The Columbia River Open is limited to 175 boats. WWBT will look to this board for their input on various items regarding tournaments and the contestants. 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. i.e. Moving or stocking fish from one location to another is prohibited. ARIZONA TEAMS FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: - Wild West Bass Trail | Facebook (4) $100 checks awarded randomly amongst those who are eligible. Failure to grant such access may result in immediate disqualification. Tournament waters shall be established by the Tournament Director for each tournament. By executing this agreement, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series from any loss, liability, damage or cost GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series may incur due to a presence at any GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series. June 10th, 2023. B. In social media, you may use hashtags #WWBYS or tag @WWBYouthseries to amplify and spread your post to our social fans. Contestant agrees that the integrity and competitive honesty of fishing contests is paramount to any bass fishing tournament circuits continued existence and success. $2,000 plus $1,200 kayak package. THE OFFICIAL LENGTH FOR BASS SHALL BE 13 UNLESS DICTATED OTHERWISE BY LOCAL REGULATIONS. Other than using publicly available information (e.g., newspaper and Internet reports) contestants cannot solicit, receive, or gather any information via phone, electronic devices, or any other means about locating or catching fish on tournament waters. 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. Wild West Bass Trail entry fees for the team championship event are $335 per boat, with two anglers per boat. This Advisory Board may be asked to help resolve appeals/protests with regards to rules violations. At 5:01 PM on this day there will be no refunds or transfer of entry fees. REGARDLESS OF WHEN A CONTESTANT ENTERED THE EVENT, THEY MUST HAVE ADHERED TO THE OFF-LIMITS PERIOD AND THE NO INFORMATION RULE. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. This preserver must be strapped, snapped or zippered securely and maintained in that condition until the combustion engine is shut off. Exact starting and check-in times will be announced at the Tournament Briefing. During the open competition, every boat must have LIVEWELL SPACE, PROPERLY AERATED, TO ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN A LIMIT CATCH OF BASS FOR TWO CONTESTANTS. In the event of a polygraphexamination, contestants may have tournament prizes withheld until such testing has been concluded. 2nd place receives 199 points + 50 participation = 249 points 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. 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. 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. Membership does not guarantee the ability to enter a tournament. A balance of field, one point each until end of field or points run out. In the event contestants are unable to attend the mandatory pairings briefing, they may be penalized 10 AOY points per infraction. I(We) agree that I have fully read and accept the Official Rules of this Tournament. 28. 30. POLYGRAPH: By signature on the WWBT Series participation agreement or the official entry form, each contestant agrees to submit to a polygraph examination and abide by its conclusion should he/she be accused of any rule violation. A penalty shall be deducted from the total score of the contestant. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. A written statement may be accepted by the tournament director from any contestant in question. Angler of the Year includes total score of all 4 events. Contestants may call WWBT to confirm potential practice partners. 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. By executing this agreement, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series from any loss, liability, damage or cost GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series may incur due to a presence at any GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series. Adding weight in any way to alter the natural state of any fish caught is prohibited. You may also live stream during a tournament. In all cases where communications are initiated by a contestant, theTournament Director must be called prior. FAQ | Wild West Bass Youth Series Letchworth State Park has six main entrances. Largest West Coast bass fishing tour to show off Columbia River and Tri AOY will be determined by the highest 3 finishes. 61. Stick steering shall be as defined by the Tournament Director. PAYOUT:100% of WWBYSWest Coast Championship Entry Fees go towards CASH SCHOLARSHIPS and PRIZES! Co-Anglers will articulate to the Pro and then call the Tournament Director in such emergency. Nothing can be placed into the water to attract baitfish, any type forage. 22. NO EXCEPTIONS! Their check-in time will remain the same. The Tournament Director or his/her designees shall have sole authority for assessing penalty points. WWBT contestants are required to police themselves each competition day. 39. Contestants are responsible for research of fishing and boating regulations. I agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and guidelines of this event and hereby release all parties from any responsibility. 11 PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded after the tournament. Permission for Use of Image and Minor Talent Release. 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. Wild West Bass Youth Series wants to help promote both your brand and the sport of professional bass fishing through its multimedia assets. 23. Membership HOW OLD ARE THE ANGLERS? Itis an obligation of contestants to refrain from public comments that unreasonablyattack or disparages the integrity of tournaments, tournament officials, sponsors, fellow members, fellow contestants or the WWBT organization. 1. 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. TAXES: Participants are responsible for all applicable taxes, execution of all tax forms and rules on both cash and merchandise awards. if 5 dead fish are brought to the scales that bag is disqualified. The contestant must know and observe these dates. Subject to the appeal process set forth in these rules. WWBT reserves the right to refuse and/or revoke memberships without cause, reason and/or explanation and without recourse at our own discretion. Wild West Bass Youth Series also encourages anglers to send photos, videos, and updates for exposure on our social media pages. 2019 OFFICIAL RULES OF COMPETITION-Pro/Am. Check the WWBT website for all deadline dates. $100 to the highest finishing team with Yamamoto baits in the boat. Upon request, Pros must make a back seat available for co-anglers each competition day. 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. 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. Sharing of baits, tackle, and fishing information by confirmed pro contestants is allowed with any confirmed contestant in a WWBT event. Contestants may not have the assistance of another boat, person, or apparatus (push poles are allowed) to access any water. Contestants must fish in an area that is accessible by WWBT staff, media, and camera personnel as deemed by the tournament director. June 17 is the hard deadline. Wild West Bass Trail Register Now! CONTESTANTS WHO SIGN UP FOR THREE OR MORE EVENTS WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY ENTRY. 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. Random checks may be conducted and any contestant who does not have proof of valid insurance with $300,000 coverage will not be allowed to participate and all entry fees forfeited. WWBT recommends live wells be maintained at a full level and aerators/recirculators on manual. Marshals/Observers are not allowed to operate or work on the competitors personal cameras. Local pro Luke Johns turned in a convincing performance by catching the winning fish on a 1/4-ounce Owner football head with a 3.3 Keitech Swing Impact Fat. The formidable trail attracts the highest-level anglers to . Refusing to comply may result in a penalty or tournament disqualification. 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.