58. 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 hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any medical or minor surgical treatment, x-ray examination, and immunizations for the named angler. WWBT will provide as much advance notice as possible to the contestants in such instances. Run and Win with Lucas Oil 11)Acknowledgethat COVID-19 can result in death or serious illness, as explained on the CDC website. 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. Contestant agrees that the integrity and competitive honesty of fishing contests is paramount to any bass fishing tournament circuits continued existence and success. All angling must be done from the boat. Any act of a contestant which reflects unfavorably upon efforts to promote fisheries conservation, clean waters and courtesy shall be a reason for disqualification. Rules for special tournaments may differ from those contained herein. Must have a valid receipt within 30 days of tournament. In all cases where communications are initiated by a contestant, theTournament Director must be called prior. 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). They must consult with tournament director immediately. 54. 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. 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. 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. After the tournament begins, fishing the tournament waters is prohibited except during tournament hours. 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. 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. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. The Wild West Bass Trail (WWBT) is the first and only exclusive west coast Pro/Am tournament series to be televised in its . All #lockitin2021 fees are applied to each. 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. 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. . June 10th, 2023. Any entries after this date; pro late fee is $50 and co-angler late fee is $25. Contestants may be allowed to compete under appeal. of Environmental Conservation . 38. IF mandate will NOT allow any gatherings of people, we may have to cancel the tournament. WINNINGS. 45. THERE SHALL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. 28. Operational navigation lights must be illuminated from takeoff to the first stop of each day. 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. 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. $100 to the highest finishing team with P-Line in the boat. No contestants will be allowed on Tournament waters after registration until the first day of competition. 3rd place receives 198 points + 50 participation= 248 points etc. PROS ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE ONE DRY STORAGE COMPARTMENT AVAILABLE TO CO-ANGLERS. Quick Link:. Non-Member $50 (Per Angler/ Event), Member of WWBYS $37.50 (Per Angler/ Event). Any act deemed by WWBT officials to have the intention of preventing media coverage will result in disqualification from the event. All USPS entries must be received by the WWBT office by the published deadline date. These rules may be changed by WWBT immediately upon notice to its members. 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. 60. Membership fee for NEW members is $50 Wild West Bass Youth Series (WWBYS). 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. 56. The Apex Pro Tour is the ultimate showdown for the top anglers on the west coast. Gas tanks must be properly secured or strapped in a boat. Angler of the Year includes total score of all 4 events. 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 bass that appears to have been mangled, mashed, mauled or otherwise altered may be weighed and credited only at the discretion of tournament officials. Presented by: Bridgford. Entry fees for 2021 remain unchanged. Wild West Bass Trail Register Now! Any angler who violates any portion of the Angler Code of Conduct may be subject to sanctions including but not limited to permanent disqualification. MAXIMUM COURTESY: must always be practiced, especially regarding boating and angling near non-contestants who may be on tournament waters. 3 FISHING HOURS: Fishing hours will be posted on the Tournament Information Page or announced at the tournament briefing. 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. 12)Acknowledgethat if you or your child cannot travel to an event or must return home, that there is no refund for the event. 53. ANGLER CODE OF CONDUCT AND SPORTSMANSHIP: Contestants participating in any WWBT event shall abide by this code of conduct and the applicable rules for the event in which they are participating. Tournament officials shall have the sole responsibility for determining whether aeration and capacity are proper and adequate. 31. bags which increase survival rate will be furnished by the Tournament Director and must be used for the weigh-in. 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. 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. Wild West Bass Youth Series may also request the Marshal/Observer operate these, or other (POV, smartphone, or other) cameras. 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. Contestants must be present and be able to hear their names called at the official weigh-into be eligible for contingency prizes. In social media, you may use hashtags #WWBYS or tag @WWBYouthseries to amplify and spread your post to our social fans. 24. I further attest that I have read this consent form and fully understand its contents. Notice may be published on the WWBT Internet site at https://wildwestbasstrail.com. 