Rules & Regulations
2011 Rules & Regulations
1. Membership- Required to fish any of our events. Once a member has payed membership this allows them to fish any team trail event 2. Alcohol- No alcoholic beverages may be consumed during regular tournament hours.
3. Boats- must meet Coast Guard specifications. Must have a kill switch,factory installed console & any aerated live well suitable to sustain a tournament catch. No ladder, platforms or coolers may be used to catch bedding fish, only standard equipment may be used to stand on. Life jackets (Coast Guard Approved) must be worn when the boat is on plane. You can not leave the boat for any reason unless for emergencies. Boats must be at least 16ft in length for all championships.
4. Protests- must be submitted in writing within 15 minutes from close of scales. All state,federal & local laws must be abide by.
5. Polygraph- All contestants are subject to a polygraph test at anytime. You can not fish any Team Trail event if you have ever failed a polygraph test.
6. Teams- May weigh 5 fish 12 inches in length unless state,federal or local laws differ. Measuring will be on a flat board with mouth closed (will fan or pinch tail). Teams weighing in a short fish will be accessed a (1)lb penalty. Teams bringing more than 5 fish to the scales will be disqualified. A penalty of .50 lbs per dead fish will be deducted from total weight. Only largemouth, smallmouth & spotted bass will be scored. You must cull your fish after you catch the 6th fish (no culling at the ramp). Teams returning to the checkpoint late will loose (1) lb per min. up to 15 min. after that you will be disqualified. No fishing allowed within 25 yards of an anchored boat with trolling motor out of water without permission from the other boat. There will be no trolling. Only one rod used at any time. All fish weighed in become the property of Team Trails. Only officially marked weighin bags will be used at each event unless specified by the director.
7. Scoring- 1st place will get 100 points & descend down 1 point per place. Anyone scratching will be awarded next to last place points. If you pay for the tournament & do not show up you will still get credit for the tournament & next to last place points. If there is a tie both teams will receive same place points with the next team receiving next place points. All money will be divided between the 2 teams (example 1st & 2nd place money will be added together & divided,includes big bass).
8. Substitution- You may substitute partners as needed. You may also fish by yourself. Any substituting during any championship or divisional must be approved. All contestants must be a member of teams trails before fishing in any event.
9. Entry form-Both team members must fill out completely & sign their entry form (mandatory) no exceptions at each tournament (must be able to read).
10. Entry fee- All entries paid at championships (100% payback).Regular events-you will be able to pay the morning of each event. Teams paying late will not get to draw for blastoff numbers. Entry fee for the Team Championship will be $100, Couples Championship $75 and Youth Championship $50.
11. Angler of the year – 2011 Angler of the year will fish free with free membership. 2010 Angler of the year entry fee will be $50 plus big fish for Teams, $38 plus big fish, $25 plus big fish. If there is a tie on the last event the team with the most weight will be the tie breaker. To be AOY will consist of points accumulated only in one single trail.
12. Insurance- I understand and acknowledge that boating and fishing is a dangerous sport. I have sufficient health, accident and liability insurance to cover any bodily or property injury claim arising from my participation in this event. (Must show proof of insurance)
13. Liability- I hereby release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless Team Trails, it's officers, directors, sponsors or hosts of any and all liability, claims, demands, actions or rights of action which are related to or anyway connected to my participation in this event.
14. Cell phones- may be used only for emergencies,talk to directors or with lock masters. You are not to be talking with anyone else this includes (friends & family) strongly enforced.
15. Couples- there will be no tournament that will allow 2 males in the same boat. Females may fish all events by themselves. Each team will be allowed to fish only 3 events without a female in the boat.
16. Championship Qualifying (Teams) fish any 5 and championships ,(Couples ) fish any 5 ,(Youth) fish any 3. Each contestant will only be allowed to prefish with their regular partner or immediate family for championships. Contestants will not be allowed to discuss with anyone other than participating members that would help in any way assist them during the week of each championship. (Mandatory no exceptions)
17. Participation and Eligibility- One contestant must be at least 18 years old fishing in each event. Contestants under the age of 18 must have written consent allowing them to fish any Team Trails event. Team Trail Tournaments are open to all people regardless of race,sex religion or national origin. Team Trails reserves the right to refuse any application for membership and/or tournament entry fees.
Team Entry fee $100.00 ______ Big Bass ______ Youth $50.00_____ Couples $75.00 ______ Membership 30.00_______
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