2011summerrules

PIEDMONT BASS CLASSIC 2012 SUMMER & FALL TRAIL 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 the Championships.
~~~CREEL LIMIT: Sizes will be announced before each event. 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 2:00pm. for 1st flight. You must be
inside the 'No Wake' bouy by 2:00pm (1st Flight) or be disqualified.
~~~GENERAL RULES: No trolling. 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. Areas marked 'off limits' may
not be fished. Spectators are not allowed in your boat unless approved by
the Tournament Director.
Ties will be determined by a coin toss or mutual split. Any protest must be
submitted in writing within 10 minutes of final weighin. Events will be held
regardless of weather conditions. No Refunds. We ask that all entrants use
common courtesy, sportsmanlike conduct & abide by all state & local lake
rules. 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 or refused to pass a polygraph before,
with this or another's trail, 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.
Polygraph expenses may be deducted from payback monies.
~~~LIVEWELL CHECKS: May be given at any time.
~~~IDENTIFICATION: Please make sure you have a valid fishing license &
drivers license when fishing our tournaments. If you don't have a valid drivers
license, you still must have a valid form of ID in your possession. If you don't
have these in hand at the events, you may be disqualified and will not
receive any winnings.
~~~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.
~~~ENTRY FEES & PAYOUTS: Entry fee for each event, including the
Championship, will be $120 a team, $20 of which goes to tournament
expenses & $20 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. 2 places are paid for each (70/30
split). Ties will be determined by a coin toss or mutual split.
~~~RAMP LOCATIONS: .Jordan~Farrington Point.....Falls~Ledge Rock
Shearon Harris~Holleman's Crossing
~~~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 with out loss of qualifying dates.
~~~LAUNCH SEQUENCE: Teams blast off in the order entries are received.
~~~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: Tournament Director will have the final say.

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