INFO AND OFF-LIMITS RULE. Contestants must be present and be able to hear their names called at the official weigh-into be eligible for contingency prizes. 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 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 must fish in an area that is accessible by WWBT staff, media, and camera personnel as deemed by the tournament director. TACKLE AND EQUIPMENT: Only artificial lures and biodegradable artificial lures may be used. The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. Upon request, Pros must make a back seat available for co-anglers each competition day. 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 dead bass will be eligible for Big Bass awards or prizes. 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. 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. Duringa competition, each boat passenger must wear a Coast Guard-approved chest-type life preserver anytime the combustion engine is operating. 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. 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. 7) A health screening upon your arrival at an event may be conducted by our event health officials, which may include a temperature check. The Wild West Bass Trail (WWBT) is the first and only exclusive west coast Pro/Am tournament series to be televised in its . TAXES: Participants are responsible for all applicable taxes, execution of all tax forms and rules on both cash and merchandise awards. BOAT IDENTIFICATION: Prior to each days start, each boat MUST be given an inspection check by a tournament official. 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. 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). All contestants will receive 50 participation points. Contestants may call WWBT to confirm potential practice partners. CONTESTANTS ARE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE BOAT AND SEEK SAFE SHELTER IN BAD WEATHER WHERE DANGER MAY BE IMMINENT. MEDIA: All official contestants of an event are required to cooperate with the media personnel that covers the event. Brown 1. Random checks may be conducted and any contestant who does not have proof of valid insurance with $300,000 coverage will not be allowed to participate and all entry fees forfeited. 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. VISIBLE FISH: Anyone guilty of snatching or snagging visible fish will have their catch disqualified. The membership fee is $60.00 per contestant per year. 49. 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. Must have current Wild West Bass Trail Membership ( SIGN UP HERE) Please note: LOCK IN deposits are non-refundable. Angler of the Year points will be awarded for the place of the tied position and each contestant will be awarded equal points. 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. 2 The decision of the Tournament Director, his/her designee shall be final in all matters. 58. 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. 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. 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. B. Rules for special tournaments may differ from those contained herein. There are then two permitted methods of returning to the check-in: (1) by both paired anglers remaining in their boat and being towed by water, or (2) by one or both paired anglers entering the boat of another tournament contestant. Notice may be published on the WWBT Internet site at https://wildwestbasstrail.com. 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. Repeated missed or late attendance may result in disqualification from the Lucas Oil Championship. Interpretation and enforcement of these rules shall be left exclusively to the Tournament Director or his/her designee at a tournament. 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. This includes but not limited to: structure, dog food, fish habitat, bait balls or any substance that would enhance or hold fish in a particular area once the off-limits period begins and all the way through the conclusion of the event. WILD WESTBASS TRAIL MOBILE APP: All contestants with a smartphone capable of downloading the WWBT mobile app must download the APP. Wild West Bass Trail entry fees for the team championship event are $335 per boat, with two anglers per boat. PAYOUT: 100% of WWBYS West Coast Championship Entry Fees go towards CASH SCHOLARSHIPS and PRIZES! 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. IF mandate will NOT allow any gatherings of people, we may have to cancel the tournament. Wild West Bass Trail I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. Prior to the tournament registration, any questionable areas must be brought to the attention of tournament officials to be considered tournament waters and may be announced in the briefing for all to hear. 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. Tournament officials shall have no responsibility for finding missing partners. 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. The Tournament Director or his/her designees shall have sole authority for assessing penalty points. 55. 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. 12)Acknowledgethat if you or your child cannot travel to an event or must return home, that there is no refund for the event. Winner receives 200 points + 50 participation = 250 points Only water open to all public fishing will be considered tournament waters. Any other special rule as deemed by the tournament director and announced prior to blastoff. 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. 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. Presented by: Last Chance Performance Marine . Co-anglers are not allowed to have more than six (6) rods. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, do knowingly and freely assume all risk referred to above, both known and unknown. 39. 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. A contestant must not allow any bass caught by him/her to be counted on the score of another contestant. Standings will reflect ties starting at place closest to first. The top 10 pro and co-anglers will advance to the final day. 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. Failure to meet those obligations may result in a reduction of Angler of Year Points, fines and/or disqualification from all future WWBT Events. Monetary prizes for each contestant will be awarded in equal amounts. Co-Anglers shall not share any information gained from any of his/her previous day(s) Pro contestants with any other Pro contestants. Operational navigation lights must be illuminated from takeoff to the first stop of each day. On a tight leaderboard, with only By David A. Any act deemed by WWBT officials to have the intention of preventing media coverage will result in disqualification from the event. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. bags which increase survival rate will be furnished by the Tournament Director and must be used for the weigh-in. 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. Only Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted, and Redeye bass will be weighed. Any entries after this date; pro late fee is $50 and co-angler late fee is $25. 20. Tournament officials have the right to delay, shorten or cancel the start of an official tournament day because of bad weather or other factors that would endanger the safety of the contestants. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me. 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. Boat Captains, please fill out the boat captain membership form if you have not participated in a Youth Series event previously. 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. I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. An electric trolling motor may be used for slow maneuvering. 30. OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT DAYS (FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY). These risks include but are not limited to infection and transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus. Nothing can be placed into the water to attract baitfish, any type forage. WWBT recommends live wells be maintained at a full level and aerators/recirculators on manual. 2021-2022West Coast Championship Entry Fee. It is suggested that a minimum of 30 minutes is required for preparation to depart to the check-out point. I(We)agree to submit to a polygraph examination and understand that failure to pass the examination will result in disqualification. I also hereby grant GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series the exclusive right to reproduce, digitize and edit the Work at GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series sole discretion, to publicly perform, publicly display and distribute the Work in any advertising, promotion, and production-related to the Project or any related program produced by GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series. 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. The field will be capped at 150 boats. Contestants are encouraged to pre-sign for events giving them priority entry and also greatly helping the tournament organization with preparation details. NO RAISED PLATFORMS, decks, or other non-factory installed standing platform may be used in the boat. WWBT contestants are required to police themselves each competition day. Contestants must fish in an area that is accessible by WWBT staff, media, and camera personnel as deemed by the tournament director. 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. Local pro Luke Johns turned in a convincing performance by catching the winning fish on a 1/4-ounce Owner football head with a 3.3 Keitech Swing Impact Fat. During open practice WWBT contestant may only fish with another CONFIRMED contestants. 1. 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. Decisions of the appeals committee shall be final. AOY will be determined by the highest 3 finishes.