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. All bass must be caught live and in a conventional sporting manner on each day of competition. WWBT contestants are required to police themselves each competition day. If a member, I am currently in good standing with Wild West Bass Youth Series. WWBT may, however, restrict the use of patches, logos, signage, etc. B. PROPELLER DRIVEN AND EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED OPERABLE IGNITION KILL SWITCH AND LANYARD. Failure to grant such access may result in immediate disqualification. 32. A penalty shall be deducted from the total score of the contestant. 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. 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. Any contestant more than 15 minutes late shall lose all credit for that days catch to include points credit. 4) Cloth face coverings are encouraged for anglers, boat captains, and spectatorsbut not requiredunless mandated by state/local government. 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 compete in WWBT contests at the sole discretion of WWBT. 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 BLADDER TANKS AND AUXILIARY GAS any other type of AUXILIARY gas tanks that are not installed by the boat manufacturer are prohibited. Returning WWBYS members is $25 per angler, must have your previous membership ID number to receive the discounted price. Member teams will pay a total of $75 per event. 36. ProAm Championship Qualification includes the best 3 of 4 events. At the time of check-out, all contestants and their boats shall be in full conformity with all rules set forth by the Tournament Director. Whether or not to impose a speed limit, the area covered by the speed limit and/or the actual speed limit imposed shall be left exclusively to the discretion of the Tournament Director. 3) Spectators are to maintain at least 6ft apart while attending an event if physical distancing is mandated by state/local government. 48. These risks include but are not limited to infection and transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus. 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. Any anglers not present for the meeting will automatically be replaced in the rankings. There shall be no excuse for tardiness and in no case shall a contestant be allowed to make up lost time. After proper recognition at the check-inpoint, contestants will be allowed ample time to proceed to the weigh-in site; however, all fishing must cease upon check-in. PRO-ANGLER. EVENT ENTRY FEE $855 - PRO $430 - NON-BOATER WINNINGS 90% Payback 1 to 5 Payout CONTINGENCIES Yamamoto $100 to the highest finishing team with Yamamoto baits in the boat. 6 MEMBERSHIP: WWBT membership is required to participate in any WWBT events. A balance of field, one point each until end of field or points run out. Alabama rigs and similar umbrella-type rigs are limited to a maximum of five wires, five lures and three hooks (single or treble) unless state regulations are more restrictive, in which case state regulations prevail. Four on the west side of the park, which includes the Glen Iris Inn, Humphrey Nature Center, Upper, Middle and Lower falls, Stone Museum, and the Visitor's Center/Main Office. i.e. 14 NO INFO RULE: WWBT PRO/AMS HAVE A NO INFO RULE AND A STRICT OFF-LIMITS PERIOD. 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. No live bait or prepared bait will be permitted during open practice and competition, except for pork strips or rinds. Pros and Co-anglers will be randomly paired on day 3. Note: Any angler, boat captain presenting symptoms upon arrival will be required to leave and will be denied entry to the event. Contestants are responsible for research of fishing and boating regulations. 16 NON-SHARED WEIGHT FORMAT: Both Pro and co-anglers are responsible for his/her own (5) fish. . Memberships are required to participate in the WWBYS West Coast Championship. 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. 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. BOAT AND MOTOR: For the safety of all contestants during OPEN PRACTICE AND COMPETITION, ALL BOATS MUST BE MINIMUM OF 16 FEET IN LENGTH, A written statement may be accepted by the tournament director from any contestant in question. BOAT OPERATION AND EXPENSE: During the competition, pros will fish from the front deck. From Memorial Day (May) to Columbus Day (October) entrance gates charge an entrance fee from 9AM to 5pm. I also agree to abide by all rules of the event and have a full understanding of them. 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. If I do not have my own e-mail address, I must furnish an e-mail address for a primary contact person. CONTESTANTS WHO SIGN UP FOR THREE OR MORE EVENTS WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY ENTRY. 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. This Advisory Board may be asked to help resolve appeals/protests with regards to rules violations. 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. I fully understand that this is a release of liability, and express the assumption of risk and indemnity agreement. On a tight leaderboard, with only By David A. I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. All contestants are bound by the prevailing statutes and regulations of the various states within which they fish. 