65. 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. All lures must adhere to state regulations. In social media, you may use hashtags #WWBYS or tag @WWBYouthseries to amplify and spread your post to our social fans. Contestants renting boat slips may launch boats and proceed immediately to slip location. 44. MAXIMUM COURTESY: must always be practiced, especially regarding boating and angling near non-contestants who may be on tournament waters. If after the emergency situation is resolved by tournament officials and enough time is left for the contestant to resume fishing, a RESTART may be allowed, and the contestant will continue, and their catch will be counted. 47. Flying over tournament waters or the use of drones during the off-limits period, open practice and competition are not allowed. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. TOWING BOATS: on trailers during tournament hours is prohibited, except by the direction of tournament officials. 30. RESTROOM BREAK: In the event of a needed restroom break partners are allowed to leave the boat upon which all fishing must cease until partners are back together in the boat. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. WWBT reserves the right to refuse and/or revoke memberships without cause, reason and/or explanation and without recourse at our own discretion. 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. All contestants are bound by the prevailing statutes and regulations of the various states within which they fish. Only water open to all public fishing will be considered tournament waters. P-Line $100 to the highest finishing team with P-Line in the boat. Contestants do not have the option of not being filmed or interviewed during the official event days. This Advisory Board may be asked to help resolve appeals/protests with regards to rules violations. From Memorial Day (May) to Columbus Day (October) entrance gates charge an entrance fee from 9AM to 5pm. 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. Pros will be assigned a boat number according to his/her take off position on day 1. Example: WWBT will combine the payout for those places and divide them equally by the tied contestants. Anglers who do not have a jersey or refuse to wear a WWBT provided jersey must wear at the minimum a collared polo shirt. Contestants must fish in an area that is accessible by WWBT staff, media, and camera personnel as deemed by the tournament director. 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. Specially designed TOBACCO PRODUCTS: The use of any tobacco products or smoking prior to/during takeoff, from check-in through weigh-in, and while cameras are present is prohibited. Final approval of attire will be determined by the T.D. I agree that the delivery of an e-mail to my designated contact will constitute delivery to me. BY SIGNING THE WAIVER AND ENTRY FORM EACH CONTESTANT IS ATTESTING TO ADHERING TO THE NO INFO AND OFF-LIMITS RULE. 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. Entry fees for 2021 remain unchanged. A balance of field, one point each until end of field or points run out. Any contestant(s) deemed under the influence by the tournament director may be disqualified. 28. Contestants must have a valid fishing license for all tournament waters. The formidable trail attracts the highest-level anglers to . LOGOS AND/OR SIGNAGE: Contestants are encouraged to wear his/her own clothing which may bear patches, logos and other signage promoting the anglers sponsors. 58. 25. 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). Adding weight in any way to alter the natural state of any fish caught is prohibited. Non-Member $50 (Per Angler/ Event), Member of WWBYS $37.50 (Per Angler/ Event). All bass must be caught live and in a conventional sporting manner on each day of competition. Boats that do not have factory installed gas tanks are restricted to a Standings will reflect ties starting at place closest to first. 5) The weigh-in setup and procedure will be under the advisement of the adult supporting circuit and may include contactless weigh-in. Additional gas tanks that are factory options and installed by a manufacturers authorized dealer are permitted. i.e. June 10th, 2023. 5 MINORS: Contestants who are under the age of 18, but no younger than 14, may enter the co-angler division with signed approval from his/her legal guardian. 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. 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. ConfirmationBY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. 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. Membership does not guarantee the ability to enter a tournament. 11)Acknowledgethat COVID-19 can result in death or serious illness, as explained on the CDC website. Staggered weigh-in times may be utilized to minimize gathering size. CO-ANGLER GPS: Co-Anglers are not allowed to carry GPS systems. Member of WWBYS $37.50 (Per Angler/ Event). 42. Contestants shall demonstrate professionalism and integrity in support of the sport of professional fishing. 54. 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. 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). Memberships are required to participate in the WWBYS West Coast Championship. Marshals/Observers are not allowed to operate or work on the competitors personal cameras. 40. Riders or media are allowed with preauthorization of the 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. 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. Entry Fee Breakdown: Non-Member teams will pay a total of $100 per event. Wild West Bass Youth Series also encourages anglers to send photos, videos, and updates for exposure on our social media pages. 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. CONTESTANTS WHO SIGN UP FOR THREE OR MORE EVENTS WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY ENTRY. 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. Co-Anglers will articulate to the Pro and then call the Tournament Director in such emergency. WWBT reserves the right to impose boat speed limits during any or all tournaments. 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. 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. 29. The membership fee is $60.00 per contestant per year. 14 NO INFO RULE: WWBT PRO/AMS HAVE A NO INFO RULE AND A STRICT OFF-LIMITS PERIOD. 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. WWBT recommends live wells be maintained at a full level and aerators/recirculators on manual. Moving or stocking fish from one location to another is prohibited. 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. Apex Pro Tour. Each boat must have a U.S. Coast Guard horsepower rating plate attached to the boat by the manufacturer. THE OFFICIAL LENGTH FOR BASS SHALL BE 13 UNLESS DICTATED OTHERWISE BY LOCAL REGULATIONS. 61. These risks include but are not limited to infection and transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus. Exact starting and check-in times will be announced at the Tournament Briefing. 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. The Columbia River Open is limited to 175 boats. Gas must be purchased from a retail gas station. 122. 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 you are in this group, please ensure you have approval from your health care provider prior to attending WILD WEST BASS YOUTH SERIES events. After payment is complete you will receive an email with a confirmation code. 12)Acknowledgethat if you or your child cannot travel to an event or must return home, that there is no refund for the event. WWBT will look to this board for their input on various items regarding tournaments and the contestants. After payment is complete you will receive an email with a confirmation code. Presented by: Bridgford. 