During open practice WWBT contestant may only fish with another CONFIRMED contestants. VISIBLE FISH: Anyone guilty of snatching or snagging visible fish will have their catch disqualified. If the tie is not broken by applying the foregoing procedures, the tie will remain a tie. During practice and competition contestants cannot solicit, receive, or gather any information from anyone other than another contestant in the tournament. 5 Disqualification from future WWBT events, which may be a specific number of events, a specific period of time, or lifetime disqualification. Click only ONE of the options below, to populate the correct amount due. 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. ARIZONA TEAMS FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: - Wild West Bass Trail | Facebook From the morning launch through check-in all WWBT contestants must have locations services for the WWBT APP turned on. Unless for medical reasons they cannot wear a cloth face covering. 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. 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. Unless for medical reasons they cannot wear a cloth face covering. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me. 32. I agree that the delivery of an e-mail to my designated contact will constitute delivery to me. Non-Member teams will pay a total of $100 per event. 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. 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. However, penalties assessed will remain until a final ruling by the Appeals Committee. Boats must be properly secured and stationary. Boats may fish anywhere except areas designated as off limits or no fishing by Local, State or Federal officials or as posted on the Tournament Information page or announced by Tournament Director. Tournament officials shall have no responsibility for finding missing partners. Violation of this rule shall be the reason for disqualification. 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. June 17 is the hard deadline. 59. No jet-propelled boats. Diamond Valley Team OPEN | Wild West Bass Trail WWBT encourages Pro Anglers to assist Co-Anglers. PROS ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE ONE DRY STORAGE COMPARTMENT AVAILABLE TO CO-ANGLERS. However, trolling as a method of fishing is prohibited. I also understand I must provide my personal cell number capable of receiving text messages from the Wild West Bass Youth Series. This applies only to emergency situations as determined by the Tournament Director or his designee. 2 Loss of catch for the day of the violation. Must be present at awards to win. 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. BOAT AND MOTOR: For the safety of all contestants during OPEN PRACTICE AND COMPETITION, ALL BOATS MUST BE MINIMUM OF 16 FEET IN LENGTH, Boat Captains, please fill out the boat captain membership form if you have not participated in a Youth Series event previously. No contestant may buy or barter a fishing location from anyone for use during any competition day. 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. You may also grab photos from social media to promote yourself and the club. 2022 Pro/Am Results | Wild West Bass Trail All bass must be caught live and in a conventional sporting manner on each day of competition. 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. Wild West Bass Youth Series may also request the Marshal/Observer operate these, or other (POV, smartphone, or other) cameras. 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. 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. I agree that the delivery of an e-mail to my designated contact will constitute delivery to me. 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. IF mandate will NOT allow any gatherings of people, we may have to cancel the tournament. 1 The Tournament Director may impose actions or rulings deemed appropriate by them, which may include the following without limitation. 61. CATCH AND RELEASE CULLING OF DEAD BASS IS PROHIBITED. TOURNAMENT BRIEFING: Notification of your first-day partner shall be made at the Tournament Briefing which MUST BE ATTENDED by all contestants. SAFETY: Safe boat conduct must always be observed by contestants. The formidable trail attracts the highest-level anglers to . which are, in WWBTs sole judgment, in poor taste. RULES VIOLATIONS AND APPEALS COMMITTEE: An appeals committee will be established by WWBT which shall be comprised of the tournament director and a minimum of 4 contestants from the advisory board in the event in question. 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. 12 PRACTICE: CONTESTANTS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE WATER Day 1 of Open Practice 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE PUBLISHED SUNRISE TIME UNTIL 30 MINUTES PAST THE PUBLISH SUNSET TIME. 37. Wild West Bass Youth Series may also request the Marshal/Observer operate these, or other (POV, smartphone, or other) cameras. It is the anglers responsibility to confirm check-in times each day on the daily pairings. CULLING TAGS or clips are allowed. 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. Membership HOW OLD ARE THE ANGLERS? (4) $100 checks awarded randomly amongst those who are eligible. A competitor is required to comply, even if he already has a personal camera mounted in his boat. 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. - 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. 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. 7) A health screening upon your arrival at an event may be conducted by our event health officials, which may include a temperature check. I am aware and agree that by executing this waiver and release, that I am giving up my right to bring legal action or assert a claim against GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series for my negligence. Bass presented for weigh-in which fails to measure the official length shall result in loss of that bass and a penalty of one (1) pound for each such bass presented. 3 FISHING HOURS: Fishing hours will be posted on the Tournament Information Page or announced at the tournament briefing. This Advisory Board may be asked to help resolve appeals/protests with regards to rules violations. On a tight leaderboard, with only By David A. WWBT reserves the right to refuse and/or revoke memberships without cause, reason and/or explanation and without recourse at our own discretion. 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. Failure to have an active/paid membership is grounds for disqualification. Memberships are required to participate in the WWBYS West Coast Championship. WINNINGS. 