| PIEDMONT BASS CLASSICS~BOATS UNLIMITED 2012 SPRING TRAIL TOURNAMENT RULES ~~~TEAMS: Team Members Names must be declared at their 1st event fished. A team may consist of 1 or 2 anglers. Anglers under the age of 18, not fishing with a parent, must have written permission from a parent or guardian. Anglers under the age of 26 that will be operating the vessel must abide by the new boating safety requirements as passed by the NCWRC in 2010. All events are open events except for the Championship. ~~~CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING: The Trail consists of 7 qualifying events. The declared team must fish together in 4 of the events to qualify for the championship. The declared team can substitute 3 times, if they wish, with my prior approval. Subs can not be members of any other team on the trail. To sub, you must call me at least one day before the event you plan to use a sub for my approval. Subs will not affect any points awarded. ~~~CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS: Teams will be given points based on their final standings at each event, including the Championship. At each event, 100 points will be given to the winner, 99 to 2nd, 98 to 3rd and so on. Ties will result in the teams receiving the same points and the next team will receive a lesser amount to offset the tie. The team with the most points for the year will win the 2012 Points Award. In case of a tie, the award will be split. ~~~LAUNCH SEQUENCE: Teams blast off in the order entries are received. ~~~ENTRY FEES & PAYOUTS: Entry fee for each event, including the Championship, will be $110 a team, $20 of which goes to tournament expenses & $10 goes to the 'Championship Fund. The other $80 will be paid out as 1 place for every 5 boats entered. "Optional":The Big Fish Pot is $20 per team & the TWT Pot is $50 per team, both 100% paybacks. 2 places are paid for each (70/30 split). Ties will be determined by a coin toss or mutual split. ~~~CREEL LIMIT: Sizes will be announced at the ramps. Total will be 5 fish with lengths measured mouth closed-tail closed on the Golden Rule. 1 dead fish is allowed with a .50 lb. penalty on that particular fish. Your 'Big Fish' entry may be weighed in dead but the penalty will be imposed on that fish for the actual net weight. Any 'ILLEGAL' fish brought to the scales will be deleted from the creel and cannot be replaced. NO MORE THAN 5 FISH may be in the teams possession once inside the 'No Wake' bouy at tournaments end. ~~~FISHING HOURS: Safe light until 3:00pm. for 1st flight. You must be inside the 'No Wake' bouy by 3:00pm (1st Flight) or be disqualified. Blastoff and weighin times are subject to change prior to any event as seen fit by the tournament director. ~~~GENERAL RULES: No trolling. Artificial baits only. Only 1 rod in use by each angler at any time. Fish must be caught in a normal manner (no snagging). Team partner may help land the fish. Life vest must be worn while the gas motor is running at other than idle speed. No fishing or passing within 50 yards of another entrants 'ANCHORED BOAT' without his permission. Anglers may not leave the boat to land a fish or get to a fishing spot. 'Do Not Enter' areas may not be entered with a boat. Spectators are not allowed in your boat unless approved by the Tournament Director. Any protest must be submitted in writing within 10 minutes of final weighin. Events will be held regardless of weather conditions unless are deemed too unsafe by the Tournament Director. No Refunds. We ask that all entrants use common courtesy, sportsmanlike conduct & abide by all state & local lake rules and have a current fishing license in their possession.. Use common sense as far as your own safety goes. ~~~POLYGRAPH: The test may be given at any time. Everyone is subject to the test. Any entrant who has failed to pass a polygraph before or whose condition does not permit the administration of the test due to his or hers use of alcohol or drugs (prescription or otherwise) may not fish events unless they notify Phil McCarson (tournament director) no later than 96 hours before any event date, so an observer may be assigned to monitor that contestant(s). This cost of $125 will be paid by the entrant(s) prior to the event. Anyone refusing to take the polygraph will be disqualified and may not fish another of our events. If there is a protest submitted, and the polygrapher is not present, all monies will be withheld until the protest is dropped or a polygraph is given. ~~~LIVEWELL CHECKS: You must have your livewell checked before blastoff. ~~~RAMP LOCATIONS: Shearon Harris~Holleman's Crossing.....Jordan~Farrington Point.....Falls~Ledge Rock Kerr~Flemingtown Landing. ~~~HARDSHIP SITUATIONS: Certain situations, such as death of a team member, an accident or a medical condition that arises, where the team cannot continue fishing together for the rest of the season, will be looked at by the Tournament Director. If deemed appropriate and fair by the Tournament Director, the remaining active team member may obtain a new partner without loss of points, etc. ~~~RIGHT OF REFUSAL: Officials of the Piedmont Bass Classics has and reserves the 'Right of Refusal' pertaining to anyone or team wanting to participate. ~~~RULES INTERPRETATIONS: The Tournament Director will have final say. Tournament Day Contact Number ~~ 919-971-5042 |
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Welcome To 2012 PIEDMONT BASS CLASSICS Boats Unlimited Spring Trail Celebrating Our 28th Anniversary! |