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. Refusing to comply may result in a penalty or tournament disqualification. Priorities will be: 1) anglers that sign up for 3 or more events, 2) Anglers signing up with a pro/co combination 3) Date registration was received. June 17 is the hard deadline. On a tight leaderboard, with only By David A. 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. ADVISORY BOARD: An Advisory Board will be established by WWBT. 4) Cloth face coverings are encouraged for anglers, boat captains, and spectatorsbut not requiredunless mandated by state/local government. 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. Co-Anglers shall not share any information gained from any of his/her previous day(s) Pro contestants with any other Pro contestants. Drive-thru weigh-in. I also agree to abide by all rules of the event and have a full understanding of them. bags which increase survival rate will be furnished by the Tournament Director and must be used for the weigh-in. Must be present at awards to win. Presented by: Last Chance Performance Marine . 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. 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. 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. 64. They must consult with tournament director immediately. Must purchase a minimum of $25 in Lucas Product. Search in. 6) Gathering of people may be limited as mandated by state or local government. 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. Tournament waters may also be restricted at any time because of bad weather. 37. PERMITTED FISHING METHODS: Fishing is defined as having a lure attached to a line and a rod and reel with the rod in hand. 11 PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded after the tournament. 5) The weigh-in setup and procedure will be under the advisement of the adult supporting circuit and may include contactless weigh-in. Contestants must remain in the boat at all times except in case of dire emergency. PUBLIC CONDUCT, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND COMPETITIVE INTEGRITY: Contestants in WWBT tournaments are expected to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, safety, and conservation. 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. 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. Contestants are allowed to call lockmasters for locking purposes only. 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. A written statement may be accepted by the tournament director from any contestant in question. 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 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. 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. The Wild West Bass Trail is dedicated to showcasing the best anglers battling head to head on some of the finest lakes on the West coast. If a member, I am currently in good standing with 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. 23. 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. B. MEDIA: All official contestants of an event are required to cooperate with the media personnel that covers the event. Duringa competition, each boat passenger must wear a Coast Guard-approved chest-type life preserver anytime the combustion engine is operating. 2 Loss of catch for the day of the violation. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, do knowingly and freely assume all risk referred to above, both known and unknown. 3) Spectators are to maintain at least 6ft apart while attending an event if physical distancing is mandated by state/local government. Contestants may call WWBT to confirm potential practice partners. 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. 200 POINT SYSTEM FOR ALL WWBT SERIES: One Point System per Place Points for each event will be based on a 200-point scale. Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered season. Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, features over 30 lakes and reservoirs, 200+ miles of hiking trails, three beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points. I(We)agree to submit to a polygraph examination and understand that failure to pass the examination will result in disqualification. Must have current Wild West Bass Trail Membership ( SIGN UP HERE) Please note: LOCK IN deposits are non-refundable. Permission for Use of Image and Minor Talent Release. If the tie is not broken by applying the foregoing procedures, the tie will remain a tie. I, the undersigned, do hereby consent to the use by GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series of the image, voice, or both of the minor child under the age of 18 described below, in (1) the video, photograph, or audio recording described below; and (2) any video, photograph, or audio recording reproduced either in whole or in part from the video, photograph or audio recording described below: regardless of whether these materials are used for fundraising, advertising, publicity, or any other purpose on behalf of either the Wild West Bass Youth Series. Failure to have an active/paid membership is grounds for disqualification. After the tournament begins, fishing the tournament waters is prohibited except during tournament hours. . Wild West Bass Trail I warrant that I am at least 18 years of age and that I am competent in my own name in so far as this consent is concerned. 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 ARE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE BOAT AND SEEK SAFE SHELTER IN BAD WEATHER WHERE DANGER MAY BE IMMINENT. TOURNAMENT BRIEFING: Notification of your first-day partner shall be made at the Tournament Briefing which MUST BE ATTENDED by all contestants. 122. maximum of 18 gallons of gasoline in tanks that meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations. I(We) agree that I have fully read and accept the Official Rules of this Tournament. 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. They may not use cell phones during competition unless in an emergency situation. 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. 6) Gathering of people may be limited as mandated by state or local government. Their check-in time will remain the same. You may also grab photos from social media to promote yourself and the club. Staggered weigh-in times may be utilized to minimize gathering size. Any time the combustion engine is operating and in gear, there must be a driver in the drivers seat in full control of the boat. 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. ALL BLADDER TANKS AND AUXILIARY GAS any other type of AUXILIARY gas tanks that are not installed by the boat manufacturer are prohibited. The field will be capped at 150 boats. 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. On the final day, the tournament director will check to ensure that all contestants are adhering to this mandate. $100 to the highest finishing team with P-Line in the boat. Pros and Co-anglers will be randomly paired on day 3. REGISTRATION: Each contestant must register in person with official WWBT staff at the time and place designated in the schedule of events. 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. 43. Co-anglers are not allowed to have more than six (6) rods. 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. 4) Cloth face coverings are encouraged for anglers, boat captains, and spectatorsbut not requiredunless mandated by state/local government. . 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. About Wild West. WWBT encourages Pro Anglers to assist Co-Anglers. 18 COMPETITION DAY 3: The top ten (10) pros and co-anglers will advance to Championship day three. 60. Based on 100 Boat Field. Run and Win with Lucas Oil 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. This preserver must be strapped, snapped or zippered securely and maintained in that condition until the combustion engine is shut off. 59. Any contestant more than 15 minutes late shall lose all credit for that days catch to include points credit.