Contestants will not argue, yell, demean, use profanity, or be disrespectful in any way toward this ruling. No live bait or prepared bait will be permitted during open practice and competition, except for pork strips or rinds. AM STANDINGS. June 10th, 2023. Boat numbers will be collected at each check-in. 2) Anglers will not be permitted to share the front or rear deck spaceifthere is a physical distancing regulation mandated by a government entity, keeping contact minimized to times when anglers are seated while the main outboard is on. 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. NO EXCEPTIONS. Anglers who do not have a jersey or refuse to wear a WWBT provided jersey must wear at the minimum a collared polo shirt. The membership fee is $60.00 per contestant per year. 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. 23. 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. 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. Under these two conditions, both contestants catches may be counted without a penalty (except for late penalties, dead fish penalties or other penalties pertaining to other tournament rules) provided that the co-anglers fish are adequately marked so as to provide clear distinction of the pros catch and the co-anglers catch to the tournament director. Inflatable life vest indicators should be checked daily. 54. I also understand I must provide my personal cell number capable of receiving text messages from the Wild West Bass Youth Series. Click only ONE of the options below, to populate the correct amount due. 3:01 is considered one minute late, etc. 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. 28. Sharing of baits, tackle, and fishing information by confirmed pro contestants is allowed with any confirmed contestant in a WWBT event. RULE OF TIMEKEEPING the official time is kept by the Tournament Director at all times once open practice has begun. Owner, Wild West Bass Trail. 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. 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. 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. It is suggested the Pro contestant have a safety check with the Co-Angler each day prior to the launch to familiarize the location of all safety equipment. 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. PERMITTED FISHING METHODS: Fishing is defined as having a lure attached to a line and a rod and reel with the rod in hand. 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. Wild West Bass Trail. Wild West Bass Youth Series also encourages anglers to send photos, videos, and updates for exposure on our social media pages. Any act deemed by WWBT officials to have the intention of preventing media coverage will result in disqualification from the event. 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. Only Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted, and Redeye bass will be weighed. I.E. 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. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. Various states require withholding tax on merchandise be paid upon the awarding of certificates and contestants awarded merchandise certificates in these various states are responsible for remitting this tax to WWBT. 9) Parents or legal guardians have an obligation to assess their childs health prior to the event. Contestants are permitted to transmit by radio or telephone only in the event of an emergency. Entry Fee Breakdown: Non-Member teams will pay a total of $100 per event. 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. The field will be capped at 150 boats. On a tight leaderboard, with only. Please submit only one registration per angler. Tournament waters shall be established by the Tournament Director for each tournament. 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. ALL BASS WILL BE MEASURED ON A FLAT BOARD WITH THE MOUTH OPEN. PROS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE CO-ANGLER AMPLE SPACE TO ICE FOR FOOD AND DRINK. 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. If the tie is not broken by applying the foregoing procedures, the tie will remain a tie. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly. PROPELLER DRIVEN AND EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED OPERABLE IGNITION KILL SWITCH AND LANYARD. This Advisory Board may be asked to help resolve appeals/protests with regards to rules violations. 12)Acknowledgethat if you or your child cannot travel to an event or must return home, that there is no refund for the event. Contestants may call WWBT to confirm potential practice partners. 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. All lures must adhere to state regulations. Memberships are required to participate in the WWBYS West Coast Championship. . 122. If tournament officials determine a Pro has operated the boat in such a manner as to unfairly handicap his/her co-angler, they shall be disqualified. 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. I(We) agree that I have fully read and accept the Official Rules of this Tournament. 3) Spectators are to maintain at least 6ft apart while attending an event if physical distancing is mandated by state/local government. Contestants may not cull or discard any fish in their possession once they have checked in at the check-in point. PRO STANDINGS. 58. 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. 38. Must be present at awards to win. CULLING TAGS or clips are allowed. 60. Note: Any angler, boat captain presenting symptoms upon arrival will be required to leave and will be denied entry to the event. 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. 2019 OFFICIAL RULES OF COMPETITION-Pro/Am. Notice may be published on the WWBT Internet site at https://wildwestbasstrail.com. MAXIMUM COURTESY: must always be practiced, especially regarding boating and angling near non-contestants who may be on tournament waters. Refusing to comply may result in a penalty or tournament disqualification. 33. 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. 6 MEMBERSHIP: WWBT membership is required to participate in any WWBT events. 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. REGARDLESS OF WHEN A CONTESTANT ENTERED THE EVENT, THEY MUST HAVE ADHERED TO THE OFF-LIMITS PERIOD AND THE NO INFORMATION RULE. 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. Upon request, Pros must make a back seat available for co-anglers each competition day. 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. Must purchase a minimum of $25 in Lucas Product. 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. 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. Please do credit Wild West Bass Youth Series. 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. . 39. Kayak Pro Tour. 7) A health screening upon your arrival at an event may be conducted by our event health officials, which may include a temperature check. Boat Captains, please fill out the boat captain membership form if you have not participated in a Youth Series event previously. Staggered weigh-in times may be utilized to minimize gathering size. Binoculars are not allowed in the boat at any time. Dead fish determinations will be made by WWBT staff member(s) in charge of the bump tank. Testing of engines during the off-limits period is not permitted on tournament waters. By participating in this Tournament, I, THE UNDERSIGNED, fully and unconditionally agree to and accept the Official Rules and the decisions of GreenFish Marketing LLC: Wild West Bass Youth Series, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Tournament. I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. No floggers or similar devices will be allowed in practice or during the events days. PRO-ANGLER. (4) $100 checks awarded randomly amongst those who are eligible. - 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. PAYOUT: 100% of WWBYS West Coast Championship Entry Fees go towards CASH SCHOLARSHIPS and PRIZES! 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. This applies only to emergency situations as determined by the Tournament Director or his designee. Testing of engines after the weigh-in is only allowed with permission from the Tournament Director. Contestants will refrain from arguing, yelling, demeaning, using profanity, or challenging any tournament official. Co-Anglers may only fish from the back deck or the lower passenger side seated positions. This will allow WWBT officials to locate and communicate with you. Wild West Bass Youth Series may also request the Marshal/Observer operate these, or other (POV, smartphone, or other) cameras. 25. Contestants must fish in an area that is accessible by WWBT staff, media, and camera personnel as deemed by the tournament director. 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. 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. Each boat must have a U.S. Coast Guard horsepower rating plate attached to the boat by the manufacturer. No spotlights or similar devices will be allowed in practice or during the events days to located fishing locations or fish. Wild West Bass Trail entry fees for the team championship event are $335 per boat, with two anglers per boat. THE OFFICIAL LENGTH FOR BASS: shall be determined by the Tournament Director and announced at the Tournament Briefing. 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. 6) Gathering of people may be limited as mandated by state or local government. 2021-2022West Coast Championship Entry Fee. 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. Decisions of the appeals committee shall be final. 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.