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. 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. Drive-thru weigh-in. I also agree to abide by all rules of the event and have a full understanding of them. Contestants must remain in the boat at all times except in case of dire emergency. A pre-Tournament meeting will be held online via Facebook Live/Instagram CONTACTS: Seth Starks - Director 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. P-Line $100 to the highest finishing team with P-Line in the boat. AOY will be determined by the highest 3 finishes. Boats must remain in tournament waters during tournament days. During practice and competition contestants cannot solicit, receive, or gather any information from anyone other than another contestant in the tournament. 18 COMPETITION DAY 3: The top ten (10) pros and co-anglers will advance to Championship day three. Wild West Bass Trail entry fees for the team championship event are $335 per boat, with two anglers per boat. 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. 2 The decision of the Tournament Director, his/her designee shall be final in all matters. 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. 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 take-off order will be reversed on day 2. Each angler of aTEAM must fill out and pay their own Open Qualifier Registration fee. Contestants may not have the assistance of another boat, person, or apparatus (push poles are allowed) to access any water. Ties Refer below. Contestants shall demonstrate professionalism and integrity in support of the sport of professional fishing. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. IF mandate is in place, Spectators to be limited to Parents/Guardians and siblings of anglers. MANUFACTURERS LANYARD/KILL SWITCH: must be attached to the drivers body any time the combustion engine is operating. Contestants will not argue, yell, demean, use profanity, or be disrespectful in any way toward this ruling. 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. PAYOUT: 100% of WWBYS West Coast Championship Entry Fees go towards CASH SCHOLARSHIPS and PRIZES! 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. REGISTRATION: Each contestant must register in person with official WWBT staff at the time and place designated in the schedule of events. OFF LIMITS: May 29th- June 7th, 2023: PRACTICE: June 8th-9th: ENTRY DEADLINE: June 9th, 2023 with late Fee 100 boat cap. 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. The Tournament Director may seek the advisement of the Advisory Board or Rules Committee: 1 Reduction of competition hours as determined by the Tournament Director. if 5 dead fish are brought to the scales that bag is disqualified. No floggers or similar devices will be allowed in practice or during the events days. Kayak Pro Tour. Any other special rule as deemed by the tournament director and announced prior to blastoff. No spotlights or similar devices will be allowed in practice or during the events days to located fishing locations or fish. Gas must be purchased from a retail gas station. 3 Disqualification from the current tournament. 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. 122. 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. 43. 33. Contestants may call WWBT to confirm potential practice partners. They may not use cell phones during competition unless in an emergency situation. Appeals for penalties assessed must be presented in writing 48 hours from the time and date of ruling to the Tournament Director. About Wild West. 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. Testing of engines during the off-limits period is not permitted on tournament waters. I also understand I must provide my personal cell number capable of receiving text messages from the Wild West Bass Youth Series. 3) Spectators are to maintain at least 6ft apart while attending an event if physical distancing is mandated by state/local government. Wild West Bass Youth Series West Coast Championship 2021-2022 West Coast Championship Entry Fee $75 (Per Angler) Total $150 (Per Team) TEAM Registration, only one submission per angler, please. 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. A contestant must not allow any bass caught by him/her to be counted on the score of another contestant. 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. A safe and courteous distance (50 feet) should be maintained when trolling motors are in use. If so equipped, contestants may listen to the marine-band weather information. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, CONTESTANTS SHOULD CALL 911 FIRST AND ONCE SAFE, NOTIFY TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Boat Captains, please fill out the boat captain membership form if you have not participated in a Youth Series event previously. Wild West Bass Youth Series may also request the Marshal/Observer operate these, or other (POV, smartphone, or other) cameras. 3:01 is considered one minute late, etc. 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. Contestants will refrain from arguing, yelling, demeaning, using profanity, or challenging any tournament official. REPORT AN EMERGENCY OR BREAKDOWN: Contact a tournament official by phone or other means or to report an emergency or breakdown, contestants must cease fishing at this point and their catch must be verified by a tournament official in order to be counted in the tournament.