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. OFF LIMITS: May 29th- June 7th, 2023: PRACTICE: June 8th-9th: ENTRY DEADLINE: June 9th, 2023 with late Fee 100 boat cap. Must weigh a legal fish per tournament to receive AOY points for that event. Contestants renting boat slips may launch boats and proceed immediately to slip location. All #lockitin2021 fees are applied to each. Brown 1. Wild West Bass Youth Series wants to help promote both your brand and the sport of professional bass fishing through its multimedia assets. Appeals hearings shall take place within seven (7) business days from the date of receipt of the written appeal and all parties must make themselves available at the prescribed time of the hearing. If a member, I am currently in good standing with Wild West Bass Youth Series. ConfirmationBY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. ARIZONA TEAMS FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: **With Late Fees** Roosevelt Lake May 22, 2021 Register Now! 2. If I do not have my own e-mail address, I must furnish an e-mail address for a primary contact person. if 5 dead fish are brought to the scales that bag is disqualified. All angling must be done from the boat. Standings will reflect ties starting at place closest to first. NOTE: If the team qualifies for the West Coast Championship they will need to be a member of WWBYS in order to participate in that event. Wild West Bass Trail PRO STANDINGS. bags which increase survival rate will be furnished by the Tournament Director and must be used for the weigh-in. Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered season. 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. The membership fee is $60.00 per contestant per year. 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. ALL BASS WILL BE MEASURED ON A FLAT BOARD WITH THE MOUTH OPEN. 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 also encourages anglers to send photos, videos, and updates for exposure on our social media pages. 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. 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. WWBT will look to this board for their input on various items regarding tournaments and the contestants. 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. Each angler of aTEAM must fill out and pay their own Open Qualifier Registration fee. Any anglers not present for the meeting will automatically be replaced in the rankings. 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. 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. Permission for Use of Image and Minor Talent Release. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, do knowingly and freely assume all risk referred to above, both known and unknown. About Wild West. Here are the 2021 #lockitin links for all Wild West Bass Trail events. 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. PAYOUT:100% of WWBYSWest Coast Championship Entry Fees go towards CASH SCHOLARSHIPS and PRIZES! 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. WWB Youth Series. On the final day, the tournament director will check to ensure that all contestants are adhering to this mandate. Flying over tournament waters or the use of drones during the off-limits period, open practice and competition are not allowed. Tournament waters shall be established by the Tournament Director for each tournament. Anytime cameras are present or when contestantsare specifically being filmed, they are required to wear a tournament jersey. Drive-thru weigh-in. End of year point tiebreakers shall be total weights from full field days for the season. 2023 Best 10 Trails in Harriman State Park | AllTrails Each boat must have a U.S. Coast Guard horsepower rating plate attached to the boat by the manufacturer. TEAM Registration, only one submission per angler, please. 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. PUBLIC CONDUCT, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND COMPETITIVE INTEGRITY: Contestants in WWBT tournaments are expected to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, safety, and conservation. With a high-stakes points system that combines catch count and weight, this league is a true test of skill, strategy, and endurance. No alcoholic beverages, other stimulants or depressants, prescription or otherwise, shall be allowed in the boats during the open practice or competition days or when in the weigh-in area. Search in. I also understand I must provide my personal cell number capable of receiving text messages from the Wild West Bass Youth Series. 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. 45. Contestants may not have the assistance of another boat, person, or apparatus (push poles are allowed) to access any water. Each contestant will automatically be entered into the big fish option. Contestants may call WWBT to confirm potential practice partners. Please submit only one registration per angler. 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. Entry Fee Breakdown: Non-Member teams will pay a total of $100 per event. The decision of the Tournament Director, his/her designee, or the rules committee shall be final in all matters. BIG FISH: No dead bass will be eligible for Big Bass awards or prizes. 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. WWBT may, however, restrict the use of patches, logos, signage, etc. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly. Memberships are valid for tournament calendar year. 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). 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. 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. 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. 17 COMPETITION DAYS 1 & 2: WWBT will span three competition days with the full field of pros and co-anglers participating in on days one and two. BASIC BOAT EQUIPMENT: During open practice and competition, every boat must have all required Coast Guard safety equipment as well as a functional bilge pump. 43. 54. Big Fish- In the case where two contestants are tied with the weight of a big fish. 7) A health screening upon your arrival at an event may be conducted by our event health officials, which may include a temperature check. They must consult with tournament director immediately. 9) Parents or legal guardians have an obligation to assess their childs health prior to the event. 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. MAXIMUM COURTESY: must always be practiced, especially regarding boating and angling near non-contestants who may be on tournament waters. CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATIONAL QUALIFICATION: CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Thetop 75Pros and Co-Anglers based on the Angler of the Year (AOY) points who fish 3 events will receive an invitation to the Championship Invitational. Tournament waters may also be restricted at any time because of bad weather.